Introduction and Site Assessment

What happens here

The operator introduces the project, explaining the need to clear an area of the yard filled with roots, rocks, and debris left over from removing poplar tree stumps. He outlines the three main attachments to be used with the John Deere skid steer: a Titan Root and Rock Debris Rake, a Titan Grapple, and a Titan 6-foot Bucket. He explains that the area needs to be cleaned up, seeded, and covered with straw once freezing temperatures stop. The operator also shows the existing mess, emphasizing the rocks, bricks, debris, and roots that need to be removed or processed. He mentions the plan to use the grapple to move large stumps to a ditch for burning, which will create charcoal to naturally de-worm cattle.

Goal: This step provides an overview of the ground clearing project, introduces the specialized heavy machinery attachments to be used, and details the current state of the debris-filled yard area.