Mini Skid in forestry box?

[burtonbc1400]

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

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[southsoundtree]

My forestry box is 44" at the floor, when empty.

10' ramps are fine. Nose-forward loading only, with the bed flat, avoiding a conflict with the operator/ operator-end of the mini with the ceiling.


Jack- knifing allows me to load/ unload with the chipper hitched.

 

[evo]

10’ works well for me, but 12’s would be a bit better. Raising the dump bed a little helps with the break over point, also helps with the truck facing down hill

 

[burtonbc1400]

Thanks you guys, always appreciate your advice.
I'm trying to make the leap to getting a bucket truck, but also want to ensure the mini skid return trip is eliminated. when hauling logs and chips.
Also.. (...rear mount vs forestry) ?


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[evo]

Thanks you guys, always appreciate your advice.
I'm trying to make the leap to getting a bucket truck, but also want to ensure the mini skid return trip is eliminated. when hauling logs and chips.
Also.. (...rear mount vs forestry) ?


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Can’t help you on the bucket truck questions.
As for the ramp length, I’d say a min of 10’ but get as long as possible that will stow in the box is best.

 

[Jehinten]

I used to haul mine in my forestry box. 10' minimum which fit perfectly in my box.



My mini is a wheeled unit and would try to do wheelies up the ramps. I'd carry a log up the ramps to keep the nose down, or switch the grapple to a hydro winch for the same reason.

Most have tracked minis which are less likely to tip.


I also preferred walking up the ramps behind the mini vs riding the mini. Just much more comfortable.

 

[Boomslang]

Thanks you guys, always appreciate your advice.
I'm trying to make the leap to getting a bucket truck, but also want to ensure the mini skid return trip is eliminated. when hauling logs and chips.
Also.. (...rear mount vs forestry) ?


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Rear mount can usually provide better access and eliminates dragging brush around the truck to the chipper. But you essentially have to bring two trucks everywhere (bucket + chip truck/bin truck).

Forestry truck provides an all in one option, but your ground guys will have to drag brush around the truck, which is no fun, especially in tight quarters.

 

[burtonbc1400]

Rear mount can usually provide better access and eliminates dragging brush around the truck to the chipper. But you essentially have to bring two trucks everywhere (bucket + chip truck/bin truck).

Forestry truck provides an all in one option, but your ground guys will have to drag brush around the truck, which is no fun, especially in tight quarters.

I usually bring 2 trucks on bigger jobs anyway but going out with 1 when possible is nice

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