Brush hogging — also called bush hogging, brush cutting, or rough mowing — uses a heavy rotary cutter mounted on a skid steer to mow down overgrown grass, weeds, briars, and light brush quickly and efficiently. It’s the fastest and most cost-effective way to reclaim overgrown fields, pastures, fence lines, and rural lots.
At Solid Ground, we run a heavy-duty skid steer with a commercial brush hog attachment capable of clearing 4–5 acres per day on average — significantly faster than forestry mulching, and at a lower day rate for the right type of property.
If you’re unsure whether brush hogging or forestry mulching is right for your property, see our full comparison on the forestry mulching page →
Reclaim fields overtaken by tall grass, weeds, and light brush. Fast coverage means you’re back in business in a day.
Received a notice from the city or county about overgrown vegetation on your property? We handle compliance clearing fast — before fines escalate. Vacant lots, rental properties, and inherited land are our most common calls for this.
Keep fence lines clear, maintain field edges, and control invasive vegetation across working farm ground.
Open up trails, driveways, and road shoulders that have been reclaimed by vegetation over the season.
Dense dry vegetation is a fire hazard. Regular brush hogging keeps growth manageable and your property safer.
Clear surface vegetation before excavation or grading work begins — faster and cheaper than starting with heavy equipment.
Not sure which service is right for your property? Here’s the honest breakdown.
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We charge $1,200 to $2,000 per day for brush hogging services. At 3-5 acres per day, most residential and small farm jobs are completed in a single day.
Every quote is free. We look at your property, give you a realistic timeline and price, and only start when you’re ready. No surprises on the invoice.
Jackson County: Kansas City · Blue Springs · Grain Valley · Lone Jack · Oak Grove · Independence · Lee’s Summit
Cass County: Harrisonville · Pleasant Hill · Raymore · Garden City · Belton
Lafayette County: Odessa · Bates City · Higginsville · Concordia
We operate within approximately 50 miles of Grain Valley, MO. Don’t see your town? Call us.
Brush hogging — also known as bush hogging, rotary cutting, or rough mowing — uses a heavy-duty rotary cutter on a skid steer to cut through thick grass, weeds, briars, and light woody brush that a regular mower can’t handle. It’s designed for rough, overgrown terrain — not maintained lawns.
Yes — this is one of the most common reasons people call us. If you’ve received a city or county notice requiring you to clear overgrown brush or weeds on a vacant lot or property, we can usually get there quickly and get it done in a day. Call us and we’ll move fast to help you meet the deadline.
Our rate is $1,200 to $2,000 per day. At 3-5 acres per day most small to mid-size jobs are a single day’s work. We provide free on-site quotes so you know exactly what to expect before we start.
Not necessarily — brush hogging cuts at the surface but leaves roots intact, so some vegetation will regrow over time. For permanent removal of woody brush and trees, forestry mulching is the better choice since it grinds stumps and roots down to ground level.
On average, we cover 3-5 acres per day with our brush hog setup. Rougher terrain, thick briars, or wet ground can slow that down. We’ll give you a realistic estimate after seeing your property.
Yes — we work for homeowners, farmers, developers, municipalities, and commercial property owners across Jackson, Cass, and Lafayette County. If you have overgrown land, we can help.
Call or text Hap at (816) 316-0261 or fill out our online quote request. We’ll schedule a free on-site visit, walk your property, and give you a straight answer on timeline and cost.
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Solid Ground Land and Excavation Services | Grain Valley, MO 64029 | Jackson, Cass and Lafayette County
