lots of trees to trim, whats the best way?

[ken6x6]

we have a farm up in PA, the tree branches all around the edges have grown out and down making it hard to drive around with out running over the crops. id say there has to be a good 1/2 mile of branches to be trimmed. is there a better/faster way then using a chain saw? most of the branches are small. 1/2"-1'' thick. i was thinking a sickle mower would work, and run it around in the upright position. any other ideas?

[mmzullo]

My town uses an articulated boom mott/flail mower.

[CADplans]

Once you use a Stihl Pole saw;

http://www.stihlusa.com/products/pol...pruners/ht131/

you will know, there is NO other way!!

[Sam Mac]

Originally Posted by CADplans

Once you use a Stihl Pole saw;

http://www.stihlusa.com/products/pol...pruners/ht131/

you will know, there is NO other way!!

Good to know you have one, I need to borrow it

[CADplans]

Originally Posted by Sam Mac

Good to know you have one, I need to borrow it

I borrowed my nephews, did ALL my trees that ANYBODY would get near on 10 acres. It took 2 days, and 2 chains!!

Mostly, my nephew rode around in the 584's bucket (11 feet), he was standing up and holding the pole saw. We were easily cutting to 20 feet, maybe a little higher.

That was 6-7 years ago. I have about 4 branches that need trimmed now.

Where is that relative when you need them!!



That Stihl had no problem with 4" branches, if he does not show up soon, I may be buying one!!

[Sam Mac]

Originally Posted by CADplans

That Stihl had no problem with 4" branches, if he does not show up soon, I may be buying one!!

Guess I'll have to rent one. The local dealer rents them.

[ken6x6]

a pole saw i'snt a bad idea. might take me a week or more tho. we have 60 acres.

[72fj40]

My way it more labor intesive, but fairly quick. I use a machette on the smaller live limbs, when I'm clearing my trail edges. It doesn't like dead wood.

[Sam Mac]

This will "Git Er Done" and Fast LMAO

[Cubcrazy]

Yep, that will do it Sam!