Posted by MM on April 22, 1998 at 17:56:54:
In Reply to: Dozer vs. Loader posted by Mike on April 15, 1998 at 09:25:58:
Hi,
There is no question about this the loader is better for clearing trees. It is a simply case of leverage. You extend the bucket high and the tree goes over. The dozer is only a fraction of the distance off the ground. On bigger trees you are still able to deroot the tree weaking it, making easier to knock over. later.
: I have a definite need to clear and keep clear about 200 acres. I am
: torn between buying a dozer to clear trees but understand that a tracked loader is
: probably more useful around the farm. Considering the same size machine, can a loader
: handle the same trees as a blade? What say the experts?