Introduce Project and Initial Plan
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AWESOME! Time Lapse Clearing an old Abandoned Field on the farm!
What happens here
The presenter, Josh from Stoney Ridge Farmer, introduces the project, which aims to clear a neglected section of his 150-acre farm. The objective is to transform an area dense with overgrown brush and small trees into productive pasture and hay land. He showcases the main piece of equipment for this task: a yellow Kobelco SK170 excavator, which is a rental from United Rentals. He points out that the excavator is equipped with a 3-foot bucket and a thumb attachment, which he expects to be highly useful for plucking out the brush. The project specifically targets a section of the farm that has not been previously featured on his channel, covering approximately 1.5 to 2 acres. The goal is to make the land as tidy and productive as his neighbor's pasture, which is visible nearby. He emphasizes his intent to salvage any usable wood for a sawmill, adhering to a principle of no waste.
Goal: Understand the scope and objectives of the land clearing
Tools and materials
- Excavator 3-foot Bucket — Digging, scooping, and moving debris
- Excavator Thumb Attachment — Gripping and plucking out brush and small trees with roots
- Kobelco SK170 Excavator Kobelco — The primary machine for clearing brush, small trees, and roots