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  1. Brando CalPankian

    R.I.P. Tim Ard

    A legend among legends. RIP.
  2. Brando CalPankian

    International Work-Cation

    The wife and I have always wanted to travel internationally to look at trees. We've really never gotten to leave the US. I've worked all over the country but haven't even gotten to go to Canada. Folks who have travelled for work to other countries, what was your experience? I mean, it's ISA...
  3. Brando CalPankian

    Chainsaw Shopping

    Run it full throttle for a good 5 minutes to make sure the rings are seated, or something.
  4. Brando CalPankian

    Chainsaw Shopping

    I did not know this. I figured it has a decomp valve so pull away. It pulls so easy regardless
  5. Brando CalPankian

    Chainsaw Shopping

    We decided to grab a 500i while the getting was good. Took down 3 100'+ cottonwoods today and used it for felling/bucking after they were brushed out. OMG HOW DOES THIS THING HAVE BAD REVIEWS!?! It's the most amazing saw I've ever held. It weighs about the same as my 261 (I got a 28" light bar)...
  6. Brando CalPankian

    Let’s talk about hook lift trucks

    Same boat. Watching this thread like a hawk now.
  7. Brando CalPankian

    Who's making the "Hold Fast"?

    Dammit. I just bought a stein with the winch.
  8. Brando CalPankian

    3xl chainsaw pants

    The solidur is what I found last night. Glad to know there's a few options. Thank you!
  9. Brando CalPankian

    3xl chainsaw pants

    My new groundie is a big kid, like 6'5 and 260lbs. He's a 44x36. Do they make chainsaw pants in this size? I have been looking but haven't found anything. Closest I've found is 40x34. Thank you.
  10. Brando CalPankian

    Avant 528 vs cast 33d

    Good to know. Hadn't thought of FB support. The CMC FB is pretty helpful.
  11. Brando CalPankian

    Avant 528 vs cast 33d

    That's good to know. I would rather be taken care of than choose the wrong dealer who's close.
  12. Brando CalPankian

    Avant 528 vs cast 33d

    Giant is no longer sold by top notch, so the closest dealer is in Brandon (north of Alexandria, an extra couple of hours away). Being new to dealer support, is it a detriment to have your dealer support that much further away?
  13. Brando CalPankian

    Palfinger PK88 for Sale

    I want it. Omg.
  14. Brando CalPankian

    Avant 528 vs cast 33d

    I'm probably going to have to take a day and demo them all. I worry about the "bigger foot print" being an issue but rarely is that the issue. Capacity more times than not is the crux. If I need something smaller I'll just get a Chinese mini skid, lol. Just kidding
  15. Brando CalPankian

    Tractor, skid steer, or excavator?

    Exactly. It's not made for 6' boxelder rounds. Lol. It will do it but not happily. Hence why an implement lives on the PTO, for counterweight.
  16. Brando CalPankian

    Avant 528 vs cast 33d

    I've been looking at the 528. Why a 700?
  17. Brando CalPankian

    Avant 528 vs cast 33d

    A larger avant. What size do you have now??
  18. Brando CalPankian

    Tractor, skid steer, or excavator?

    That's what I'm going for TBH. Not much you can't do with that combo
  19. Brando CalPankian

    Tractor, skid steer, or excavator?

    @Mallett My tractor has a grapple. It works great for logs and brush. It won't feed the chipper well. In general, as stated, art and mini skids will out lift a small tractor. If you're not doing tons of massive removals the tractor does just fine. We've done big and removals with the tractor...
  20. Brando CalPankian

    Tractor, skid steer, or excavator?

    I'll look when I get home. I think it was around 5k for it. I'll get numbers.

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