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  • EXTREME DIY: Land Clearing Question - Buy or rent a dozer or to pay a contractor?

    08/27/2010 5:18:05 AM PDT · by TSgt · 74 replies
    www.freerepublic.com ^ | 27 Aug 2010 | TSgt
    Earlier this year my wife and I purchased 46 acres in Kentucky. The land is heavily timbered with light timber. We need to build a road to the homesite and would like to clear several acres and excavate a pond. I am an extreme do it yourself guy and have rented and successfully operated skid steers, stump grinders and large trenchers. My options are: A. Hire an excavation contractor to complete the entire job for around $50,000 B. Buy a used dozer for $20,000 + diesel + gravel C. Rent a new dozer for $4,000 a month + diesel +...