Hi,
question for all you TLB operators: I am clearing about 5 acres of thick forest. It's mostly 8-12" poplar and birch, with some larger fir/spruce/hemlock. Any experience with the stumping capabilities of L39/48 machines, or similar from other manufacturers? I have been considering the purchase of a construction size loader/hoe, or a smaller excavator, but also like the idea of having only one machine (I currently own a Ford 2120 and yes, I could put a hoe on it, but I like the idea of a machine that has an integrated hoe). If I got a TLB, I could sell the 2120 and use the TLB for other farm tasks. If I buy a construction hoe or excavator, I'd need to keep the 2120. But I'm worried that a smaller TLB will be too slow for the amount of work I need to do (100's of stumps)
Any thoughts much appreciated.
question for all you TLB operators: I am clearing about 5 acres of thick forest. It's mostly 8-12" poplar and birch, with some larger fir/spruce/hemlock. Any experience with the stumping capabilities of L39/48 machines, or similar from other manufacturers? I have been considering the purchase of a construction size loader/hoe, or a smaller excavator, but also like the idea of having only one machine (I currently own a Ford 2120 and yes, I could put a hoe on it, but I like the idea of a machine that has an integrated hoe). If I got a TLB, I could sell the 2120 and use the TLB for other farm tasks. If I buy a construction hoe or excavator, I'd need to keep the 2120. But I'm worried that a smaller TLB will be too slow for the amount of work I need to do (100's of stumps)
Any thoughts much appreciated.