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    31 looking for career change. Advice?

    I worked as a commercial banker for 10 years before I quit at the age of 35 to pursue becoming an arborist. I used my vacation time and sick days to attend an Arboriculture program at a community college in Milwaukee one day a week while I kept my day job. After the first semester I decided to...
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    Subcontracting Spider Lift Rate

    Thank you all for your thoughtful replies. I'm going to stick with my $150/hr rate but implement a $500 minimum. If I can build a steady subcontractor clientele then i will slowly raise my rates. I do enjoy not having to deal with the cleanup or clients. Thanks again!
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    Subcontracting Spider Lift Rate

    Does the $650 include a trailer for transportation?
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    Subcontracting Spider Lift Rate

    I recently purchased an Easy Lift spider lift. I have been approached by several other tree companies about doing some sub work. I was curious if anyone else is subbing out their spider lift and at what hourly rate? I was thinking of $150/hr for lift and myself and $200/hr if I need to bring...
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    Terek 720 vs 730 Chipper

    I'm looking to purchase my first chipper. I found a 2013 Terek 720 Kubota diesel with 800 hrs for $17,000. Does anyone have experience with the 720? I've found lots of positive reviews of the 730 but nothing on the 720. Wondering what the difference is between the models?
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    Subbing out cleanup

    XTREEC, any idea how much you will be looking to charge per load for cleanup?
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    Subbing out cleanup

    I know this is a an older thread but wanted to chime in with a followup question. I was thinking about trying to sub out my cleanup to my old boss who is now semi-retired. He has a loader truck with a prentice grapple capable of picking up big wood. I was thinking of negotiating a per load...
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