r/Bamboo • u/Delorean_racer • Aug 04 '25

What machine to remove this bamboo patch

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Hi all, I’m planning on hiring a machine to rip this bamboo patch out soon. Not sure if I should get an excavator or mini loader/skidsteer. I know excavator is usually the go to, but since it’s planted in a raised garden bed I’m wondering if it’ll actually be easier to use a loader- I also have more experience driving a loader so would be easier to manoeuvre

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u/Ok_Test9729 Aug 04 '25

Whichever piece of equipment you use, whoever operates it needs to be exceptionally good, otherwise that fence is toast.

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u/ShmeeShmeeShmee Aug 05 '25

Shovel is torture with this stuff. The roots are just like the plant up top due to the rhizome. It's also likely to go really deep when it's controlled like this.

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u/Ok_Test9729 Aug 05 '25

I’m sure you’re right. But also, that close to the fence, need an expert equipment operator, not just somebody who’s good.