best time/back saving equipment???

soutz · 27th September 2007, 10:20 PM

best time saving and money making purchases you have made, yes a fantastic leaf rake counts. what items have made any area of your work easier or more efficent???

Ekka · 28th September 2007, 12:03 AM

A miniloader by far, that with a grapple.

Dragging and loading log etc, pulling smaller trees over, kanga elevator into canopies, best thing ever.

a_lopa · 28th September 2007, 12:43 AM

Chipper

JohN Dee · 28th September 2007, 12:58 AM

Atm, it is our chipper. But that will change when we get our mini loader

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Tree Machine · 28th September 2007, 12:17 PM

Best time/back saving equipment???

Could we break that down into motorized, and non-motorized categories?

soutz · 28th September 2007, 02:18 PM

sounds fine to me

Roller · 29th September 2007, 02:52 PM

Chipper

treefeller · 30th September 2007, 06:55 AM

Groundsman

Pete · 30th September 2007, 07:04 AM

Improved feed roller on the chipper that really bites and an edge that lasts saves us a lot of energy and time day in day out.
Log roller is fantastic.
It took me years to realise I was using ropes that were excessively heavy in applications where I could use lighter ones--this saves heaps of time and energy.
Throw lines are fabulous.
A good hook for putting a rope in using my long Barnel or the Wolf pole is also fantastic--especially for awkward spots straight up in a tree.

Tim Craig · 30th September 2007, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Ekka

A miniloader by far, that with a grapple.

Dragging and loading log etc, pulling smaller trees over, kanga elevator into canopies, best thing ever.

Found a place in Scotland that sells Kangas, what model do you have Ekka?

Going to check them out next week.

Ekka · 1st October 2007, 04:35 AM

I have the 524 but new models are out.

I think new models are all 4wd and higher for ground clearance, check lift height/weight etc, make sure it can do the job.

There are other brands, be wise, UK is different to here, you get USA imports way cheaper than here and there's Thomas miniloaders etc.

The grapple is sold by Tnttree (called BMG) that's what you really need, that and a stumpy.

Also, no pucka lawns here to worry about but maybe you need different tyres or tracks. I got chunky mud type tyres but in hind site should have got the street tread style tyres.

Width is 990mm for a tight fit to get in, check that too, but I take down a few fences I tell ya to get in.

Pete · 1st October 2007, 05:45 AM

Handbrake on chipper & tandem trailer is good! This enables manual handling (disconnected from vehicle) on mild slopes with full control.

Front tow ball is good for getting in to tight spots.

TREE-SURFER · 1st October 2007, 03:45 PM

Mitsubishi LWB 4X4. Plenty of horses to tow almost any bit of equipment. Case CX50 360 digger. Loading big stuff, Hire and errrr digging.

shaggs · 2nd October 2007, 02:03 AM

for non motorised, a hd removalist trolley. gets out those logs and palms with ease and thru tight gates. cut em long enough that you can "tip" them into the chipper, or have some ramps for your trailer to load those beautiful palm trunks (we dont chip them). cheers

old dude · 8th November 2007, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by soutz

best time saving and money making purchases you have made, yes a fantastic leaf rake counts. what items have made any area of your work easier or more efficent???

Hookeroons make log rolling and turning of same a breeze with no bending over thus lessening the chance of lower back injury. Abt. $36-$38.
Also the jet sled. Originally desighned for ice fishing--can carry up to 400lbs. of gear (or ) short logs across a variety of terrain. Great for loading the stuff you might need out of your truck and dragging it to any remote corner of whatever property you may be working thus eliminating having to constantly trec back to the truck for stuff. Abt.$60 but worth every penny.
In case anyone is wondering----- no, I have no financial or commercial interest at all in the above.

bigshea13 · 8th November 2007, 04:51 PM

big slingshot.

shaggs · 8th November 2007, 04:52 PM

For bigger gear, Toyota sdk8 skidsteer. Only brought out for big jobs, but quarters the time. Feeds chipper, loads logs, levels ground, moves mulch all at the twist of the wrists. Just need stump grinding attachment and she's complete.
I've had it for over 12yrs but now the track machines are much better.

27th September 2007, 10:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
soutz Sappling Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: new zealand Posts: 46	best time/back saving equipment??? best time saving and money making purchases you have made, yes a fantastic leaf rake counts. what items have made any area of your work easier or more efficent???

28th September 2007, 12:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,847	Re: best time/back saving equipment??? A miniloader by far, that with a grapple. Dragging and loading log etc, pulling smaller trees over, kanga elevator into canopies, best thing ever. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

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soutz Sappling Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: new zealand Posts: 46	Re: best time/back saving equipment??? sounds fine to me Last edited by soutz : 28th September 2007 at 02:19 PM. Reason: spelling

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30th September 2007, 07:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
Pete I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Launceston, Tasmania Posts: 4	Re: best time/back saving equipment??? Improved feed roller on the chipper that really bites and an edge that lasts saves us a lot of energy and time day in day out. Log roller is fantastic. It took me years to realise I was using ropes that were excessively heavy in applications where I could use lighter ones--this saves heaps of time and energy. Throw lines are fabulous. A good hook for putting a rope in using my long Barnel or the Wolf pole is also fantastic--especially for awkward spots straight up in a tree.

1st October 2007, 04:35 AM	#11 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,847	Re: best time/back saving equipment??? I have the 524 but new models are out. I think new models are all 4wd and higher for ground clearance, check lift height/weight etc, make sure it can do the job. There are other brands, be wise, UK is different to here, you get USA imports way cheaper than here and there's Thomas miniloaders etc. The grapple is sold by Tnttree (called BMG) that's what you really need, that and a stumpy. Also, no pucka lawns here to worry about but maybe you need different tyres or tracks. I got chunky mud type tyres but in hind site should have got the street tread style tyres. Width is 990mm for a tight fit to get in, check that too, but I take down a few fences I tell ya to get in. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

1st October 2007, 05:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
Pete I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Launceston, Tasmania Posts: 4	Re: best time/back saving equipment??? Handbrake on chipper & tandem trailer is good! This enables manual handling (disconnected from vehicle) on mild slopes with full control. Front tow ball is good for getting in to tight spots.

1st October 2007, 03:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
TREE-SURFER Mature tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Isle of Man,UK. Posts: 409	Re: best time/back saving equipment??? Mitsubishi LWB 4X4. Plenty of horses to tow almost any bit of equipment. Case CX50 360 digger. Loading big stuff, Hire and errrr digging. __________________ The Aerial Arborist Isle of Man Tree Surgeon\| All Aspects of Tree Work Andy@Aerial-Arborist.co.uk What experts say about TOPPING

2nd October 2007, 02:03 AM	#14 (permalink)
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 462	Re: best time/back saving equipment??? for non motorised, a hd removalist trolley. gets out those logs and palms with ease and thru tight gates. cut em long enough that you can "tip" them into the chipper, or have some ramps for your trailer to load those beautiful palm trunks (we dont chip them). cheers

8th November 2007, 04:51 PM	#16 (permalink)
bigshea13 Mature tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: hiding Posts: 378	Re: best time/back saving equipment??? big slingshot.

8th November 2007, 04:52 PM	#17 (permalink)
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 462	Re: best time/back saving equipment??? For bigger gear, Toyota sdk8 skidsteer. Only brought out for big jobs, but quarters the time. Feeds chipper, loads logs, levels ground, moves mulch all at the twist of the wrists. Just need stump grinding attachment and she's complete. I've had it for over 12yrs but now the track machines are much better.