Ok, probably the best video re forestry mulching/clearing I've ever seen. The way it was shot was the best " before & after." Enjoyed that immensely! Hope there is more to be found. THX!

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

8 ай бұрын

This was shot with a GoPro on top of a 16’ pole saw. I videoed this to show land-owners what is possible for their over-grown fields.

I normally prefer watching time-lapse video of projects like this, but this was absolutely cool. Soothing, in a way. Great job by the operator. Thanks for sharing it with us.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

7 жыл бұрын

Dreamster399 Thanks for that! Glad you enjoyed it. I try to show things the way I would like to see them done.

@luismigueldjdhsjsusususidi8775

6 жыл бұрын

Dreamster399 gg

Love this freaking machine anybody who cleared up brushes by hand knows how sweet this machine is

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

5 жыл бұрын

That's exactly how I got started on my farm. I cleared a new driveway by hand, with a machete and a chainsaw, 750' long by 25' wide through the woods. It took almost two months. Now I can clear that same area in 3.5 hours with this machine. Definitely a back saver.

I wish they had a machine like you have here that I could rent locally. Sure does great clearing job nephew.. Uncle Tony.

Fascinating. Good equipment run by a very competent operator. A great demonstration of what can be done with some thought, I like this.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

6 жыл бұрын

jim jenks Thanks for commenting, Jim.

I never new these things existed. Now I'm like a little kid thinking I want one I want one.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

7 жыл бұрын

abe frohman This is a very effective and efficient machine for clearing trees and brush. The mulching head is made by Fecon for Bobcat machines. The price of a new mulchine head in 2014 was $25,000. It gets the job done.

@user-st8mo7ph5c

7 жыл бұрын

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@jimmyvaught

5 жыл бұрын

How does this compare to a skid steer brush cutter? Pros and cons between the two?

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

5 жыл бұрын

jimmy vaught I'm assuming you mean a bush hog mower attachment for skidsteers. A brush mower/bush hog could have mowed a lot of the material shown in this video, but a forestry mulcher will mulch trees. This size drum mulcher is designed to mulch trees up to 8"-diameter hardwoods, but it can mulch trees a little bit larger. I know some people will say they can bush hog 3",4"5" diameter trees, but they're not made for that. Also, a drum type forestry mulcher will cut stumps down flush with the soil, so there are no sharp stauble points left over like there are after cutting with a brush mower.

@markoajduk7096

5 жыл бұрын

@@clevingerforestservicesllc1164 Holyyy shitt 25 000$!?!?!Will you ever pay that off?

You run that machine very well, taking care not to damage it , and the end result looked very good, I also seen your follow up , Hats off to you!

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

6 жыл бұрын

Rob C. I appreciate that, Rob. When you pay to fix things that break, the first rule is to try not to break anything. Forestry mulching is hard enough on equipment as it is, and things will get broken just by the nature of the work. So being a good operator avoids a lot of unnecessary expenses.

I am retired and now 71, but I would love to start over and do what you do for a living.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

4 жыл бұрын

Its very satisfying work solving problems for land-owners, etc, and to see how properties can be transformed by the end of the day. And most importantly, being your own boss!

I highly recommend making sure the cab is bee proof lol

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

7 жыл бұрын

Benjamin Schmid Very true! The cab on my machine is definitely angry bee proof.

@harleyrhynes3342

5 жыл бұрын

they are also bullet proof,

@JH-kh9lf

5 жыл бұрын

Ya that's what I was going to say, but about Yellow Jackets I'm sure you've hit their nest before. Does your machine completely destroy their nest?

@suzyrottencrotch5132

5 жыл бұрын

😂

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

5 жыл бұрын

JH Yes JH, the mulcher destroys the bees nest, and everything else. The cab is completely sealed, so I don't get bit by angry bees. When I hit a hive, I just move to a different area for a while and let the bees disperse.

What an amazing piece of equipment. You state in a previous comment that a typical rate for this type work runs around $150 to $250 per hour depending on the job. That has to be the deal of the century. I live in Oklahoma City and saw a brand new Bobcat with a new forestry mower on it. The operator said the combination was about $140,000. That also seems very reasonable considering all the other type work you can do with these machines. It is all a matter of marketing yourself, doing great work for the customer and smiling all the way to the bank. Great video. By the way, I watch a ton of KZread videos and this is probably the first video ever that isn't loaded with negative comments.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

5 жыл бұрын

James Fulks Thanks, James. I sincerely appreciate this comment, and your reasoned understanding of the high costs in doing this kind of business. Some people think you are rolling in dough if you charge $150 per hour for your service. It blows people's minds when they hear how expensive this equipment is.

@Grggeorge

2 жыл бұрын

I’m at $3000 per hour and that’s a bargain compare it to doing this by hand we have insurance and equipment 90,000 for truck 40,000 trailer 130,000 machine with head how anyone can be at $200.00 per hour blows my mind I do that with my $2,000.00 pieces of machinery

@TheAcenightcreeper

Жыл бұрын

$3000/hr is a tad steep….$24k per day….so it takes you 3 weeks to have everything fully paid off… Plus, if you are a business, all those machines are considered business expenses and taxes will reflect accordingly….so, that may be the cost to purchase, but you are receiving tax breaks come tax time…

You have a complete job with only one attachment. I have to use several attachments and a longer process to do what you did. First put on the rotary cutter to mow down grasses, bushes small trees vines etc. Then put on the hydraulic shear to cut larger trees down to ground level as well as cut off branches.. Next comes the grapple to pick up and move the trees to a chipper. or trailer for barbeque wood. The regular bucket goes on next to fill in holes dug by pushing over trees or just from the Bobcat turning. Loose rocks or junk is picked up and piled for removal. With grass, even elephant grass I can clear up to three acres an hour. With trees it can take the whole day for just one acre. You never have to leave your machine while I am in and out several times.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

5 жыл бұрын

cleatrampler Yes, the process you do is what most people do. Many people just do not know that this forestry mulching capability exists. It's definitely very efficient.

@jamesellsworth9673

5 жыл бұрын

At one point, my home was on 5 or so acres of yaupon and pin oak. This setup would have saved me a lot of hand labor (with a DR brush mower and chainsaw.) Well-worth contracting with a service like yours to get things done.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

5 жыл бұрын

James Ellsworth That's true. I did a lot of hand clearing with a chainsaw, etc, like you, before I discovered this equipment 5-6 years ago. Everything has a cost in some kind of resource- time, money, skills, available equipment, etc. So deciding what resource to use to get the job done is always the balance we have to figure out. This machine is definitely the right tool and most efficient way to clear land.

@cathiwim

5 жыл бұрын

Another option is fence it off with electric mesh fence (temporary) and stick about 60 goats in it. It takes about 3 months for them. To completely clear 8 acres, except for the trees, which you go in the pasture with a chainsaw and cut as needed.

Wow how oddly satisfying 👍🏻

@uploadJ

4 жыл бұрын

Truly.

I've never run a Bobcat, but to me you are a very patient operator. You continually backed up and then shredded what was down. I'm sure that makes things easier on your machine. If I was to hit lotto I'd buy an even bigger piece of land and get to work with this! Ferrari my butt, I'd put this in my building lol

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

6 жыл бұрын

Wakeywhodat Appreciate your comment. I agree, having this equipment is much more useful than a sports car. I originally bought this equipment to work on my own land, then it turned into a business when all my neighbor's started asking me to clear their land too. For me, it was the right tool, versus a tractor. A Bobcat with forestry mulcher, grapple, and construction bucket can take care of a heck of a lot of land maintenance.

@smurfmaniac840

5 жыл бұрын

I’ve driven theses bobcats a few times. The arms are little different than an older machine. They can be kinda touchy sometimes. I’ve only ran them with forks and bucket though. The enclosed cab is awesome.

If I hadn't seen it, I'd never believe it...what a machine, and what a job to have...

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

5 жыл бұрын

DaveSpecter1065 This is definitely the right tool for this type of clearing. I appreciate you watching, Dave. Please Like & Subscribe so KZread will suggest this video to more people who may be interested in seeing it. 👍

Excellent upload. Full watched and have a wonderful day.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

I Can see myself now, a water jug full of sweet iced tea, the air conditioning pumping and Lynard Skynard jamming on the radio...terrifying mother nature blazing a trail....lol.

@LomaOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

The true American dream!

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

4 жыл бұрын

Haha! You got it! That's just about how I do it. Just add some mini-cigars.

I can watch videos like this everyday

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

5 жыл бұрын

srt hellcat I appreciate you watching, thanks! I have another video like this one coming out in a few days. Exterior shot and time-lapse. They really show the visual impact of forestry mulching, and are fun to watch.

I feel like my dad would have too much fun with this. He's used a Bobcat Turbo 863 skid steer to plow snow with a small blade I believe it was 7 feet. He does maintenance at a school district and they bought a Boss snow box scraper last spring and if we get enough snow, my dad should be using it.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

Жыл бұрын

HAHA! Yes, operating one of these machines is very gratifying and enjoyable.

Now there's room for a sick archery range to go with that tree stand!

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

6 жыл бұрын

Jay Warren And there are turkey and deer everywhere out here👍

That’s the most effective mulching head I have seen it has no mercy

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been doing forestry mulching for 9-years, and the power of these mulchers still amazes me!

The first time I saw one of these as back in 05. I was a draftsman for a civil engineer and part of my job was site inspector. We had a major project that was roughly 30 acres if I remember right. The company they used had millions in equipment. They rolled this thing off the low boy and it was massive. It was on the front of a huge dozier. The cutting head was about 12' wide and it drove straight into the thick of it leaving wood chips behind. It even removed large trees w no problem. I always wanted to go out and watch this massive thing work. Up until recent years I had no idea these small ones existed. If I had the money I could run one of these for about a month clearing my property.

@davidclevinger358

7 жыл бұрын

G23 Yes, the industrial size forestry mulchers have been around for a little while. They are very efficient and cost effective, and leave a much better finished result than a dozer or other methods can provide. One reason you don't see many of these smaller versions of the forestry mulcher is the cost. This mulcher is 72" wide and is made by Fecon specifically for Bobcat. The 2014 retail cost of just the forestry mulcher attachment was $25,000. The attachment wieghs about 2000 lbs, so you also need a skidsteer of sufficient size, horsepower, and with high-flow hydraulics to properly and safely drive the cutter. As a land/farm owner myself, after doing a lot of research into what capabilities I needed to maintain my land, I found that a Bobcat with a forestry mulcher attachment, a grapple, and a construction bucket were the right tools for my needs, instead of the typical tractor with attachments.

@juanrodriguez8882

7 жыл бұрын

David Clevinger if you don't mind me asking what model skid steer and mulcher did you buy and roughly cost of the equipment? thank you

@juanrodriguez8882

7 жыл бұрын

David Clevinger if you don't mind me asking what model skid steer and mulcher did you buy and roughly cost of the equipment? thank you

@CharlieArehart1

6 жыл бұрын

Juan Rodriguez David must have somehow missed this as he's shared the info elsewhere. He'd been running a 2014 t770, and had recently updated to a 2017, at $71,000 (which I assume included the forestry kit). And the mulcher was another $24k. Do I have all that right, David? Just found your channel today and have watched a few vids and read all their comments so far. Thanks SO much for all these and your great answers. (I'm up in south central KY, about 150 miles east of you, with similar environment, so all the more relevant.) Love the info you've shared for both landowners and those considering the business aspects of the work.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

5 жыл бұрын

Charlie Arehart Hi Charlie. You answered Juan's questions correctly for me. Thanks. For some reason I didn't get an alert to either Juan or your comments, until now. Glad you've been enjoying my videos and find the information helpful.

WOW! Awesome job. I wish you were in NE Louisiana.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

5 жыл бұрын

TIM HARDIN Appreciate that, Tim.

What that little thing can do is amazing...complete transformation

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

3 жыл бұрын

It is amazing, really. Someone commented that it looked like it was just vacuuming everything up. LOL. But it is as close to getting to a one-step tree/brush clearing process as you can get. AND, its good for the soil.

I’m watching this and it feels like ur clearing out my imaginary land for my log home...I have my head 😂😂

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

4 жыл бұрын

Everything start with a dream, TB. Just add some steps to getting to that dream, then you have a plan.

@nighted7421

2 жыл бұрын

@@clevingerforestservicesllc1164 100% Correct. Thoughts (Dreams) turn into believes, believes turn into actions, actions turn into results.

That machine is a beast! Area looks good

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ronn! This machine is a beast, and fun to operate too.

That is a dynamite attachment, but it would not work for municipalities simply because everything has a severe slope to it. Now if you could get something like that for a hi ho to do dishes and creek banks, but then that would still be a problem because of accessibility to allot of the spots we have to do. So it looks like we are just stuck doing it the hard way. By hand, dragging it up hill with ropes and then chipping it. But I really liked watching this video, looks like that would be great fun. Every time we try to reinvent the wheel for improvements it gets booted out. Thanks for sharing.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

6 жыл бұрын

James Sween yes, there is just some terrain that a machine just can't operate on. Sounds like you are clearing power line right-of-ways, or something similar. I'm sure you know that they have mulcher attachments that go on excavators that have extended boom and sticks that can reach like 60 feet. But steep terrain isn't good for anything mechanical.

@raymondspence934

5 жыл бұрын

Clevinger Forest Services, LLC A Minzi Muck is very good for steep, rough terrain, but some areas are best left for hand clearing.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

5 жыл бұрын

Raymond Spence I'll look up to see what a Minzi Muck is. You're right, some areas are best left for hand cutting. These machines do have limitations of where they can go.

Im at the Flying J in Houston laying in my bunk watching this. It’s cool 😎 man!!! 👍

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

4 жыл бұрын

Gearjammer Excellent! Its a relaxing video to watch, as a lot of people have told me. Be safe and watch out for the crazy drivers in cars👍

This is so satisfying to watch 😊

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

5 жыл бұрын

Thesiko One Lol! I hear that a lot about this video. I guess its very calming to watch.

Never would have thought it. Outstanding job.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

5 жыл бұрын

Craig Parker Thanks, Craig!

AMAZING AND FUN TO WATCH. GREAT WORK.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

5 жыл бұрын

Victorious Pauper I really appreciate you watching. I'd also appreciate you Liking & Subscribing, since that makes this video available to more viewers👍

i watched the whole video........ also noticed a treestand there at the end, good luck to the guy thats hunting there :D

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

4 жыл бұрын

There are lots of deer out here. I don't let anyone hunt my land anymore, though. I let a friend hunt it years ago, and he and his buddies shot 8 deer in one season, including a small 4-pointer. That was no good with me. We just enjoy the wildlife out here now.

@smallblockchevyman

4 жыл бұрын

@@clevingerforestservicesllc1164 yeah I'm not into shooting young bucks either

Thanks for your honest answers

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

6 жыл бұрын

You bet. Just trying to put out info based on my experience that might help the next guy out there looking for answers. I also post these videos to show potential customers what is possible with this machine to take care of their land clearing needs.

U do a very great job cleaning up debris no mess left over

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

6 жыл бұрын

Marcus Houze Thanks Marcus. The machine does do a great job making the material disappear.

I sit in a office all day.. This is satisfying, chilled out ! Thank You for the Video !........I live in NE Arkansas and this looks like my house !

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

5 жыл бұрын

joebgoodus I enjoy working in the outdoor environment, and for myself. The cab on this machine is climate controlled, and I don't work in the rain, so this all works for me. Lol!

good operator nice clean job and a good video

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

7 жыл бұрын

graham bell Thanks for that kind comment. For those who are interested in brush clearing and/or this particular forestry mulcher technology, I wanted to give viewers an inside and outside sense of the operation, capabilities, efficiency, and final results that this machine provides.

This clip is a painfully accurate allegory for climate change. Makes you wish nature had something like this to fight back against the humans.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

2 жыл бұрын

Nature does fight back against humans, and on a much larger scale. Maybe you’ve heard of a few of these things from nature: viruses, bacteria, genetic anomalies, ultraviolet radiation from the sun that causes deadly skin cancers, poison mushrooms, snake venom, earthquakes that destroy cites & bury people, floods that drown people, tornadoes & hurricanes that kill people, people die from heat, people freeze to death, insects kill crops we need to sustain ourselves, volcanic eruptions above ground that spew millions of tons of ash into the air that causes deaths and breathing complications, volcanic eruptions under the oceans that kills our sea life, etc, etc. Try living “off grid” for a while. You will understand that nature dominates humans, not the other way around.

Nice job, really is a hand labor saver.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Hal. Yes, it will definitely save you lot’s of hand labor.

There’s me with weed trimmer with my cool saw blade. Thought I was cool until I seen this machine make quick work of this brush.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

6 жыл бұрын

Alpha Team Outdoors I totally understand. Before I got this machine, I cleared a 700’ x 25’ driveway through my forest with a machete, chainsaw, and a jeep with logging chains. Then burned brush piles for weeks. Never. Again. Haha!

This is sooo satisfying.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

no talking just action. just the way i like it.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

4 жыл бұрын

I was going for peaceful zen. Lol.

Like your technique! Very methodical and taking your time and still getting the job done but efficiently!

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

6 жыл бұрын

Jack Pinnell Appreciate your comment, Jack. You have an eye for skills! Lol! I do go after this in a methodical way and there are techniques that make for more effective and efficient operation. Being patient and letting the cutter work by keeping it's RPM up, and keeping that cutter engaged in the wood without wasting time driving around not cutting, is just the basic focus I always have.

@2:23 I think that was a black locust, but I had to rewind and pause, because at first glance I thought you stumbled onto someone's grow spot.😅

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

8 ай бұрын

🤣👍

Very impressive, awesome job, well done.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

6 жыл бұрын

Dennis Gannon Thanks, Dennis. Appreciate the good word.

Property looks different now. Looking good. Hopefully owner will keep it like this after you leave

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

5 жыл бұрын

buzz ard Thanks, Buzz.

I really want one now!

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

5 жыл бұрын

Joseph G Lol! I hear you. These machines are fun to operate, productive, but expensive.

Well that was totally awesome someone small trees looks like massive trees

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

4 жыл бұрын

This is the right tool for this type of clearing. Fast, and one step.

Great video. I know this is five years ago it’s now 2022 but this machine is the best I’ve seen do mulching. Really like to know if this baby is still going strong?

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting. I still use a Bobcat T770, but I trade my machines in every three years when the maintenance warranty expires. So I’m on my third Bobcat in 2022. It does a great job for all of my uses.

Very satisfying! Great job!

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Priscilla! I appreciate you watching.

That what i call satisfaying videos 👍

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Martin. I appreciate you watching.

This video was excellent to watch, thoroughly enjoying. Making that overgrown bush a field once again.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Its a good example of what a forestry mulcher can do for land-owners. It’s the right tool for this type of job.

nice machine I didn't think it would take out the big tree but there it happen

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, this size machine is designed to mulch hardwood trees up to 8”-diameter.

Mister as i realize that this question is now about 2 + years old, i wonder if, you'll see it but here goes. 1st - i never knew this type of machinery existed. 2nd - do you by chance know just how long it took you to clear this? 3rd - was this your land or were you hired out to clear it? 4th - at some point i realize you had to get out of this thing to get into your truck, would you say that as you stood there, this land was now tillable? Lastly, is there enough business for you to do this enough to make money at it on the side. If, you do indeed see this, thank you kindly for taking the time with your answers. I watched it all. Just never knew this existed. Wow - what a great job. Be blessed in Christ. Scottishxpride, Texas.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

5 жыл бұрын

SCOTTISH PRIDE Hey there ScottichPride- Yes, this equipment capability does exist out there. Most people don't know it exists. These skidsteer-sized forestry mulchers have only really been available for the last 8-10 years or so, but the bigger, industrialized sized mulchers have been around longer, but they are used by power companies and the construction world. The clearing I did in this video took me 2:15 minutes to complete. It was about 3/4-acre of mostly heavy brush, with a small area of trees. This was a small, over-grown pasture area on my own farm, so I was able to set up a camera on the top of a 16' tall pole saw. When I'm on job sites, I typically do not take the time to mess around setting up cameras while a customer is paying me. After this material was all mulched down flush with the surface, it is ready to disc up and prep the ground for planting. I do this for farmers all of the time. Yes, there is lots of demand by customers for this type of service. I have been in the business of forestry mulching since 2014, and business is going well. Thanks for your questions and comments, and thanks for watching.

Well I can honestly say the way you’re doing it is pretty efficient pretty cool man good job really good job

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment, Brad. A forestry mulcher is definitely the most economically efficient way to clear heavy brush and trees from land. One machine, one operator, finished results with no further clean-up required.

this thing seems really great at mulching up whole trees in no time flat, but it bogs down in the taller stuff due to the angle 📐. Seems like a Quick Attach Mega Mower set up high would work faster to knock stuff down. Then mulch with this.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that is another way to do it for sure.

Я просто восхищён такими возможностями

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mihail- Да, эта возможность открывает множество возможностей для преобразования области, заросшей деревьями и кустами. Это наиболее экономичный способ, а также очень хороший для земли.

I rent one before but cause me $1000/day and retal office told me the value of this about $140k. It does help clean up an Acer in one day, the only thing I realize since all root still in the ground it’s come back a couple of years

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

Жыл бұрын

Hi Byron- Your information is all correct. The only thing I would add is that after an area is mulched down, it will have to be maintained either by regular mowing, or grazing by livestock.

Wow you made short work of that field! Awesome job.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

6 жыл бұрын

I've cleared brush like this before by hand and by beating up a bush hog and it took weeks.Then I got this equipment. Its always more efficient on your resources to use the right tool for a specific job. The forestry mulcher is hands down the most efficient way to do this.

Nice work

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

5 жыл бұрын

Kurt Sweetser Thanks, Kurt, I appreciate that👍

I'm curious how the drum mulcher works. I see chains but they don't appear to flail in this video. Do they? -- or is all the work done with a solid drum, or are there mulching devices in the drum?

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

4 жыл бұрын

The chains are only to stop debris from shooting back towards the cab of the machine. This mulcher works by rotating the drum at about 2000 RPM. The drum has a series of cutter tools on it, either carbide tipped teeth or knife-type teeth. The teeth cut through the brush and trees and mulch it into small pieces.

I have a tenant that wants to graze horses after we clear small trees...do you have a way to address all the small "stubs" that are left that can injure horses hooves?

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

6 жыл бұрын

Darin Hibbs Hi Darin- These drum-style forestry mulchers are capable of mulching all brush and trees up to 8"-diameters down flush with the soil. There will be no sharp and/or hard stubs remaining after mulching. Bush hogging or using a rotary-style forestry mulcher may leave unwanted stubs that can potentially injure hooved livestock. Here is a video I made showing the immediate residual effects of forestry mulching: kzread.info/dash/bejne/maGustiQqs_bfs4.html If you are within 60-70 miles of Clarksville, TN, I can certainly help you with clearing your grown over pastures.

@robertwhite6096

5 жыл бұрын

Clevinger Forest Services, LLC how about bamboo?wii machine cut at below ground level

I just had 21 truckloads of logs taken off my place. The area where they loaded the truck is in my backyard. It’s about 2-3 acres. He mulched everything, but that area is particularly thick with mulch…Probably 6-8”. I want to plant grass. Currently I can’t drive my riding mower over it. Even with the deck at highest setting, it gets caught under it and Stops. He told me to just sow the grass over the top and I should be able to mow with my riding mower in a year or two. While I can rough mow the area with a small tractor, Its on a slope and I’m much more comfortable on the riding mower. Do you think I’ll be able to use the riding mower by next spring? I actually had planned to tow a spreader , but since I can’t drive on it with my riding mower, I’ll likely end up using a seed bag over the shoulder. Any tips? The only thing I can think of is to hand rake it into piles so I can drive my rider with a cart through and trailer off some of the mulch residue before seeding…I don’t have a landscape rake for the tractor, nor would I know how to remove the brush mower to install it!😂Thank you!

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

Жыл бұрын

I always tell my customers that if they want to seed an area after it’s been mulched, that it depends on how deep the mulch covering is. Seeds have to have contact with soil to germinate. Mulch that is 1”-2” will decompose into soil within 12-months. If the mulch is deeper than than that, I recommend scraping it off, if you want to seed it before it has time to settle and decompose. The best method to get the mulch off is to push it with a bucket on the front of a tractor or skid steer. Rakes don’t work well. Logging operations usually leave a bit of a mess with woody material and some wheel rutting. I don’t know condition your 2-3 acres is in, but if it needs some smoothing out, in addition to the layer of mulch to be removed, then I’d rent a small skidsteer with a bucket to clean up that whole area. Then you’ll have a smooth soil surface that will be ready for seeding. And some things to consider for grass seed- it’s good to get bare soil growing with something as soon as you can to avoid erosion. Rye grass germinates the fastest in just 3-5 days. Fescue takes about 10-14 days to germinate. And depending on the steepness of your slope, Bermuda grass grows the best root systems to hold soil on slopes. Hope this helps.

How do you like your bobcat and mulcher?I'm in mo and was thinking of adding this to my lawn Service.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

4 жыл бұрын

I do forestry mulching full time. Since 2014. I've been very satisfied using the Bobcat T770 and a Fecon FGT mulcher with carbide teeth. I run my machine and mulch the size trees that it is designed for, and it has been very reliable and capable.

Clevening

Excellent operator 👍🏻

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Dan. Lots of practice!

Well done, good job, fantastic work!

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

4 жыл бұрын

Peter Szamborski Thanks, Peter👍

@adailtonbezerra3512

2 жыл бұрын

Quanto é um triturador desse modelo

Would it also work on those who stand between me and my ambitions?

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

5 жыл бұрын

Philly Cheese Take It depends on who's driving the machine. It's very effective at making many types of material disappear.

Damn I enjoyed that! Thanks! 🍿

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

5 жыл бұрын

Dave Muffoletto Lol! Glad you enjoyed the video, Dave.

Fantastic job 👍 You deverse it!

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@OudomOfficial

2 жыл бұрын

@@clevingerforestservicesllc1164 Welcome 😊

maybe you were wiping something off but if not you should've let that diesel run for awhile with it being turbocharged and what not. Just a thought maybe you do after a long running session like this but if you don't might help.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. It’s always a good idea to let the machine cool down. I normally put the machine at idle while I tally up my hours for the day, and wait for all the temperatures to come down and stabilize, usually 2-3 minutes.

What’s that attachment called? How thick/big of a tree could you cut down with it? I thought you’re going to stop and change once you only had the trees left, pretty impressive

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

5 жыл бұрын

The attachment is called a Forestry Mulcher. Skidsteer sized forestry mulchers are designed to mulch hardwood trees up to 8"-diameters. The larger, industrial sized machines can mulch full grown trees. I have two other videos on my KZread channel that show and talk about the capabilities of the forestry mulcher attachment.

BAM GREAT JOB THE BEST IVE SEEN YET....

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

6 жыл бұрын

Robert King I appreciate the good word, Robert! Thanks!

@RobertKing2012

6 жыл бұрын

I got 39 acres I just purchased so how do you know when your in the midst of all the trees where to start cutting. Is there some type of marking system you use. I want to carve out 5 acres to build my personal resident. And I want to divide the property into four quads and cut a path in the middle NSEW, thx

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

6 жыл бұрын

Robert King Orange survey tape is the best way to mark your work area. If there are no obvious boundaries, like fences, trails, etc., then I will ask the customer to mark the boundaries with survey tape. It's best to wrap the tape around a tree at chest height, and spread out a distance where you can see from one tape to the next. Marking your work area like this ensures you will get exactly the area cleared that you want, and not cut your neighbor's property. I always talk with my customers to make sure we are on exactly the same sheet of music and get the intended desired work accomplished according to the customers plan. Sometimes when owners want to build on their land, the brush and trees are too thick to even walk on or see the lay of the land in order to select a building site or path for a driveway. In these cases, I've cleared out entire general areas so the customer could see the ground. If that area wasn't what they expected or wanted, they'd have me clear out additional areas until they found the perfect spot for their homesite.

@RobertKing2012

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you...Where are you located? My property is in Winter Haven FL

@RobertKing2012

6 жыл бұрын

Sorry I see your in TN

That was amazing. But I think I'd get a sure fire headache if I was operating it.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

6 жыл бұрын

Nancy Fahey Thanks for the comment, Nancy. Its actually pretty quite inside of this machine. If you watch some of my other videos where the camera was inside with me, you can clearly here the radio playing. So the outside noise is really insulated out. And you'd have fun crunching some trees down!

Would you prefer to work by the hour instead of bidding a job for a flat rate since you go into these areas without knowing what's behind the few feet you can see? There could be lots of stones, pipes, fencing etc beyond what you can see.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

6 жыл бұрын

SanFranciscoBay Yes, 99% of the jobs I do I work by the hour. There are too many variables that can affect production time, but I do give estimates to customers that are usually within +/-10% of the actual time it takes. Variables that affect time/cost estimates are the terrain, average size of the material, and the density of the material, and the actual square footage or acreage to be cleared. Working by the hour is the fairest for the customer, and the least risk for me as the business owner.

Why not have a T870. Instead of a T770? Just curious. Would think you would have to use the biggest one bobcat makes.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

5 жыл бұрын

WrenchTurner I demoed both the T770 and T870 before I purchased, and I just didn't feel a significant difference in power between the two. I ran a mulcher and did some bucket work with both of them. So it wasn't worth going with the 870 and getting the additional 2500lbs of weight, wider machine width, higher fuel consumption, etc. This would have pushed me up another trailer size, too. I'm happy with the T770 for the work I need to accomplish.

@Clevinger Forest Services, LLC how long did it take to make that whole area into a field?

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

5 жыл бұрын

jwesley0909 This was about 3/4 acre. It had about 80% brush and 20% trees from 2"-7" diameters. It took me 1:20 minutes to clear it as you saw.

What about the little stones which are maybe twisted around? Are not they dangerous for the mulcher?

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

Жыл бұрын

Most types of small clay-based stones will not do any damage to the cutter teeth. But super hard stones like limestone will wear the teeth down in a few seconds.

I always wonder. Is the bobcat airconditional? Please somebody reply im so curios

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

5 жыл бұрын

Effy nomura Yes, this bobcat has both air conditioning and heater. With the forestry mulcher protection kit installed, this machine has a door with a 3/4" poly-carbonate windshield for ballistic protection. The door and windows of the cab are well sealed, which keeps dust and mulching debris out. So having A/C and Heat are a must, and also make it very comfortable to operate all year round.

@effynomura840

5 жыл бұрын

@@clevingerforestservicesllc1164 thankyou for the reply. Appriciate it alot. I dont have this bobcat in my country just curious because in the states you guys have so much interesting to operate. Thankyou again😁

this guy is cool great job

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

5 жыл бұрын

robert laczynski Thanks Robert. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

The camera you are using looks like 3ccd, This is a super good video, Good job. The picture quality is professional looking.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

7 жыл бұрын

The Undertaker Thanks for that. I used two GoPro cameras.

@theundertaker7447

7 жыл бұрын

Good deal Sir.

How much do you charge for that kind of work. I have a property that's really similar to that and I want to get it done so how much would that cost me ?....

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

5 жыл бұрын

Albert Teykhrib This size forestry mulcher machine normally charge between $150-$200 per hour, and typically have a minimum charge. Some charge as high as $250/hr. My business has a 4-hour minimum and a delivery charge. I would charge $725 to do what you see in this video, given the acreage, size material, density, and terrain.

Excellent operator !

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

5 жыл бұрын

redsuperduty1 I hope you are a boss, because you have an eye for spotting talent!😂😂 Thanks, Red, I appreciate that!

@redsuperduty1

5 жыл бұрын

@@clevingerforestservicesllc1164 lol..was an opperator for years..now retired..

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

5 жыл бұрын

redsuperduty1 That explains it! Enjoy everyday of being retired👍

How does it do with Hidden Stumps?? Some 10-12 but mostly smaller ones.Will it stop before you destroy the head? Or will it just munch on it?

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

6 жыл бұрын

Nick Edwards I've run into plenty of hidden stumps that you just can't see. It doesn't damage the mulcher head, but it will jerk it because the teeth bite into it to aggressively. This is not a stump grinder, but obviously it can grind stumps down. A 12"-24" stump just needs to be shaved off about 1" at a time. Usually just takes a few minutes for this size stump. I don't like doing big stumps, and I don't advertise that I grind stumps, because it bogs the head down too repeatedly and for too long and I don't like putting this kind of stress on the hydraulics. This can increase the hydraulic temperature and also creates a lot of torquing stress on the frame of the mulcher head.

ok David thanks would like to have you to do some cleaning up on the property let me know how you set your schedule

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

7 жыл бұрын

chuckyar15 Just give me a call at: C-757.871.5026 or W-931.802.5910. We'll talk a minute about what you have to clear, and get your property address, I'll schedule an onsite visit to discuss details and look at the terrain and access, and give you a cost estimate then. If you decide to go ahead, I'll put you on my work schedule.

How many acre per 8hr day can you complete? I have about 50 acre I need to cleared in Kentucky. I have used old method of tractor bush hog. This is something I would be interested finding a rental or someone with this equipment to clear it. Do you ever have any over heating of fluid during hard use? Thanks for the awesome video

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

5 жыл бұрын

Over The Hill Singletrack Rider The size material in this video took me 1:20 minutes to clear about 3/4-acre. I recently did a fallowed field that had grown up for 8-10 years and was densely over-grown with most material less than 4"-diameters, and I cleared about 3-1/2 acres in 8- hours. I don't have any over-heating with my machine, but I keep the screens, cooler radiators, and air filters very cleaned off when I operate. I'm located in Clarksville, TN and travel out to about 70 miles, if you're interested in me coming out to take a look and give you an estimate. (931) 802-5910.

If you hired a local to clear this lot with this machine, how much would you be paying per hour?

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

6 жыл бұрын

SanFranciscoBay Cost per hour is between $125-$200, depending on where you're located, for this size/type of forestry mulcher with a drum type mulcher.

Boy do I need you to do that for me! Got some stuff I don't think bush hogging can handle.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

5 жыл бұрын

When it gets out of range for a bush hog, this size forestry mulcher is the next level up of tool that is needed. These skidsteer-sized mulchers are designed for everything up to 8"-diameter hardwoods. My website is www.cfsmulching.com if there is something I can help you with if you're within 70 miles of Clarksville, TN.

Anyone thinking about this type of clearing should be advised, without a systematic plan to keep the area clear in the future it will come back faster and thicker than before.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

3 жыл бұрын

A maintenance plan is always part of my discussion with customers.

Great machine some of that scrub is pretty thick how do you detect if there is any big rocks in there or old concrete dose he walk the land before he starts and talk to the land owner

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

6 жыл бұрын

james dickson Sometimes it's just unavoidable that you will run into something that is completely hidden under the brush. It takes a lot of focus and awareness. I never go charging full speed into areas I can't see through. Most of the time you can see fine in the material you are working in. I always walk through the area I'm going to mulch before hand just to get an idea of what's there.

wow. central florida? how much for like a 10 hour day of this? how loud will his sound a 1 mile away? I need to only light brush nothing too big . three 50x50 areas and an 8 x 1000 ft. of 3 foot grass overgrowth.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

4 жыл бұрын

The price range for this skidsteer-sized machine with a drum forestry mulcher is between $125-$250 per hour. The time it takes to clear areas will depend on the type of material to mulch, the density of the material, and the terrain. The size areas you are talking about add up to a total of about 1/3-acre. This is a very small area for a mulcher. So whoever did this work for you would be charging you whatever their "minimum" is. For my business, I charge a 4-hour minimum plus a $125 equipment drop charge. So I'd charge $725 for this. But I'm in Tennessee. If you have an area of 3' tall grass, a lawn mowing service should be able to take care of that for you. This machine is not loud, but the wood being mulched up is loud, but not too loud. You won't hear this 1-mile away.

that would make a nice home site, up on hill with good run off

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

5 жыл бұрын

ampar wingate Yes, its a perfect private and picturesque spot for a home.

Me after 3 weeks of not mowing my lawn

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

5 жыл бұрын

HAHA! I hear that! It'll get away from you in a hurry.

In the spring you're also cutting dead shit from last season . Is it not economicly feasable to bring a few workers back off season to clear out this stuff?

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

4 жыл бұрын

No, this machine is as time and cost effective as clearing brush and trees gets, especially given the conditions of this job. This was about .75 acres, and it took 2:10 minutes to clear with this machine. As long as this machine can get to the trees and brush, then it is the best way to go. And it leaves a nice, clean finish right down to the soil, with no sharp staubs. Steep terrain, gullies, soft ground around water features, etc, would require hand cutting.

No more Bigfoot hiding in there !

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

4 жыл бұрын

Nope. And several rabbits and moles had to relocate, too.

@nickbeam5432

4 жыл бұрын

@@clevingerforestservicesllc1164 Ya i believe it. Have you ever thought about using the finer mulching bar cutter on your machine ?

Great video. I have been going back and forth on whether to get the fecon or the Eco disk mulcher. Watching all the videos on KZread, do you know any pros and cons on both? I hear fecon is better quality but disk is faster. Any advice will help. Thank you sir

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Don- I use the drum style mulcher, and have never used a disk mulcher. Having said that, I researched both when I got into this business. Mulching wood is a very dynamic and violent process. The forces involved are tremendous. I think the design of disc mulchers came from the felling cutters used in the logging business. These logging fellers grab onto the tree and push the cutter straight through the tree. Those are predictable forces that are engineered into disc shaft and housing. Personally, I just can't imagine that a single shaft and bearing holding the weight and inertia of a spinning disk, and then smashing it into hardwood trees, dirt, etc, could ever hold up mechanically for any length of time. Speed of cutting is only one factor in the overall ownership costs of equipment. Time, parts, maintenance, and your maintenance support supply chain are also factors. When I think of all of the cutting situations I get into as far as different types of material, the terrain, ground debris such as fencing, wire, etc, I just think a drum is more compact, flexible, maneuverable, durable, and requires far less maintenance time and cost than a disk. It looks like you have to cut trees primarily into the right side of the disk. This is not practical in the forest environment. How do you get wire, fencing, tarps, rope, etc etc off of the shaft of the disk that is hidden in brush? You will inevitably catch this type hazard no matter how vigilant you are. I was clearing a right-of-way yesterday and wrapped a telephone guy-wire around my drum that apparently the power company linemen didn't want to take back with them and just discarded it in the brush. These disks will also spend a lot of time contacting the dirt grinding the topped trees, so I'd want to know how often and the man-hours required to keep the cutters sharp. What is the hour life of a cutter blade? Personally, I don't think a disk mulcher is robust enough to hold up mechanically. Also, I would guess that the life-cycle costs of a disk would be much higher than a drum, both in man-hours doing maintenance on it, and parts. To me, these are more important considerations than just speed of cutting. That's my 2 cents.

Good machine.. safe time energy n money..

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

Жыл бұрын

This machine is a huge time saver, and it’s great for your soil if you plan on growing grass or crops after it’s cleared. It’s also the most cost efficient method.

I've got a half Acre of gentle hillside with tree density about like the second half of this video, how much should I expect getting that cleared to cost from someone closer to me (you guys are several hundred miles away)?

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

4 жыл бұрын

DanielRichards644 A 1/2 acre of this bigger material on a slope I would estimate to take between 4-6 hours. So it depends on the hourly charge, but I’d say $750-$1100 is in the reasonable ballpark.

If the mulching head cost 25000 dollars. What do you charge per acre to clear.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

6 жыл бұрын

Tom Thomas These skidsteer size forestry mulchers set-ups cost between $110,000-$140,000. Most operators charge between $150-$200 per hour, and a few charge $250/hr in the high cost of living areas. The time it takes to clear 1-acre of average density hardwood forest of all brush and trees less than 8"-diameters and smaller, on reasonably level terrain takes about 6-8 hours. An operator has to personally look and evaluate the property to be cleared first in order to properly evaluate the actual conditions to give you an accurate cost estimate.

Now this is a toy I would like to get for Christmas Santa

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it does satisfy many of the needs of big boys! lol

could have done without the drone veiw...cockpit view is better in my opinion.

)how many horsepower machine do you need to run this thing.

@clevingerforestservicesllc1164

5 жыл бұрын

Andrew HEWKIN The machine I’m using in this video is a Bobcat T770 and it has 92 HP. It works great and is designed mulch trees up to 8”-diameters. I wouldn’t go less than 92HP. More HP is good, so then its a matter of how much more you want to pay for that extra horsepower. And the machine will also require high-flow hydraulics to run the forestry mulcher.