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  1. Brando CalPankian

    TAKEN: Used Stihl Saw Bars, 20” and 36” - Free!

    Both of those are what we use on our saws... I don't need them, so if someone else needs them I'd rather it go to them. I'll take them off your hands if they're not moving soon.
  2. Brando CalPankian

    mini grapples.

    Ditto. I hated the short bottom style root grapple. I went with a log/brush grapple on my tractor. I'll check out what brand sometime. That said, you can weld plate onto the tines or other areas to reinforce weak spots. Cheap steel is, well, cheap. It's also a balance of weight to strength...
  3. Brando CalPankian

    Helmets - Pfanner vs. Kask

    I second the jackson Amazon hats. We've used those with entry level employees. Hell I rocked one for quite a while. They're not terrible for the price.
  4. Brando CalPankian

    Grapple - anybody have an Avant's grapple?

    That looks sweet. Never seen one. I'll have to check it out.
  5. Brando CalPankian

    Do you think tree removal gets more focus and attention than other aspects of tree care?

    Ditto
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    Grapple - anybody have an Avant's grapple?

    I use my Yanmar 425 with a shrub bucket on 4" caliper tree plantings. A few were clay soil, so heavy b&b. It did just fine. I think the 423 is still rated at 1200-1500lb load. Unsure of the flow rate. The g1200 is the baddest unit in that weight class.
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    Grapple - anybody have an Avant's grapple?

    Next to never. But everything else we've acquired has miraculously gotten used a ton once we got it. The proverbial "if you build it, they will come". I mostly want a smaller machine for a lighter footprint. There's times where the big machine still makes marks on the yard. A lighter machine...
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    Grapple - anybody have an Avant's grapple?

    I'm debating a 423 to be the small machine. With the right tire combo it'll squeeze through a 36" gate. We've got a 755i for big stuff, need a small machine. (Want a giant 1200tele but don't have much local dealer support).
  9. Brando CalPankian

    Grapple - anybody have an Avant's grapple?

    Are you looking at a 423 series avant?
  10. Brando CalPankian

    Do you think tree removal gets more focus and attention than other aspects of tree care?

    The awaiting failure is so frustrating.
  11. Brando CalPankian

    Do you think tree removal gets more focus and attention than other aspects of tree care?

    I completely agree. Did a large removal project this week and every neighbor came and got a card. You just take what you can get. I try to be the voice of reason for clients. No fear based work. Act with integrity. Save what I can, remove what's necessary. Unfortunately we don't protect trees...
  12. Brando CalPankian

    Bandit Chipper Chute Removal, Pocket Welding, and Bearing Replacement

    How many hours are on the machine? Not something I'd thought to inspect for.
  13. Brando CalPankian

    Bandit Chipper Chute Removal, Pocket Welding, and Bearing Replacement

    Electric motor repair facilities, like IPS, or industrial drive line balancing shops.
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    Bandit Chipper Chute Removal, Pocket Welding, and Bearing Replacement

    Lmk how the diamond wheel works. I've got some repairs to do this winter and have been eyeing those for a while. Price seems steep but not if they kick ass.
  15. Brando CalPankian

    Thoughts on chippers, based on knife orientation

    I second this. Bandit all the way. Selling our morebark and bought a bandit. Hated the Vermeer. Sharp knives and fresh anvil edge matters most.
  16. Brando CalPankian

    Mini skid mulchers ?

    I've got a Maschio Birba 150 for the tractor (Yanmar 425). It's impressive for what it is. It's not a huge money maker, but for our clientele it's a nice offering that leads to more work. I.e invasive management, plot improvement, etc. We've got an avant branded mulcher for the 755i too. It's...
  17. Brando CalPankian

    CTSP Profile... This month's TCI mag....way to go Brando!

    Thank you. Our new guy moved up here from South of the twin cities to work here. Hopeful that he works out. He's sprat 1 trained and worked as a ground hand for some folks down there. Cautiously optimistic
  18. Brando CalPankian

    CTSP Profile... This month's TCI mag....way to go Brando!

    "no trouble hiring" sure. Finding the right folks though, and keeping them.... Another story. Hopefully we're getting the hang of that
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    Hoeflon C10 and Truck

    PM sent
  20. Brando CalPankian

    CTSP Profile... This month's TCI mag....way to go Brando!

    Thank you for the shout-out!

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