Land clearing is one of the toughest and most time-consuming jobs in construction, farming, and property management. Whether you’re tackling overgrown brush, small trees, or stubborn stumps, the right skid steer attachment can cut your work hours in half. But with so many attachments out there – brush cutters, mulchers, grapples, stump grinders – which one truly saves the most time?
The Clear Winner: Forestry Mulcher
If your goal is maximum time savings on land clearing, the forestry mulcher stands out.
- One-pass efficiency: Instead of cutting, piling, hauling, and burning, a mulcher shreds trees, brush, and stumps into mulch instantly.
- Versatility: Handles everything from saplings to 6 – 8” diameter trees (disc mulcher can cut and mulch trees up to 15″ with ease)
- Cleaner results: Leaves behind usable mulch, reducing cleanup time.
Compared to other attachments, a mulcher often cuts clearing time by 50% or more on medium to large sites.
Watch a Forestry Mulcher in Action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OlGYyj_DdE&t=43s
Other Attachments Worth Considering
While the forestry mulcher is king, other attachments shine in specific scenarios:
1. Brush Cutter / Rotary Mower
- Best for grass, weeds, and light brush.
- Covers large areas quickly, but struggles with thick saplings.
2. Grapple Bucket
- Excellent for picking up logs, debris, and piles after cutting.
- Saves time when clearing fallen trees but doesn’t replace cutting tools.
3. Stump Grinder
- A must-have for complete clearing.
- Time-intensive if used alone, but efficient when paired with mulcher or cutter.
4. Root Rake / Tree Puller
- Ideal for removing roots and small trees without disturbing the soil too much.
- Slower than mulching but effective for selective clearing.
If you want the single most time-saving skid steer attachment for land clearing, it’s the forestry mulcher. It combines cutting, shredding, and cleanup into one pass—making it the most efficient tool for large-scale projects.
For smaller jobs or tighter budgets, a brush cutter is the next best time-saver, especially when paired with a grapple or stump grinder.
Ready to Save Time on Land Clearing?
At Skid Pro, we build professional-grade skid steer attachments that work as hard as you do. From forestry mulchers to brush cutters, grapples, and stump grinders, our equipment is designed to clear land faster, safer, and more efficiently.
Check out our full lineup of skid steer land clearing attachments.