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  1. MA Arborist

    What trailer for an Easylift 87-48AJ or 101-48AJ?

    I think an 18’ mission is plenty for that easy lift. I have a 20’ mission rated for 10K. The trailer itself weighs 1500 lbs so the easy lift 87 would have you close to max capacity but would be under cdl class A. Mission will custom build your trailer and will add stronger axles and...
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    Superior Power pole saw?

    I run echo, stihl and husky. I’m not a big fan of stihl but their 131 blows the doors off the rest (so long as it’s not broken lol).
  3. MA Arborist

    Superior Power pole saw?

    I’m with Reach on the 131. It is super fast. Unfortunately it can be costly to repair the 131. After two years mine needed a $300+ repair. When i went to pick it up after the repair, there were 5 other 131’s standing with mine with repair tags…all shaft replacement. If you can avoid...
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    Tree Mek tips from experienced owners and operators

    How many gallons of fuel per hour are you guys averaging on the truck while running the crane?? I’m calculating expenses on a daily basis. I understand that there is some variation from day to day…
  5. MA Arborist

    New Morbark 1821 price?

    Those 15xps are great machines. A few hiccups with mine but overall a well built heavy duty machine
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    Which way do you face your pole saw blade?

    First one
  7. MA Arborist

    Tree Mek tips from experienced owners and operators

    Great information guys. To those who have had a Mek for a few years or more, Can you discuss options/customizations on a new rig that you recommended (besides the mat rack, tool boxes etc.). Also, have the new tier four final diesels been problematic? Why or why not? (I ran all tier 2...
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    Tree Mek tips from experienced owners and operators

    I may be in the market for a tree Mek. (Most likely a new one). Any advice and/tips from experienced owners and operators is appreciated Thanks in advance! J.C.
  9. MA Arborist

    Handling storms and scheduling

    If I’m backlogged two months or more and then get a storm I will not take on any new customers. I will only take care of my regular clients. Emergency work first then I continue with our regular scheduled work. I cannot can’t stress enough how important it is to return phone...
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    Echo

    Open up the muffler As others mentioned, get the stihl 12” bar and micro chain and 1/4” sprocket. Pull the carb jet restrictors off to fine tune once the engine has had a few tanks run through it. Keep a spare coil on hand. I’ve gone through a few
  11. MA Arborist

    Tree ID help

    Might be a scarlet oak. They are common in my area (SE Massachusetts). Not sure if they grow that far down south though
  12. MA Arborist

    Lift Advice

    Congratulations on your new machine! That will most likely be my next one. Please keep us updated on it!
  13. MA Arborist

    Biggest tree lie you’ve heard (or said?!)

    Wow, you guys must not have to go to the gym!
  14. MA Arborist

    How are inflation and supply chain issues affecting your work flow?

    I ordered a 10K GVW aluminum mission trailer in March this year. Took 20 weeks About 10 Weeks into the wait I got a notice from my dealer that mission was adding a 5% “labor surcharge” I agreed to pay it as I needed the trailer. When the trailer arrived it had the wrong ramps (too short)...
  15. MA Arborist

    Lift Flipped Over

    At least in this case, I’d say definitely operator error.
  16. MA Arborist

    Tracked K-Boom?

    Canary boss has one He started a thread a while back on tornado damage. Good footage in his video
  17. MA Arborist

    Vaccine Mandate

    I talked directly to my son’s pediatrician (40 years in practice) He said that the vaccines are safe (he prefers Moderna) and he highly recommended getting vaccinated. That was all me and my wife needed to know. Screw all the BS on the internet
  18. MA Arborist

    My Apologies to all.

    Sitting idle is most often worst than the injury itself. I’ve been there… Wishing you a speedy recovery!
  19. MA Arborist

    CMC SPIDER LIFT MANDATORY REMOVE FROM SERVICE

    “Built for Severe Duty work.”
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    CMC SPIDER LIFT MANDATORY REMOVE FROM SERVICE

    I Hopefully the manufacturer will do a better job inspecting the welds on the machines before they go to paint!

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