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Read articles →This video puts the Bomalite PTO-driven tree saw through real brush-clearing work on a compact tractor (John Deere 3046R, ~36-37 PTO hp), comparing it directly to a brush mulcher the channel has used before. It covers specs, hands-on cutting of small to mid-size trees, technique adjustments, mud-related choking issues, and an honest conclusion that results are faster but messier than mulching. Best for owners weighing tree saw versus mulcher.
An owner-operator channel focused on compact tractor projects, with an affiliate discount code for the featured product, so expect genuine hands-on impressions alongside a mild commercial interest.
Yes, cutting trees down is much faster than mulching, but the mulcher leaves a finished result while the saw leaves trees that still need to be gathered and piled.
The max PTO horsepower rating is 40, with max engine horsepower at 50. The John Deere 3046R used in testing provides about 36 to 37 PTO hp.
It cut a tree estimated at about 16 inches by coming at it from two different angles, and also took down a cedar estimated at 10 inches or more.
Mud gums up inside the saw mechanism, causing it to choke, which the host confirms would not happen if conditions were less muddy.
