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15d •
Forestry Mulching Finish / After Mulching
I’m new to the forestry mulching business and wanted to get some input from the owner-operators here. What do you tell customers about what happens after a mulching job? Do you explain that brush, weeds, and small saplings will eventually regrow if the area isn’t maintained, or do you mostly leave that conversation alone? I guess I’m struggling with the idea that I’m taking someone’s money if the vegetation is just going to come back eventually. I know no land management solution is permanent without maintenance, but I’d like to hear how you guys explain it to customers and set realistic expectations. How do you handle that conversation, and what do most of your customers do after the mulching is finished?
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I have a blog post on my website that covers this. It will need to be tailored to your area, but this can get you started. AI essentially wrote it. I would also utilize something like Claude or Grok for all these questions to generate a starting point. https://bluegrassthickets.com/blog/what-to-do-after-forestry-mulching
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@Mike Anderson Thanks Mike! The site is still a work in progress; I appreciate it!
17d •
Rocks are the enemy, snakes are bad too....
Day 82....I still hate rocks......threw a track, broke teeth.......need to charge a lot more. I was adding a $350 premium to the quote if I walked any rocks bigger than 2". It's not enough that I charge the regular crew day ($3200) for getting .75 to 1 acre per day, the abuse of the machine or the body(constant bumping travel), it's the mental stress of listening/feeling for the tell tale signs of the machine walking right out of it's tracks at the slightest turn. I've had three rock jobs now. I"m thinking of adding $800 to the quote (per crew day) to anything with the visible basalt (the worst) or granite (2nd worst) that is abundant in certain areas of the local area. Even if they lay flat with the ground, if feels like railroad tracks in the cab, plus you cant get low with the head or sparks (best case) or chunks of carbide go flying. What does everybody think? Too much? or not enough? Chris
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Consider a stone crusher attachment versus a drum mulcher for these rocky properties. I don't have experience with them, but after reviewing some videos, they may be an option given your terrain.
May 29 •
CAT 275xe l2 VS Bobcat T86
I am at a critical point in the starting phase in picking a machine. They are both 205-215k here in north Texas. I’m thinking CAT however i thought i have read on some reviews that it’s cooling package doesn’t perform as well as bobcat. At that price i will have to go used it do monthly rentals for the first few months. Does anyone have any advice for a newb like me.
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@Jamie Kaspar No, it was actually less than the T86 quote I got on July 2nd. There was a little bit of pencil sharpening when I asked for a best pricing on the final 86-2 quote, which shaved off about 5k. So pre-tax, with all the same attachments, my 86-2 quote was $1k less. I'm sure the discounting on the 86 will increase once these hit the floor, but I figured I might as well get the latest improvements. Improvements include: - +5HP (115 vs 110) - +1ft of lift height( 12ft vs 11 ft) - 3 hydraulic options with improved Superflow as a standard vs. additional $ to upgrade on the 86. - improved heat management/integrated in-machine cooling system - Four drive modes (Balanced, Agile, Dynamic, Charged) + Precision Drive Software vs. Standard joystick controls on 86 - 8-inch touchscreen, infotainment, rear camera, optional Jobsite Companion AI voice commands, advanced safety (cameras/radar detection) vs. Basic display and controls on 86 - Redesigned electrical system: Improved reliability and support for new tech. Other Notable Enhancements - Operator Comfort & Visibility — Refreshed cab interior, added storage, better ergonomics. - Durability — Built for extreme applications like forestry, demolition, and road construction. - Overall Design — Part of the new Pro lineup with updated styling and more advanced features while maintaining Bobcat’s core reliability.
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@Jamie Kaspar Good call on your CDL process. I found a local trucking company hiring for a CDL-A trainee position, and the position starts in a week. They're large enough to have their own school where I can be paid to learn and test. Might be worth a look in your area. They couldn't confirm the delivery timeframe. That's the biggest hurdle, but it's out of my control. I'd rather they get any final kinks out and not rush mfg. If I start getting clients that want work done prior, I plan to fill Sept or Oct and just rent a month through my same dealer. Sounds like they could work out a little discount on a month rental.
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@bryan-montmeny-2271
Owner/Op @ Bluegrass Thickets Management. I have always enjoyed clearing woods & improving land.
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Joined May 28, 2026
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