Holyman Posted September 11, 2004 Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 I found an area under some nearby power lines I'd like to use as a drag lane and an oval track but there are small trees and weeds and brush in this area. I took the Trailblazer and rode it slow to get the layout but even after 100 times around the brush still flips up after I drive over it. I took a couple of tires and roped 'em together and dragged that around which only knocked down the flimsy weeds. Do you guys know of anything I can use to knock down the brush {too big for a push mower} and perhaps even level out the dirt a little? I've been thinking of trying to get an iron plate and sharpen the front edge and drag that over the area but that's not going to be easy to find and I'd have to drop it off at the spot which would be extremely difficult. Bobcat and tractor impossible and even riding lawnmower would be almost impossible. Your hints would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomey Banshee Posted September 11, 2004 Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 Cut a piece of Chain link fence, put some tires or cinder blocks on top of the fence, tie it to the Trail Blazer and have at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stclark04 Posted September 11, 2004 Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 we always get a chain saw and cut everything out of our way and throw it to the side. we cut small trees and even that thick brush that has thick stems. then we ride the piss out of them. we ride real fast so it kicks up come roost and tears up the ground. after a few rides its all gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.J. Posted September 11, 2004 Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 We drag a piece of railway track behind the truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGL Posted September 11, 2004 Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 I can vouch for J.J.'s proven method , There are trains derailing all the time by his house !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted September 11, 2004 Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 we always get a chain saw and cut everything out of our way and throw it to the side. we cut small trees and even that thick brush that has thick stems. then we ride the piss out of them. we ride real fast so it kicks up come roost and tears up the ground. after a few rides its all gone. yep. a real sharp shovel will take care of those small infant trees. just nail them once real good and chop them off. couple guys with a couple shovels can clear alot of ground pretty quick. best time is also to wait until winter. thats when we make most of our trails. theres just alot less to clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banshee~ Posted September 11, 2004 Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 I can vouch for J.J.'s proven method , There are trains derailing all the time by his house !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.J. Posted September 11, 2004 Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 I can vouch for J.J.'s proven method , There are trains derailing all the time by his house !! All the time, I tell ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banshee~ Posted September 11, 2004 Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 You could always just make the track around the bush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Posted September 11, 2004 Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 this or if you dont have one of those, this we've always used an old box spring to clear/groom trials. Got the job done just fine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BansheeBrian Posted September 11, 2004 Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 I use a DR sicklemower and I'll get a friend using a ballsy weedwacker with the sawblade attached to it.Trails are a breeze. Toomey Banshee has the right idea but weigh that fence down a well as you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboybanshee Posted September 11, 2004 Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 My friend and I go through this every time we ride these trails that ride along an expressway...What works best for us, although it can be a little work we bungee tie a hatchet to the rear grab bar and when we come across obstacles we just chop it out. Never seems to hold us up more than 5 minutes or so. We have been talking about how nice it would be to have like a battery powered mini chainsaw that could easily be strapped down and doesn't weigh much...we'd go anywhere we wanted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txblueshee Posted September 12, 2004 Report Share Posted September 12, 2004 Dynomite, ar-15, crew of workers you picked up from the curb armed with machetes, box spring, chain saw or redneck buddies on big ut's run through there a couple times . Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holyman Posted September 12, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2004 Dynomite, ar-15, crew of workers you picked up from the curb armed with machetes, box spring, chain saw or redneck buddies on big ut's run through there a couple times . Mike The problem is that of your list I can only get the chainsaw in Illinois. The rest of that stuff is only available in Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boonman Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 Chainsaw, a Stihl FS-66 trimmer, box spring and a push mower. Or, a Gravely Sickle bar mower. Old school. Trimmer with a blade and some handlebars will get the job done nicely. Been through some serious business with the FS-66. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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