equipment to be put on Truck?

[tylee10]

so I got my first truck and bandit chipper. 10 years of saving for it. anyways I when I was apprentice a long 15 years ago I could remember some important things to put on the truck. but I wanted to know from all of you what you take a regular tree job so I can make sure I have everything. example: first aid kit, tool box with some tools, shovel to dig yourself out if getting stuck. pitch fork, pole pruner, extra gas, anything else im missing.

 

[Tom Dunlap]

Set of hand tools

USB chargers and cords

Extra oil for mix

Having 'everything' requires a big tool box LOL

 

[evo]

One thing that's nice about my pickup is that it has a constant hot cig lighter, I can have whatever charging without the engine running. For household power outages, that's where we charge our flashlights, phones, computers or what ever else needed.

 

[Scheffa]

All my trucks carry the following.
Saws
Polesaw
Pull stick
Spill kit
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Knapsack
Recovery kit
Shovel
Rakehoe
Leaf rake
Herbicide
Fuel and oil
Signs and cones
Small tool kit
plug spanner and files
A rope for emergency lowering, pull rope etc
Helmet charger
Phone charger
Toilet paper

 

[ATH]

Adding to the lists:
Chaps
Extra hardhat
Extra safety glasses
Extra gloves
Spare chain(s)
Tool bag (wrenches, etc, for field repairs on equipment) - probably what you meant in OP.
You had shovel for digging - also a scoop shovel for cleanup.
Broom
Wedges
Wheel chocks
Handsaws

This hasn't touched on climbing and rigging bags...those have their own posts!

 

[GregManning]

Leaf blower ($$$, but saves a lot of raking time for larger areas)
Large plastic trash can (debris clean up & transfer)
Tarp
Ear protection (for everyone)

 

[Serf Life]

I like having a minimal tool box after a while of shlepping too much extra crap around. Big enough sockets and wrenches for chipper, adjustable, vise grips, electrical tape etc. Spill kit is a really good point @Scheffa and fire extinguisher of course. My equip goes through various fluids, funnel is used often. Climbing and rigging is up to you, extra throwbag setup is handy tho.

 

[JeffGu]

 

[rico]

TP for our bungholes! Otherwise we end up with too many missing socks and shirt pockets...

 

[JeffGu]

No wonder your feet smell like shit, bro...

 

[JeffGu]

Paper towels. Lots of them. I stuff about four rolls behind the seat. In a pinch, they're a little rough, but can work for ya' if the TP runs out.

 

[Treetopflyer]

Paper towels. Lots of them. I stuff about four rolls behind the seat. In a pinch, they're a little rough, but can work for ya' if the TP runs out.

Were tree peeps you know we like it rough

 

[rico]

No wonder your feet smell like shit, bro...

It only took one time to realize that putting the sock I just wiped my bung with back on my foot was a bad idea?

 

[JeffGu]

Hey, you can use them on the production line of your new, experimental ShittySox Lanyard Protector!

 

[chiselbit]

Well apparently I can’t post pictures again but the Garrett metal detector (wand style) has sure saved me a lot of wrecked chains. I keep it under the seat and use it on the low trunks of trees we remove around houses. It won’t pick up metal deep in the tree but locates nails and whatnot in the outter few inches. Considering what a36” chisel chain costs it has paid for itself countless times.

 

[JeffGu]

That's a good idea. You wouldn't need a fancy, high-dollar one for that. I do a lot of work on ag land fence rows... tons of barbed wire and woven steel livestock fencing grown into the lower part of the trunks. You can't always see it.

 

[chiselbit]

Can’t always see it but if youve got a new chain on its almost guaranteed to head right for the metal. Funny how that works,

 

[JeffGu]

Ain't that the truth. Some of those guys ask me why I brought so many chainsaws with me. That right there would be the reason. Nobody wants to stand at the back of the truck swapping out chains this time of year, in Nebraska. Easier to just grab another saw and deal with the chains when you get back to the shop.

 

[MA Arborist]

Everything mentioned above plus

-Wire splicing kit
-Cordless impact wrench
-heat gun

 

[Tom Dunlap]

@pacifichedge Would you post a pic of your new rigs?

On some small capacity dump trucks there is precious little cubic space left for tool storage. The cubic storage need for basic gear...harness, ropes, basic rigging gear can fill some toolboxes. Then where does the TP and toolbox go? Maybe a topic for a new thread...