Brushmowing Trails. Looking for recommendations.

[ArlyA]

I've got lots of experience with podded ATV's, UTV's and at my last job tracked skid steers but no idea how they are (skid S) are on steep grades.

 

[2manyrocks]

The price tag of those CTLs is enough to stop a lot of people from finding out how well they handle slopes. That could be a good thing because a slope is not the place to learn how to operate one. I looked into rentals and was warned that turning the wrong way can loose a track, and putting a track back on a 10,000 lb machine while on a slope isn't something you ever want to do.

 

[big bubba]

OP: i commend you for facing the challenge mechanically rather than chemical warfare.
best in finding the right machine. seems to me would get easier through the years once tackled

 

[jkahan]

Again, thanks to all for the replies... just placed an order for a Kunz tow behind brush mower - with options -- $6K -- seems to be well liked in the xc ski trail community - fyi dealing with Matt Kunz was awesome. Again - thanks for all the info.

 

[Hay Dude]

The price tag of those CTLs is enough to stop a lot of people from finding out how well they handle slopes. That could be a good thing because a slope is not the place to learn how to operate one. I looked into rentals and was warned that turning the wrong way can loose a track, and putting a track back on a 10,000 lb machine while on a slope isn't something you ever want to do.

I’ve done that on a slope. It’s not terrible, but its something to avoid. Upper side track.
Renting one would be a good way to see if the op likes/not likes.
I rent them 3-5 times a year for large brush mowing work.

 

[scootr]

Again, thanks to all for the replies... just placed an order for a Kunz tow behind brush mower - with options -- $6K -- seems to be well liked in the xc ski trail community - fyi dealing with Matt Kunz was awesome. Again - thanks for all the info.

Let us know how it works for you

 

[aesanders]

Sounds like I am late, but from your description a Steiner or Ventrac with quad dual wheels sounds perfect. Can mount a brush cutter or flail on the front.

 

[jyoutz]

Goats for the steep areas.

 

[jkahan]

Goats for the steep areas.

Agree - that's what the Swiss were using in the Alps (at least where I was back in 1991)

 

[brewdog]

I use a 48" flail mower behind my tractor for trails. None of my trails are real challenging. Works great for my needs.