i would just use a mower but raise the deck all the way up and go slow ive done several like this and it goes pretty quick i woulds also try to block the discharge chute or at least have the gaurd down incase you hit something

if your thinking about using a brush cutter dont rent it buy one renting should be a last resort for equiptment that would be used alot

 

You could rent a brush machine. You could run into alot of money if you can't clear the lots in a couple of days. You could also buy a machine. I recently bought a 36" sickle bar machine for $200.00. It works great for clearing tall stuff. I saw one on ebay for around $350.00. Hope these options help.

 

Go rent one of those Billygoat WB brush machines. They are around 30" wide and do a pretty good job. I am amazed about how they will cut off small trees and horse weeds that are 6' tall and keep going. Truly an amazing machine.

 

a nice old gravely bush hog

 

wouldn't you have this figured out before you would even bid on thid job????

 

Go rent one of those Billygoat WB brush machines. They are around 30" wide and do a pretty good job. I am amazed about how they will cut off small trees and horse weeds that are 6' tall and keep going. Truly an amazing machine.

Billy Goat is a complete waste of time-I've already been down that road. The DR field and brush mower is the best thing on the market that actually does what it's suppose to. :clapping:

 

Hook-up with a farmer that wants the hay.

 

I have never used the DR so I can't comment. The Billy Goat is a real work horse. I used one to clear ground near a creek that was too soft to use the tractor. It would cut 12' tall willow trees, and cat tails no problem. Only problem was the weight of the machine. On the larger trees it would not push them over. You had to back up put it in a higher gear and run up the tree till it fell down, then put it in neutral to chop it up. Worked well, but did wear you out. I was also using it in the creek it self as long as it would still maintain forward speed.

 

I have never used the DR so I can't comment. The Billy Goat is a real work horse. I used one to clear ground near a creek that was too soft to use the tractor. It would cut 12' tall willow trees, and cat tails no problem. Only problem was the weight of the machine. On the larger trees it would not push them over. You had to back up put it in a higher gear and run up the tree till it fell down, then put it in neutral to chop it up. Worked well, but did wear you out. I was also using it in the creek it self as long as it would still maintain forward speed.

My biggest problem with the Billy Goat was the weight of the machine. It won't hold on any kind of incline-it either spins with it's little tires or it tries to tip over or it gets hung up on stuff it just cut down(no ground clearance). The ground has to be perfectly flat for it to work and N. Ga. isn't flat.:hammerhead:

 

Billy Goat is a complete waste of time-I've already been down that road. The DR field and brush mower is the best thing on the market that actually does what it's suppose to. :clapping:

Wow I have the completely opposite view!!! rented a billy goat and i cut down 2 acres of complete crap on a construction site. never had a problem. one of my customers has a dr 18 hp something and it would get bogged down in orchard grasses.

 

I bought a Giant-Vac brush moewr on e-bay at the first of the year. Its similar to the Dr but the cool thing is its Hydro and backing up is eaisy. I mostly used it on my property maintaining trails and some clearing. I need those 50 lots LOL>

 

This unit has been one of the best I have used. http://www.snapper.com/products/other/field_brush/

You will be much faster than using a trimmer with brush blades.

 

This unit has been one of the best I have used. http://www.snapper.com/products/other/field_brush/

You will be much faster than using a trimmer with brush blades.

Thats the exact machine I have except its stickered Giant-vac. I do like it alot

 

wouldn't you have this figured out before you would even bid on thid job????

I quoted high enough for a lot of things to go wrong. Don't worry Lol

Thanks for the repplys, I looked on ebay, and craigslist.
Couldnt find too much.
there was 2 brush mowers, but both over 1000 dollars.... i dono about spending that plus shipping....

 

Also, what happends if you run over rocks, or dirt hills with these brush cutters???

 

For these kind of jobs we rent a walk behind field mower. About a $100 a day, be sure to get the damage wavier.

 

You can always go back with a brush trimmer and go around areas of concern, but a brush mower will go SO much faster it will be done in no time!

 

I would use a 32'' Exmark Metro or a Cub Cadet 46" and just get it done.

 

Here's where an extra walkbehind comes in handy. Doesn't matter if it's gear drive or hydro although I prefer hydro. I have a couple of them I could use for this and with gator blades, they can cut just about anything except saplings. Of course, horsepower plays a role also.
I'd say a 36-48 with a big engine would be ideal.
Walk the properties and you get a better idea of what you're in for. What can happen? Maybe a stretched belt or a bent blade, not a big deal. Tony

 

Starting with the Stihl FS-110 we're into straight shaft brush cutters, if that or bigger happens
to be your string trimmer then one could just install steel blades, or use a thicker string.

The other, not so famous trick is if you keep your old worn-out lawn mower blades
Install those on the oldest Wb and go to town, stay clear of windows and cars and people in
case one should fly apart, also be prepared to replace / throw away several as they can and will bend.

 

why don't you just kill all the stuff with a Herbicide?

 

I cut alot of stuff like your explaining when I was a kid. If you have a tractor, of nearly any size with a PTO, a rear cutter is your best bet. I have an old 51 Ferguson with a 4 foot brush hog that will cut nearly anything. I can even put the deck real low and use it to cut grass like one would with a rear finishing mower. It has two blades that swing on a pivot bolt. Check craigslist cause I see them on there sometimes for pretty cheap. If you dont have a tractor with a PTO, I would rent one.

 

hire a bunch of mexicans and give em each a machette...vamanos vamanos..aye aye aye

 

Billy Goat is a complete waste of time-I've already been down that road. The DR field and brush mower is the best thing on the market that actually does what it's suppose to. :clapping:

Hells ya it does, eats lunch boxes too

 

I agree on the DR. I currently have an 8hp DR that we use to cut a rail road right of way every summer. This thing has been through a war and has been worth every penny. Just look at the DR and Billy Goat webpage's. You cant even compare the two as far construction. Our next one is the DR 18HP pro-xl..