Mountain Movers Excavation

Brush Hogging · Since 2008

Brush Hogging & Pasture Shredding

Heavy-duty brush hogging, pasture clearing, and fence line mowing for ranch, farm, and rural properties across Central Texas.

The Problem

Overgrown Pastures & Fence Lines Cost You Money

Neglected pastures fill up with cedar, mesquite, and thorny brush that ruins grazing, chokes fence lines, and creates fire hazards. Our brush hogging service knocks it down fast — turning overgrown land back into usable pasture, clean fence rows, and safe access.

Real Brush Hogging, Not Just Mowing

With the right tractor and rotary cutter, we chew through what a mower can't touch — heavy grass, weeds, saplings, and brush up to a couple of inches thick. You get faster clearing, cleaner results, and less damage to the ground than dragging heavy equipment across the land.

Real Brush Hogging, Not Just Mowing

What's Included

Brush hogging keeps open land open. Here is what we shred and mow.

  • Pasture Shredding

    Tall grass, weeds, and young brush shredded so pastures stay productive for grazing and hay.

  • Overgrown Lot Mowing

    Vacant lots and neglected acreage cut down to a clean, manageable height, often to meet city or HOA requirements.

  • Fire Break Mowing

    Wide strips mowed around homes, barns, and property lines to reduce the fuel that feeds grass fires.

  • Fence Line Mowing

    Grass and brush shredded along fences so they stay visible and easy to maintain.

  • Trail and Road Edge Mowing

    Ranch roads, trails, and road edges kept clear so vehicles and equipment can get through.

  • Seasonal Maintenance

    Regular shredding through the growing season to keep brush from taking hold again.

Problems We Fix

"The pasture is head high and full of weeds." "The city sent a notice about the empty lot." "We are worried about grass fires getting to the barn." "Young mesquite and cedar keep coming back."

Brush hogging handles grass, weeds, and small brush. When the growth has turned into thick cedar and trees, you need land clearing or forestry mulching first, then shredding to keep it down.

Central Texas Ground Conditions

On the Blackland Prairie clay around Waco, Hillsboro, and Temple, pastures grow thick and fast in wet years. The clay is also soft after rain, so we time shredding to avoid rutting fields and cutting up hay meadows.

In Bosque and Coryell counties, pasture often sits on thin soil over limestone, with rock outcrops hidden in the grass. That ground is hard on equipment, so we cut at a height that clears the rock and slow down on rough ground. Young cedar spreads quickly there, which makes regular shredding one of the best ways to stay ahead of it.

What Affects the Cost

Brush hogging cost depends on acreage, how tall and thick the growth is, the size of the brush, terrain and rock, access, and whether it is a one-time cut or ongoing maintenance.

Brush Hogging Services

Brush Hogging Services

Pasture Clearing, Fence Line Mowing & Overgrown Land Reclamation

From routine ranch maintenance to reclaiming years of neglected overgrowth, our brush hogging service is built for Central Texas terrain and Central Texas brush.

  • Brush hogging overgrown pastures and fields
  • Fence line and easement clearing
  • Ranch, farm, and hay meadow maintenance
  • Cedar, mesquite, and heavy brush shredding
  • Trail, driveway, and access road mowing
  • Pre-clearing for land clearing, site prep, or development
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How We Get It Done

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We Prep the Ground

Our crew arrives with the right equipment for the job.

Job Done Right

Stable, long-lasting results delivered on time.

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Brush Hogging in Action

Before-and-after brush hogging on Central Texas ranch and rural properties.

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Service Areas

Brush Hogging Near You

We provide brush hogging across Central Texas and the surrounding areas. Find your city below for local service.

McLennan County

Coryell County

Bell County

Bosque County

Hill County

Johnson County

Navarro & Hamilton Counties

FAQ

Brush Hogging FAQ

Common questions about brush hogging, pasture clearing, and fence line mowing in Central Texas.

01What is brush hogging and how is it different from mowing?

Brush hogging (sometimes spelled bush hogging) uses a heavy-duty rotary cutter towed behind a tractor to shred thick grass, weeds, saplings, and brush that a lawn mower can't touch. A brush hog can chew through vegetation up to a couple of inches in diameter — ideal for overgrown pastures, fence lines, easements, and neglected land clearing where a mower would stall.

02How much does brush hogging cost per acre in Central Texas?

Brush hogging is priced per acre and depends on how tall and thick the vegetation is, terrain, obstacles, and how much fence line or perimeter work is included. Light annual pasture maintenance is far cheaper than reclaiming heavily overgrown ranch land that hasn't been touched in years. We give free on-site quotes so the number is honest for your property.

03How often should pastures and ranch land be brush hogged?

Most Central Texas pastures benefit from brush hogging once or twice a year to keep cedar, mesquite, and thorny brush from taking over. Fence lines, easements, and hay meadows often need more frequent passes during the growing season. We build maintenance schedules for landowners who want it done regularly.

04Can you brush hog steep or wooded land?

Yes — within reason. We match the right tractor, cutter, and operator to the terrain. For extremely thick timber, stumps, or slopes past what a brush hog can handle safely, we combine brush hogging with forestry mulching, land clearing, or skid steer work to finish the job.

05Do you brush hog fence lines and easements?

Absolutely. Fence line and easement clearing is one of the most common brush hogging jobs we do — it keeps cedar and mesquite off your fences, gives cattle a clean edge, and makes utility easements passable again.

Brush Hogging near you

Brush Hogging across Central Texas

We run brush hogging out of Central Texas. Pick your town for local pricing, ground conditions, and recent projects.

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Testimonials

Hard Work. Honest Reviews.

We don’t just talk about quality work—we deliver it. See what Central Texas landowners, ranchers, and builders have to say.

“Great Company! We had several projects from shredding to brush/tree clearing. They really listened to what “our” needs were and bid accordingly… not just on what they wanted to do. They were honest, responsive, careful,…”

M R

Verified1 year ago

“Luke and his team did a fantastic job on our roads which were heavily damaged due to a great deal of erosion. They fixed it the right way, communicating with us along the way to make sure we were fully satisfied with the…”

T.J. Estes

Verified1 year ago

“My wife and I bought a house with a little land and the land was full of cedar trees. It was basically useless for anything. I contacted Luke to clear the land so it could be used, we were extremely happy with his work.…”

MARK MORA

Verified5 years ago

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