snoopdog
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Has anyone used one of those sawtooth things that bolts or welds onto the bucket? Seems like one of those might work pretty good on stuff that was too small to push and too big to hog.
snoopdog said:Has anyone used one of those sawtooth things that bolts or welds onto the bucket? Seems like one of those might work pretty good on stuff that was too small to push and too big to hog.
sstterry said:callmefence said:
I am not saying you are wrong, but I am not in the habit of taking pics of the Cedars I have uprooted. I don't have time to crawl off my track loader and snap a pic for every tree I push over.
callmefence said:sstterry said:callmefence said:
I am not saying you are wrong, but I am not in the habit of taking pics of the Cedars I have uprooted. I don't have time to crawl off my track loader and snap a pic for every tree I push over.
You don't have to get out. That's from the cab.
Little Joe" I have some longhorn cows said:They rent goats up here for chemical free land clearing. Some Highlander x Longhorn cows may work also.
Silver said:So what would you use to clear this and still have a fence standing afterwards?
Silver said:So what would you use to clear this and still have a fence standing afterwards?
callmefence said:Silver said:So what would you use to clear this and still have a fence standing afterwards?
I would use a shear. First cut would be above top wire and use push bar to fall the top across.
Second cut at ground. Mop up both sides with grapple.
There would certainly be places you might have to apply a some common sense adjustment s.
Silver said:callmefence said:Silver said:So what would you use to clear this and still have a fence standing afterwards?
I would use a shear. First cut would be above top wire and use push bar to fall the top across.
Second cut at ground. Mop up both sides with grapple.
There would certainly be places you might have to apply a some common sense adjustment s.
Did some googling for shears. Looks like they come in all sorts of configurations. I have an excavator, seems like it would be nice to find a shear to fit it and keep the tractors out of the bush, steep hills, side hills, swamps etc.
Do you have a brand or style you prefer or pictures?
BigYoung said:Fence,
I see you have a root RAKE type grapple on the JD tractor. Do you have a strong preference for that type of Rake grapple over the regular root grapple (L bottom)? If so, could you comment as to why? I don't have any experience but am about to order a grapple from Everything Attachments and graduate from loppers and a chainsaw. Any comments would likely benefit the OP also.
callmefence said:Bigandyoung just made me aware I forgot a reply to silver. It was in my drafts.
Sorry
Two types of shears. Single and double cylinders. Single is cheaper and a little more bullet proof. Just fine for general clearing and rough work. Even pulling up trees or pulling post. The double blade or cylinder type cost considerable more. But has more cutting power will cut at or even below grade and will cut short stumps.
You can get fixed , manual pivot or hydraulic pivot. Manual allows for horizontal or vertical cuts. No in between. If you think you need this feature i would get hydraulic. I've personally found the pivot to be rarely needed. And it's definitely a weak link. I've seen so many that are welded up, including mine. If you think you need it be prepared to baby it .
I'm hoping to close on this place that I was asking about in the original post within the next few weeks, been waiting on the surveyor to get out and he's been running behind due to the rains. I'll post pics of it as soon as I get it closed. I tried riding my 4 wheeler through there the other day and the briars about ate me up, you could stand on the seat of the 4 wheeler and still not see over the briars. Looks like alot of it can be bush hogged will just be a real slow go. I would've never considered the place for the price I agreed to if it didn't border my home place, but land close to my house is hard to come by and I don't ever plan on moving.