Recent content by mlathem1998

Well, initially when I was going to use the root rake, that was the plan to push them into piles and burn them. Maybe a that's an alternative plan to use the mulcher to open up areas where I can make fire breaks in the bushes. It will ultimately depend on how the stuff mulches and how many flats...

The only thing I really know right now is, the ground is super soft due to the sugar sand animal tunnels. Secondly, if the mulching is done thoroughly, it should make thorn penetration into the tires less susceptible. The little L2501 is a pretty tough little tractor. The capacity before...

Agreed, NEVER by the hour. Depending on the company, the operator may or may not be very efficient with their work. This one company who quoted my neighbor said $2750 per day, per machine. They can get one acre per day for each machine running.

Well, if I was spending someone else's money, it would be a much different story. However, since it's my money and I'm not exactly a rich man by any means, so I can't run in trying to spend $100k on used loaded and mulch head. I could have access to a head today for $20-30k that's not even a...

No, the GP40 is not a flail unit, it is a rotary drum. Yes, the 40" cutting path will be a pain, but after it's paid for the only thing, I need to do is keep gas in it and diesel in the tractor. Also as mentioned, it needs to be forward facing since I can't spend hours turning my neck to look...

So, my wife and I just bought 77 acres. A good portion of it is covered with thorn bushes and that's main problem. Probably 20 - 40 is pretty thick and needs to be cleaned with a machine. I'm actually going buy the Forax GP40 because long term we have lots of cleaning to do and at $2750 per day...