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  1. burtonbc1400

    60(65) rearmount vs 70(75) forestry

    Hi everyone I am having difficulty finding reach diagrams to compare a 70 forestry truck with a 60 rearmount. Which has more reach? I think a 70 rearmount (or tracked lift) would be ideal, but my finances aren't co-operating. Thanks Sent from my SM-G998W using Tapatalk
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    Knife injury

    I was probing a tree to check for a cavity with a knife and the locking mechanism failed. I'm always on full alert when running saw, but I got complacent with a simple folding knife. It's slowly healing, kind of messed up the last month of my season. Stay alert out there guys. Sent from my...
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    Mini Skid in forestry box?

    Hi does anyone roll with their mini skid in their bucket truck chip box daily? I currently load mine onto my f550 4' deck frequently. What is the height to the bottom of a bucket truck chip box? Thanks Sent from my SM-G998W using Tapatalk
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    Rearmount vs chipbox bucket, 2 & 1 truck options

    Hi I know this is an age old debate, but I always appreciate everyone's input, so thanks in advance. I'm planning getting a bucket truck, mainly considering rearmount vs chipbox. Also trying to eliminate an extra trip, see below. I'm trying to evaluate the options, trying not to rule anything...
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    Bucket truck wheelbase

    Hello, I am just starting to look at bucket trucks, never had one before. My main question at the moment is about wheelbase. For those of you with bucket truck experience, what is a typical wheelbase? Obviously shorter is better, I just don't really have a reference to what is typical. I'm...
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    Sales for another outfit/Salesman rate

    Hi guys, Ive been running my company for 6 years. It's going ok, I make enough to get by. I gross 100-150k, net 40-80k and pay tax on that. During the main season I usually work 3 or 4 days a week, doing maintenance and sales the other days. I am in a position to potentially start also doing...
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    Chipper chute

    I am trying to repair this chute with worn worm gear teeth, I was trying to convert it to a manual crank, but I'm starting to feel doubtful it will engage. Should I bother trying to build the teeth up, or just make another method of rotating the chute, eg a pin. Any ideas, pictures or advice of...
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    Mini skid attachments storage

    Hi how do you guys store your attachments on your truck or trailer? The rake and scoops are super handy, but I'm basically letting them flop around in the bottom of the trailer beside the mini skidsteer. I might fabricate a hook or holster of some kind. Has anyone done this? Looking for ideas...
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    Samson Voyager color?

    Hey does anyone know if Voyager comes in a hot color? I like climbing on this line, but I'm getting a few of the same colour... Velocity and the other V series come in hot and cool colors, what's up.with Voyager? Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk
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    Scaling up

    Hi there, Last year I upscale by getting a mini skidsteer, and it has been a game changer. My eyes are open to the benefits of investing in equipment. My current setup is a f550 dump w/ chipper, f350, dump trailer, dw sk750. I'm not yet ready for another piece of equipment, but I am looking...
  11. burtonbc1400

    Orchard removal

    I recieved a call today to remove an orchard. The orchardist has become injured and insurance is on the hook for work he would usually do himself. There are 400-500 cherry trees/ acre x 8 acres = aprox 4000 trees, 2-3" dbh. The biggest jobs I've quote and done are about a week of work. The...
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    Quoting: Mini vs employee

    I only have casual/parttime work available for an employee, aprox 20000 cad/year. In the past I've been trying to boost the hours available, make a job for someone. That hasn't worked yet, so this year I'm trying to replace staff with mini as much as possible. If the job is fairly...
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    duplicate thead

    Please disregard accidental duplicate Thread
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    Vermeer BC1400 maintenance // anvil gap/drive belt

    Hi, I have a 2002 Vermeer BC1400, had it about 4 years. I change the knives approx 2/year, I have never adjusted the anvil. I am starting to get longer chips, so I assume I need to do some maintenance, but I do not know what is the procedure. I have ordered the service manual, but Vermeer...
  15. burtonbc1400

    Ditch witch attachment lever control

    I cannot move this control whatsoever, I thought it may have simply needed an attachment on, but this is not the case. Apparently there may be a lever control lock.. How do I disengage the lever control lock? Thanks in advance
  16. burtonbc1400

    sk750

    I have the opportunity to purchase a used sk750. I was considering the normal ride in skid steers, or new mini skids, but this has come available. They have it listed for $17500 CAD. I was quoted $35000 CAD for a new sk800. I live in rural BC and have found next to no used machines so I am...
  17. burtonbc1400

    Skid vs Mini Skid

    Hey TreeBuzz, I'm starting research into getting a piece of equipment. So far my set up is a F150, a 5x10 ubilt dump trailer, F550 chip truck, 14" Vermeer chipper. I am in a rural/suburban area. Interior BC Canada . Homeowners mostly have modest incomes around here. The way I see it, a...
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    Samson Rope choices.

    I am a fan of Samson Ropes. I have historically climbed ddrt on hitchhiker pulley/VT, and also SRT w/ hitchhiker/VT +ropewrench. I just started climbing with a roperunner pro. I've run Samson Voyager in the past on ddrt, with 10mm ocean hitch cord. I loved it. I would consider getting it...
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    Adjustable rope bridge rope grab/cam

    I've seen a few versions/ideas. Not a fan of the zip ties set up, forget who posted that. I'm looking into getting the monkey beaver harness, and I'd like to copy what August Hunicke has. Anyone have good results with a certain a rope grab? Petzal's Micrograb looks like a good option...
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    Vermeer BC 1400 chipper knife torque?

    Any idea of a torque spec for Vermeer BC 1400 xp knive bolts? My guess would be 200 ft lbs?

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