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brush hog/mower exc vs skid steer
- Thread starter PeytonM
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lectro88
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Don't short sale the ex. It's pretty efficient IMO. I run a mere 30" flail and it makes short work of overgrown anything. Now I do call BS on 4" dia ability with only 17 gpm. It requires patience for larger than 3" hardwood.
But I have surprised several people, d@&? I wish I could upload pics.
What they thought would take days, took a few hours.
Yes a skid steer is a beast of mass destruction. But for steep terrain or along a pond dam or on the other side of a fence or reaching up 12 feet or so the flail on a ex is nice to have.
I'm exeptionally happy with my $6k attachment/investment.
But I have surprised several people, d@&? I wish I could upload pics.
What they thought would take days, took a few hours.
Yes a skid steer is a beast of mass destruction. But for steep terrain or along a pond dam or on the other side of a fence or reaching up 12 feet or so the flail on a ex is nice to have.
I'm exeptionally happy with my $6k attachment/investment.
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sheepfoot
Senior Member
We have a mix of mowing equipment, but the E50 bobcat with bushmaster deck and US mower flail has worked out well. We mow more slopes and ditches than flat ground. The skid steers do a fine job also and on some sites with brush less than 2" they will leave the hoe's in the dust, Ground conditions are a big factor, and should be thought out well, the mini you can bring in a bucket with a argo and get yourself out of a jam, the skid steer takes a lot more work if you get stuck.
cdm123
Senior Member
What are you running for ex and flail?
lectro88
Well-Known Member
Are you asking how much I charge for the pair? Per hour.
lumberjack
Senior Member
I have a KX057 and a Rockhound 40EX Hammerhead.
When the job comes along I'll get a Ground Shark Extreme for my SVL90-2.
When the job comes along I'll get a Ground Shark Extreme for my SVL90-2.
cdm123
Senior Member
No I was asking what make/size excavator and what flail for $6K I might be interested in one if they are ay good.
lectro88
Well-Known Member
I have a Takeuchi tb135 7636 lbs. 3.5 ton
Eterra ex30 flail. NOT the micro ex30
Built in Washington state. Skid Steer Solutions.
A smooth running baby doll.
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cdm123
Senior Member
Ok thanks that explains why you could get the mulcher so much cheaper than I have been quoted I am running a 8 ton Inger-Saul Rand zx 75
lumberjack
Senior Member
There are a few rotary style mowers on the market, and they are usually cheaper than the flail mowers. Flail mowers typically start out around $8k.
I get $140/hr with the flail mower.
I get $140/hr with the flail mower.
What do you charge when your digging? If you don't mind. The guy I got my dump trailer has a landscaping company and he said he just rented an exc if he needed one and that person he was doing it for knew they were paying all rental fees and the 20 an hr for him to do it. He said he charged 90hr for skiddsteer work with a nh ls180 and 60hr for the dump trailer
lectro88
Well-Known Member
I'm going to leave money out of it. Too many non member eyes knowing our rates educates needlessly.
And to each their own as overhead is different from company to company.