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I’ve researched and demoed TreePlotter. It’s nice, but I’m disappointed that they don’t have an app. I do ALL of my business from my phone or iPad. Their software only works on a browser and that’s a big negative for me especially with their cost.
That is spot on. There is really only 1 or 2 companies in my area who do PHC well. The struggle is that the market for clients willing to spend money on PHC is very small. I’m focusing pretty hard on larger commercial clients as opposed to residential. I still do all the “Typical” tree work and...
I just launched my business in March with that model. TCIA just highlighted Tree First Aboriculture located near Detroit, MI Who has a track record with that model. Here’s a link to the article:
https://www.treefirst.org/articles1/practitioner-model
We are ordering a custom trailer to haul it on. Until then will drive it locally if it’s close, or we’ll hire someone to haul it for us.
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It’s been a long wait, but our new Merlo finally arrived on Friday! Pieced out 2 easy trees at my house Saturday that I’ve been saving for training. Now we’re ready to rock!
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We use a Chook on our winch line and choke the load with an endless loop sling. I don’t dare keep any metal on our winching system, people will always find a way to run it through the chipper.
For our company it’s an issue of efficiency. Putting chaps on and off is a waist of time. Plus, it’s too easy for someone to say, “I only have to make this one cut real quick.” Chainsaw pants are lightweight and comfortable. There’s no reason for anyone on my crew to not wear them because we all...