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  1. Gareth's Tree

    Giant(Branch manager) vs Avant vs multi one

    Yes, that is another consideration. As of right now we pick up our loader and carry it around on the bed of the grapple saw truck. In a pinch we have also put our Carlton 4400-4 (older version of the 7015) stump grinder up there next to it. We would not be doing that with a much bigger loader...
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    Giant(Branch manager) vs Avant vs multi one

    That last log is definitely a big one! I guess I am just kind of a numbers guy... I know our Gehl al20dx will lift a 1000 lb log with the branch manager grapple. (We weighed the log) and I know that my machine's tipping capacity is 1400 lb. So, if the giant is rated at 2200 lb, does that mean...
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    Giant(Branch manager) vs Avant vs multi one

    Sorry! That should be "log" weight!
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    Morbark 2400 vs Bandit 1890

    I was just thinking about how sharp the feed wheel teeth were... Seems like they would be somewhat difficult to sharpen... I actually need to replace one of the springs for the yoke.
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    Knuckle boom

    I agree! I have tried to find ways to speed that up! Around here grapple trucks aren't really profitable because of the limited places to unload them. Chips are so much easier to get rid of.
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    Knuckle boom

    Yes, I think that the cost of the treemek will help keep the prices higher... Can't afford to operate one of these without making a good deal of money... I should know, I think I'm at the bottom end of what someone can make and afford to run one of these...
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    Knuckle boom

    Yes, unfortunately I enjoy working local to where I live... I have thought about expanding the market if I'm willing to travel a half hour to an hour regularly to get to jobs I believe I could regularly make about 60% more on jobs...
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    Chip guards for Carlton 7015

    So... I see this is not a hot topic...
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    Morbark 2400 vs Bandit 1890

    How much do you guys think hydraulic down pressure helps? I think with some simple re-plumbing of my existing hydraulic lift cylinders I could have hydraulic down pressure...
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    Morbark 2400 vs Bandit 1890

    Actually we just welded the hinged infeed tray solid. Thus, eliminating the catch points, and inherent weaknesses associated with a hinged opening. After using it we are definitely impressed with the increased performance, to the point where if I can come up with some more ways to help the...
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    Morbark 2400 vs Bandit 1890

    Thanks for the insight! I would want one with the wide feed opening...
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    Morbark 2400 vs Bandit 1890

    We feed it with a small articulated loader.
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    Knuckle boom

    6-7 k a day??!! That is crazy! Now I see how some of you guys afford those brand new knuckle booms mounted on brand-new trucks! Around here I am pushing it to make two to three grand a day with my grapple saw and three guys. That is a 9-10 hour day, with only a 15 minute break for lunch. And...
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    Giant(Branch manager) vs Avant vs multi one

    Hey guys! Resurrecting an old thread! Any new insights since last year? I have been running a gehl al20dx (as mentioned previously in the thread, made by Avant) a 2000 pound machine that is rated to lift 1400 lb, and will lift a 1000 pound log with the branch manager grapple) We love our...
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    Morbark 2400 vs Bandit 1890

    I have considered the 1590 and have not completely ruled it out. Honestly, I should probably measure the feed opening on my current chipper since that is what I am comparing things to, and I really don't want to go any smaller... I know the feed wheel opens more vertically than the width is on...
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    Chip guards for Carlton 7015

    I have an older Carlton 4400 - 4 it is essentially the PreRunner to the 7015, and is almost identical. I have greenteeth on my machine and while I like the cutting performance, I don't like how they throw chips all over yard we're working in... And the neighbor's yard...and... I do not want to...
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    Morbark 2400 vs Bandit 1890

    At some point I'm hoping to upgrade from my Morbark 17 chipper. (Which I have owned for about 13 years and it has been very reliable.) Really, the main reason I would consider upgrading is I want something that can feed limby material better. So, with this in mind I'm thinking I want something...
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    Bobcat T320 or S330

    I don't have a lot of personal experience with track skid steers on lawns. I do know that McLaren makes some turf friendly tracks. However, I guess it would depend how much lawn work you were doing. If you do mostly residential tree work I do not think a skid steer is going to be the best...
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    Better Business Bureau worth it?

    Occasionally I get contacted from the BBB with them wanting me to become accredited. Does anybody think this is worth it? Do people just go on Google, or Home Adviser, or Angie's list, and look for reviews? I am wondering if the BBB is going the way of yellow pages?
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    How reliable are palfinger crane Electronics?

    What about outrigger sensors and load sensing electronics? It seems like if those things start being glitchy then your crane is down. Aren't there sensors for if the outriggers are properly deployed? And what angles are Crane and jib are at? And how far extended they are? And how much weight you...

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