Don't Buy a Forestry Mulcher Until You Watch This! (Pt. 1)

In Part 1 of this land clearing test, I'm putting the Digger Source AERO Mulcher on my Kymron XTL30 mini skid steer to work clearing dense underbrush and small trees in Oklahoma. If you're deciding between attachments for your compact loader, this real-world test shows what a forestry mulcher can—and can't—do when facing rocky terrain, sandstone, and heavy growth. Before you decide on an attachment, here is what you need to know about managing hydraulic head speed, avoiding sandstone damage to mulcher teeth, and handling green saplings that stall high-flow equipment. ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 - Brush Cutter vs. Forestry Mulcher 00:39 - Today's Land Clearing Job 01:17 - The Problem With Sandstone 02:00 - Putting the AERO Mulcher to Work 03:04 - Why Mulcher Head Speed Matters 04:00 - When Green Saplings Bind the Mulcher 04:48 - Clearing Dense Underbrush 05:38 - Dust, Drought & Dry Conditions 06:12 - The Before & After Results 06:55 - How the Mulcher Teeth Held Up 07:35 - What I Learned From This Job 08:10 - Is a Brush Cutter Better? 08:39 - Part 2: Brush Cutter Comparison In this video: • Forestry mulching an overgrown property • Using a mini skid steer for land clearing • AERO Mulcher in real-world conditions • Clearing dense underbrush • Dealing with sandstone while mulching • How rocks can damage mulcher teeth • Why mulcher head speed matters • Preventing green saplings from wrapping around the head • Using a hydraulic relief valve • Dust and dry conditions while mulching • Before-and-after results from forestry mulching • Sharpening and maintaining mulcher teeth • Mini skid steer mulching performance • When a rotary brush cutter may be a better choice DiggerSource Website: AERO Mulcher @parsleyequipment https://diggersource.com/?aff=2 Discount Code: SomeWhereInOklahoma The DiggerSource AERO Mulcher is described as a compact forestry mulcher built for mini skid steers designed for brush, saplings, and overgrowth clearing. Equipment Setup: • KYMRON XTL30 Mini Skid Steer • DiggerSource AERO Mulcher This is Part 1 of the comparison. In Part 2, I'll bring out the rotary brush cutter (@msattachmentsllc7038 ) and clear another area on the same property with similar terrain. Then we'll be able to compare the two attachments and look at when I would choose a brush cutter over a forestry mulcher — and when I'd choose the mulcher instead. ⚠️ SAFETY NOTICE: Forestry mulching and brush cutting can be dangerous. Rocks, debris, and vegetation can be thrown from the attachment at high speed. Always follow the manufacturer's safety recommendations and use appropriate personal protective equipment. If you enjoy mini skid steers, forestry mulching, brush clearing, land management, land clearing, attachments, and real-world equipment testing, subscribe to Somewhere In Oklahoma! Thanks for watching and be sure to come back for Part 2. 📺 Watch Part 2 (Brush Cutter Test): https://youtu.be/VOKXH8pV7VY 📺 Watch Part 3 (Brush Cutter Field Test): https://youtu.be/Gi0LAArxnYo 📺 Watch me adapt the Midstates rotary brush cutter to the Kymron Mini Track Loader: https://youtu.be/bIkMynHe2KE #MiniSkidSteer #ForestryMulching #LandClearing #BrushCutter #SomewhereInOklahoma 🔨 About This Channel: Welcome to Somewhere in Oklahoma—your source for real-world mini skid steer reviews, equipment builds, attachments, and shop projects. I focus on hands-on experience with compact equipment, land clearing tools, hydraulics, and DIY fabrication so you can see what actually works before you spend your money. Whether you're a contractor, landowner, or just enjoy building instead of buying, this channel is all about practical insights, honest reviews, and budget-friendly solutions.