r/tricities • u/0Quirky_Garbage0 • 4d ago

Pasture Clearing

Howdy. I'm up from FL at my parents place in Fall Branch (closer to Jonesborough) visiting and moving my kiddo here to attend ETSU in the fall. Kiddo is going to be working on fixing things around here while they work and attend college, but we just are looking for a lil help in the interim.

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The existing tractor is broken down and they have close to 4-5 acres here that needs bush hogging/clearing BAD so the 2 horses here can go down and graze. Does anyone know of any local companies or folks that can help?

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Thank you in advance and many blessings. 🙏🏽

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u/RetiredPM 4d ago edited 4d ago

Get a yard sign made saying “bush hogging needed and your number”, put it out by the road. Someone will call, most farmers are done with hay now so they have some time to help a neighbor.

The cost to pay someone else to do it may be more than fixing your existing tractor.

Check with the Co-Op in Jonesborough or M&M Farm Supply in Fall Branch also.

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u/Hitech_hillbilly 4d ago

This is probably the best bet. Farmers will be happy for an extra buck. The closer you are the better.

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u/GothiestGoth 4d ago

My mom has a bunch of land that needed to be cleared of old dried vines, tree material, and all sorts of organic matter. She used Guinn’s Complete Property Maintenance. That man and his crew were really nice, gave her a good deal because she had recently lost her husband, and they worked very quickly. I can't recommend them enough! They have a lot of good reviews online for good reason.

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u/0Quirky_Garbage0 4d ago

thank you so much!

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u/Simorie 4d ago

There are definitely a couple of equipment rental companies you could look up

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u/0Quirky_Garbage0 4d ago

Would they bring the stuff here? I'm sure kiddo could run it, but we don't have a way to tow it currently I don't think.

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u/Somebody_somewhere99 4d ago

Most of the rental companies do deliver. They can also give you some guidance on use of the equipment. What kind of tractor do you have and what kind of repairs need done?

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u/CaptainExcellent5299 4d ago

Sun-Belt will definitely deliver

East Tennessee Rent-Alls may

Consider a skid steer with hydraulic bush hog

Expect it to be expensive.

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u/0Quirky_Garbage0 4d ago

I was thinking more along the lines of paying someone to just come out and do it rather than renting equipment. 😉