Do it yourself but be prepared to face the scenario of getting stuck, blowing a hydraulic line and the cost of fuel, better to get an older bigger blade than a new too small of a machine that just won’t cut it.
Lots of good ole boys keep an old D8 around, they last forever the older ones. I live in Alaska and I have 8 acres and I tried using a smaller dozer, just won’t work, you need muscle, D8 or bigger.
a new too small of a machine that just won’t cut it.
Was in the business for fifteen years. Owning your own would be the way I would choose.
I have noticed the newer machines (small) are very efficient.
The gear ratio has changed a great deal, so they are much faster and stronger. Foot power to the axle is much greater in force.