FORESTRY MULCHING LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN IT

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[@IDontTalkToCops]

It’s such a pleasure to watch people go about their work who are great at what they do.

[@BIGALTX]

Amen to that. I can watch other people work all day long… Without really getting tired at all 😊

[@IDontTalkToCops]

@@BIGALTX 🤣🤣🤣👍

[@anthonycash4609]

Very good operator and good content on the drum mulcher. The disk mulcher is also a remarkable mulcher. Most do not even have a clue how powerful huydrlic equipment is.

[@BIGALTX]

Very true 👍

[@FreeAmerican-mm2my]

I had several standing trees that had been dead for years. I waited until the weather was like and slowly started burning them down. I had areas overgrown like this and I put hogs on them. The hogs opened it up and I used an excavator with a thumb to finish the job and pile logs up for burning. I enjoy your videos and I love seeing land cleared. Thanks

[@BIGALTX]

I had hogs years ago, but had them in a pen. I would love to put them out on that pasture. I have heard they do a lot for the land. Thanks for watching!

[@jean-pierrenziya521]

Wow! Excellent operator. I wonder how many years of experience he has to be able to bend it like Beckham! Thanks for sharing this video, It is the most useful forestry mulcher for me and my project.

[@BIGALTX]

Well, thanks for watching. Glad it was helpful… And entertaining 😊

[@go5582]

Hi handsome. That oak tree :rest in peace. Perfect drop. Yes. I enjoy your natural narration over the video, it reminds me of the discovery channel in the 80s when we were traveling through Africa. Great job.

[@BIGALTX]

Wow... thanks!

[@karenrunaas3571]

Love the mulcher, that's one nice piece of equiptment.Iv never seen anything like that, but sure saves u time.

[@BIGALTX]

Right on

[@BIGALTX]

You've never seen a Forestry Mulcher do feats like this! Amazing! alan Check out my Website. I've written dozens of articles pertaining to all areas of homesteading and self sufficiency. Here's the link: homesteadadvisor.com/ If you enjoyed this video and would like to see more videos like this. please give this video a thumbs up and leave me a comment! Please subscribe, it would really help my channel! Thank you for watching! ❤ Here's the team I used to clear my property: www.easttexasmulching.com/

[@CliffsideStables]

I’ve had a forestry mulcher work on our place here in northern TN four different times. It doesn’t take them long to transform a property. I posted a few videos on my channel of their work. Tim

[@BIGALTX]

They do such a great job! :)

[@benniebarrow348]

Nice equipment set up and an excellent operator ...........great job.

[@BIGALTX]

I agree. Thanks for watching!

[@googacct]

I had a forestry mulcher come out to my place several years ago. The machine and operator did more to clean up my property in one day than I can have done in a year of weekends with a chainsaw and my PTO chipper. They are not cheap to hire, but worth the money.

[@BIGALTX]

Absolutely! 👍🏻😎

[@donnybrasco6321]

Have to mention - that is a BEAUTIFUL piece of land you have!

[@BIGALTX]

Well, thank you so much. 😊

[@magatow1906]

One of my favorite past times is to sneak onto somebody's property and take a nice long nap in a deep patch of privet. But I'm going to stop doing that now.

[@BIGALTX]

Love that!

[@zzirSnipzz1]

Bro in law has something similar for 3point he uses a 268hp Newholland to make seed beds in stony rocky mountain ground. Awesome machines

[@BIGALTX]

Nice! 👍😎

[@lastdayshomesteading6288]

This is a great video. The operator really does need to know what he is doing, and this one does. Thanks for sharing take care

[@BIGALTX]

Yes he does! I need to have them back If I do.... I'll do more vids! 👍😎

[@JohnnyRose-xd6rs]

Delivered a nice even cut, has the super tight turning ability kzbin.infoUgkx1VWTrayKBdCKAjzAcZ_Eg4dhHTae3LkN also recommend I was looking for, and is just a blast to drive. It takes a little bit to get used to driving one after driving a normal tractor style, but once you've got it, you've got it. If you're cutting lines, you have to be careful spinning the mower around or the back tire will dig a bare spot. Just take it nice and slow during the turn and then it's back to full throttle across the yard!

[@BIGALTX]

We agree!

[@youtubasoarus]

Very impressive!

[@BIGALTX]

Thank you!

[@shashakeeleh5468]

I bet you have a breath-takingly beautiful property, over and above what you have now. Hope your Mulcher company can recommend someone who does as good a work a bit further west in TX, just east of Hill Country.

[@BIGALTX]

I hope so too. Give them a call! And thanks for the kind words :)

[@floydwilliams3321]

In the right hands, those machines can do wonders

[@BIGALTX]

Absolutely! And they are fun to watch 😊

[@HeritageFarmsTexas]

Great video. I need those guys on our place.

[@BIGALTX]

Yes you do! 👍😎

[@BrushCommando]

2 heads! Great idea!

[@BIGALTX]

Faster. Much less down time.

[@lesliegrayson1722]

that's an exciting thing to see I plan to get one...

[@BIGALTX]

They are incredible machines. Such a time and labor saving device. Costs me about $200 an hour, but well worth it.

[@unclefester03]

This is my new dream job.

[@BIGALTX]

Hahaha... Herd Dat!!

[@Jaylee549]

Very impressive work (skilled operator) I’m getting my property done this week!

[@BIGALTX]

Woo Hoo!!!

[@BigAlSparks]

woot! what a change, and the resulting mulch worthy debris is fantastic! Wonder how much a fella could expect to pay for this work done by the hour/day etc? Or if in some cases it would be way cheaper to just do some of this yourself, given its firewood worthy.

[@BIGALTX]

When I had this done it was $200 per hour That was a few years ago May have changed a little Also, probably depends on where you are...

[@mikem9331]

Last year it was $150/hr. Probably more now.

[@Nancy-y8q1n]

When he cut that red cedar I bet that smelled good, also cedar mulch keep the bugs away

[@BIGALTX]

Cedar does have a nice nice smell. And yes, great for keeping bugs away.

[@moe2470]

Yes i have seen it & by now you might have figured how hard these mulchers are on the compact track loader & how mjch maintenance the is on the mulching head especialy if you,re mulching dirt.

[@BIGALTX]

Yes, there is a lot of maintenance. He spends a lot of money keeping that machine up. Not a cheap profession to be in.

[@gregorysampson8759]

Our local rental yard has one of these

[@BIGALTX]

Wow… That would be fun to rent. I bet it’s expensive though.

[@oldsalt7534]

I wish I had that thing on my property for day.

[@BIGALTX]

I hear you. I’ve had him over here three times. Cost about $200 an hour… Plus set up fee if you’re very far away from him.

[@oldsalt7534]

@@BIGALTX Where is he out of?

[@TxMesquiteman]

Pretty sure that was an eastern red cedar (aromatic, like they use in cedar chests). Western cedar is more brown and softer and is what most fence pickets for privacy fence is made from. Eastern logs have value if they are solid and not pithy.

[@BIGALTX]

Could be… We also call them Juniper

[@zachwoodall7858]

this is awesome.....SUPER awesome....can you reveal how much this service cost you for one day? Thanks

[@BIGALTX]

He charges about $200 an hour. If you are a long way away, there is a set up for you also.

[@werdevo6]

Just curious, have those exposed, super heated, hydraulic lines ever been pulled or clobbered by any heavy tree debris?

[@BIGALTX]

Not sure, that would be bad

[@themanconan1]

very well produced video!

[@BIGALTX]

Thank you kindly!

[@JG-sq1bs]

What's the reservoir on the roof of the skid steer? Is that extra hydraulic fluid?To prevent overheating The pump?

[@BIGALTX]

Not sure. I think he said it was the cooling fan for the hydraulic system.

[@GeorgiasGarden]

This would sure take care of all the mesquites on our property.

[@BIGALTX]

You bet it would!

[@MrTexasSteve]

@@BIGALTX No, it wouldn't. You have to treat the mesquite stumps or they come back with a vengeance.

[@jerryhammack1318]

Unfortunately mesquite has to be grubbed out it is like potatoes for roots and comes back thicker! For your information I have ran many dozers on ranches to get rid of mesquite ! My father was a contractor for many years in Central Texas. Had to clear mesquite infested ranches !

[@lttl858]

What was the hourly charge for the mulcher?

[@BIGALTX]

$200 an hour. I think there is a set up fee if you’re very far away from him. Probably another hundred dollars maybe $200 depending on how far he has to go.

[@rogerhodges7656]

All of that will grow back agressively in the spring. Consider sprying with a product like Crossbow in the before the growth gets out of control.

[@Jerry-yk1fh]

Stay organic and get some goats, they will do wonders.

[@BIGALTX]

I've (mostly) kept all the regrowth down and yes... spraying (and animals)... and mowing is the way to to

[@BIGALTX]

If you can keep them INside the fence! 👍😎

[@kfelix2934]

@@Jerry-yk1fh Yeah and every coyote would be doing it's best to get them ;)

[@zfilmmaker]

This video is no doubt impressive. I own a CTL with mulch head for my ranch and have operated one for several years. Small trees and brush are my limit, big oak trees is another level. These guys are awesome! However, cedar tree mulching should be avoided…it raises soil PH to extraordinary levels and takes years of liming to correct. I made that mistake so I speak from experience.

[@BIGALTX]

Wow, thanks for the tip!

[@silvernatedogg]

That was awesome! That cab has filtered air I’m sure so the operator is protected?

[@BIGALTX]

Protected from the dust and debris created, yes

[@CharlieJulietSierra]

Great video man!!!

[@BIGALTX]

Glad you liked it!

[@ragnarmjolnir9654]

Fascinating 🖖👽

[@BIGALTX]

Right?!? I can watch them for hours!! 👍😎

[@Lvaladez114]

Wow Amazing 💪👏

[@BIGALTX]

Mesmerizing, right? 😎

[@talusranch990]

Try taking on death probe ....that would be fun to watch

[@浮云姐姐的北美生活频]

amazing！

[@BIGALTX]

Thank you!

[@hphillips7425]

That would be a great piece of equipment to use on a deer hunting property

[@BIGALTX]

Absolutely! 👍🏻

[@melindaroth5796]

OH THANK GOD YOU HIRED THEM TO DO IT. THAT IS SO DANGEROUS. MY HUSBAND'S BOSS USING A TRACTOR TO PULL A TREE DOWN AND IT FLIPPED OVER ON HIM STERRING WHEEL ON HIS CHEST KEPT HIM FROM BREATHING. HE PASSED AWAY BEFORE HIS WIFE NOTICED IT.

[@BIGALTX]

So sorry.. yep, that's dangerous. Some things I USED to do... I DON'T do anymore :(

[@jamjardj1974]

No, it’s stupid. If the tree goes the wrong way they’ve had it! Always use the right tool for the job, a muncher isn’t it!

[@bobstranzenbach4700]

Cool machine! The dude sharpening the blades is not wearing any safety glasses?!!

[@BIGALTX]

They could be safety glasses, but obviously not wrap around glasses. I had to wear safety glasses for years in a factory. Most were NOT wrap-around glasses.

[@Gr8Layks]

Question: why not fell the trees with a chainsaw and only grind the stump and roots? Saw chains are easier and cheaper to sharpen than mulcher teeth, it seems to me.

[@BIGALTX]

They were here clearing some land anyway so I had them do it Some of the trees were VERY rotten and would have been very dangerous to cut by hand

[@Bennix]

How much is the price

[@BIGALTX]

It’s about $200 an hour. If he has to travel very far, there’s also a set up fee of maybe $200.

[@effthegop]

I want to operate that machine!!

[@danphillips4590]

How do blades hold up to rocks?

[@BIGALTX]

I’m sure rocks dull them a lot quicker than just trees or dirt. I would imagine they have to be sharpened much more often if it’s rocky terrain.

[@brucebell7542]

Need your information I live in Hillsboro. Thanks

[@BIGALTX]

This is not my equipment. I hired them. Their info is in the description box below the video

[@organicvids]

So what sized skid steer needed to run one of these mulchers. Looking to get a used ss.

[@BIGALTX]

Not sure. I don't own it, just hired them out. I remember him saying this cat was about the smallest one that would run that cutting head

[@guydauderman1645]

Who’s forestry mulcher is that? I have a JD 332 and would like one.

[@BIGALTX]

I really don’t know. I know it is a cat, but don’t know though number on it. I hired this work. It is not my machine.

[@TheBrushcutter]

What part of Texas is this? I live near Toledo Bend, I was thinking this looks like Hemphill/Jasper country.

[@BIGALTX]

ETX Smith co

[@madebysteve1738]

that machine only weighs about 11K lbs with cutter its about 15K

[@bjkearns2]

Ya I heard him mention 30,000lbs and was thinking no way. Now there are munchers that weigh in excess of 30,000lbs. Tigercat and Weiler make some massive mulchers.

[@BIGALTX]

May be... I thought he told me 30K but may be wrong... thanks!

[@Quarterpounderspatch]

@@BIGALTX yes 15k is correct. I have two of these machines and cutter heads

[@BIGALTX]

@@Quarterpounderspatch Good to know.. I'll see if I can edit that out of the video, thanks!

[@BIGALTX]

@@Quarterpounderspatch What is your hourly rate? I don't mind if you promo your company here in the comments

[@DavidCummins-f1w]

How good is it if it hits rocks sticking up

[@BIGALTX]

Well... they don't like it I'm sure. Rocks will dull the blades fast so I'm sure they won't go too deep if they are in rocky ground

[@davemiller3027]

How many hours did they work? I’m looking at having som mulching done on my place.

[@BIGALTX]

I've had them out 3 different times And, it depends on the overgrowth and the amount and sizes of trees as to how long it will take Mine was THICK in places and they did about 4-5 acres in a day at around $200 per hour

[@norfillyson]

How much would it cost to clear an acre of trees on my land?

[@BIGALTX]

Way too many factors to be able to answer that. They charge about $200 an hour. If they are doing small brush and very small trees, they can get a lot done in a few hours. If they’re doing huge trees and mulching everything completely, then they will spend a lot more time on your property. But, around $200 an hour is the going rate I think. Most people will come out and do a free estimate if you can find someone in your area.

[@Kleiminc]

Good video. How much did it cost you?

[@BIGALTX]

At the time it was about $200 an hour. I think he’s going up to about $275 now. How much acreage he can do in a day, depends on the terrain, thickness of vegetation, etc

[@jack0903]

You must have deep pockets! That must cost over a grand!! For all of them.😮

[@BIGALTX]

They are about $200 an hour but, it would take me months, if not years to do all this with a chainsaw and a brush hog. Well worth the money.

[@jack0903]

@@BIGALTX I wanted to get them here but I can't find find them at rental places.

[@claudenormandeau9211]

What is the cost per hour to have this done?

[@BIGALTX]

When I had it done it was about $200 per hour

[@oliververgara2194]

how much did it cost you for the service?

[@BIGALTX]

He's about $225 per hour How many hours it will take depends on your terrain, denseness of vegetation, etc...

[@oliververgara2194]

Thank you for that info!@@BIGALTX

[@joeslaughter1162]

How much is this set up with a extra cutter

[@BIGALTX]

Not sure, but probably around $100 grand Then you'll need a truck that can pull all that weight... and a trailer Pretty expensive

[@terryherrera5252]

Where are you in Texas ??

[@BIGALTX]

East Texas

[@mariopalacios2534]

Which way Houston or san Antonio

[@BIGALTX]

@@mariopalacios2534 East. Between Dallas and Shreveport

[@808breaksbad]

These machines would have to run on basically level ground.

[@BIGALTX]

Ha ha ha, nope… I don’t think there is a level spot on my place. He was going up and down hills and into creek beds, and everything else. A skid steer will go just about anywhere.

[@josephbyler4844]

I've seen land cleared by a machine like that, that a lot of people about couldn't walk on. There's not many places a skid loader on tracks can't go.

[@roninvalhalla2605]

Price for the day?

[@BIGALTX]

Around $200 per hour, but probably depends on your location

[@adnacraigo6590]

He sure is wasting some good lumber and firewood but that is an impressive machine.

[@BIGALTX]

Most will be be firewood Even the dead trees make good firewood

[@skyw4278]

you guys got dead elms too....we got them dead up here in canada.

[@BIGALTX]

I have heard that Elms are not a very hardy tree. I have a lot that have died around here.

[@veggies8736]

Cuanto puede yejar a ganar un operador con experiensia

[@BIGALTX]

This is not machine. I hired him to come clear my property. The owner of the machine gets about $225 an hour for his services. I do not know what he pays his man to operate it. Probably $25 an hour or more.

[@veggies8736]

@@BIGALTX es buena paga algún contacto q necesite operadores

[@loquat44-40]

Why are so many of your oak trees dead?

[@GeorgiasGarden]

I’m guessing between the Texas freeze and the hot drought summers we have experienced.

[@BIGALTX]

agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/asset-external/hypoxylon-canker-of-oaks/ It's really hurting TX

[@loquat44-40]

@@BIGALTX Apparently it exists in a nearby county of Florida to me: ''My Oak Trees Are Dying! - Hypoxylon Canker A number of people in Walton County have had problems with oak trees on their property recently. Some trees have declined in health, others have died. Several factors contribute to this issue, and not every tree may be suffering from the same combination of things. One major culprit, however, is hypoxylon canker. Hypoxylon canker is caused by a fungus that is normally present only in the outer bark of oak trees, and usually doesn’t hurt them. When other sources of stress weaken the tree, however, the fungus can quickly take over and eventually kill it. Hypoxylon canker usually appears as pale patches on the trunk of the tree where the bark is missing. Unfortunately, once it becomes enough of a problem to be noticeable, there are no easy options to fix it. In fact, the fungus itself is almost always a secondary problem - it moves in when the tree is weakened from other factors. Instead of trying to treat the canker, it is better to prevent sources of stress that could lead to disease such as hypoxylon canker taking over. When planting trees to begin with, make sure to choose a suitable location that is not too close to other trees, gets plenty of sunlight, and is not either waterlogged or too dry. Owners of pastures in which animals such as cattle or horses graze should try to ensure that the soil around the tree does not become too compacted, by excluding animals from the area where most roots are present or by aerating the soil. Controlling moisture levels, if possible, can also help - too much or too little water for an extended period of time can cause stress. If a tree does succumb to the disease, it should be removed and the debris disposed of by burning to avoid spreading spores to other nearby plants.''

[@driftin40sx]

That Cat and head are about 15,000lbs not 30,000 lol

[@BIGALTX]

That's what someone else said too.. thanks!

[@gerin1946]

Send video to my friend in the USA LETSDIG18 earthworks contractor !!! In need of this equipment Please send all documentation !!! Thank-you !

[@BIGALTX]

I don't own this equipment. I hired them to do this work on my land

[@gerin1946]

@@BIGALTX BUT you can send the link to my friend --- sure he will be most interested -- Thank you best wishes for 2023 from French Guyana !

[@johnvalencia7488]

I feel sorry for the little animals that are being frightened and scared off and maybe even being grinded up in those machines.

[@BIGALTX]

That might happen a little bit, but I think they would definitely hear it coming and flee.

[@Fullsendit_ENT]

No talent just big balls

[@BIGALTX]

Hahaha… Both!

[@clintjohnson7023]

How much does it run to have a fence line cut out all along 98 acers. Im east texas located.

[@clintjohnson7023]

Then I'm going to have loggers thin trees and there will be stumps to grind.

[@BIGALTX]

If the Fenceline is impregnated with barbed wire, or any other kind of fencing wire, they would not be able to do this. The wire would get wrapped around the cutting head, and it would be a nightmare to get it out.

[@clintjohnson7023]

@@BIGALTX it's never been fenced. So no existing wire to deal with. Just trees, brush and briarers. And I'm looking for quotes sir

[@clintjohnson7023]

So that I could install a fence around my property.

[@BIGALTX]

As long as there is no wire there he could probably do it. You would have to call and talk to him about it. His website is linked below the video. Hope that helps alan

[@mora103]

Ive used them myself 😅 They used to rent them out until someone got sucked into one 🫣

[@BIGALTX]

YIKES!!!

[@groundpoundersforestrymulching]

Thank you for shining a light on the industry I am in. This video is very accurate in a lot of ways, especially returning nutrients back to the soil. A lot of people do not know what forestry mulching even is. That is a very skilled operator. I always love how clean it looks after mulching. So glad you made this video! Thanks!

[@BIGALTX]

I really believe in what these machines can do and how they leave a property looking afterwards Keep up the good work!

[@bryantwalley]

I wish I knew how to find someone that could do this.

[@WhatDadIsUpTo]

I once considered setting a young friend up into his own business doing just this, but the ongoing machine maintenance costs made me think twice. Wicked expensive. I like how they switch cutter heads to resharpen cutter tines before they wear beyond being sharpened and need replacing. That one act alone probably saves them thousand$.

[@BIGALTX]

It is VERY expensive to get into, and to keep up the machines... for sure

[@Trythis837]

If I could find guys that would show up with two cimaf heads and mulch only with sharp cutters I’d hire them around the clock. That is the most honest customer service oriented contractor I’ve ever seen. Sharpening those knives only costs them money in hourly work.

[@redneckroughneck1684]

Man I just want to be able to afford one mulcher lol must be nice to be able to have a spare one. I’d have to settle for having spare blades to swap out with a good impact and then sharpen blades when I got back to the shop so I could continue the cycle them out. It’s honestly how I used to run my lawn business. Carry good sharp blades and swap out when you feel necessary.

[@hhazelhoff1363]

What is a average daily rate, or hourly rate for this this on a very similar property. Let me know thx

[@WhatDadIsUpTo]

@hhazelhoff1363 IDK. I abandoned the idea. Start up cost was around $100K.

[@cowboy898]

I had my land done a year ago and what a difference it made.

[@BIGALTX]

You bet! 😎

[@clearskyamerica3107]

Great video. We have some land up in Nocona which is covered with small trees, brush, and invasive thorns which make clearing by hand nearly impossible. Hired a mulcher and he knocked out an acre in hours. Looks great and now I can get started fine tuning the property.

[@BIGALTX]

AAAAAA- Men!!

[@haydenkoehn7760]

I’ve been running machines like this for many many years and that is a pretty skilled operator

[@BIGALTX]

Yes he is... or just brave... or crazy 😎 Thanks for commenting!

[@susanalexander2916]

We just had several days of this with a family property we inherited (lots of privot. It was incredible the transformation. We would never have been able to do what it did. We can now maintain it !!

[@BIGALTX]

Good for YOU!! It looks soooo nice when they are done :)

[@cyumadbrosummit3534]

Pro Tip: You can teach a monkey too much in 15 minutes, the left joystick controls the track and the right controls the loader arm. The real issue is that typically customers end up wanting to do something with their land like plant crops/ garden, dig a well, dig a pond, or cut a foundation for a barn, shop, house, swimming pool or garage. Non of this can be accomplished without removing the root ball and horizontal root structure of the tree. It's just easier to bring in an a decent sized excavator and shove the trees over (which brings up the rootball). Then any of the hardwoods can be sold to a Mill to recoup customer money, rather than leaving it laying all over the ground.

[@BIGALTX]

Sure. This is not the way to clear land. If any type of excavation or plowing or planting will be done on the land afterwards.

[@catherinegardner5722]

Looks good short term. Next year all those samplings will grow back. The roots are still healthy and will come back even more dense unless sprayed.

[@BIGALTX]

I think I sprayed one time, and, of course, keep it mowed. That has pretty much discouraged almost all regrowth, except on the edge of the creek bank that I can’t get to with the mower. 99% of it is not coming back. But there’s always that little dab that will.

[@ThomasEWalker]

Years back, working as a developer, we used very large scale mulchers to clear acres in a single day. A large back hoe would come through and just knock trees over (even big one) and drag them into piles. The mulcher truck would then come behind and eat whole trees. We didn't need to buy ground cover at all - all our erosion control was chewed up trees!

[@BIGALTX]

I bet that was awesome to watch! 😊

[@auntiepam5649]

This is such an amazing video! Thanks for sharing.

[@BIGALTX]

You bet. Thanks for watching! 😎👍

[@watchthe1369]

The big machines, compared to the skid steers with heads on them, is that the big ones do not have to pause. They can still do masive work quickly compared to a chainsaw, winch, and grinder operation and do it safer though. They just fall in the gap between taking down tree plantations and arborists trimming trees. The main diference in getting the job done is time and saftey.

[@BIGALTX]

True… The big machines can really go fast through a lot of big stuff.

[@srj302]

@@BIGALTX Better get a Barko.

[@d5ncat227]

These 299s and a forestry head don't last long in this kind of work ,,,large stumps are a killer along with cured wood ,,,,,,i have been around them for years and when you see the owner a couple years later they generally say the same thing,,,,,,,,na I sold it😁

[@BIGALTX]

He is still running this one. So far it’s held up pretty well I think.

[@tomkhang5615]

They looked much better than a bulldozer. I may have to consider this option to clean my land. Thanks for sharing.

[@BIGALTX]

You bet I've seen a lot of damage by dozers This is much better 👍😎

[@andedavi]

Great video! The challenge in operating this equipment learning how to properly operate it!

[@BIGALTX]

It really is!

[@terryherrera5252]

No firewood ?????? I am in Montgomery,TeXaS !!! We cut ALL our Hardwoods for fire n BBQ - Red n Post oaks !!!

[@BIGALTX]

You are welcome to come get some of this 😊

[@jimmyjohnson7041]

Using a skid loader to do this job is very dangerous ! Only takes one rock .....or lime to come in to the window area to take you out ! Using a tractor and loader works so much better when working with trees !

[@BIGALTX]

Very little, if anything comes back toward the cab. All the mulch is exited through the front of the cutterhead.

[@robertclark4929]

Mulching still, lleaves the stumps and roots which grow back. Its a pointless way to clear land.

[@BIGALTX]

Not for me. My land still looks amazing. Yes, there are some things growing back but mowing and or chemicals can keep those down. My land is completely transformed because of the forestry mulching. I would absolutely do it again, and again.

[@mydogdidit]

Would be nice to harvest firewood from hardwood trees and then mulch the remains.

[@BIGALTX]

I do keep most of the main trunks. I cut them up in about 8 foot pieces and stack them up. But, it’s more than I will ever be able to split and burn in the fireplace.

[@thereasoner9454]

If you don't mind me asking, what kind of rate is it for that where you are? Do they charge by the job/hour/day? It's very efficient, but that equipment isn't cheap to buy/own.

[@BIGALTX]

They charge a $200 set up/travel fee and about $215 per hour.

[@thereasoner9454]

@@BIGALTX Considering everything they did, that's a deal

[@antmoundlogistics]

Very good video

[@BIGALTX]

Thanks for the visit

[@FarmTalesTV]

Do they work international??

[@BIGALTX]

This company doesn’t, but I’m sure you can find someone in your country that uses a machine like this.

[@Butch-wt9lk]

I just retired from a Cat dealer I have sold a couple dozen of these machines. This one is a 299D2 or D3 with a land management 1 package the LM2 has saddle fuel tanks in place of the counterweights These are amazing machines for their size😊

[@BIGALTX]

Yes they are… I’m pretty impressed! 👍🏻 😀

[@tomdamon7208]

WOW ! Never work in New England

[@BIGALTX]

Hmmm... not sure why not...

[@herberflores7289]

How i can i get a machine like that

[@BIGALTX]

Ha ha ha… Spend about $100,000 😊