Advanced Land Clearing Equipment
The Midwest’s Most Complete Land Clearing Fleet
At Homer Tree Service, our equipment is one of our biggest competitive advantages.
With 160+ units of heavy-duty, purpose-built land clearing machinery, we have the power, reach, and versatility to tackle massive commercial, industrial, municipal, and infrastructure projects across the Midwest.
Every machine is professionally maintained, operator-run, and matched to the specific demands of each site, ensuring your land clearing project is completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
Our Specialized Land Clearing Equipment
Below is a showcase of the core equipment we deploy for clearing, grubbing, forestry mulching, stump removal, right-of-way work, and large-scale debris processing.
Feller Bunchers
The Feller Buncher is the workhorse of modern land clearing.
This dual-function, track-driven machine features a hot saw attachment capable of cutting and holding multiple tree trunks simultaneously.
Efficiency
The Feller Buncher is the workhorse of modern land clearing. This dual-function, track-driven machine features a hot saw attachment capable of cutting and holding multiple tree trunks simultaneously.
Safety
Mechanical felling removes workers from the immediate danger zone of falling trees.
All-Weather Operation
Enclosed cabs allow our operators to work year-round, regardless of extreme temperatures, keeping your project timeline moving.
Example Usage: Perfect for quickly clearing dense, forested areas to make way for new residential developments or large-scale commercial or industrial building sites.
Whole Tree Chippers
When it comes to processing debris, power is everything.
We operate a fleet that includes the Morbark 5048 track-mounted Whole Tree Chipper, the largest and most powerful track chipper in the world.
Capacity
Capable of chipping whole trees up to 40 inches in diameter in seconds.
Speed
These 1,150-horsepower beasts eliminate the need for time-consuming delimbing, drastically reducing processing time on site.
Volume
Ideal for large-scale projects requiring the rapid removal of massive amounts of biomass.
Example Usage: Essential for efficiently processing large volumes of trees during commercial site preparation or right-of-way clearing, where downtime is not an option.
Track-Mounted Stump Grinders (Stumpers)
Clearing the tree is only half the job.
Our “Stumpers” are designed to prepare the ground for immediate construction or excavation.
Depth
Vertically aligned blades with metal teeth grind stumps and root masses up to 36 inches below ground level.
Access
Track-mounted designs allow these machines to navigate rough, uneven, or soft terrain that wheel-based units cannot reach.
Result
Leaves a site completely free of subterranean obstructions, ready for grading.
Example Usage: Perfect for preparing land for road construction by removing all stumps and root masses to ensure a stable, obstruction-free base for pavement or infrastructure installation.
Tree Skidders
Organization is key to a safe and fast job site.
Our four-wheel-drive, rubber-tire grapple skidders are the logistics experts of the clearing operation.
Mobility
Ideal for quickly covering long distances over rugged terrain.
Function
Using a hydraulic claw, they bundle and transport logs and brush from the felling zone to the chipping area.
Benefit
Keeps the work zone clear and feeds the chippers constantly to maintain peak productivity.
Example Usage: Essential for large-scale logging or land clearing operations, efficiently moving felled trees and brush across expansive sites to centralized processing areas.
Hydro-Ax Mulchers (Forestry Mulchers)
For undergrowth and smaller vegetation, the Hydro-Ax Mulcher offers a powerful, low-impact solution.
Capability
Transforms vegetation and trees up to six inches in diameter into mulch in seconds.
Preservation
Removes underbrush without harming mature “keeper” trees or disturbing topsoil.
Sustainability
The resulting mulch layer suppresses weeds, prevents soil erosion, and recycles nutrients back into the earth, eliminating the cost of debris hauling.
Example Usage: Ideal for clearing brush and undergrowth along highways and expressways, dramatically improving driver visibility and roadside safety while maintaining the integrity of the surrounding environment.
Self-Mobilizing Fleet for Rapid Deployment
Homer Tree Service maintains complete self-mobilization capabilities, allowing us to deliver heavy equipment to your site quickly and without reliance on third-party transporters.
This ensures:
- Faster project starts
- Reduced downtime
- Greater flexibility
- Improved scheduling integrity
Our logistics team coordinates delivery to job sites across Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and the surrounding Midwest.
Why Our Equipment Matters
With one of the largest, most diverse land clearing fleets in the region, we offer advantages many competitors cannot:
- Ability to clear thousands of acres
- Equipment for all terrains and conditions
- Highly trained operators with years of experience
- Safe, controlled clearing methods
- Faster project completion times
- Lower labor requirements
- Better cost efficiency
For challenging sites and demanding timelines, superior equipment makes the difference.
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From commercial developments to infrastructure expansions, our equipment and operators are ready to support your next project.
