TCI Time Lapse Crane work

JesseHuffman

JesseHuffman

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http://youtu.be/GxNsvLdaxWI

It kills me the camera died before the sycamore was done (5picks) and then one more tree plucked all the way from the back yard (4 Picks). Jeremy better be out stocking Drift batteries and memory cards as we speak.
Also would have been great to do in HD.
Fun day all around anyways
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I've no doubt a knuckle boom crane has certain advantages like operating in tight spots.

However after watching this vid I still think a hydrocrane is faster because of its ability to spool down and up very fast without articulation of its main boom, which a knuckle boom obviously must do. I also suspect a hydrocrane can feed a WTC with far less articulation of the boom as well.

Now don't get me wrong. I realize there are things a knuckle crane can do that a hydrocrane crane can't because of its ability to articulate far more at multiple angles.

It makes me wonder why knuckle crane MFRS don't incorporate a hydraulic winch onto its hook section to further increase its versatility over hydrocranes?

Seems to me it would be far more efficient.

Nice vid guys. Looking forward to seeing more since I've never worked a tree down with a knuckle crane, just hydrocranes.

jomoco
 
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I've no doubt a knuckle boom crane has certain advantages like operating in tight spots.

However after watching this vid I still think a hydrocrane is faster because of its ability to spool down and up very fast without articulation of its main boom, which a knuckle boom obviously must do. I also suspect a hydrocrane can feed a WTC with far less articulation of the boom as well.

Now don't get me wrong. I realize there are things a knuckle crane can do that a hydrocrane crane can't because of its ability to articulate far more at multiple angles.

It makes me wonder why knuckle crane MFRS don't incorporate a hydraulic winch onto its hook section to further increase its versatility over hydrocranes?

Seems to me it would be far more efficient.

Nice vid guys. Looking forward to seeing more since I've never worked a tree down with a knuckle crane, just hydrocranes.

jomoco

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They do incorporate a winch. We didn't want it. Even if other machines are faster, how much faster is fast? Are we in a race? You can only go so fast no matter what you have. I'm not understanding why faster is even brought into the subject.

What the video doesn't show is an additional tree in the back yard being removed. That is 7 trees total. We did all this in less than 6 working hours with one setup in the drive way.

The main thing is we are not in a race. Even if you had the biggest crane money can buy, you still have to process the material and clean up and load up all the tools.

It is hard to understand things when you have never used them. I didn't understand it till I worked with it. I never want to go back to stick booms EVER!
 
I appreciate what you're saying Jeremy. And I agree that faster isn't necessarily better or safer.

But like it or not high production is a sought after component of many firms because it increases their profitability. Some firms even offer their men bonuses if they surpass their daily production quotas.

Not to mention the companies who don't have in house cranes that must rent them with CO's wanting to maximize their use of them that day because setup and travel time for the crane eats into their work time substantially. This is particularly true of large cranes that must have counterweights brought in on separate trucks.

I'm not trying to be argumentative Jeremy. And since I have no hands on experience with knucle crane operations, will confine myself to simply viewing your excellent operations, and not commenting on them.

Work safe guys.

jomoco
 
Jomoco,

I never thought you were being argumentive, nor was I trying to be. I appreciate your input and hope to hear more from you and others on anything we post.

We are a high production company and come in under quota time after time and bonuses are givin. The kboom is a great tool and there is always bigger, better and faster, but it works excactly for what we wanted it for.

If your ever in the area you are welcome to stop by and check it out. So, please don't stop commenting on anything we post!!! Thanks
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UrbanTC,

Some day in the future I hope to come check out what you have going. I really like the idea of a knuckleboom. Love to see this thing in action with my own eyes. You guys aren't that far away from me.
 
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UrbanTC,

Some day in the future I hope to come check out what you have going. I really like the idea of a knuckleboom. Love to see this thing in action with my own eyes. You guys aren't that far away from me.

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Bring PPE and climbing gear!!!!!
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UrbanTC,

Some day in the future I hope to come check out what you have going. I really like the idea of a knuckleboom. Love to see this thing in action with my own eyes. You guys aren't that far away from me.

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Bring PPE and climbing gear!!!!!
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Will do man! This sounds even better
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I appreciate what you're saying Jeremy. And I agree that faster isn't necessarily better or safer.

But like it or not high production is a sought after component of many firms because it increases their profitability. Some firms even offer their men bonuses if they surpass their daily production quotas.

Not to mention the companies who don't have in house cranes that must rent them with CO's wanting to maximize their use of them that day because setup and travel time for the crane eats into their work time substantially. This is particularly true of large cranes that must have counterweights brought in on separate trucks.

I'm not trying to be argumentative Jeremy. And since I have no hands on experience with knucle crane operations, will confine myself to simply viewing your excellent operations, and not commenting on them.

Work safe guys.

jomoco

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Couple of points:

The entire job was done from a single set-up of the K-Boom. At least one of the trees pushed a 100' horizontal reach (tree in the backyard not shown on film). The stick booms that were in our price range would have required a minimum of 2 set ups do do the trees in the front and couldn't have done the tree in the back. This is where the K-Boom really shines.

Additionally, I think the time lapse did a bad job of showing how fast the boom moves. The K Boom moves faster and set up is more simple than any crane I have used. Also add in that we reached 100' over the house, with a piece of equipment light enough to not damage the driveway.

I understand Jomoco's point about "high production operations". We like to think we are one. We have done large scale government projects all over the Eastern United States. But if being "high production" means we have to analyze every second of the day and treat people like pack mules... I guess we aren't "high production".

We work hard... but we also realize we all need to be able to do this for 25 more years. We have reasonable production expectations that are met daily. We try to treat people with dignity and respect. We try to operate in a professional manner. This formula has worked for us so far and I hope it will continue to.

I have enjoyed reading Jomoco's posts on the buzz and he makes a lot of good points. Your points here are valid too... I just felt the need to share my opinion on this subject.
 
To me, that is a remarkably efficient operation and seems to be geared towards keeping the people safe and working smart.

Whoever designed that production system... BIG RESPECT.
 
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Where is the camera set up? Great vid by the way.

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We mounted the cam on the bucket truck....


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