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  1. MA Arborist

    Tree Mek tips from experienced owners and operators

    Here you go!
  2. MA Arborist

    Tree Mek tips from experienced owners and operators

    A couple things that Mike at palfinger told me: They increased the voltage from 12-24 Hydraulic flow adjustment to the saw I know there is a lot more but I cannot remember….it was a lot of information to digest in just two days on Ohio lol
  3. MA Arborist

    Tree Mek tips from experienced owners and operators

    All set Steve. Bryan sent me the info Thanks!
  4. MA Arborist

    Tree Mek tips from experienced owners and operators

    Thank you! I’m in Centerville
  5. MA Arborist

    Tree Mek tips from experienced owners and operators

    So I got my first call for a sub job for another tree company. Steve and/or CHT. Can you share your contract that you have signed by the contractors? Thanks in advance
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    Tree Mek tips from experienced owners and operators

    Here it is!! Delivered a couple weeks ago after a long delay. I’ve used it on three jobs so far. It gets easier to use every day Thank you Steve, CHT and everyone else on tree buzz who has offered advice. Also, I must thank Glen G. (the inventor of the Mek). He was very helpful with my...
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    If money were no object...

    I’d buy a huge piece of land and have tons of big equipment on it Location to be determined….
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    Views. Here is one of mine. Lets see yours.....so many great views out there.

    A visit prune. Nantucket sound looking East
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    How's the work flow?

    Starting to slow down here a bit…reminds me of 2008. Newer companies are suddenly returning phone calls to potential clients and doing the work almost right away. My local disposal business called last week to inform me that they have reduced their woodchip disposal price from $100 down to...
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    Depth gauge setting (can of worms)

    We have an equal mix of hardwoods and pine in my area. A couple swipes on each raker after the chain has had a few sharpenings.
  11. MA Arborist

    Platform basket 72’ coolant.

    That’s interesting. The Kubota in my Niftylift has heavy duty red (like Venas). The kubota in my Kanga loader is green (like the standard green coolant). I prefer the heavy duty red for all Diesel engines. I may flush out the green and replace
  12. MA Arborist

    OSHA visit

    I like the idea of a voluntary inspection. I have a customer scheduled for late winter. Her son got me the job and he happens to be an OSHA inspector. I might ask him to stop by. My instructor at crane school said: “When you have a crane it’s not a matter of if, but when that OSHA stops by.”
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    OSHA visit

    The documentation requirements by OSHA are what Ive heard about in the past. Thank you for explaining that.
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    OSHA visit

    I’m a member of Massachusetts Arborists Association and I am a Massachusetts certified arborist since 1998. Bachelor degree in Urban forestry as well. The lead Professor in the forestry department had always insisted that you “don’t” want a visit from osha. I’ve always kept that statement in...
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    OSHA visit

    Tom. I’ve heard osha stories very similar to your examples.
  16. MA Arborist

    OSHA visit

    Has anyone here ever had an OSHA inspector visit a job site? If so, can you specify what they were looking for? Because my new Mek will be delivered soon I want to be prepared. Proper PPE is always worn on site. My brother and I both have our state hoisting licenses for lifting and...
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    Electric chip, bucket, and log trucks... chippers?

    I’m wondering about all the gases from the burning of material. Seems more polluting than diesel but I’m not sure
  18. MA Arborist

    Grapple, grapple saw, hydraulic connections?

    Steve. Can you explain how you go about doing the bypass cut with your setup? As a climber I use the bypass cut often when chunking down a spar. I have an idea in my head with the Mek setup but not completely sure.
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    Tree Mek tips from experienced owners and operators

    Similar story to mine but I’m glad I waited till now. The technology/programming and the build/engineering have advanced quite a bit in the last 7-8 years…especially with how the crane works with the grapple saw. More pics to come!
  20. MA Arborist

    Grapple, grapple saw, hydraulic connections?

    I was wondering about a grapple with rotator for the kboom It’s a lot lighter I figure it is a decent backup when the grapple saw is down. I know that would mean I have to work aloff. No big deal for me.

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