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  1. Sfoppema

    Articulated loaders (other options?)

    Looks like there are threaded holes for a hitch or weight kit on the rear end. Where do I find a weight kit for this puppy? Also, what is the black tube on the left for? Serial number starts with 17. Maybe the guy got it in '18... who knows.
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    Articulated loaders (other options?)

    Yes, I almost bought one from you back in the day, but ended up going for a bigger chipper, then newer chipper, then a bigger mini.... Finally have some extra jingle in my pocket and saw this on FB marketplace. I guess I just trusted the guy that it was a 2018, not that it really matters... Came...
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    Articulated loaders (other options?)

    What model grapple is that? Maybe I will try it
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    Articulated loaders (other options?)

    This is a 2018 with 875 hours. Do you ever have problems with the rotator wire being disturbed? I've used a rotating grapple with an avant 528, which required a very tiny wire to run from the machine to the grapple. Naturally, it was impossible to protect the tiny wire from being snagged on...
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    Articulated loaders (other options?)

    1050 next to the giant. I'm 6'2" for reference. Thing has some serious reach holy smokes
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    Articulated loaders (other options?)

    Just jumped on the bandwagon. 2018 with 875 hours. Not selling my ditch witches, but excited to add it to the arsenal. Got dropped off this morning!
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    Anyone with grapple saw subbing or willing to sub in Central MA?

    Curious if anyone willing to work by the day. Shoot me a message if interested thanks.
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    2020 VS 2021

    I would have to agree with that statement
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    2020 VS 2021

    Being up 20% as a relative figure sounds pretty damn good to me. I had my best year (5th year) in 2020 by a fair bit (up ~35% from 2019-2020). This year we are blowing that number out of the water. Partly because of equipment investment near the end of 2020, plus the backlog of work we had...
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    Anyone have a line on a lightly used Grapplesaw rig?

    Climbers? Might be too close and I think that truck is a few years older than I would want..... how's vacation??
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    Our newest addition

    Wow that is awesome. Thing fits in like one foot of frame rail space.
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    Anyone have a line on a lightly used Grapplesaw rig?

    Approved and ready to buy. a PK40 or equivalent. Have another machine pretty much lined up, but having a paperwork issue on the seller's end that I'm not sure will get sorted out anytime soon/ever. Could go new, but looking like new would be in 2022. Could use something straight away. Wondering...
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    What’s Your SMALLER Equipment Setup?

    That's a slick set up. How many years have you been running this set up to get to where you are? Must have taken a few years to develop the relationships with companies, but perfect for you and them. If you were in my neighborhood I would recommend you all the time.
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    Contract Climber available in Bellingham Washington and surrounding area

    What state
  15. Sfoppema

    6.2 Ford

    Have had same issue on cold start. Sounds like death. Just turn it off, turn it back on again and she sounds like new. Hasn't been enough of a concern for me to do anything about it......480 hours in and nothing but good to say. My mechanic who worked with bandit for many years had lots of bad...
  16. Sfoppema

    FS: MasterMind Worksaws 372xp

    I sent you a PM. I'd love to purchase it
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    going to buy a new chipper

    Only thing that sucks about gas is going to the gas station. my 18xp gas job is a beast. I have a diesel tank at my house so I get annoyed when I have to go to the gas station to fill it. Otherwise, they are just way cheaper. 480 hours in and very happy
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    Old School Rigging

    I suppose I would clarify that I literally never negative rig wood off of a spar without a block, even on dead trees... if it's not safe to block them down off of the tree, either rig them off of another tree, dump them, or crane them if no other option. And this "v" crotch method being...
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    Old School Rigging

    Yes there are more variables and need to be capable of understanding them as you described. Groundies with finesse are a plus absolutely, but this is true for block/porty as well. Lucky to be working with guys that know what to do for the last few years.
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    Old School Rigging

    Most commonly used rigging ropes are three strand natural crotch 1/2inch. I have a 3/4 12 strand (I think?) and that rope comes in handy big time on large trees with space enough to lay down large branches. I have all the nice gear to make a complex rigging system, and started out thinking...

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