Manofstihl066
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Thanks for any input.
I have no climbing experience. So I would def need a boom truck. What would a good used one go for?
Appreciate the insight. I see ur only 31, do u have ur own tree service? I've been thinking about this for a while just don't have the experience with residential removal.Go to work for someone already in the business.
Be their grounds man, & learn enough to make a better decision.
Appreciate the insight. I see ur only 31, do u have ur own tree service? I've been thinking about this for a while just don't have the experience with residential removal.
Go to work for someone already in the business.
Be their grounds man, & learn enough to make a better decision.
Wow this is great thanks guys! The only thing I don't have experience with is rigging trees and limbs for finessing them down. I've ran saws my whole life, worked around and serviced heavy equipment so none of that would be a problem. Guess working for someone first would be the best way to go. I find it difficult learning the rope rigging just by watching YouTube. Hands on experience is what I need.
Wow this is great thanks guys! The only thing I don't have experience with is rigging trees and limbs for finessing them down. I've ran saws my whole life, worked around and serviced heavy equipment so none of that would be a problem. Guess working for someone first would be the best way to go. I find it difficult learning the rope rigging just by watching YouTube. Hands on experience is what I need.
i don't have that problem even though I've never been that high. We've always trimmed around fields standing in loaders and lulls with pole saws. I love tree work I've always looked forward to doing it.
Bainbridge, its in southwest Georgia. I appreciate the links man you've been great help.What Part of Georgia?
Find a co-generation plant that takes bio-material and a saw mill operator to sell saw logs to. You need to make money at every turn and buy insurance.My buddy just started a tree service this year after several years with a large company. He started off with a couple 200/201s, a 361, 362, his climbing gear and ropes, and a beat up old F350. He rents a dump trailer for removing material, and a skid steer when needed.
Interestingly, most tree services in this area seem to not use chippers. They all run dual axle grapple trucks and just load trunks, branches, everything and take it to brush dumps. The one that our city operates leaves the gate open 24/7 and commercial guys are unloading those big trucks every day. My buddy says that they're much faster than a chipper, and a used one can be had for less than a decent sized chipper. I worked for a couple tree services out west, and never saw anyone using that setup. I can see where it makes sense, though.
What saws and equipment do you presently have.Thanks for any input.