“No Add-Ons” damn, wisdom, put that on my tombstone
I used to be quite the cyclist, I’ve fantasized about this a few times. Had no idea, what a guy.
Tree Work Vehicles
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Muggs
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Canuckistan
Yes, aluminum. It's been a great truck. Tons of storage for sure. Other side has even more.
You can put "No Add-ons" on yer truck, but customers will just ignore it. Ask me how I know.
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Z'sTrees
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- Location
- Hartsel CO
F-550 is my normal work truck
The 350 & camper is my rig this week while I'm subcontracting...
Not picutured are 15" morbark & dump trailer
Serf Life
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Maine Island
Very nice!
Z'sTrees
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- Location
- Hartsel CO
@levi r
What motor is in the isuzu? Do you tow a chipper too? Always loved cabovers, drove a Fuso everyday in another line of work but worry about the power when loaded/towing.
Wish they sold the FTS (i think?) over here, saw them everywhere over in Aus. 26k 4x4 cabover is my dream
What motor is in the isuzu? Do you tow a chipper too? Always loved cabovers, drove a Fuso everyday in another line of work but worry about the power when loaded/towing.
Wish they sold the FTS (i think?) over here, saw them everywhere over in Aus. 26k 4x4 cabover is my dream
Brando CalPankian
Carpal tunnel level member
- Location
- Pine City, MN
I've been thinking about making a similar setup for smaller pruning jobs/cleanups. Didn't know how those unloaders do with chips! Now I know! Sweet rig.
Brando CalPankian
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- Location
- Pine City, MN
It's a bit of a pain in the butt in some ways, but for a fairly small amount of cash I was able to build a box for the truck that both held all my tools and I could chip into then unload. One man business with one truck to do it all. Sure beat shoveling and it got me started. Now I guess I have three dump trucks. Huh.
Truth is there are a lot of tricks in that system to make it work as well as it did and I don't want to derail this thread talking about my silly little thing I used years ago. During the covid shutdown days I did film a few hours of video to make a full explainer of the system, but never edited it into anything. Maybe if I take time off in the winter and get really, really bored
Pics?
Who makes the horizontal box on the left side? I'd like to put the same size on my truck. Your International is a bit inspiring for me to finish my 4900. How long is the chip dump?
Muggs
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Canuckistan
Horizontal box is custom. Chip box is just under 12ft long, plus the attic space above the cabinets. This side of the truck has yet to receive the corporate slogan.
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data farm 26
Been here a while
- Location
- Casablanca
It's a big v8 500 gasser, not very powerful by any means. We've never towed anything with it, only used for hauling brush to the sort yard.
How's CO treating you? Looks like some chonky aspens in the phot you put up! We don't grow em that big over here very often.
data farm 26
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- Casablanca
To me, that's the underlying function of the thread. Beyond the obvious enjoyment of seeing people's rigs, the conversation about how, what, why and when could be valuable!
Brando CalPankian
Carpal tunnel level member
- Location
- Pine City, MN
Did y'all build that or send it out? I've been looking into modifying my truck to have better storage.
Muggs
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Canuckistan
Bought it like that, 3 years ago. We've had issues with water getting in the top of the cabinets, both sides. Seems to depend on how the truck is parked, rain will run down one side or the other and go straight in. Other than that the storage is mint. Rigging gear for a whole crew, 2 sets of climbing gear, all the saws, tools, and poles. Inverter for battery charging. I think each side cabinet has 16 hooks for hanging gear. And the truck has airbags, easy getting on and off the chipper.
Brando CalPankian
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- Location
- Pine City, MN
OMG I'm drooling. That's an amazing setup.
There is a website called Gov Deals that is an auction site for goverment entities. Under their Nursery and Hort listings. They currently have a chipbox on the block like the one Muggs has only without the side box and the current bid is sitting at $310 canadian.
Z'sTrees
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- Location
- Hartsel CO
Good man, still getting the ball rolling but it's picking up... Those aspens are at our place, some cool ones around here. Found these back in the NF nearby :
data farm 26
Been here a while
- Location
- Casablanca
Nice, good to hear. Those aspens are great! Never seen any like that before myself.
Brando CalPankian
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- Location
- Pine City, MN
Shit, buy it just to have it.
Matias
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Butte County
Those are some sick aspens!
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