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Today we wanted to come and share with you a pretty big Bush Hog & Brush Hog job we did the other day in Kannapolis, NC. Cleared out a couple of bushes, tall grass, and trimmed back their trees.
Now you might be more familiar with bush hog, or at least I am, so I wanted to discuss the difference between bush hog and brush hog. That way you can have a clear understanding of both if you’re like me and only accustomed to hearing one of these terms.
What Does It Mean To Bush Hog?
First of all, a bush hog is a piece of equipment that is synonymous with the process it is used for. It is a large, flat, usually square or rectangular attachment with large blades that spin similarly to how a lawnmower blades function but much bigger.
It can have one or more blades working together which makes it really effective in cutting through thick brush like vines, small bushes, and other vegetation. The unit is typically pulled by a tractor though some are standalone machinery.
(We use the tractor method [at the time of this writing])
The process of bush hogging is when you use a bush hog to eat up thick brush like when you clear off a piece of land that has been overgrown due to lack of maintenance or other reasons.
Brush Hog Uncovered
This term is also new to me although after researching I know EXACTLY what it is talking about. Coming from Bermuda, I never encountered these until I went to college here to North Carlina.
(We don’t have many trees in Bermuda. One of the things I absolutely LOVE about NC is the trees! Probably like you may love the blue, clear ocean that is an easy sight when you live on an island 😉 )
So anyway, a brush hog attachment is very similar to a bush hog but has a very different purpose. With a brush hog, the device will be flipped up on its side.
This way it can cut back overgrown trees and brush. To get a good understanding, check out the video but to sum it up, do you know those machines that cut back the trees?
If you live out in the country you’ll see them sometimes in areas with lots of trees that grow over the road. It looks like its ‘mowing’ the trees.
If you know what I’m talking about, that is a brush hog. So you can see that it is in fact very different than a bush hog.
Brush Hog Vs Bush Hog – What’s The Difference?
Ok, now, Brush Hog Vs Bush Hog, what’s the difference??
The biggest difference between the two processes is that with brush hogging the device turns horizontally to trim back the sides of trees and bushes. For example, trimming back low hanging branches of trees that grow over roads. That will be done with a brush hog.
With bush hogging, the land itself is cleared from brush, small bushes, tall grass, and other overgrown vegetation. You would use a bush hog in cases that are too thick for your lawnmower to handle.
Unless you are a landscaping, construction, farming or another heavy labor professional, you likely won’t have access to a brush hog or a bush hog which means you can hire a company like United Family Lawn Care.
How Much Does It Cost To Bush Hog?
If you are going to hire a company, or course you’re wondering what the price is going to be. The thing is, there’s no real way to tell because land is unique making every job different.
It might be worrying but finding a company that is friendly and cares about your needs makes the process so much more comfortable. It would be a good idea to let them know upfront what your budget is as well so that you all can create a plan that works for everyone.
For instance, we will work with your budget but we also run into clients who underestimate or overestimate costs. In these cases, we’re able to help them see what will cost more or less like hills, tree roots and flat land will all affect the price.
Some other factors you will need to consider are the size of the area you need to be cleared, the time it may take to complete the job, and how much people will be needed to get it done in a timely manner. Of course, you still won’t be able to come up with an exact number but at least you can start to come up with a rough estimate of how much it might cost you.
If you want to speak with us about a bush hogging job you might have you can click the button below or call the number in the header to speak with Jeff in person.
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Bush Hog Vs Brush Hog; Which Do We Do?
Although we’re familiar with both pieces of equipment and processes, at the time of this writing, May 2020, we do bush hogging. I mentioned in the beginning of this article that I would share the results of a job we took care of in Kannapolis, North Carolina.
Although the costs is confidential I can share with you that a job this size took 3 laborers but I’m not sure how long it took. You can also see how bush hogging cleared the piece of land quite nicely.
Jeff and his team did an excellent job here, wouldn’t you agree?
Hopefully sometime in the near future, we can offer brush hogging as well as we’re currently in the process of buying more equipment as we grow together.
Remember that you are our top priority so please never hesitate to give us a call and chat with Jeff about your needs. He is very helpful and will do everything to work with you, your budget, and your schedule.
You can find all of our contact details in the contact form above or click the button below to find the method that is right for you. Look forward to hearing from you. If you have any questions about bush hogging or brush hogging, please leave them in the comments box below. If I don’t know the answer I’ll ask Jeff about it for you 🙂
How To Get In Touch If You Live In Our Area
Now that you understand what bush hoggin and brush hogging are, I encourage you to seek professional help to do so. If you live in our area, United Family Lawn Care Services will gladly handle the job for you. If you live somewhere else, I hope that you can find a good quality lawn care service that suits your needs.
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Just to let you know, we also service the following areas for debris removal and other lawn maintenance needs:
- Gold Hill, NC
- Rockwell, NC
- Granite Quarry, NC
- Faith, NC
- Salisbury, NC
- Richfield, NC
- Misenheimer, NC
- Albemarle, NC
- Mount Pleasant, NC
- Concord, NC
- Lexington, NC
- Stanly County, NC
- Rowan County, NC
- Cabarrus County
- Davidson County
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I live in a place with a decent amount of trees and brush. It can get difficult when you let it grow too much so this is a very good service. I don’t have any knowledge of this so it would be useful if I wanted to get more land.
How much does your average job cost?
How small or large of land will you work on?
Hey Erich! Thanks for your comment and questions. Similar to what I said in the article, there’s no real way to figure an average cost for bush hogging. That is because the jobs and land vary so much it wouldn’t make sense to someone looking to find out how much their job is going to cost.
As far as the smallest piece of land we will service, there’s no size limit. A small piece of land can become overgrown just like a big piece of land. Perhaps it was inherited as an example, and the heirs decided to move onto the property some years later.
The best thing to do is give us or your company of choice a call to discuss your needs and what you want to be done with your land. If you want to contact us, you can do so by clicking the link below and choose which method works for you.
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Hello there! This is an awesome discussion you’ve got here. I must commend Jeff and his team for that fantastic job they did there I wonder how many days it took them to finish up the neat job.
Bush hogging is preferable for me as it can transform a forest to a resort center. Thanks for sharing this with me, I have saved this post so I can go over it again and understand how bush hogging works.
Hey there! Thanks for your comment. I’m glad you found value in this info. It took less than a day for Jeff and his team to complete this project. If you need any help we’d be happy to take care of it for you! 🙂
I’ve always been concerned with price first since I’d definitely be one to outsource this to those experienced in this realm. Is pricing similar in different areas of the nation? For example, I’m in West Virginia, so would the quote be similar by region, or is it more of a company-based estimate, or a little bit of both? Thanks!
Hey Todd, thanks for your comment and question. The estimate will depend on both location and company. No land is the same so a piece of land in NC won’t be the same in another location of NC or a different state.
This is why it is necessary for us to come look at the land. That is the only way to tell how much it will cost.
As far as, let’s say there are similar properties that are located in two different states. Cost of living and other expenses are different from state to state so of course, the price will vary that way too.
Or like we have clients who are in different states servicing land here in NC for parents or other reasons. They might have a harder time understanding a price if they only judge it by the cost of living in their area but we ALWAYS give a fair price.
At the end of the day, the only way for us to give you an estimate is for us to look at it. We’ll consider your budget but there isn’t any real way to make an accurate estimate and we don’t want to have to change the price once it’s given because we weren’t able to see something that needed to be taken care of.
Hope this helps 🙂
Marlinda
Hello there! Thanks a lot for this article, I must say, you do your job really well and also very clean.
I’ve been having issues getting a lawnmower to cut my grass. Seeing that your company provides bush hogging, to make things fast and more attractive, I will Get A Free Estimate.
I must say, I’m really impressed with your work based on the pictures uploaded. Thanks a lot, will get in touch.
Hey Philebur,
Thanks for reaching out and look forward to talking with you. Please use any form of contact listed in our header to get in touch with us for your free estimate. Or click the link below to see your options.
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Hey, nice article you have there. I have been using the Bush hogs for mowing large over-grown grassy areas and can attest to the fact that they can indeed tackle tall, thick grass with ease.
They can be run at fairly high ground speeds, meaning more acreage can be covered in a given time, it has really been proven very effective in its operation.
Hey Ed!
Thanks for your comment. Yeah, tractors are fun to ride around in but if you’re cutting brush and tall grass you really don’t want to go too fast or you’ll miss spots. That is troublesome because you’ll have to go back and redo areas.
Thanks for sharing your experience with us,
Marlinda
This was a good read about The Difference Between Bush Hog & Brush Hog. You have taught me so much!
Hey Nancy,
We’re so glad you found value in this information.
Reach out if you have any further questions or concerns.
Take care,
The United Family Lawn Care Team
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Thanks for your feedback. Glad you enjoyed it.
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