Thundering
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How much should it cost for a farmer to chain harrow aprox 4 acres? I am hoping to get a feild done as soon as dry enough.
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tallyho!
Following a strict mediterranean diet...
They normally charge by the hour - £40-80 depending on where you are. 4 acres would take less than an hour I imagine with a big harrow plus how long it takes to get to you etc.
poiuytrewq
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My friend has an eye watering quote to do her tiny field just recently.
I guess they have to charge more than the average hour to get to and from a tiny job and make it worth doing.
I guess they have to charge more than the average hour to get to and from a tiny job and make it worth doing.
tallyho!
Following a strict mediterranean diet...
Not necessarily, that sounds more like they don't want the job...
Try another contractor in the area or ask around the neighbours - as the same contractor might do rotations from area to area/village to village and add your friends field to the job list in that area - more worthwhile doing that way for them.
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If you have it split into paddocks, then the higher cost will def kick in as more time needs taking.
Really depends on where you are though. I usually pay around 50 to 60 to farmer friend as mine is split up.
A local contractor who is prompt and v professional charges £120, he does the start time when he leaves his yard and returns tho.
Really depends on where you are though. I usually pay around 50 to 60 to farmer friend as mine is split up.
A local contractor who is prompt and v professional charges £120, he does the start time when he leaves his yard and returns tho.
Thundering
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I have had a quote for £100 for 2 hours then £50 per hour after. Seems reasonable to me. I dont think it will take more than 2 hours. Question is when will it ever dry up enough!