Tree Work Vehicles

[data farm 26]

@Mick Dempsey posted some photos of the trucks he works with, it got me wondering what everyone else here goes to work in everyday. The truck, or lack thereof, says a great deal about the approach one takes and type of work they're going after. Having the right vehicles really makes a difference, but you all know that! Anyone care to post pics of your vehicles let's see what you're working with!

 

[data farm 26]

Here's a few photos of what I'm working with right now, there's been a few iterations over the years... past to current...

 

[27RMT0N]

Current fleet: F350, GMC 5500 4x4, F450, Bandit 12XP, Vermeer BC1000XL, International 4300.

The tool truck goes on every job and often tows the Bandit to shoot chips in the woods, primary chip-truck and primary chipper, secondary chip-truck and secondary chipper, and forestry truck.

 

[data farm 26]

All great looking rigs there, I especially dig the ultra custom tool truck!

 

[27RMT0N]

When I started out, I even used to chip into it, including an unloading system. Stays a little cleaner now. Climbing gear lives in the cab.

 

[RogerM]

That tool truck, had some thought put into it! Do you have some engineering background? The load handler ( what a great name, lol) I had one, was never as efficient as your video. Straight walls, gravity, width of mat.. all important. Keep posting @ 27RMTON

 

[GregManning]

When @treebing (Kevin Bingham) first started, he used a bicycle w/ little trailer & a couple of “jet sleds” !
Don’t know if he or anyone has pics of that era.

 

[Muggs]

Daily driver, 2006 International 4300

 

[Tuebor]

When @treebing (Kevin Bingham) first started, he used a bicycle w/ little trailer & a couple of “jet sleds” !
Don’t know if he or anyone has pics of that era.

 

[Boomslang]

The green goblin and black beauty.

 

[27RMT0N]

The green goblin and black beauty.

View attachment 94987

I've always thought those mini forestry trucks are super neat (and of course I have the same gen 5500 4x4), how do you like it? Do you use it as your 'daily driver' with your tools in it as well?

 

[Boomslang]

I've always thought those mini forestry trucks are super neat (and of course I have the same gen 5500 4x4), how do you like it? Do you use it as your 'daily driver' with your tools in it as well?

It's got it quirks, but I love it. The turning radius is amazing, even tighter than my half ton. Allows me to get into smaller spots than a traditional bucket truck could get.

Daily driver with everything I need. The toolboxes on the headache rack carries the hedge trimmer, battery pole saw, and larger saws. One cabinet for rigging; the other for climbing gear and smaller saws. Poles, peavey, rake, and shovel in the rear cabinet. More rakes on the chipper and the backpack blower goes in the tray. Fuel/oil crate and arbor trolley are strapped to the deck and if needed I strap the orchard ladder to the chip box.

 

[southsoundtree]

It's got it quirks, but I love it. The turning radius is amazing, even tighter than my half ton. Allows me to get into smaller spots than a traditional bucket truck could get.

Daily driver with everything I need. The toolboxes on the headache rack carries the hedge trimmer, battery pole saw, and larger saws. One cabinet for rigging; the other for climbing gear and smaller saws. Poles, peavey, rake, and shovel in the rear cabinet. More rakes on the chipper and the backpack blower goes in the tray. Fuel/oil crate and arbor trolley are strapped to the deck and if needed I strap the orchard ladder to the chip box.

Fwiw, ATs fit in 2" receiver tube. Weld on wherever wanted.

 

[Boomslang]

Fwiw, ATs fit in 2" receiver tube. Weld on wherever wanted.

I've heard my of that, but my issue is space. The AT takes up a lot of room and I don't have much to play with.

 

[Tree Ops]

Thanks for the posts. Nice to see what other dudes are rocking

 

[southsoundtree]

I've heard my of that, but my issue is space. The AT takes up a lot of room and I don't have much to play with.

View attachment 94988

Looks like an ideal set-up.

 

[southsoundtree]

Fwiw,

PVC pipe makes great stake extensions for an AT. A pvc pipe coupler on the ends of the pipes would add durability.

 

[data farm 26]

Daily driver, 2006 International 4300
View attachment 94986

That's real nice ride muggs. Aluminum? Some mega large boxes, can never have enough room for gear imo.

 

[data farm 26]

The green goblin and black beauty.

View attachment 94987

Rad setup! What's the reach on that bucket? I love it.

 

[Boomslang]

Rad setup! What's the reach on that bucket? I love it.

It's officially 42', but in certain situations I'll bring the battery pole saw up with me and get a good 10-15' more reach