Seeking advice on best tool to deal with bramble infestation

[openspaceman]

22 minutes ago, Dan Maynard said:

That the perfect kind of safety ban - can't use a brushcutter so wave 261 around instead. Not safer.

Because network rail frequently replace signalling wire outside of the trunking they are very vulnerable to metal bladed brush cutters so the ban was not about personal safety but rather for the safety of the network.

[kram]

I agree although they meant safer for other workers and trains rather than the worker. Also as above, forgot about the signal cables.

Its not unsafe doing clearance with a saw, I've done a few small gardens like that.

 

Rail has a lot of gravel, the perfect size to do damage yet not be too heavy. A strimmer can send it a long way. A more powerful brushcutter could be launching them into orbit and smashing nearby windows.

[dumper]

On 29/10/2024 at 14:01, GarethM said:

Half a hectare is just over an acre, goats would be better as they'll eat everything including anything invasive.

But pigs will take the roots, and don’t mind the rain also better return on your outlay 

[dumper]

8 hours ago, doobin said:

Alpine tractor (or probably even a standard compact tractor) much quicker than a robo flail. 

Forest mulcher much quicker than alpine and cultivates the soil

[swinny]

57 minutes ago, dumper said:

Forest mulcher much quicker than alpine and cultivates the soil

Yup knock them down and blend them in

[Mace166]

Stihl fs410 with oregon shredder blade 

 

[marne]

Walk behind Flail-Mower, can be used in the future for mowing the plot. You don't wanna mow 5000m² with a Stihl Fs. 

[Mick Dempsey]

On 28/10/2024 at 20:39, Bolt said:

Why ‘of course’?

 

If you bend your knees and/or back you will find a hedge trimmer can cut all the way down to the ground.

 

Spend some of the money you save on some decent loppers for the thicker stems,

 

and a massage.

Loppers?

Sweet baby Jesus!

[maybelateron]

Heavy duty flail, followed by glyphosate when the tender new shoots appear in Spring. Or pigs as previously suggested. But loppers is only for a serious masochist, surely. May as well try nail scissors.

[Bolt]

16 hours ago, maybelateron said:

Heavy duty flail, followed by glyphosate when the tender new shoots appear in Spring. Or pigs as previously suggested. But loppers is only for a serious masochist, surely. May as well try nail scissors.

Never cut through a thick bramble stem with some loppers eh?   Princess.