When planning a new project, reaching the phase where you begin clearing the property is exciting. However, if you’re on a tight timeline, the time required to schedule and do the work can leave you feeling impatient. Below, the professionals at Vitae Opus discuss the different machinery available for faster site preparation.
Forestry Mulching Machines Work Quickly
Many companies that offer land clearing services will use forestry mulching machines to deliver the fastest results. These machines efficiently cut brush, vegetation, and small trees. They turn these items into mulch in the same step, leaving the mulch behind.
Following forestry mulching techniques is far faster than moving trees and brush off-site. However, forestry mulching machines typically cannot handle tall trees with large-diameter trunks.
Excavators Can Perform Many Different Functions
Land clearing companies often deploy excavators for their projects because of the versatility of these machines. They can help remove large stumps, level the ground, and eliminate low spots. If your project will involve digging a new foundation or pouring a thick concrete slab, the excavator can quickly remove deep tree roots.
Excavators can also deliver precise work, which is important if the site has buildings or utility lines nearby. Professionals can bring attachments to the site that fit onto the excavator, enhancing its versatility.
Bulldozers Handle the Toughest, Biggest Jobs
When the site is filled with mature trees, boulders, and other large items, a bulldozer is the fastest way to handle them.
This machine can also create roads that provide access to remote sections of the parcel, allowing the workers to be more efficient. It’s powerful equipment that can knock down huge trees faster than a worker manually using a chainsaw.
However, if the trees are close to infrastructure, a bulldozer can’t precisely control the direction of the fall. In a situation like this, it might be faster to use a chainsaw, because pushing over trees with the bulldozer might cause damage that requires lengthy repairs.
Skid Steers, Cranes, and Trailers Can Move Big Items
When clearing a property requires moving large items to a remote area of the property or off-site, workers need the right equipment. Skid steers and cranes can lift chunks of large tree trunks and place them on trailers. In some cases, moving these items can be faster than trying to mulch them, cut them into smaller pieces, or split them for firewood.
If you have large boulders on the property, using a crane or skid steer to move them is the fastest option. Rather than hauling boulders to a different location, it is more efficient to incorporate them into the new landscaping plan.
Small Equipment Works Faster in Certain Circumstances
Although most land clearing services involve managing large parcels, some work occurs in tight quarters. When you have existing buildings, fences, or landscaping near areas that need clearing, large equipment may not be appropriate. In these areas, it can be faster to use smaller machines, such as brush cutters, tillers, or chainsaws.
An experienced property clearing company has access to both large and small pieces of equipment. The familiarity with many different types of equipment allows the workers to choose the most efficient tools for each individual job.
Fuel Trucks Keep the Equipment Running in a Remote Location
When working on a property in a remote location, a gas station probably won’t be in the vicinity. Even if a gas station is nearby, maneuvering lumbering construction equipment to the gas station wastes a lot of time.
Land clearing companies often bring fuel trucks to the site to ensure crew members have quick access to fuel so they can keep working. Such trucks hold hundreds of gallons of fuel, enough to keep all the equipment in operation all day.
Studying the Terrain on Your Property Before Selecting the Equipment
Another option for saving time during a property clearing project is to spend time studying the area that needs work. By closely inspecting the parcel and understanding the scope of the work needed, the team will bring only the necessary equipment. This saves time during the transportation phase, allowing work to begin sooner once the team arrives. The team won’t have unnecessary gear in the way, either, which could cause delays.
Trust Vitae Opus LLC for Land Clearing That Follows a Tight Timeline
Proper equipment selection for clearing projects is essential to ensure work proceeds as efficiently as possible. Using the right land clearing tools and productivity go hand in hand. You can trust Vitae Opus LLC to determine which equipment is right for moving your project along the desired timeline.
Our crew members take the time to study the property and learn how you plan to use it, enabling us to select the most efficient land clearing equipment for your parcel. For a free cost estimate, call us today at (762) 242-6207.
