What are some of your best estimates at what it costs to clear land? I have been quoted from $140 - $160/hour for cat work and $140 - 180/hour for hoe work. One a per acre basis one experienced contactor told me it costs about $350/acre to get it custom done. I am in in the black soil zone in east central Saskatchewan and am clearing medium/large sized poplar on land I have recently purchased. I am just finishing one job and am concerned about the amount of time it has taken to clear 30 acres and am looking for some more information before I sit down with the contactor to discuss the bill.