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  • ProFab Rock Bucket

    This insane rock bucket was made by ProFab Welding & Fabrication out in Mason, Texas — and it might be the toughest attachment in our whole lineup.

    On the way back out to Terlingua on my last trip, I swung by ProFab’s shop on State Highway 29 to pick up this rock bucket, and it did not disappoint. The second it came off the trailer, it was obvious this thing was built by people who actually understand what a rock bucket has to survive out here — not some mass-produced attachment stamped out on an assembly line somewhere. Every seam is clean, every weld looks like it means business, and the whole thing has the kind of overbuilt heft that tells you it was made to take a beating and keep coming back for more.

    Who’s Behind It: ProFab Welding & Fabrication

    ProFab Welding & Fabrication is a small Texas Hill Country shop based in Mason — the kind of operation where custom metal work is still done by hand, one project at a time, instead of off a production line. They run the full range: custom gates and entrances, metal art, signs, heavy-duty ranch and ag attachments, and plenty of oilfield and industrial fabrication work for the surrounding area.

    That range shows in what they build. Alongside attachments like this rock bucket, their shop turns out rock screens, brush rakes, work-basket platforms for skid steers and forklifts, custom trailers, and one-off metal designs for whatever a customer needs built. It’s the kind of shop that can weld a decorative garden gate one day and a piece of heavy equipment gear the next — and treat both jobs with the same level of craftsmanship.

    Why This Bucket Earns Its Keep

    Land clearing and rock work chew through cheap equipment fast. Loose rock, caliche, and root balls put a beating on any attachment that isn’t built right, and a bucket that flexes, cracks, or wears through in the first season isn’t saving anyone money. This one is a different animal — RED, heavy, and clearly engineered for the abuse rock handling dishes out.

    It’s paired perfectly with our Kubota SVL 75-3, and the two work together like they were made for each other. Excellent carrying capacity, a shape that bites into loose rock and debris instead of pushing it around, and the kind of build quality that means we’re not babying it on site. When a job calls for moving rock, this is the attachment we reach for.

    Here’s a quick look at it in action:

    If you’ve got rock-heavy land that needs clearing, reach out to iLandClearing — we’ve got the right gear (and the right people building it) to get the job done.

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  • Our Work in Austin

    We’ve been working the past few weeks at the Hun’s Rugby Ranch in South East Austin off MLK and 183. It has been an awesome project, fixing the roads around the fields, leveling out a parking lot (that was absolutely infested with invasive bamboo!)

    We probably invested about 100 hours on this project and are looking forward to a continued partnership going forward!

    Our Mower/Shredder Deck working at The Huns' Rugby Ranch
    Mowing down overgrowth
    Mowing the soon to be third field
    Cleared invasive bamboo with the mower deck and scraped the topsoil down to expose roots and level the land.
    With a thirty inch auger for light poles with a four foot extension. We can dig up to a 10′ deep hole!
    Installed the rebar cages with ground rod and clamp
    Setup the forms, mounting platform J hooks and are ready for concrete!

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  • Our Work in Terlingua

    Above, we are grading and widening a road that was rough cut. Towards the end of the video we test the road with our 20′ gooseneck and discover that a couple of the turns are still a little too tight.

    Below we are installing 24′ steel posts in the ground for a shade structure. We performed a final scrape of the road and leveled out the job site for ease of future construction.

    In the video below, the owner of this dome house wanted more earthen material placed on top. Due to the proximity of propane tanks it was not safe for us to travel on top of the home, we placed as much material on the side as we could reach, and created a dry stack of large rocks surrounding the right side of the entryway.

    For WoodGate Road, we regraded the road that reaches the interior of this property from the highway. This road was crossed by two dry creeks and needed some erosion control.

    On the way back out to Terlingua my last trip, I stopped in at ProFab Welding in Mason, Texas to pick up this really nice (and RED!) rock bucket. Let me tell you, it is extremely well built and has excellent carrying capacity. It is well paired with my SVL 75-3 https://www.profabweld.com/

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  • Building a Parking Lot

    Rough cut a parking lot for Huns Rugby Ranch in Austin, Texas yesterday. What a great location! We used the Kubota rotary shredder/mulcher.

    About Huns Rugby Ranch

    Huns Rugby Ranch supports the Austin Huns Rugby Football Club, one of the oldest rugby clubs in Central Texas — founded in 1972 when the second side of the Austin Rugby Club broke away to form its own team. Since then, the Huns have grown into one of the largest rugby clubs in the country, fielding men’s teams across all three USA Rugby 15s divisions plus a National 7s program, and they won the USA Rugby Division 1 Men’s Championship in 2017. The club also runs one of the largest youth rugby programs in the state, built around an inclusive “big tent” philosophy that welcomes players of every background.

    A club that size needs real infrastructure to match — training fields, event space for tournaments, and somewhere for players, coaches, and fans to actually park when they show up. That’s where projects like this one come in.

    Why Site Prep Matters for a Parking Lot

    A parking lot is only as good as the ground underneath it, and that starts long before anyone thinks about gravel or asphalt. Before a lot can be graded and built up, the site has to be cleared and rough cut — knocking down brush, grass, and vegetation so the ground underneath is actually visible and workable. Skip this step and you’re building on top of root systems and organic material that will settle, shift, and create dips and soft spots once the lot sees regular traffic.

    Rough cutting with a rotary shredder/mulcher, like we did here, clears that vegetation quickly and leaves mulch behind instead of debris that has to be hauled off — a big time and cost saver on a property this size. From there, the ground can be properly graded for drainage (nobody wants a parking lot that turns into a pond after a Hill Country downpour), compacted to handle vehicle weight, and built up with base material if the project calls for it.

    Here’s the rough cut in action:

    Planning a parking lot, event space, or any other project that starts with clearing ground? Reach out to iLandClearing — the site prep is where every good project starts.

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  • Armstrong Grapple Bucket

    Revolutionize Your Workflow with Armstrong AG’s Grapple Bucket

    When it comes to heavy-duty tasks in agriculture, construction, or land management, having the right equipment can make all the difference. Armstrong AG’s Grapple Bucket is not just another attachment; it’s a game-changer designed to maximize productivity and efficiency while minimizing effort. Here’s why this powerful tool deserves a spot in your equipment lineup.

    Built for Strength and Durability

    Armstrong AG has a reputation for producing rugged, long-lasting equipment, and their Grapple Bucket is no exception. Crafted from high-quality steel and engineered for heavy loads, this bucket is designed to tackle the toughest tasks. Whether you’re hauling logs, clearing debris, or managing bulky materials, the grapple’s robust construction ensures reliability in even the most demanding environments.

    Versatility at Its Finest

    One of the standout features of Armstrong AG’s Grapple Bucket is its versatility. It’s ideal for a wide range of applications, including:

    • Land Clearing: Effortlessly remove trees, brush, and roots to prepare your land for planting or construction.
    • Debris Cleanup: Quickly collect and transport waste, saving time on post-storm cleanups or large-scale projects.
    • Material Handling: Securely grasp and move materials like rocks, scrap metal, or hay bales without missing a beat.

    The grapple’s precision engineering allows for smooth operation, making it easy to pick up and maneuver even awkwardly shaped loads.

    Enhancing Productivity

    Time is money, and the Grapple Bucket is designed with efficiency in mind. Its dual-clamp design ensures a firm grip on materials, reducing the need for multiple trips. The wide opening and powerful clamping action enable operators to handle large volumes in a single go, cutting down on time spent on each task. Additionally, the bucket’s design minimizes spillage, ensuring you make the most out of every load.

    Ease of Use and Compatibility

    Armstrong AG understands that simplicity matters. The Grapple Bucket is compatible with most skid steers, tractors, and loaders, including the our Kubota 75-3. Its straightforward attachment process ensures we make the best of our onsite time possible. Plus, the intuitive controls make it easy for operators of all skill levels to use effectively.

    At iLandClearing.com, we trust Armstrong AG’s Grapple Bucket for our land clearing projects. Its reliability and performance have made it an essential part of our workflow, allowing us to deliver top-notch results for our clients.

    Why Choose Armstrong AG?

    Choosing Armstrong AG means investing in American-made quality. Made locally to us in Brenham Texas, and with a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, Armstrong AG products are built to exceed expectations. Their Grapple Bucket not only enhances productivity but also offers us a long-term solution to our land management needs.

    Check out our YouTube video below and don’t forget to subscribe for more content!

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  • How to Install a GoPro on Kubota SVL Cab

    Today we install a GoPro on a brand spanking new track steer as we start our adventure in land clearing.

    Why the Kubota SVL75-3 Is Built for This Work

    The machine in this video is our Kubota SVL75-3, and it’s become the backbone of everything we do at iLandClearing.com. It’s powered by a 74.3-horsepower Kubota diesel engine with strong torque, and it’s rated to handle a bucket breakout force of over 6,100 lbs — enough muscle for clearing brush, moving material, grading, and digging without slowing down.

    What really makes it earn its keep is the Advanced Multifunction Valve, which lets us run the bucket, loader arm, and auxiliary hydraulics all at the same time. That matters a lot when we’re running attachments like a grapple, auger, or mulcher head — smoother, more responsive control means faster work and fewer stalls out in the field. The sealed cab keeps dust and debris out of the operator’s space, which is no small thing on a dusty Texas job site, and the 2-speed travel gets us moving quickly between spots on larger properties. Whether we’re clearing raw land, cutting a trench, building a road, or working a straight-up construction project like a parking lot or a sports facility, the SVL75-3 is the machine that gets it done.

    Why We Use a GoPro Hero 13 to Document the Work

    Every project we run gets documented, and the GoPro Hero 13 Black has become our go-to camera for it. It shoots up to 5.3K video at 60 frames per second, which gives us plenty of resolution to crop, stabilize, and edit footage for our YouTube channel without losing quality. HyperSmooth 6.0 stabilization is the real workhorse feature here — mounted on a piece of equipment that’s bouncing over rough ground all day, in-camera stabilization means the footage comes out smooth without needing a gimbal or heavy post-production work.

    It’s also built for the environment we actually work in. The Hero 13 is waterproof and rugged enough to handle dust, mud, and vibration on a job site, and the longer-running Enduro battery means it can keep rolling through a full day of clearing or trenching without constant battery swaps. Mounting it inside the cab, like we show in this video, gives viewers a real operator’s-eye view of what a project actually looks like from start to finish — which is exactly the kind of footage that makes our project videos useful to people scoping out their own land clearing jobs, not just fun to watch.

    Planning a project that could use documentation like this, or just want to see more of our equipment in action? Reach out to iLandClearing, or subscribe to our YouTube channel to follow along.

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