Mulching/clearing opinions

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#21  
Well, I just now got back to the computer after the weekend. No pictures due to tractor issues at the farm, but hopefully tomorrow or Thursday.

In my case, I don't care about stump removal, I just want them level with the ground for mowing and to run pecan harvesters. Can the mulcher level off large (24") stumps from trees that have recently been cut? I have plenty of those that I usually just mark and cover with soil for a few years until gone. I mow two to three times per year and that takes care of most stump re-growth except the mid-sized to large trees which are the ones I chemically treat and cover.

I don't mind the ground being torn up by a dozer as long as it is in Aug-Oct so I can put down the clover seed, but clover would also do very well where the trees were mulched since clover loves P but does not need N.

I will post picures when I get them, but I noticed this weekend that much of what remains to be cleared of my place has many, many tall skinny hardwood seedlings in the 4 to 6 inch category. They can be anywhere from 15' to 25' tall. The rest is shrubs and vines. No rocks.

Good information in this thread!
 
   / Mulching/clearing opinions #22  
Any mulcher will grind any tree or stump as long as you have the time to gnaw on it. You really need larger more powerful machines for the big daddys though. 4-6 inch stuff is no problem for even the small machines. I just passed by you on Saturday evening headed from NM back to Nashville. If I could see the job I could give you a better estimate of the cost and the results you should expect. I still think that if you want to avoid a dozer because of the destructive clearing that a dozer does and your need to keep the pecan trees in production without stress.
 
   / Mulching/clearing opinions #23  
Lots of good info. I'm very interested in mulching.

Does anyone know if there are any operators in New England?

My googling isn't turning up anyone.

Or maybe cbturf wants to take a drive;)

Thanks.
 
   / Mulching/clearing opinions #24  
I am afraid that you are making a few incorrect assumptions. I run a dedicated purpose built mulcher that cost over $155k. In heavy material it will guzzle a 52 gallon load of fuel in 7 hours. And I would not reccomend pulling my 15,300 lb machine on a bumper pull trailer.


Oh! :D

Got any pics or movies? They are cool to watch!

Rob
 
   / Mulching/clearing opinions #25  
Lots of good info. I'm very interested in mulching.

Does anyone know if there are any operators in New England?

My googling isn't turning up anyone.

Or maybe cbturf wants to take a drive;)

Thanks.


I will go anywhere if the job is big enough. I have been from NC, AL, NM, OK, TX, KY, AZ and AR. I even priced one in AK. Kinda glad I lost on that one. Seems like I have been working everywhere except TN! How huch do you have?
 
   / Mulching/clearing opinions #26  
about 5-acres. Probably not enough to get you up here.

I did find someone in NH with a brontosauraus (sp?) mulching attachment for an excavator. But he can only do stuff that's 17-feet tall or less. He said I should saw or shear the trees and have someone come in with a big chipper. Does that make any sense?

Thanks for your input.
 
   / Mulching/clearing opinions #27  
I heard that the Forest Service tried to use chippers but the the chips are so uniform that they lay down and form a blanket that actually prevents regrowth. One of our boys here on the site is up there he will find this thread I am sure.

Looks like both Quickdraw and TMTS are up there in your area.
 
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   / Mulching/clearing opinions #29  
finspop- not sure if your the person I spoke with on the phone this evening, but if not, give me a call...contact info in link in my signature...

cheers-

eric
 

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