I have been clearing several acres of blackberry vines and scotch broom. The project is going well using my Lands Pride brush hog and Kubota BX1860. When I am done, I would like to clean up all the debris so I can burn it. I would prefer not to do this by hand so I am wondering what implement I might purchase which would allow me to rake the debris up? I hope I am clear. If not, please feel free to ask for additional information. Thanks in advance.
What to do after clearing brush?
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BigG
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l2501, FEL, BB, Rotary cutter, rake,spreader, roller, etc. New Holland TL80 A
I would look at a York or landscape rake with gauge wheels. I am guessing that the land is not as smooth and flat as you would like and the York rake will allow you to gather up a lot of the brush but it will also knock down some of the hill spots.
This one will even help loosen up the soil to improve the leveling.
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This one will even help loosen up the soil to improve the leveling.
No need to stack and burn if you have mowed it with a rough cut mower.
Mow it repetitively if desired.
One way or the other, it will vanish.
SDT
GreensvilleJay
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BX23-S,57 A-C D-14,58 A-C D-14, 57 A-C D-14,tiller,cults,Millcreek 25G spreader,
curious, is there a reason to not let Mother Nature do the 'debris disposal' ? Any veg cut up, generally rots down fast and the 'bugs' will take care of the rest....
;several acres' sounds like a LOT of seat time and fuel just to make 'pretty'.
;several acres' sounds like a LOT of seat time and fuel just to make 'pretty'.
Magicman
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M4900 Utility Special 4WD e/w FEL & 1530 John Deere "Traveling Man"
Creature Meadow
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2012 L4600, Disk, Brush Hog, GB60 Garden Bedder, GSS72 Grading Scraper
If possible like was said run over it with the hog few more times different directions.
If you have a disk after chopping it up a few more times once it is dry may could disk it.
After the additional cuttings and a disking bolt some tires together and drag over it will bust up clogs and help level.
A few pics of the area may help for offering suggestions.
Jay
If you have a disk after chopping it up a few more times once it is dry may could disk it.
After the additional cuttings and a disking bolt some tires together and drag over it will bust up clogs and help level.
A few pics of the area may help for offering suggestions.
Jay
I got one form Titan for 200$ and it did a nice job. Had to make bushings (son did on his 3d printer) for the 3pt hitch attachment but it did a nice job leveling and unearthing deep stuff.
Like they said you have it chopped up with the hog, use you MMM and mulch the snot out the stuff. Here I had black berry, wild grapes, and wild roses, knocked it all down and used the MMM I did how ever tie the chute up so it would clear it self until the pieces got chopped up smaller,, and shape blade help as well. I did 5 acres like that. Just MHO
Captain13
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M7040 4WD ROPS, ZD28, Woods (84” box blade, 72” harrow, 48” pallet forks)
Same here. Five acres of blackberries, straw, and brush over 5 feet tall. Cut it twice to get it down and then went over it about every three days until it was mulched you. Now, it’s nothing but grass that I mow with a finishing mower.