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Guides for forestry mulching contractors
Written for people who run machines for a living. Real numbers, the math shown, and a free calculator to run your own.
Pricing · Updated August 8, 2026
How to Price Stump Grinding Jobs
The per-inch model most of the market uses, when to switch to hourly, minimum charges, multi-stump discounts, and the add-ons that separate profitable grinders from busy ones.
Read the guidePricing · Updated August 8, 2026
How to Price Forestry Mulching and Land Clearing Jobs
Per acre, per hour, or day rate: which to quote when, how density and terrain move the number, and how to build a rate from your own costs instead of the contractor down the road.
Read the guideEquipment economics · Updated July 28, 2026
What It Really Costs to Run a Forestry Mulcher Per Hour
A worked example with real numbers: a Bobcat T770 with a Fecon head costs about $100/hr to own and operate, and the full rig breaks even near $192/hr. The math, line by line.
Read the guideFree tools that pair with these guides
- Stump Grinding Cost Calculator, per-inch pricing with a printable price chart.
- Acres Per Day Calculator, production rates by density and terrain.
- Equipment Break-Even Calculator, your true cost per productive hour.
- All free tools