Posted by Indian Guy on April 16, 1998 at 12:55:44:
In Reply to: Re: Dozer vs. Loader posted by DY on April 15, 1998 at 19:24:54:
: : I have a definite need to clear and keep clear about 200 acres. I am
: : torn between buying a dozer to clear trees but understand that a tracked loader is
: : probably more useful around the farm. Considering the same size machine, can a loader
: : handle the same trees as a blade? What say the experts?
: Size of trees and size of tractor-you just have to dig deeper and cut off more roots.
: Please get a ROPS and brush cage- small brush can hurt like crazy.
IMHO, I think the size and species of tree throws a curve to the would be woodsman. Given a choice I'd say go with a loader but that's just personal preference. Have you ever seen a pair of D-9's chain a few hundred acres? Now that's the way to do it! Protect thyself also, Me