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    Cribbing on a slope

    We do this when feasible but a lot of times we’re on pavement in the road and I think it would be frowned upon to cut the asphalt haha
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    Cribbing on a slope

    Sand bags… that’s freaking brilliant. I’ll definitely be throwing a few on the crane.
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    Anyone have a line on a lightly used Grapplesaw rig?

    Westminster Hydraulics posted a clean used pk65 on their instagram yesterday for another tree service. Not sure if it's set up for a saw head.
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    Kubota vs avant vs Giant vs yanmar?

    I actually called my local dealer to see if he could get one and like everyone else I have talked to this year, they are having supply chain issues. Said it would be months, my local kubota dealer was the same way. Fortunately I found a good deal on this slightly used kubota.
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    Kubota vs avant vs Giant vs yanmar?

    I’d love to try one out but I don’t think it’d be the right fit for my market, no chippers, nice open yards 99% of the time. It’s funny how one piece of equipment for the same job can be magic in one market and nothing special in another market.
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    Kubota vs avant vs Giant vs yanmar?

    Well I ended up purchasing a used 2018 kubota r530. Only 650 hours on it when it was delivered. I went back and forth between this and a 2018 giant v6004. These two units have almost identical specs other than operating weight and both had a cab with a/c. It’s been a hot summer and help is hard...
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    Albany ga groundsman or climber

    Hiring in Albany, Ga! Tree-Line Arbor Care, LLC is seeking an experienced Ground Operations Specialist Or Tree Climber looking to advance within the company. Previous industry experience, chainsaw and or heavy equipment operation experience, and a clean driving record required. Applicants must...
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    Anyone seen the “ropinator”

    It’s not a groundbreaking piece of equipment by any means. Just one of those little things that can help alleviate a small amount of stress.
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    Anyone seen the “ropinator”

    Just thought I’d follow up with you guys on this, I’ve had the ropinator installed for several months now. I can say it does it’s job. It has held up perfectly and we don’t snag branches with the dead end anymore. Another unexpected benefit is that it makes it much easier to see how much room...
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    Cribbing on a slope

    I removed a post oak for a customer this week, and we also took a large eastern white oak off of a house, I saved several logs from both. Which would be a better candidate for cribbing?
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    Kubota vs avant vs Giant vs yanmar?

    Don’t be sorry! That’s what I came here for! I honestly haven’t considered a smaller loader simply because my tractor is rated to lift 3000 and a lot of times it’s not enough for some of the logs we lift. I’m kind of wanting something to do it all. That being said, I don’t plan on getting rid of...
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    Kubota vs avant vs Giant vs yanmar?

    I have a 40 ton crane we use on just about every tree we can get it to.
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    Kubota vs avant vs Giant vs yanmar?

    The water table here is very high. So oftentimes the ground gets pretty soft. I’m in a skid steer dominated market. Most customers expect some lawn damage, I’m trying to set myself apart. There’s no better feeling than taking a massive tree out of a nice yard and the only trace you leave behind...
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    Kubota vs avant vs Giant vs yanmar?

    That’s the reply I was afraid of! I’ve done pretty extensive research on all of them and have come to the conclusion that they will all do the job really well. The giant is the only one I can’t find many reviews on. I’ve been leaning towards the kubota since that is what our current tractor is...
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    Kubota vs avant vs Giant vs yanmar?

    I’m looking to upgrade my loader, we are currently using a 70hp tractor with loader and it does the job but obviously it’s no articulated loader. I want something turf friendly that will lift at least 3k lbs over the sides of a landscape dump truck, (we don’t chip). I’m leaning towards the avant...
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    Cribbing on a slope

    thanks for all the responses. I think I’ll skip the wedge idea and just get some more oak cribbing milled like reach suggested. I’ll feel more comfortable leaving a gap to get level.
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    Cribbing on a slope

    This is basically how we do now. I don’t mind having a small gap with my oak 8x8’s but I normally only carry pine 4x6’s with me and the gap makes me feel uneasy with those. It’s just a 40 ton crane but I’m kind of paranoid on the setup. Nobody ever tipped a crane because their outriggers were...
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    Cribbing on a slope

    Generally we work flat ground, but occasionally we have to set up on a slight grade. It’s always tough for me to get my first layer of cribbing level without leaving a big air gap between the cribbing and the ground. I was going to cut some wedges out of some oak 8x8’s I had milled. What’s the...
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    Whats the best handheld electric chainsaw sharpener?

    We use the Stihl 12v sharpeners. They work great... my only complaint is it feels pretty cheaply made and they aren’t that cheap. They normally last us about 6 months before the wires get snatched or shorted out. They do a great job IF you know how to sharpen a saw. If you can’t hand file a...
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    Crane school.

    I think it’s full. You might reach out and see if maybe someone dropped out. http://www.thecranemaninc.com/crane-safety-school.html

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