clancybear
New User
Hi guys, I have been reading through these posts trying to gather information on what type of machine might be best for me. I have 11 acres that has a bunch of bad Pine Beetle damage to the trees, and I need to clean the mess up. The terrain is pretty steep and there are trees fallen everywhere with plenty of smaller branches. Only one small trail through the property.
I was thinking a JD 350/450 or Case 450 loader would be a good choice for clearing this timber. I also would like to have a PTO on the machine that could run a wood chipper for cleanup. I would primarily be skidding logs and pushing piles of branches up to burn and chipping with the PTO. Actual dirt work would be minimal other than cutting in some more trails here and there.
I have run heavy equipment, but not a dozer. I have also worked on a lot of equipment but not a dozer. What are you guys thoughts?
I was thinking a JD 350/450 or Case 450 loader would be a good choice for clearing this timber. I also would like to have a PTO on the machine that could run a wood chipper for cleanup. I would primarily be skidding logs and pushing piles of branches up to burn and chipping with the PTO. Actual dirt work would be minimal other than cutting in some more trails here and there.
I have run heavy equipment, but not a dozer. I have also worked on a lot of equipment but not a dozer. What are you guys thoughts?