What does slow in travel mean? And setup? How fast should a boom move around in operation? I think the nifty moves plenty fast, maybe too fast when the engine is throttled up.
Ive had this lift (SD64) for almost 5 years now and really like it. If anyone wants to ask any specific questions about it Ill do my best to answer. I don't think the slow setup time everyone references is valid, it sets up pretty quick and has exceeded all my expectations operation wise.
Its a pain but definitely shop around , they are professionals at raising rates very slowly so you dont notice or bother to get other quotes. Insurance people are vampires.
Ive found for me the number 1 benefit of being a self employed arborist is the flexibility in the schedule, tree jobs can wait 90% of the time, gotta live a little, Freedom isnt Free! The money is decent but my other self employed "trade friends" make more without risking their lives as much...
Wow just reading through this, I ve had so many close calls, especially hanging off the side of the basket. Going to make a scabbard and be much more careful. Thanks for letting us learn from your mishap.
Finally got to test the new setup. It was great. Way easier ascending compared to the lockjack. The tree was a horrible pine with vines to test but no complaints. I’m looking forward to testing again with a better climb. I can see what some people are saying about the hyper climb it has a feel...
Anyone know if American cutting edge , Simonds or say stock bandit makes better knives? American cutting edge seems to have good prices, I wonder if the metals are equal? My bandit dealer no longer a bandit dealer so looking for new source for knives. Prices are all over the place online. If...