Re: Clearing Brush

Posted by Steve Hansen on December 07, 1999 at 17:50:09 from (208.21.138.162):

In Reply to: Clearing Brush posted by Ken on December 04, 1999 at 07:22:10:

Ken,

Couple of things for you to keep in mind:

Check with other vinters in your area and find out who they used to clear their land. Ask them how long it took, how much it cost, and assess their degree of satisfaction. Won't take you very long to identify the better operators and get some idea of the cost.

The bigger machines usually costs more per hour but less for the job. With dozers, there is a break. If you use an operator who pulls his dozer behind a dump truck you are going to have to pay for a minimum number of hours - usually 3 or 4. If you hire an operator with a big dozer, one that must be transported on a special carrier, you may be required to pay a transport charge or a minimum of several days operation. So, in some cases, a smaller machine may take longer but cost less. Need to work all of the options out on paper.

Keep your receipts. Land clearing is a capital improvement cost.

While you are talking to other vinters get their recommendations on tractors, sizes, brand names, etc and buy one early. Cleared land does not stay cleared very long if left alone. To protect your clearing investment you need to get out on it right away.

Steve

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