What is bush hogging?

Bush hogging (also called rotary mowing or brush cutting) uses a heavy-duty rotary mower attachment on a tractor to cut down tall grass, weeds, small brush, and saplings. It's the fastest and most cost-effective way to reclaim an overgrown field or maintain pasture.

Service

Bush Hogging

Overgrown field? Neglected pasture? Brushy right-of-way? We bring our 15-ft batwing rotary mower (4115) and put it back in order — fast, affordable, and done right. Even works around the ostriches.

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When You Need It

Pasture Maintenance

Keep grass height manageable for cattle and horses. Knock back weeds before they go to seed. Regular hogging keeps pastures productive.

Reclaiming Overgrown Fields

Fields that haven't been mowed in years — tall grass, briars, small saplings. One pass of the bush hog brings it back fast.

Roadside & Ditch Banks

County-required mowing along roads, easements, and ditch banks. We handle the equipment and the liability.

Pre-Clearing Prep

Bush hogging before forestry mulching or fence installation saves time and cost on the primary service.

Lot Maintenance

Rural residential lots that need periodic mowing to stay code-compliant or presentable.

Fire Break Maintenance

Mow fire breaks before controlled burn season to ensure adequate fuel separation.

How It Works

Quote

Call or text us with the approximate acreage and a description of the growth. We can often quote simple jobs over the phone, or we'll do a quick site walk.

Mowing Day

We show up with tractor and rotary cutter. Systematic passes across the field — methodical, not rushed.

Cleanup Pass

Where needed, we make a final pass to knock down windrows or missed patches. We leave the field even and consistent.

Bush Hogging Pricing

Market-rate benchmarks for North Central Florida. Confirm with owner before launch.

Service / Scenario	Starting At	Typical Range	Notes
Bush Hogging — per acre	$75/acre	$75–$200/acre	Varies with growth density & terrain
Bush Hogging — hourly	$75/hr	$75–$120/hr	For smaller jobs or hard terrain
Tall grass / light brush	$75/acre	$75–$100/acre	Flat terrain, good access
Heavy brush / briars / saplings	$120/acre	$120–$200/acre	Rough terrain or very dense growth
Minimum job	$150	$150–$250	Minimum charge regardless of acreage

Bush Hogging Projects

Kubota tractor with rotary mower cutting tall grass in a Florida pasture

In-cab view of D2's 15-ft batwing rotary mower cutting through tall grass and reed

D2's batwing mower working around ostriches on a Florida exotic livestock property

Above: Recent jobs with our 15-ft batwing (4115) rotary mower — including a pasture maintained for exotic livestock.

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Bush Hogging FAQs

How much does bush hogging cost in Florida?

Typically $75–$200/acre or $75–$120/hour for North Central Florida. Simple flat fields with light growth are at the low end; rough terrain or heavy brush runs higher.

What's the difference between bush hogging and forestry mulching?

Bush hogging uses a rotary mower — good for grass, weeds, and small brush. Forestry mulching uses a drum head that grinds trees and stumps — needed for heavier clearing. If you have trees to remove, mulching is the right tool.

How often should I bush hog my pasture?

Most North Florida pastures benefit from 2–4 times per year depending on rainfall and intended use. Spring and fall are most common.

Can you handle large acreage?

Yes. We have the equipment to handle from a single lot to hundreds of acres. Call to discuss large-acreage pricing.

Get Your Field Back in Shape

Call for a quick quote — simple jobs can be quoted over the phone.

Call (352) 302-4196