Gerasimek's Tree-mek

dmd · Jan 3, 2016

Here's a couple of pictures from Palfinger load charts

That is a PJ 060B jib on a PK33002. The next one is a PJ 080Ç on a PK40002.

There's a note in the brochure right below this chart that says "the outreaches stated are with a boom angle of 20 degrees and are therefore not the maximum".

Ben Heller · Jan 3, 2016

Mahk_Adams said:
Jared wrote:

"It a pk33002 (33ton). So with this jib configuration it has 99 feet of hydraulic reach with the Mecanil grapple saw attached. If you take that off and use 3 manual extensions you would have 115' of reach."

Is the jib configuation the PJ060B JV2 DPS PLUS ? Can you attach or show a link for the load chart? Using just the model number (pk33002) I couldn't find anything that came close to the specs that you listed. But, one brochure included a single chart with a fly jib and the number above, and the specs seemed close to yours.

The Tree-Mek is being spec'd with a PK33002-E crane and PJ060-B Jib. Max vertical reach is 94'-0" (without the manual extension/s) with 1500 pound capacity. Max horizontal reach is 83'-9" (without manual extension/s) with 1120 pounds capacity. At least that is what is on my order from Tiffin Crane.
The sawhead is about 700 pounds, so deduct that for max capacity with grapple saw. And deduct the weight of any manual or portion of (I understand someone cut their's shorter to reduce weight) manual extensions used to get the head and branches away from the hose trays

Jerad Oren · Jan 3, 2016

Mahk_Adams said:
Jared wrote:

"It a pk33002 (33ton). So with this jib configuration it has 99 feet of hydraulic reach with the Mecanil grapple saw attached. If you take that off and use 3 manual extensions you would have 115' of reach."

Is the jib configuation the PJ060B JV2 DPS PLUS ? Can you attach or show a link for the load chart? Using just the model number (pk33002) I couldn't find anything that came close to the specs that you listed. But, one brochure included a single chart with a fly jib and the number above, and the specs seemed close to yours.

Mahk_Adams said:
Jared wrote:

"It a pk33002 (33ton). So with this jib configuration it has 99 feet of hydraulic reach with the Mecanil grapple saw attached. If you take that off and use 3 manual extensions you would have 115' of reach."

Is the jib configuation the PJ060B JV2 DPS PLUS ? Can you attach or show a link for the load chart? Using just the model number (pk33002) I couldn't find anything that came close to the specs that you listed. B ut, one brochure included a single chart with a fly jib and the number above, and the specs seemed close to yours.

Marc,

I'm sorry I misrepresented the length. I remembered those numbers from my conversations but when I pulled my bid it was as Ben described. Here is my factual stats.

Jerad Oren · Jan 3, 2016

Bid sheet

KnuckleboomTrader · Jan 8, 2016

I've created an article about the treemek - special thanks to Glenn Gerasimek for providing very helpful answers to my questions and allowing me to use some of his pictures. The article is at https://www.knuckleboomtrader.com/mecanil-grapple-saws/

Tree-mek owners... if you have any pictures or videos of your tree-mek in action and want me to add them to the article, please let me know!

Ben Heller · Jan 8, 2016

Nice article. Glenn is really great to talk with, and if you get a chance, go see the Tree-Mek.....but be prepared to see the future.

Mangoes · Jan 8, 2016

Mecanil Grapple plus this?

http://www.bikboomtrucks.com/all-ne...western-star-4800-ta-ta-now-accepting-orders/

Jerad Oren · Jan 8, 2016

I think you need to register that with the FAA along with the other drones.

allmark · Jan 8, 2016

Ben Heller said:
Nice article. Glenn is really great to talk with, and if you get a chance, go see the Tree-Mek.....but be prepared to see the future.

Its already my color

craneguy1 · Jan 10, 2016

Come on powerball!!!!

Ben Heller · Jan 10, 2016

craneguy1 said:
Come on powerball!!!!

I guess we all need to try that again before Wednesday night. I already blew $10 on it. It is hard to imagine over a billion dollar jackpot! But working could be a lot more fun with that.

Jerad Oren · Jan 11, 2016

Ben are you using the Mecanil on that loader crane from Tiffin yet? If so can we get some pictures?

Ben Heller · Jan 11, 2016

Jerad Oren said:
Ben are you using the Mecanil on that loader crane from Tiffin yet? If so can we get some pictures?

I really wanted to have it before Christmas, but it didn't happen. I probably could have had it late last week, but this week is colder than I want to work in and on Friday my son and I are leaving for Yosemite. So I should be hitting it pretty hard when February starts. Should have the rig here before I get back.
Then if I can figure out how to get pics on here I definitely will post them.
Jerad, how big was the elm you put on youtube and how long to get it down?
You still liking the Tree-Mek big time?