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    Equipment Hauler

    We use a hooklift as our primary work truck, to the point that I want to sell the grapple truck and build a tri axle hooklift to go with it. We will be making dedicated flatbeds (~14.5' long) to store/haul the various ground protection mats on that will be haulable by either hooklift without...
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    GoPro cameras for tree work

    Finding a third party editing service (can be remote) is a huge help in quality and throughput for the average business creator.
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    GoPro cameras for tree work

    We primarily use Insta X5 360 cameras now, when we record.
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    How do you handle diesel fuel for your equipment?

    Don’t be a slob when fueling, wear gloves, don’t walk in the discolored concrete where the diesel drips, smell your hands and wash them if necessary before getting back in the truck/ equipment. Hand wipes work as well. You can get the federal fuel tax back on your tax return if you want. We...
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    F450 surplus auction ambulance as equipment truck and tow vehicle???

    While the price could be seen as attractive, I've consistently found a purpose built truck to be a more professional presentation.
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    Another Avant question

    The first is ride control. The second is a beeper/sounder.
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    Another Avant question

    To me, the switch implies ride control.
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    Avant loader throttle?

    That looks like the governor on the engine’s injector pump. The pinch bolt we were talking about is on the throttle lever in the cab.
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    Avant loader throttle?

    I had to tighten the discharge adjustment lever friction on my blower (same concept as the throttle), worked a treat, didn't take much extra squeeze.
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    Avant loader throttle?

    The lever probably has a pinch bolt to adjust friction.
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    Where to have business name plasma cut in rear steel of bucket truck

    Why cut the structural steel instead of adding a thin piece over the top, perhaps with contrasting color painted behind it or make it a glow box behind it? I assume the plate is permanently attached to the truck? There are portable plasmas that could still work, but I still think you’re...
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    Where to have business name plasma cut in rear steel of bucket truck

    I was gonna say fiber laser is what the plasma cutter was a couple decades ago.
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    Where to have business name plasma cut in rear steel of bucket truck

    Well, perhaps. I more meant they're super prevalent these days, especially if you just need to cut thin gauge material.
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    Where to have business name plasma cut in rear steel of bucket truck

    Check Facebook marketplace, plasma tables are everywhere, cutting thin material is easy. I rarely use it, but even I have a 100 amp 4x8’ table.
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    Chipper drum failure

    What if he puts 1k hours on the chipper with no issue? 500 hours? 100 hours? 2k hours?
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