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  1. Treeweasel

    Chip truck build

    I'm considering a GMC cabover 33 gvw plus a 17k pusher axle. 300hp with an Allison auto. I like the idea of the cabover, and will likely put a through box and mat rack behind the cab.
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    Chip truck build

    Thanks for all the responses. Lumberjack, the chipper is a Morbark M20R with a loader. It weighs around 20k with tools and fuel. My current chip truck is a Freightliner FL70 with a 230hp CAT and Allison auto. It has a 29 yard 16' Royal chip body, which has held up unbelievably. When loaded...
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    Chip truck build

    So after being in contact and working with Royal Truck and Equipment in Coopersburg, PA since the TCI Expo back in November, they've decided that they can't move forward with the chip truck project at this time. I have had my current chip truck, which was built by them, since 2006, and their...
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    Cab-Over Bucket Truck

    Nice! Thanks for the pics.
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    Cab-Over Bucket Truck

    TM, Do you happen to have a pic of your GMC cabover? I'm considering having them build one for me.
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    TIE A KNOT...

    Mark, Glad you're still around to tell the story. I hope you have a speedy and full recovery. I think you may be right about the pride thing.
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    Intl. 4300 Dt466 Overheating

    I replaced the radiator on my '07 4300 DT466 bucket at 14,000 miles. It was the same exact problem. Plugged fins that, once wet and dried, turned cement hard. Maybe a reversing fan would help by blowing some of the debris out while the truck is working and stationary. After the new radiator...
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    Hitch Hiker for sale

    PM sent
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    Marlborough, MA crane accident

    I don't see a hoisting license under his name.
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    Marlborough, MA crane accident

    What amazes me is that, given the situation, they don't even attempt to look professional. I suspect OSHA will differ in their opinion of the cause.
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    Marlborough, MA crane accident

    This happened yesterday in Marlborough ,MA http://www.whdh.com/story/26084221/tree-trimmer-tips-over-in-marlborough The owner is citing a weak spot in the pavement under the front tire.
  12. Treeweasel

    crane slings, belts or choker chain?

    I climb and run with the remote. When I sub for others with a trusted climber, I simply operate from the ground. It is a very slight bit slower than a stick with an operator and a climber, but much more versatile. I've had it for a year now, and feel pretty comfortable. It was a learning...
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    crane slings, belts or choker chain?

    Here is a good pic of a well balanced pick using the spider legs. They make a huge difference.
  14. Treeweasel

    crane slings, belts or choker chain?

    I have the exact Kboom that you just bought. I originally bought 20', 12' and 8' eye and eye slings. I tend to favor the 12' for all but the top picks of white pines. I like the 8' for those picks. I also use spider leg balancers for hardwood tops, to keep the top from rolling and spinning...
  15. Treeweasel

    Best line for ZigZag?

    @yoyoman. I was sort of leaning toward dragonfly due to the smaller diameter, in fact it was in my shopping cart at Treestuff before I started this thread. I'm going to give that and the cougar a try. I will keep you posted. Thanks again.
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    Best line for ZigZag?

    Steve, how does the cougar self tail? I noticed that my second hank of Tachyon tailed much more efficiently than the first, which had gotten fatter and fuzzier. Tthe cougar is larger in diameter, so I'm curious how well it tails. When I'm re stuffing my rope back into the bag, the weight of...
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    Best line for ZigZag?

    Hey Steve, Thanks for the reply. I knew from your previous posts that you are a frequent user. I use mine every day. Most descents are slow due to obstacles, but there are the occasional more rapid descents which really don't generate that much heat because the zz is open all the way. Rarely...
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    Best line for ZigZag?

    So after having used Tachyon for a few months with the ZigZag, I'm finding that it (Tachyon) doesn't hold up very well with repeated long, fast descents. Has anyone been using their ZZ for crane removals or with repeated descents, and if so, what lines are you using, and how have they held up...
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    spiderjack or zigzag ?

    I've used both for long days of crane removals, and have found that the SJ requires a bit of thinking and/or a lot of hours of use to be comfortable. I love the slack tending capability of the SJ. The ZZ tends slack fairly well, but not as well as the SJ. In my opinion, the biggest advantage...
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    You Never Know What You'll See In a Back Yard

    I saw this the other day in the yard adjacent to where we were working. More gross than a used condom and bloody panties combined.

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