When the piles are clean like they should be we've used a pump up sprayer and diesel fuel to burn more brush than you can imagine. The pressurized fuel from the sprayer acts as a flame thrower and even green brush isn't a problem. The ground is prime right now for clearing and stumping here in the southeast with all the rain we've had. Wait until August without any rain to amount to anything for a month or two and it's 100 degrees, those little pines become aggravating for wanting to break off and the tap root holding on for dear life.
Love the video. I would love to see you do a short video just talking about the pros and cons of different equipment for your average land owner to have to do some land management, with the exception of a tractor because that’s a must have. I think I know what your answer will be but just thinking of the mini excavator, small dozer, skid steer just curious what your take is on the different equipment and the costs associated. Thanks and stay safe!
Good you Tim! Glad that this is obviously bringing you some great pleasure I can hear it in your voice. Maybe you can get that bigger excavator you want when you keep looking at what is it a 210 220 or 230 what's the biggest you can haul behind your truck? You never cease to amaze me. God bless brother
Great video... You're correct with what you are able to clear with the 57... I've got the same kubota as you do, but I use a ripper and the thumb in combination.
Is this the new Cotontop18 channel?? Loved the video. Very cool how broad your abilities are and what you can offer to people needing work done. Keep on keeping on and stay safe doing it!
I did some clearing back in the day with my Hitachi 50 series, it wasn't bad but I think a 100 series or bigger would be way more effective. Also I like a rake with a thumb to clear with. But I was impressed with the grapple and the jaw bone.
I have a lot of large pines 18-24' round mature fairly straight pines in mid North Carolina. how much should a mill generally pay for a long or tree? or would it be more beneficial to have someone mill them for me and how long would I need to wait before milling.
I’m 22, black, and talk proper. I just bought a 30 G mini excavator today from John Deere.🤯 What made me buy it? I don’t know, but I hope to be using it on my 1 acre lot like you are here in this video!
Can you share an estimate of how many hours/days per acre to take down and grub stumps like you are doing there with your setup? I’ve got a few acres of similar size pines where I’d like to do the exact same. Thanks
What was the biggest pine that you dropped with the mini excavator? Do you think it's possible to drop a 28-in to 30 in and diameter with a mini . I got a bobcat 331 excavator and I'm about to find out. Let me know your thoughts thanks
If you don't mind me asking what size is your mini excavator. I have a 1.2t and been using it for landscaping on my property. It's been great for creating retaining walls
Hey cotton. Thanks for all the content and info you share with us. I recently passed my arborist license and have been climbing and cutting and I just want you opinion on what I should pursue as far as equipment. I have a 1317 chipper. I have a 1/2 ton truck and that’s it as far as equipment. I live in the woods so all my “chipp” jobs I’ve gotten to leave on site. I’m just asking for some advice and maybe some direction. I’m trying to take on bigger jobs but I am overwhelmed by the avenues to take. Thanks again cotton.
@@cotontop3 yea, thats what I’m talking about. You complained about the aux button, now its a thumb button right under thumb control for thumb on joystick. But yes, for me the cab upgrade was well worth it coming from a -4. Much needed improvements. I know you run a rops, but the cat was a cab.
@@cotontop3 understand. That’s what you said in the vid. I guess that feature is worth $15k to some. Was just wanting to inform of the change from the “dash” to the joystick on the -5’s. It was annoying with it on the “dash”.
Wanna know something cool?? Your channel was the very first channel I ever watched on RUclips and I subbed about half way through. I think it was the video with you and your daughter messing with the satellite dish. I think you cut it down if I'm remembering right.
Hello from northeast Ontario Canada. The pines on this lot have a much smaller root ball than what our local ones do. It is a wonder that they can remain upright in a stiff wind. As usual totally enjoyed the content today. Good luck with your event at the saw shop. Cheers
I like the clearing videos. That mini handled those trees great. Good job
Glad you like them!
A man that knows what he’s doing with this size excavator.
Can sure make a difference on a piece of land!
Tim your mini Kubota excavator does a hell of a job pulling stump. And digging out trees great job great video thanks for having us along
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I love land clearing jobs like this , I love to run a mini excavator
When the piles are clean like they should be we've used a pump up sprayer and diesel fuel to burn more brush than you can imagine. The pressurized fuel from the sprayer acts as a flame thrower and even green brush isn't a problem. The ground is prime right now for clearing and stumping here in the southeast with all the rain we've had. Wait until August without any rain to amount to anything for a month or two and it's 100 degrees, those little pines become aggravating for wanting to break off and the tap root holding on for dear life.
Some big trees in that lot - the mini does a great job.
As you know don’t underestimate those mini’s not as fast as larger machines, but will flat get it done with an good operator!
Love the video. I would love to see you do a short video just talking about the pros and cons of different equipment for your average land owner to have to do some land management, with the exception of a tractor because that’s a must have. I think I know what your answer will be but just thinking of the mini excavator, small dozer, skid steer just curious what your take is on the different equipment and the costs associated. Thanks and stay safe!
Mini doing the work of a big excavator
Good you Tim! Glad that this is obviously bringing you some great pleasure I can hear it in your voice. Maybe you can get that bigger excavator you want when you keep looking at what is it a 210 220 or 230 what's the biggest you can haul behind your truck? You never cease to amaze me. God bless brother
That looks like a lot of fun! 👍👍👍
Lovely videos and nice work, keep up the great job, best regards from Iraq 🇮🇶
No saws needed. Just push the trees over! Looks fun and safe.
Yes sir 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Great video... You're correct with what you are able to clear with the 57... I've got the same kubota as you do, but I use a ripper and the thumb in combination.
Right on
Hey there bud 👍✌️
Is this the new Cotontop18 channel?? Loved the video. Very cool how broad your abilities are and what you can offer to people needing work done. Keep on keeping on and stay safe doing it!
Lol
I did some clearing back in the day with my Hitachi 50 series, it wasn't bad but I think a 100 series or bigger would be way more effective. Also I like a rake with a thumb to clear with. But I was impressed with the grapple and the jaw bone.
Mighty job, as always Tim👌👍🙂
That rotobec grapple has served you very well.
Yes it has
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You might have to call your Friend with the new Cat D3 to come help 😉
Might have to. I could slick it up really nice
Good job sawrus Trees-R-Us
Great work and thanks for the video!
If you get to come run the dozer again, you can jump in the 313 and smash through some pines.
Nice field goal!
The Bucket says "hey grappler, look what I can do."
I have a lot of large pines 18-24' round mature fairly straight pines in mid North Carolina. how much should a mill generally pay for a long or tree? or would it be more beneficial to have someone mill them for me and how long would I need to wait before milling.
Logger Wade is in your area. He has a You Tube channel. I think he is up to date on prices.
Wade is in indiana.
That machine is a beast, and the operator ain't bad either 😂
Great Video. Love the deer stand!!
Thanks 👍
Love your Chanel. No bs
Thank you 👍🏻
I’m 22, black, and talk proper. I just bought a 30 G mini excavator today from John Deere.🤯 What made me buy it? I don’t know, but I hope to be using it on my 1 acre lot like you are here in this video!
Tim did you pucker up a little when that tree veered toward the hunting blind a little?
Yes please and thank you very much okay
Can you share an estimate of how many hours/days per acre to take down and grub stumps like you are doing there with your setup? I’ve got a few acres of similar size pines where I’d like to do the exact same. Thanks
I had 2 days in this job
What was the biggest pine that you dropped with the mini excavator? Do you think it's possible to drop a 28-in to 30 in and diameter with a mini . I got a bobcat 331 excavator and I'm about to find out. Let me know your thoughts thanks
If you don't mind me asking what size is your mini excavator. I have a 1.2t and been using it for landscaping on my property. It's been great for creating retaining walls
Kx 057-4
How long did it end up taking you to clear the 2 acres?
2 days
Hey cotton. Thanks for all the content and info you share with us. I recently passed my arborist license and have been climbing and cutting and I just want you opinion on what I should pursue as far as equipment. I have a 1317 chipper. I have a 1/2 ton truck and that’s it as far as equipment. I live in the woods so all my “chipp” jobs I’ve gotten to leave on site. I’m just asking for some advice and maybe some direction. I’m trying to take on bigger jobs but I am overwhelmed by the avenues to take. Thanks again cotton.
Next would be something to help u handle the wood like a stand on mini skid. U can easily tow it behind ur 1500
@@cotontop3 thanks cotton.
Curious if you counted how many trees you knocked down on that 2 acres?
I didn't keep up with how many, but it was a lot.
How do you figure the cost of this type work? (by the hour, acreage, number of trees.]
By the day
Saw your cat excavator video. Hope you get to spend time in the 057-5 to compare.
Specs are the same on the -5 as my -4. Just a few things they changed and that is mainly within the cab
@@cotontop3 yea, thats what I’m talking about. You complained about the aux button, now its a thumb button right under thumb control for thumb on joystick. But yes, for me the cab upgrade was well worth it coming from a -4. Much needed improvements. I know you run a rops, but the cat was a cab.
That’s exactly what I do not want is to have to hit a button to arm the aux after I’ve already dropped the pilot safety.
@@cotontop3 understand. That’s what you said in the vid. I guess that feature is worth $15k to some. Was just wanting to inform of the change from the “dash” to the joystick on the -5’s. It was annoying with it on the “dash”.
How much is they paying for the logs??? By ton or by log???? How much they pay?
Nice work Tim, Chris better look out, lol
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Wanna know something cool?? Your channel was the very first channel I ever watched on RUclips and I subbed about half way through. I think it was the video with you and your daughter messing with the satellite dish. I think you cut it down if I'm remembering right.
That is awesome!
@@cotontop3 it's been a long time ago.
Hello from northeast Ontario Canada. The pines on this lot have a much smaller root ball than what our local ones do. It is a wonder that they can remain upright in a stiff wind. As usual totally enjoyed the content today. Good luck with your event at the saw shop. Cheers