Clearing slash & stumps from logging for Horse Pasture

[tcartwri]

We flagged the trees we wanted to keep, and it really improved the lot. Gave the horses some natural shade as well.

 

[MossflowerWoods]

We flagged the trees we wanted to keep, and it really improved the lot. Gave the horses some natural shade as well.

I did the same. But the snow, then the storms, and then the lack of support due to cutting all of the pine and so many other trees, about 50% of the smaller hardwood trees have fallen, broken, or are bent in half and I need to cut them down. The bigger poplar, oaks etc we left we've lost or are losing almost 20%,

There will be shade from those that survived still. I think I had ID'd too many to save anyway.

David

 

[fishfactor]

Fish I think this is a job for the soil stabilizer

I thought about it until I realized it was only 5 acres. That would make for awesome pasture and no depressions.

 

[MossflowerWoods]

I thought about it until I realized it was only 5 acres. That would make for awesome pasture and no depressions.

So.... What is the soil stabilizer?

Just curious...

David

 

[fishfactor]

So.... What is the soil stabilizer?

Just curious...

David

It will mulch stumps, slash, rocks, you name it 18" deep and mix the mulch with the topsoil. It's like a tiller behind a tractor that eats everything.

 

[fishfactor]

If you are concerned with burning just keep your pile small, but keep adding to it as it burns down. Start out with a pile you are comfortable with and keep it the same size by adding to it as it burns. Keep a watch in the surrounding brush even what you think is too far away. Those embers can travel. Always have water available. If your water hose won't reach you can pick up one of those used 350 gallon tanks on a pallet and in a metal cage for $30 - $50. A 12v pump for about $50. It will put out about 8 gpm.

 

[MossflowerWoods]

It will mulch stumps, slash, rocks, you name it 18" deep and mix the mulch with the topsoil. It's like a tiller behind a tractor that eats everything.

Where can I get one? Will my 50hp pull it? My neighbor has a 65 HP tractor (2wd) will that pull it?

I assume it is expensive, but between my neighbor and I, we are currently signed up for a total of close to $5000 to only get the slash and stumps ground to flush with the dirt.

If you are concerned with burning just keep your pile small, but keep adding to it as it burns down. Start out with a pile you are comfortable with and keep it the same size by adding to it as it burns. Keep a watch in the surrounding brush even what you think is too far away. Those embers can travel. Always have water available. If your water hose won't reach you can pick up one of those used 350 gallon tanks on a pallet and in a metal cage for $30 - $50. A 12v pump for about $50. It will put out about 8 gpm.

Where can I get one of these 350 gal tanks/etc? I would buy it almost immediately!

Thanks in advance,
David

 

[Johnnybee]

Where can I get one? Will my 50hp pull it? My neighbor has a 65 HP tractor (2wd) will that pull it?

I assume it is expensive, but between my neighbor and I, we are currently signed up for a total of close to $5000 to only get the slash and stumps ground to flush with the dirt.



Where can I get one of these 350 gal tanks/etc? I would buy it almost immediately!

Thanks in advance,
David

I think this is what Fish is talking about, or the same concept at least.
Risley E-clips EX300T Multi-Purpose Tractor with Risley Cutline Sub-Soiler - YouTube

They are usually 300- 500 HP, so your tractor tractor couldn't handle one.

Also i see those tanks for sale on craigslist and ebay all the time. try searching palletized water tank..

Good luck!

Jon

 

[ralanb]

YOU CAN GET ONE OF THOSE TANKS AT NEARLY ANY FERTILIZER OR CHEMICAL SUPPLIER AND FROM MOST FARMERS.

 

[MossflowerWoods]

I think this is what Fish is talking about, or the same concept at least.
Risley E-clips EX300T Multi-Purpose Tractor with Risley Cutline Sub-Soiler - YouTube

They are usually 300- 500 HP, so your tractor tractor couldn't handle one.

Also i see those tanks for sale on craigslist and ebay all the time. try searching palletized water tank..

Good luck!

Jon

YEEE HAW!!!

That is an awesome machine!

David