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    vermeer 935 bc

    I had one years ago. It was light and easy to tow with a pick up. It was easy to change the blades and anvil. If you don't have a mini loader or a truck over 9000 gvw and you are only doing small stuff then this is probably a cheap and easy choice.
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    Looking to buy my first knuckle boom crane with a grapplesaw.

    If you're in Indiana go with Palfinger USA in Tiffin, OH. They've built more than anyone. They stock parts for your crane and grapple saw. They have awesome support with traveling techs that can fix you up while you're on the job. If they don't have the part at their plant they can drop ship it...
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    Starting out considerations of buying a crane?

    I'll jump in here with an opinion. I used a Palfinger PK33 and a Mecanil SG220 for 4 years in western PA with great success. I just sold it and have a new PK40 on the way. I can handle trees up to 115' although they are rare. Everything else is just really easy. If you have the workload it's...
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    Gerasimek's Tree-mek

    I'm glad you see it now. From the outside it seems really hard to believe. Now, with other operators backing up what I've said, it makes even more sense. I found after a year or two that even if I paid twice as much I'd still be very profitable and I think that is why many owner/operators now...
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    Do you wear gloves when operating the knuckle boom remote?

    I find that cycling gloves work best. Being a cyclist I've always had good cycling gloves as good ones are windproof, waterproof, insulated, and are remarkably thin. They are expensive and don't hold up well to real work so switch them out when you're doing anything other than riding your bike...
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    Stump grinder remote controls, anyone dislike?

    I'm a big fan of remote control. I have a Vermeer SC1152 with the remote and it's fantastic. Stand as far back as you can still see what you're doing. Great when working is dusty conditions as you aren't in the middle of a dust cloud. When you get caught in the rain you can stand under a porch...
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    Finally joined the crane gang..

    It's a beautiful thing. I'm glad to see you reaping the benefits. It takes some guys a little longer than others to make cuts in employees and equipment. Probably because it's so hard to believe the things I've said in my early forums. Many people probably thought I was full of it. Glad to see...
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    Palfleet "Tree-Mek"

    Get those fingers insured, man!
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    Stump cutter wheel

    I bought a Vermeer SC1152 and found the yellowjacket teeth weak and the wheel very imbalanced. My new machine was literally shaking itself apart. I constantly had to tighten hoses and search for missing bolts. I bought the revolution wheel from New River with the Sandvik carbide teeth and am...
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    Gerasimek's Tree-mek

    I lost count a long time ago. I was thinking we'd have a club or something but it's just spreading too fast for me to keep track of. Some guys call me to talk or come out to see mine but there's many that go directly to Tiffin that I never hear about. I'm glad guys are building them. It's a...
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    Crane Operator training for tree work

    It's like opening a can of worms here, isn't it? Especially when you're doing something new. Crane training for trees is a great idea. Someone should be doing it. Good luck to you.
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    Gerasimek's Tree-mek

    I don't think it's the price so much as the lack of ability when compared with a tree-mek. The Altec literally falls short. I'm not saying they aren't nice. You may buy one and love it. It may suit your needs perfectly but, like you, I haven't heard much of anything from anyone that has bought...
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    Gerasimek's Tree-mek

    That is a really nice one. Good move jumping on that opportunity. You're going to love it. Congrats!
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    Sena Communications.....whats new?

    I use the Peltor power com plus headsets. I recommend the Sanyo Eneloop rechargeable double A batteries. I keep a charger in my truck so I always have fresh batteries to switch out. I find that a charge will last several days if you keep the surround sound turned off and the eneloops will last...
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    Sena Communications.....whats new?

    I've been using the Peltor radios for almost 20 years. Durable. No limit to how many can connect. Noise cancelling. Don't fall off your helmet. I tried the Senas last year for a couple months to see what the hype was all about. I didny like them at all. Sold them. Put the Peltors back on and,my...
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    Gerasimek's Tree-mek

    That is a nice one. I can't believe you found a truck that year with so few miles. Like a needle in a haystack! I can't imagine you'll have any trouble at all selling it.
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    Major Decision

    I agree with Craneguy1, you could buy the chassis and maybe even the grapplesaw and then finance the rest. Might be the way to go, but it would prolong the process. I think as more and more of these units are built banks will become more familiar with them and will offer up the money with far...
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    Gerasimek's Tree-mek

    Thank you. I really appreciate it.
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    Gerasimek's Tree-mek

    I do 99% removals. I found when I first started using it that I was making far more using the Tree-mek doing removals. I figured I shouldn't be tied to what I believed my business was before and to just go wherever the Tree-mek would take me. Sure, it was difficult giving up some trimming jobs...
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    Gerasimek's Tree-mek

    All depends on how much money you have to spend. I have 98' of reach and can safely handle trees up to 115' (which are few in my area. Doug's has the same, I'm pretty sure, with a little more capacity. You'll rarely take the grapple off and do it the old way unless the tree is super bushy. If...

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