Project & Equipment Introduction
At 0:00 in
Clearly not a PRO! What I've Learned using the Rental Forestry Mulcher!
What happens here
The video begins with an introduction to the land clearing project, aimed at reclaiming 2.5 to 3 acres of overgrown land for new pasture and fence lines. The presenter highlights the dense vegetation, including multiflora rose and river birch, that needs to be cleared. He then introduces the primary equipment: a Bobcat T86 compact track loader fitted with a Loftness mulching head. The presenter showcases the mulcher's capabilities with various shots of it in action, emphasizing its 105 horsepower engine and the entire machine's weight of approximately 16,000 pounds. He also mentions previous maintenance, like sharpening the mulcher's teeth, and describes key machine features such as the ballistic door for operator protection and the reversing fan to keep the radiator clear of debris.
Goal: Understand the scope of the land clearing project and the heavy equipment used.
Tools and materials
- Ballistic Door Bobcat — Provides operator protection from flying debris
- Bobcat T86 Compact Track Loader Bobcat — The main heavy machinery for land clearing and mulching
- Loftness Mulching Head Loftness — An attachment for the Bobcat to shred dense vegetation
- Reversing Fan Bobcat — Keeps the radiator clear of debris to prevent overheating