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Skid Steer Land ClearingForestry Mulcher & Brush Clearing Texas

Name: Bear Claw Land Clearing
Address: 314 S Main St, Texas, TX, US
Telephone: (817) 435-4748
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.9

Versatile skid steer clearing for residential and commercial properties. Forestry mulcher, brush cutter, and grubbing attachments for every vegetation type.

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$150-$350

Per Hour

8-12"

Tree Capacity

1-10

Ideal Acres

Tight

Access Capable

Skid Steer Attachments We Use

Right tool for every job

Forestry Mulcher

$150-$350/hour

High-flow hydraulic mulcher for grinding brush, cedar, and small trees into mulch. Our primary clearing attachment.

Capacity: Trees up to 8-12" diameter

Best for: Cedar, juniper, brush, undergrowth

Brush Cutter

$125-$250/hour

Rotary cutter for tall grass, light brush, and saplings. Fast coverage for maintenance clearing.

Capacity: Saplings up to 3" diameter

Best for: Grass, weeds, light brush, field clearing

Grapple/Root Rake

$125-$225/hour

For picking up debris, piling brush, and removing stumps. Often used with mulcher.

Capacity: Debris management, stumps

Best for: Cleanup, pile management, stump work

Grubbing Attachment

$175-$350/hour

Specialized for root extraction (mesquite, huisache). Removes roots for permanent control.

Capacity: Root crowns to 18" depth

Best for: Mesquite, huisache, resprouting species

Why Choose Skid Steer Clearing?

Advantages over larger equipment

Maneuverability

Skid steers navigate tight spaces, around trees to keep, and rough terrain that larger equipment can't access.

Lower Ground Pressure

Less soil compaction than dozers or excavators. Better for properties with septic systems or sensitive soils.

Versatility

Quick attachment changes let one machine mulch, grapple, grade, and more on the same project.

Cost-Effective

Lower mobilization and operating costs than larger equipment. Better value for small to medium projects.

Precise Clearing

Operator can work carefully around trees to keep, structures, and features you want preserved.

Faster Setup

Arrives on a trailer (vs. lowboy for dozers). Less setup time means more productive hours.

Ideal Projects for Skid Steer Clearing

Where skid steer equipment excels

Residential Lots

1-5 acre residential clearing where access and maneuverability matter.

Fence Line Clearing

Following fence lines and property boundaries with precision.

Selective Clearing

Removing unwanted brush while preserving specific trees.

Trail Building

Creating hiking, ATV, or access trails through wooded areas.

Firebreak Creation

Clearing defensible space around structures.

Cedar Removal

Our forestry mulcher excels at cedar and juniper removal.

Skid Steer vs Other Equipment

Choosing the right equipment for your project

Skid Steer

✓ Projects under 10 acres
✓ Selective clearing needed
✓ Tight access areas
✓ Lower budget
✓ Sensitive soils/septic
✓ Trees under 12"

Best for most residential →

Dozer

• Large acreage (20+ acres)
• Heavy timber removal
• Root removal needed
• Grade/shape required
• Construction sites
• Trees 12"+

Learn about dozer clearing →

Excavator

• Large tree removal
• Stump extraction
• Steep terrain
• Pond/drainage work
• Rock removal
• Long reach needed

Learn about excavator clearing →

Related Resources

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Eco-friendly mulching with skid steer attachment

Skid Steer Clearing FAQs

Our skid steer forestry mulcher can efficiently process trees up to 8-12 inches in diameter, depending on species. Softer woods like cedar can be mulched at larger diameters than hardwoods like oak. For trees larger than 12 inches, we may use cutting methods first or recommend dozer/excavator clearing.

Skid steer land clearing in Texas typically costs $150-$350 per hour or $1,500-$3,500 per acre for moderate vegetation. The exact cost depends on vegetation density, attachment needed (mulcher vs grubbing), terrain, and accessibility. Skid steer work is often more cost-effective than larger equipment for projects under 10 acres.

It depends on the project. Skid steer clearing is better for: smaller projects (under 10 acres), selective clearing around trees to keep, tight access areas, lower soil disturbance needs, and budget-conscious projects. Dozer clearing is better for: large acreage (20+ acres), heavy timber, root removal, and complete site clearing for construction.

Yes, but not with a mulcher alone. Mesquite resprouts from roots after cutting. For permanent mesquite removal, we use a skid steer with a grubbing attachment that extracts the root crown 12-18" below surface. This prevents regrowth. Alternatively, mulching followed by chemical treatment on regrowth can achieve permanent control.

Forestry mulching uses a high-horsepower mulching head to grind vegetation into fine mulch - it handles trees up to 8-12" diameter and leaves a layer of mulch that benefits soil. Brush cutting uses a rotary cutter (like a giant lawnmower) for grass, weeds, and small saplings up to 3" diameter. Mulching is for heavier clearing; brush cutting is for maintenance and light vegetation.

A skid steer with forestry mulcher typically clears 1/4 to 1/2 acre per hour for moderate brush, or 2-4 acres per day. Heavy cedar or dense vegetation takes longer. Light brush with a brush cutter can cover 1+ acre per hour. We provide time estimates with every quote based on your specific vegetation.

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