Need some help/suggestions

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It has a 12 foot circumference, so that would mean what, a 6 foot diameter.


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Actually 12 foot circumference equates to about four foot diameter--3.82 feet to be more precise. Divide circumference by 3 for an approximate measure (thus for your tree 12 divided by 3 = 4), or, divide circumference by 3.14 for a more accurate measure (for your tree 12 divided by 3.14 = 3.82).

Get a green log weight chart and work the numbers to see what weights you will be lifting. Look at crane weright charts and see exactly what they can do. Even at four foot diameter, a crane with a 2,100 pound capacity at that distance (you said about 105 feet for your tree) would be picking frisbee-like pieces.

I too would opt for the 60-70.

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Nice one Mahk! I cant believe I missed that one.
 
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I can put our all terrain in places a boom truck NEVER could get their [bad word] end into! All wheel steering, crab steering, and LOW ground pressure. Plus our 60 ton is way shorter than a 40 ton boom truck, and not nearly as tall.

Cant beat an all terrain!

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I hear you there. I was just reading the article from your site talking about your Grove. Sounds like a great set-up!!! Hopefully the 60 ton around here is an all terrain!

Thanks Mahk also!!! Never would have thought of it that way. Still a big tree up close though!
 
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Duncan was supposed to come and look at it but never showed.

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I really don't appreciate that remark on a public forum. Get your facts straight before insulting someone.

BTW - The tree at chest height is maybe 4'.

Crane access is doubtful. Due to a neighboring Oak in the foreground, limiting boom swing to the left, where whats left of limbs are located. And maybe a chimney.

Distance, did you take into consideration the angle the boom will be operating, it will not be the same distance as walking the footage on the ground.

Cheers
 
Sorry, my fault totally Duncan. Way out of line there.

I also considered the boom angle. Most likely, we'll have to get the the utility people out there to take down the wire over the drive way, just in case.

Also, can I ask what your plan would be if you couldn't get the crane in there. From the looks of it, there would be zero bucket access.
 
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Prices sounda little high but that could be your market. There are number of big crane companies around here.

I have a 65 ton booked for 263/ hr 6 hr min. That includes taxes, fuel surcharge and an extra 50/hr for weekend night work, no set up fee.
 
Well, I have to give all props to DMills on this one. He went and checked it out and came up with the idea of using a boom lift (Like on construction sites) to access the back and bring the tree down. I must say, I never would have thought of something like this. Looks like we'll be rigging it out using a nearby Pin Oak, plus the dead oak itself. Price turned out to be around the same as renting a 35 or 40 ton boom truck. Again, thanks to DMills for coming up with the idea!
 
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