When Jake S. from Norwich, NY needed to clear overgrown brush and fallen trees on his 5-acre property, he chose to rent a Compact Track Loader with a Chipper Attachment from Equipment Pro Rentals. The dense terrain made it difficult for a traditional chipper to maneuver, so using a track loader-mounted chipper allowed him to work in tight spaces while chipping debris directly on-site

Project Spotlight: Brush Clearing & Chipping in Norwich, NY with a Track Loader & Chipper Attachment

Efficient Land Clearing in Dense Wooded Areas

Project Location: Norwich, NY

Equipment Used: Compact Track Loader (Bobcat T770) + Chipper Attachment

When Jake S. from Norwich, NY needed to clear overgrown brush and fallen trees on his 5-acre property, he chose to rent a Compact Track Loader with a Chipper Attachment from Equipment Pro Rentals. The dense terrain made it difficult for a traditional chipper to maneuver, so using a track loader-mounted chipper allowed him to work in tight spaces while chipping debris directly on-site.

Why Use a Track Loader & Chipper Attachment for Brush Clearing?

✔ Access Hard-to-Reach Areas – Unlike tow-behind chippers, a track loader-mounted chipper can reach wooded, uneven, and narrow areas.
✔ Minimize Manual Labor – No need to haul logs to a stationary chipper—feed brush directly from where it’s cut.
✔ Protect the Ground – The rubber tracks of the loader prevent excessive soil disturbance, making it ideal for soft or muddy terrain.
✔ Speed Up Clearing – Chipping in place eliminates the need to pile and burn brush, reducing work time by 50% or more.

How Jake Cleared His Property Efficiently

✅ 1. Mapped Out the Work Area – Before starting, Jake marked trees and brush to be removed, avoiding unnecessary clearing.
✅ 2. Used a Brush Cutter First – A brush cutter attachment was used to clear small saplings and thick brush, creating paths for the track loader.
✅ 3. Fed Debris Directly into the Chipper – The chipper attachment handled branches up to 6 inches in diameter, turning them into mulch on-site.
✅ 4. Spread Chipped Mulch for Erosion Control – Instead of hauling debris away, the mulched wood was spread over trails and erosion-prone areas.
✅ 5. Finished with a Landscape Rake – To smooth out the cleared area, Jake used a landscape rake attachment to collect small twigs and leftover debris.

Time-Saving Tips for Brush Clearing & Chipping

🚜 Choose the Right Attachments – A brush cutter followed by a chipper attachment is the most efficient way to clear and process vegetation.
🌲 Work from Back to Front – Always clear from the deepest part of the work area outward to avoid getting stuck.
📏 Feed Branches Properly – Cut long branches before feeding them into the chipper to prevent jams.
🛑 Stay Aware of Obstacles – Underground stumps, rocks, or buried debris can damage the chipper blades, so always inspect the area first.

Customer Testimonial

"The track loader chipper was a game changer! It allowed me to clear dense brush in areas I couldn’t reach with a traditional chipper. The rental was seamless, and Equipment Pro Rentals helped me get the right attachments for my project."
– Jake S., Norwich, NY

🚧 Need to Clear Overgrown Brush? Rent a Track Loader with a Chipper Attachment in Ithaca, Sidney, and surrounding areas today!