Anyone with experience clearing land

[ATL827]

I'm looking to clear about a quarter acre of woods (<12" diameter trees) for a pole barn in the next 12 months or so. I'd like to level out an area in the middle of the clearing that is about 50'x50'. There is roughly a 10 degree grade or so that would need to be worked. Will it require a bulldozer or would a chainsaw and a skidsteer suffice? I have a friend who has access to a skidsteer but I could rent one for a weekend if that didn't work out. I'm looking for the least expensive way to get this done. Any advice?

 

[navyvet]

least expensive chain saw. it will take longer though

 

[ATL827]

least expensive chain saw. it will take longer though

I've got a decent size husqarna chainsaw and don't mind doing the physical work. I'm just not sure how to efficiently get rid of the leftover stumps.

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[navyvet]

that's a whole nother problem. drill holes asa deep as possible and dump old oil in them put the brush on top and burn them

 

[ATL827]

I will certainly have plenty of brush.

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[Rupe]

Quickest most efficient way is with a D-4 Cat. My suggestion would be to get a couple quotes and see if it is affordable. This may be the best way to go seeing that you also need to level things out and may be more affordable than you think.

You can certainly do it with a chainsaw and a bobcat however it's going to take a lot longer and be a LOT more work. If you've got more time than money you can do it that way but don't forget about how much time you'll need to take off of work and/or how many weekends you will need to sacrifice. The good news is you can probably enjoy a cigar while operating the Bobcat.

 

[ATL827]

Thanks for the suggestions. I will definetly quote it out and see what prices I get back. I'm funding it with some extra side jobs so the dozer may be possible. I would rather spend my weekends building the barn if possible.

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[PamunkeyHub]

Quickest most efficient way is with a D-4 Cat. My suggestion would be to get a couple quotes and see if it is affordable. This may be the best way to go seeing that you also need to level things out and may be more affordable than you think.

You can certainly do it with a chainsaw and a bobcat however it's going to take a lot longer and be a LOT more work. If you've got more time than money you can do it that way but don't forget about how much time you'll need to take off of work and/or how many weekends you will need to sacrifice. The good news is you can probably enjoy a cigar while operating the Bobcat.

This. Look for a local guy that does small jobs and has a track loader or excavator. One day with the right tools will save you weeks of hard manual labor. If you don't have the money and lots of time on your hands then have at it. If you're time's valuable, you're better off hiring someone to do it.

 

[Jfire]

Get a guy with a dozer. Those trees even at 12" bases are going to have root structures a skidsteer can't handle unless you work at them in teams.


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[Highlander]

Ive had a couple of lots cleared and always paid someone with a dozer. They make quick work of things. I also had the stumps buried and never had a problem.

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[Cigarth Vader]

D4? Psh, get someone with a D8h, a heavy duty chipper and be done in a day.

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[manbearpig]

D4? Psh, get someone with a D8h, a heavy duty chipper and be done in a day.

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Pfff get a D16 or even a D22

 

[ChuckMejia]

Pfff get a D16 or even a D22

He needs help clearing land, not moving clearance boxes bro.





@ChefBoyRG54

 

[manbearpig]

He needs help clearing land, not moving clearance boxes bro.





@ChefBoyRG54

You should see if he needs info on how to destroy good bourbon or rum. Or some trash beer recommendations.

 

[ChuckMejia]

You should see if he needs info on how to destroy good bourbon or rum. Or some trash beer recommendations.

Ok

@ATL827 the only good rum is the one mixed with coke wnd lime

And beer... always fruit your beer

 

[ATL827]

Ok

@ATL827 the only good rum is the one mixed with coke wnd lime

And beer... always fruit your beer

And single barrel bourbon on ice?

 

[ChuckMejia]

And single barrel bourbon on ice?

With sprite and lime

 

[ATL827]

With sprite and lime

I see, intriguing.