Clearing a section of land that’s overgrown often requires several pieces of heavy machinery. A trusted land clearing company will have high-quality equipment available to handle difficult situations found on the site in question. Learn more about how contractors use forestry mulching equipment, bulldozers, excavators, and skid steers to clear a parcel.
Using a Forestry Mulching Machine
When scheduling forestry mulching services on your property, a mulching machine might be the only piece of equipment your contractor needs. The machine features a large grinder located near the ground at the front, which cuts down brush, weeds, and small upright trees. If you have larger trees lying on the ground, it can handle these as well.
As the mulcher grinds the materials, it leaves behind a layer of fresh mulch that helps improve the soil’s health.
Because it can handle many types of vegetation without having to stop and switch equipment, using a mulcher saves time in the land clearing process.
Removing Stumps and Brush
Stump grinders and brush mowers are also important pieces of equipment for delivering land clearing services. Brush mowers cut trees and bushes with main stalks and trunks of a few inches in diameter.
After removing large trees with chainsaws, the stumps left behind can create a tripping hazard. If you’re trying to build a road or trail, you can’t very well leave a stump in place.
Stump grinders are medium-sized machines that the land clearing company uses to cut the stump down into shavings. A powerful grinder can pulverize a stump up to 20 inches in diameter in less than a minute. It removes the visible section of the stump above the ground as well as several inches of the wood buried just below the surface.
Earth Moving Equipment for Land Grading
After removing trees and brush, the property’s water flow pattern may change, causing soil erosion. To reduce soil loss to water flow erosion and to keep rivers and creeks from clogging with tree branches and eroded soil, you may need land grading services.
The most common pieces of equipment to use for grading land are excavators and bulldozers. Both are great for moving a lot of soil and smoothing uneven terrain. Excavators have different attachments available that help with a wide range of conditions.
Equipment for Taking Down Standing Trees
Land clearing companies often use chainsaws to handle large standing trees. These powerful tools allow precise cuts that direct the tree’s fall safely. If the trees are growing tightly, a handheld chainsaw might be the only piece of equipment that can reach them.
If the standing trees are sparsely populated or small in diameter, companies might use bulldozers or mulching machines to get the job done faster. Excavators with certain attachments or backhoes may also take down small and medium-sized standing trees.
Cranes and Loaders for Moving Debris
When you have large tree trunks or boulders on the property, the land clearing company might use a crane or a skid steer loader to pick up and move the debris.
A skid steer is a smaller machine that is easily maneuverable in a tightly packed grove of trees. If you have buildings on the property, driving the skid steer loader around the building helps you avoid collisions because of its maneuverability.
For a parcel that is wide open, a crane will successfully handle large, heavy items. The crane can lift a large boulder and load it onto a trailer or carry it to a remote corner of the property.
Dump Trucks and Trailers To Transport Debris
When the landowner wants to move debris off-site to a remote location, the land clearing company might use dump trucks or trailers. The loader or crane can lift and load large-diameter tree trunks and boulders onto the trailer or dump truck.
Articulated dump trucks are popular for clearing property. They move easily across uneven terrain, as the rear suspension adjusts to keep heavy loads secured. Without the articulated design, large bumps in the road and steep inclines may cause heavy objects to bounce around and fly out of the truck.
Rely on New Creation Land Management for an Accurate Price Quote
When you hire New Creation Land Management to clear your property, our experts will provide advise you on the best technique to achieve your goals. The land clearing equipment we use in Escambia County, FL, is designed to give you excellent results.
Because we own and maintain that equipment, we guarantee it will be in the best possible condition. Our professionals have years of experience operating this machinery, allowing us to do the work in a time-efficient manner. To receive an accurate free price quote for any of our land clearing services, contact us today at (850) 780-1106.
