Logging and Stump Removal with Heavy Equipment

Skittering Logs and Clearing Obstacles

• 🪵 The operator, new to skitter operation, attempts to move logs out of the way to allow for stump removal.
• ⚠️ Difficulty is encountered due to poor visibility and the need for more throttle, highlighting the learning curve.
• 🪵 Logs are successfully skidded to open up an area for stumping operations.

Stump Removal and Land Clearing

• 🚜 The process of stumping is underway, with the goal of clearing a lower section of land.
• 🌳 A pine tree and a gnarly oak tree are targeted for removal, with the oak found to be significantly rotten on the inside.
• 🪵 The removed trees and stumps are gathered to form a burn pile.

Bamboo Removal Challenges

• 🎋 Efforts are made to clear dense bamboo, which proves difficult due to its extensive root mat and brittle nature.
• 💡 The bamboo stores a significant amount of water, which is released when broken.
• 🚜 While the dozer is faster for bamboo clearing, the excavator offers a more organized approach.

End of Day Operations and Future Plans

• ✅ The day concludes with all logs skidded, a section stumped, and bamboo cleared and piled.
• 🏡 An old house discovered in the woods is noted as a point of interest.
• 🏁 A friendly race between the 350 and 220 concludes the video, with the 220 appearing slightly faster.