Bush Hogging Business Tips-Know your fuel costs

[@darylpliley8469]

I agree 100% about the towing rig. I went through thousands and thousands of dollars in parts on my pickup as well. Bought a single axle truck for $16 k and tow with it now. It's not super fast but the cost of parts in a pickup just don't pencil out. And like you that's towing almost every single day. Love the channel and have watched you for years. Keep up the fun videos!

[@thomassawyer820]

Nice work, Todd! Everyone always seems to have an opinion on vehicles/ brands...lol you know what's best for your business! Have a great weekend!!

[@michaeldunn5073]

Working in the woods especially when you know what you’re doing is very peaceful. I’m learning the business right now. Working for a guy with ~8 years of experience. Knows what he’s doing so it’s cool to be around that. A lot of dirt work around houses, Mulching jobs, we’ve got some pond projects coming up. I’m starting to get self sufficient where I can just show up on a job and know what I’m doing. Going to hang around and learn as much as I can about it then probably take off on my own and start running the show. Love equipment, love the business side of it. Logistics behind hauling, maintenance, keeping everything fueled. It’s great. Love the videos too. Always learning from them.

[@Jeremiah_Johnson139]

Ya gotta love the little keyboard-warrior know-it-alls trying to tell you what you should do, without doing it first-hand.

[@mattk1511]

Love it brother!! Absolutely love it! Also, beautiful lines! I can't cut my grass on a flat surface that looks that good.😂

[@jimmymabry3079]

I appreciate the videos on running a skid steer with a bushog. I just traded my tractor for a skid steer with a bushog. Looking g forward to using this new piece of equipment in my business.

[@DigginLife21]

You will love it!!!

[@bp5558]

Love the fan setup for cleaning air filters!

[@DigginLife21]

Works great!

[@NITELIFEKENNEL]

Great video Todd. I appreciate the hard work you put into your videos

[@DigginLife21]

I appreciate that!

[@km4fsi827]

I have been doing some jobs on the side here, i have a new 2024 Kubota 4x4 tractor. when i retire maybe next year i want to do more of this fixing driveways bush hoggin and more. your right a tractor is faster but it will get you in trouble. I'm in Tennessee and we have some steep hills also here. I have been charging 75 dollars a hour to bush hog and 50 dollar a hour for dirt work and driveways. im thinking i need to up my price a bit. as always good video Tod! yall stay safe !

[@DigginLife21]

@@km4fsi827 thanks neighbor!!! You too🙏🏻

[@conradlarrieu6721]

Really like the videos , learning a lot, I look at bush-hogging like mental therapy.. I run a Cat 306 pulling with a ford 350 dually, difference I travel in lower SC Piedmont and midlands mostly flat terrain

[@michaelweatherhead9470]

Thanks for the info Todd nicely done 👍❤. Take care of yourself and family and friends and be Blessed ❤️.

[@DigginLife21]

@@michaelweatherhead9470 thanks Michael🙌

[@pattersonlandscaping5621]

I thoroughly enjoy your insights...keep it real

[@DigginLife21]

Will do!!!

[@raymondgochenour8725]

I use my leaf blower to blow out. My air filters works pretty good.

[@DigginLife21]

Yes sir!

[@mikewhittemorejr]

Thanks Todd for another great video. I hope Emma comes back soon

[@DigginLife21]

My pleasure Mike

[@jeffterhune8573]

Nicely done, great tips and great info. I'm surprised that as your brush hogging, the local hawks don't grab a quick meal. Stay safe.

[@DigginLife21]

Sometimes they do 🤣

[@johnkemp4370]

Go to your county agriculture federal office. One they will give you a list of off road diesel suppliers in your area. No road tax. Two is ask them about federal ag land programs in your area that offer brush control assistance to rural land owners. Free client list

[@bp5558]

Nice

[@mikel9567]

I wouldn't buy off road diesel from a station. I would get it bulk from an actual fuel distributor. Same with my on road. Cheaper and easier for tax purposes since you can write off your fuel.

[@westtrumpet7]

hey todd! good stuff as usual! i emailed you for some tips but havent heard back from you. was hopping you'd write back so you can give me some tips sir. well keep up them videos! love them!

[@10rcoleman]

I don’t know what size rearends you got in that Mack but I had a truck about identical it had the 58 Mack rearends I hauled 38 to 45 ton everyday of coal in Grundy Va only had one rearend go out that should be a real good truck to pull your equipment around a lot better than a pickup

[@DigginLife21]

My guess is they are 44k rears

[@BillJohnston-rn2jv]

With mowing open areas do you need a skid steer or would your tractor and attachment do larger areas with less gas. Not really sure since Im new to that part of it. Thank you, nice job and content.

[@DigginLife21]

If it’s not too steep a tractor is much more economical

[@maigematthews5620]

18:35 Um, your sound cuts out, at the above time. I’m sure somebody told you by now.

[@MatthewParsons423]

Another great video Todd! What’s the best way to inquire on some business consultation?

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks Matthew!!! Email me at [e-mail]

[@brandonsinor6166]

You forgot to put your email address. I was looking forward to calling you! I don’t need a consultation, but I have a feeling you’re a fun conversation! Keep up the great work!

[@DigginLife21]

@@brandonsinor6166 thanks! I’ll put it in there

[@kevingardner4737]

Great video very informative

[@DigginLife21]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Summitoutdoorproductions]

What are your thoughts on the skid loader vs tractor brush hog/mower. I have thought about one for the bobcat but they seem painfully slow. I can get way more done I believe with the 7’ mower/ hog and tractor. Plus fuel usage is way more in a skid loader. Are there any advantages of a skid loader with brush cutter in a field like this. I’m guessing this is prob too steep for a tractor correct ? It sure looks like it. Thanks. Dave.

[@DigginLife21]

Tractor is faster until you get to steep uneven ground or really heavy stuff. That’s when the Skidsteer begins to shine

[@maigematthews5620]

Is that a Blue Diamond? That’s why it don’t get bogged down? If not, then what is it? How long should we run with a Chinese equipment before moving over to the Blue Diamond? Another way to ask… how many x months of making a steady x amount of money should we be making before thinking about investing in the blue diamond?

[@DigginLife21]

It’s a Cat brand mower. I would go ahead and buy a good brand first thing. It’ll be easier to sell if you don’t use it enough

[@AndrewE3]

I really want to get into landscaping and machine work but don’t have any experience…. I’m a first responder and love my job but my schedule allows me lots of free time on days off. Would you recommend working under someone for a little while before starting my own? I’m in the Northeast.

[@DigginLife21]

It’s totally up to you. I just watched a ton of KZbin videos and went for it🤣

[@mikel9567]

I will say this about the pickup truck argument, a lot of the newer trucks are coming with engine brakes on them. I know GM is and I believe so is Ford. If you spec the truck out correctly you can get a truck that will pull better and be cheaper than that dump truck. I'm guess you probably didn't spec out your truck judging by the problems you had with the brakes and what not, that isn't normal. I live and work in WA and our mountains here will make your mountains look like speed bumps. So I'm used to hauling and working in mountainous terrain. Diesel prices are just under $5 a gallon where I'm at and so I would rather haul with a pick up than a large dump truck. That being said, I got no issues with hauling with a dump truck. At the end of the day it comes down to money and what makes more sense financially. It makes zero sense to fire up a large dump truck to haul a skid steer out to the job site if all you're doing is brush hogging. So yeah, I think there is a real issue with dump truck vs pick up, but it isn't about brand loyalty. It should be strictly a business decision.

[@Bulldozercaterpillar]

Good job 💪💪

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks🙏🏻

[@10rcoleman]

Do you not run off road in your equipment? It had a green pump handle I was just assuming but you know what they say about assuming lol

[@DigginLife21]

It was off road.

[@honkinmopar]

does the skid steer ever overheat when your bushogging or mulching?

[@DigginLife21]

@@honkinmopar nope

[@6bt_str86]

Yeah ya blew the passed gas Straight into the Video Screen 😷😂

[@DigginLife21]

🤣

[@henrylakey435]

Do you have any tips for someone starting out in land clearing/grading? I have A good paying job but want to find side work as well doing this and hopefully turn it into A full time gig. I don’t have any experience in running equipment. Do you think this is something you could start doing without having experience?

[@MrNiklas1967]

Hi buddy hawe a nice weekend

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks for the visit

[@justinjenkins4306]

How long is your trailer Todd?

[@DigginLife21]

@@justinjenkins4306 20 foot flat deck with a 5 foot tail

[@Bodie2020]

Haha. I love all the brand loyal idiots swear their trucks get 20mpg with a trailer that weighs 8k and a 15l mini ex in the “mountains”. Unless a person is in your area or the coalfields of va,ky,wv or the Rockies they don’t know what mountains are. There are places I go that we don’t even get above second gear in a pickup. I’m calling low in a 6speed first gear and what’s labeled 1st second gear. Also any gooseneck trailer over 30 is too big unless you are used to these mountains. A dump truck or a tandem flatbed are the smart move for the reasons you stated. My 2 ton non cdl international was only 180 hp and would out pull my new 6.7 all day long when I had it.

[@DigginLife21]

True story ☝️

[@arranmorfeld1991]

How much dud you make??? You said at the beginning that you would tell us smile

[@DigginLife21]

@@arranmorfeld1991 $225/hr

[@bp5558]

​@@DigginLife21 Is that steep grade a contributing factor in the hourly pricing ?

[@AnomadAlaska]

👍

[@DigginLife21]

👍🙏🏻

[@bp5558]

18:34 to 18:54 No sound. 🦺

[@DigginLife21]

@@bp5558 unfortunately I was having technical difficulties with my microphone 🤣