ShareA recent Irish Farmers Journal article showcased a remarkable land restoration project in Ireland’s Midlands, where over 100 acres of abandoned Christmas tree plantation were successfully reclaimed for agricultural use. At the center of this transformation was the Dipperfox 850 Pro stump crusher, working hand-in-hand with heavy-duty tillage machinery to give the land a new lease of life.
Clearing the First Obstacle: Tree Stumps
Old Christmas tree farms present a unique challenge: hundreds—if not thousands—of deep, compacted stumps that make the land unusable for decades. In this project, the solution came in the form of the Dipperfox 850 Pro, mounted on a Komatsu excavator.
Equipped with cutting blades and a central screw, the Dipperfox 850 Pro rapidly bored through dense root systems, turning them into mulch. This not only cleared the land but improved soil quality and minimized the need for removal or burning—an environmentally conscious approach to stump clearance.
A Seamless Workflow: Preparing for the Tiller
With the field now cleared of woody obstructions, a Seppi Maxisoil tiller-mulcher—Ireland’s largest—was brought in to process the topsoil and incorporate organic matter into the field. Thanks to Dipperfox’s groundwork, the tiller was able to operate at full depth and speed without interruption, maximizing efficiency across the site.
Why Dipperfox Made the Difference
Speed & Efficiency: Reduced stump processing time to seconds.
Low Ground Disturbance: No need for digging or extraction.
Versatile Pairing: Worked seamlessly with a Komatsu excavator, adaptable to various carriers.
Boosted Follow-up Work: Enhanced the performance of subsequent mulching and tilling operations.
End Result: From Forest to Field
In just over a week, the land was transformed from overgrown woodland into smooth, fertile pasture ready for seeding. The Dipperfox 850 Pro proved essential—not just for stump removal but for enabling a complete agricultural conversion with minimal environmental impact and maximum speed.
💡 Thinking about reclaiming tough terrain or plantation land?
The Dipperfox 850 Pro is ready for the job. Efficient. Durable. Game-changing.
📸 Photo credit: Irish Farmers Journal / Peter Thomas Keaveney
