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    Vermeer fluid filters

    Its not worth it. We have been having a lot of problems with aftermarket filters. Its honestly not worth saving a couple bucks now to pay big down the road....
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    When is it time to grow? Should we grow?

    Not to sound conceded but don't grow for your clients. If your going to grow do it for you. No matter how great the crew, foreman and equipment another crew means more headaches. We are growing for financial reasons and the headaches are noticeable. When your too small to be big and too big...
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    tree stuff, its been real....

    For whatever its worth I had an email yesterday from tree stuff. Apology for the incident and they said they will be sending along a free 120' rope with the one we have been waiting for. I really appreciate this gesture. The big thing is to not allow it to get to this point. I understand the...
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    EEI member for utility work

    Western ma
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    tree stuff, its been real....

    It's funny, my guys said the same thing today "a year ago they would have spliced and shipped that rope because they knew the money we would continue to spend would supersede the cost in no time". Hopefully another great company will use this chance to emerge and take advantage of the opportunity!
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    EEI member for utility work

    We have been approached about doing work for our local electrical provider. They are sending over the pre req list but mentioned that they require you to become certified or a member of EEI? Anyone have experience with this?
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    15" chipper purchase

    We have Bandits and although I love the machines the service has been complete shit!!! We demoed a Vermeer a while back and will be looking at them closely for our next purchase. Dealer support and loaner machines are key when running a production operation IMO.
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    New Thomas mini skid steers?

    Ditch witch makes the best minis on the market IMO. Hands down......I own 3
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    tree stuff, its been real....

    I know theres a bunch of threads on this already but this weeks transaction was the last for me. Been a bunch of issues previously Ive overlooked. Sent a rope back to be spliced that apparently didn't get ordered spliced.....I sent the rope to the address they asked me to, put a note inside...
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    New stump grinder

    We own two Bandit Chippers and a bandit grinder. The Vermeer rep has been begging for our business and honestly, he's going to get it. Done with giving biz to those who can't back up the sale with the proper service.
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    New stump grinder

    Update on our 2650......The machine has been back to the dealer three times losing us probably eight working days plus money I had to pay a sub to get a time sensitive job done! The was an issue with some sort of interference with the remote causing the machine to die after running for a minute...
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    90" tree spade

    I think these cats used to have an office near me in western MA. Tempting deal as I'm sure you wouldn't have to move many trees a year to pay for that rig......
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    best set up for field estimates

    Yes this is exactly what Im thinking. Mostly I want to quote the straight forward pruning and removal jobs on site. Its all about the bottom dollar with those jobs and Id rather quote it on site and they know what the cost is then and there. Planting, fert and other tree care objectives will...
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    best set up for field estimates

    Im using jobber for estimates and right now I look at the prospective job, then complete and mail or email the estimate within the next 24 hrs or so. For a few reasons, Id like to start creating the quotes on site, printing and emailing (when possible) right then and there. Im thinking about...
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    BMG Storage

    Doesn't the grapple travel on the machine? We typically keep the grapple on and just use it to move around a clean up bucket we have and position that on the trailer. Might change a bit with the broom (which we are buying but don't have) but right now we travel with the Mini, grapple and clean...
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    Hook Lift Trucks

    We have a 22,000 lb hooklift on our freightliner. Here's my thought, for a small 1-3 man operation if your somewhat diversified and plan to keep the truck long term it is worthwhile. If I had to do it again I wouldn't have gotten the hook here's why: I was that small show, until we grew. Now...
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    Billing For Crane Rental

    Due upon completion if I don't know you. We use jobber for billing. If they need an invoice right on site you can always do it on your phone, show them and email it right then. You could also just keep a receipt book, give them that then put it through your program when your back at the office...
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    2009 freightliner m2 chip truck overhaul

    Agree with the posts above. Not sure how DOT is there, but I'll tell you what.....we have been grabbed 3x in the last year and 2x the year before. All for very minor things. Once they pull you over it's on and the ticket amounts add up fast. Let me add that I try very very hard to stay on top of...
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    Prentice log loader

    Western MA.
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    Ditch witch sk650

    Yes sir. Thanks!

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