Do we have any land clearers in the house?

[EZ-E]

I was wondering if we had any members that do land clearing?
Im about to get 13 acres untouched land about an hour south of Dallas im going to need some areas cleared. Mainly a 200' × 200' area where the house would go. Most the trees are under 10", but there are a few bigger ones that would need to be taken out. The selected trees the wife wants would end up staying.

Post up if you got some equipment that needs to be put to use. Im not looking for free, but maybe a brother in law deal

 

[Dad_Roman]

No BIL but there is a couple of local guys in this area that do that if it comes down to it.

Holla.

 

[baboon]

Might be a local timber company that does it in the area.

 

[EZ-E]

No BIL but there is a couple of local guys in this area that do that if it comes down to it.

Holla.

I was gunna check around up there too. Just looking around the net for a rental forestry mulcher on a skid steer... they're going for $1k-2k a day just to rent.
I do have access to a skid steer, just got to pay gas & maintenance for it. Im going to get a MTL XC7 mulcher head for it... about $5k new, so that will help out for the smaller stuff... yaupon holly etc. But still gunna have to clear some bigger stuff.

Might be a local timber company that does it in the area.

I considered that as well. But theres not much pine... mainly some hard woods spread out among the smaller stuff.

 

[2ManyGuns]

Are you going to put any beef on the property? If so keep some areas with heavy yaupon growth. This makes excellent drought and winter forage for cattle. Keeps the cost down on hay.

 

[baboon]

I considered that as well. But theres not much pine... mainly some hard woods spread out among the smaller stuff.

I would get them out & see if they are interested. They pay cash for timber & cut roads to drag it out.

 

[EZ-E]

Are you going to put any beef on the property? If so keep some areas with heavy yaupon growth. This makes excellent drought and winter forage for cattle. Keeps the cost down on hay.

Probably no beef, id have to clear more than i can afford...lol

 

[Dad_Roman]

Probably no beef, id have to clear more than i can afford...lol

Gotta run livestock or grow hay. Its the rules up here.

How do you think everyone can afford it. AG EXEMPTION!

 

[2ManyGuns]

Tannerite might be cheaper and more fun, just a thought.

 

[EZ-E]

Gotta run livestock or grow hay. Its the rules up here.

How do you think everyone can afford it. AG EXEMPTION!

I heard ...not sure how true...lol.
That if you have feeders out you can get an ag exempt?
We plan on putting some kind of critters out for ag... just not sure what. Maybe goats at first to clear stuff out

 

[deemus]

My nephew has a company that does this. I’ll PM you the info.

 

[jordanmills]

I have a blowtorch and gas can.

 

[GoPappy]

I heard ...not sure how true...lol.
That if you have feeders out you can get an ag exempt?
We plan on putting some kind of critters out for ag... just not sure what. Maybe goats at first to clear stuff out

For goats you will need good fences, which aren’t cheap. I’ve heard a goat guy say build the best fence you can. Then throw a bucket of water at it. If the water goes through it, so will a goat.

 

[EZ-E]

My nephew has a company that does this. I’ll PM you the info.

Awesome, thank you sir

 

[Dad_Roman]

Yea, Ill work on some things tomorrow.

 

[TX OMFS]

I heard ...not sure how true...lol.
That if you have feeders out you can get an ag exempt?
We plan on putting some kind of critters out for ag... just not sure what. Maybe goats at first to clear stuff out

I've been through all that fun. Ag exemption criteria (acreage requirements, types of animals allowed & number of each required) vary by county. Check your county appraisal district website & see if they have the info posted. You probably want a 1-d1 Ag appraisal IIRC. They will come out & inspect your place.

You may want a wildlife exemption instead.

If you start a solo proprietorship ranch business then ranch-related expenses can be business expenses (including clearing land) which helps on your taxes. You can also avoid sales taxes on certain items if you're registered for an ag exemption with the Texas comptroller.

You can do everything I just listed without a lawyer. It's a little tedious but doable.

 

[baboon]

Are you going to put any beef on the property? If so keep some areas with heavy yaupon growth. This makes excellent drought and winter forage for cattle. Keeps the cost down on hay.

Yaupon have caffeine & can be used to make tea.

 

[Byrd666]

PM sent

 

[Whistler]

My SIL does that for a living. Let me know if you want his contact info.

ETA: I don't think a 10" tree would be a problem for his equipment.

 

[EZ-E]

My SIL does that for a living. Let me know if you want his contact info.

Yes sir please.
When you get a chance shoot me a pm.