John Deere 4044m bush hogging palmettos brush and saplings

This is a real-world land-clearing session from an owner using a JD 4044M to bush hog thick North Florida brush, palmettos, and saplings along a fence line with a light-duty mower not really built for the job. He talks candidly about equipment stress, bent deck, PTO caution, and why he'd prefer a grapple or mini-excavator instead. Best for owners curious how this tractor handles heavy brush, not a spec review or buying guide.

Posted by the Andy Garcia channel, an owner-operator narrating his own hands-on work rather than a dealer or reviewer.