Any advice on running a small Forestry Mulching business?

[DAHLONEGA GOLD AND PAWN]

Here is the machine we got delivered today. Any advice on running a small Forestry Mulching business?

 

[Torn]

Rent it out to counter protesters at the next BLM riot/demonstrations....wood chipper on tracks..sweet!

 

[mattmatt300]

Find something else you can do with it also. The mulching market is saturated and there are guys that will work for next to nothing.

 

[Nonliberal]

Find something else you can do with it also. The mulching market is saturated and there are guys that will work for next to nothing.

You got their numbers?
$100/hr up here and were usually in the more affordable part of the state

 

[rbalan]

Find something else you can do with it also. The mulching market is saturated and there are guys that will work for next to nothing.

I was going to post the same. I shake my head when I see someone charging under $100/hr for basic skid steer work. Or you see someone charge the same hourly rate for running a hydraulic attachment. Forestry mulching is almost a luxury service as there are just only so many potential customers that are able/willing to have it done. The price of the attachment plus your machine and running costs says it’s going to take a looooong time before you make your money back. Good luck!

 

[Grdbreaker]

Sweet machine...

 

[K79540]

What exactly does the cutting on that attachment?... id want to know how many hours will I get out of it...before it takes cash to keep right...is it for brush..or actual trees... if it hits a rock will it take a dump on a job ... I've had good luck with bobcat(kubota powered)..before def ...does the tractor use def...if so..plan on having a backup unit..so your customers aren't fi ding someone who can show up...etc..I have service companies in several states...im local to you if you ever need anything..just hollar

 

[Jackjam]

Nice machine! Stay away from creek beds. . People will take advantage of generosity for sure.

 

[mattmatt300]

I was going to post the same. I shake my head when I see someone charging under $100/hr for basic skid steer work. Or you see someone charge the same hourly rate for running a hydraulic attachment. Forestry mulching is almost a luxury service as there are just only so many potential customers that are able/willing to have it done. The price of the attachment plus your machine and running costs says it’s going to take a looooong time before you make your money back. Good luck!

Facts. I’ve gone to quote quite a few mulching jobs just to have the customer say “oh another guy I talked to is $100 an hour” and all I can tell em is good luck. Luckily I’ve gotten to the point im staying busy with referrals and word of mouth but I’d hate to be starting up right now.

 

[Lowrecoil]

Get someone you can trust to do a high quality,timely job,if you dont plan on running it yourself that is,and word of mouth will spread. Even in a competitive market like it is I believe youll stay busy. The small towns and farmer types appreciate that more than someone cheap who half asses it. Thats the guy I look for anyways even if he cost a little more.