I am currently using a Vermeer SC60TX and an SC352 everyday and would quickly steer you away from tracks of any sort. In my opinion, tracks are for landclearing not for residential tree work. They are ridiculously "bouncy", sometimes will scare you to death when coming off the trailer (when...
There is clearly a reason "top handled" saws were enginered, designed and built to be so perfectly balanced while holding them with your "one" right hand- BECAUSE THEY WERE ORIGINALLY DESIGED TO BE OPERATED WITH YOUR ONE RIGHT HAND! Regardless of what any new publication, manual, or literature...
Re: What\'s the biggest chipper allowed in CA now?
As for the CARB laws in California, having a number of very dear friends in SoCal and having spend a moderate amount of time there speaking with small businessmen- here is the absolute truth about the matter. The average working man (self...
Here is an easy test to see if your fuel has ethanol in it.
1. Take a small (narrow) jar and place a small amout of water in it
2. With a "sharpie" marker, mark the water level in the jar
3. Pour your fuel into the jar at a ratio of 10:1 (10 parts fuel to 1 part water)
4. Cap the jar and shake...
We do a lot of out-of-town projects and constantly struggle to find ethanol free gasoline for our 2 cycle mix. I now use a great site that list ethanol free stations all over the country. pure-gas.org Save your 2 cycle equipment and don't run fuels with ethanol.
Re: Versalift VO55 factory rearmount on 96\' F800
Back on the market. We used this unit for a project, but now are putting it back up for sale. We have completely redesigned and upgraded the back of the truck (to include new steps, hitch, lights, etc.) and installed new rear tires. Overall the...
We had the machine off the market for a little bit, but are now putting it back on. If you are looking for a very well built machine in excellent condition, this would be a good one to consider. It will compare in all aspects to a Brush Bandit 280XP or a Carlton 2018. If you need an under CDL...
This is one of the major issues with large, drum chippers. Although they are rated for 14",18",20" diameter material-it does not mean the machines can handle a relatively steady diet of maximum diameter material (they are simply not built heavily enough to take it). Stuff will begin to break and...
Hire it done professionally and be done with it. A commercial grade blaster can't be purchased cheaply (they are like any other piece of equipment). A professional clearly understands volume, pressure, choice of aggregate (blasting medium- sand, walnut hulls, coal particles, etc.), and will be...
On the "American Made" Gehls, do they incorporate metric or SAE fittings/fasteners etc,? Also, what "brand" of hydraulic/hydrostatic pumps do they use? What axles do they utilize? Although, built/assembled in the US, I am curious to learn if they incorporate any "domestic" components.
As for...
As for the Branch manager or BSG grapples on a Swinger (or any other articulated machine), I have found them to be only practical for feeding a large chipper (where you are "forwarding" very long tree sections). The biggest shortcoming of this type of grapple is the fact that you have no pushing...
Dave, strictly from a stability standpoint, how did the Boxer articulated loaders compare with the Gehls?
Also, with your extensive experience with the Swinger loaders, how would you rate them in stability- as compared to the German built machines?
the Tier 4 emission standard and its effects on diesel engines is exactly why engine manufacturers with the backing of American businessman (both large and small) need to tell the EPA to "GO TO H..L". It is absolute insanity, what we are allowing to be done to us and our ability to productively...
You truly can have the best of both worlds- on a budget. The one thing I don't see discussed here is "how will this purchase truly affect your PROFIT"! Nice, expensive "elevators" are sweet, but they are costly. Can you really justify the cost or are you over spending for a "luxury". For a $40k...
I just purchased this machine, but after really considering what I need I'm going to go a different route. The chipper is in excellent condition (with only 360 hours), has the Caterpillar 127 hp engine, rev auto feed, hand crank discharge, hand crank height adjustment chute, winch, and feed...
I am looking for any feedback on Salsco brush chippers (particularly the larger 818 & 818xt models). Any help or comment would be appreciated. Thanks!