Skidsteer Brush Cutters vs. Excavator Brush Cutters

Brush cutter attachments can fit onto a variety of carrier machines include skidsteers, excavators, and back hoes. Although skidsteer brush cutters and excavator brush cutters have a different design, they work in the same way. In order to determine which brush cutter type is right for you, you have to determine what type of brush you will be cutting the majority of the time with your equipment.

Skidsteer Brush Cutters

Skidsteer brush cutters are effective at cutting brush and trees up to six inches in diameter. However, when it comes to cutting larger growth, it takes more time and power if you use a skidsteer brush cutter. The fact is that a skidsteer brush cutter is even capable of cutting a tree with a diameter of twenty inches. The only issue is that it will take a lot longer than if you use an excavator brush cutter.

When deciding whether or not you should buy a skidsteer brush cutter, other factors you have to think about include the diameter of the trees at the worksite, how you want to cut the trees, and the number of acres. If you do decide to buy a skidsteer brush cutter, you should expect to be able to complete one to acres a day of brush that is three to five inches in diameter.

Excavator Brush Cutters

Excavator brush cutters are ideal if you plan on working on a lot of steep slopes or in ditches. Furthermore, excavator brush cutters are highly effective when you want to cut into areas of brush selectively. For example, in national forests, excavator brush cutters are ideal because they are required to have a particular spacing in between the trees in order to prevent the spread of fire. However, when clearing out those tight spaces, you cannot damage the surrounding trees. An excavator brush cutter can come in handy in this situation.

If you have a construction business, it can be highly beneficial to own your own excavator or skidsteer brush cutter because it allows you to clear brush in a short amount of time while reducing costs. When you have your own skidsteer brush cutter, you have the opportunity to save a lot of money over time.

However, keep in mind that the price of a brush cutter will vary widely depending on the type of carrier you use. A skidsteer brush cutter is a more economical option than the excavator brush cutter. The entire machine costs as little as $65,000, whereas a mid-size excavator would cost you 120,000 to $200,000.

The downside of using a skidsteer brush cutter is that you won’t be able to reach difficult, steep areas like you would with an excavator. You will be confined to working on flat, level areas if you work with a skidsteer brush cutter.

When making a decision about which brush cutter carrier to purchase, it all boils down to what you plan on using the machinery for the majority of the time. The choice you make will depend heavily on the type of terrain you will work on and the thickness of the brush you will be clearing. Keep these factors along with your budget in mind when deciding which brush cutter carrier is right for you.

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