I just got settled in from the weekend at the workshop A Big Thank You to The Crane Estate,Dan Mayer,Jim,Mark,Brian for the instruction that helps all of us take tree work to a higher and more professional level.
Re: Numbers make my heed hurt
If you dont want to take the LTE test you can opt for the LTCO test it is less time and questions but limits the phases of treework you can preform(LTCO no cabling and braceing,not allowed to give hazared tree or general evaluations,no tree planting,no fert.,no...
Let the groundies talk with the crane operator so he can explain his way of working,they can ask questions he may have some good tips. Clean and clear landing zone helps when you are landing a pick,there is nothing to trip on or step over.Check and double check safety all the way!!Good Luck !
Yes Jim we will be praying for your sister,it is wonderful to hear she has given her heart to the Lord! His will and timing are not always in line with what we think,it is so hard sometimes,here is something that helps me everyday PSALM 46:1! Keep looking upward...
Get the smooth on one side mats,you are right warm day asphalt that happened to me on a driveway people were good about it but once was all it took i ordered four smooth one for each tire to sit on.We have found that the 3x8 are lighter that makes a big differance after doing tree work all day...
Hi MattyD You have jumped the biggest hurdle by admitting you have an addiction! You are soo right I day dream when iam driving or at a family gathering always looking up not paying attention to the conversation!
Re: PM Or Effer Or Palfinger
Hey X,maybe you should not be burning the midnight oil so much your figures are alittle off,to start with you need to look at the foot pounds of lift if you want an apples to apples comparison. Effer 301,210 ft.lbs Palfinger 307,380 ft.lbs 6,000 lbs differance...
Holly i threw my two cents in before i read all of the posts i went to the ramrod site maybe i am reading it wrong looks like the 1150 taskmaster has a lifting hieght of 66 in. every day of the week thats 5'6" right?
Vermeer is the high priced one of the bunch but you get what you pay for.I haven't wieghed the logs we pick up,it sure has surpassed all my expectations!Vermeers grapple is ok,do your homework look at all of the grapples on the market they all offer different options but remember the more wieght...