Roller has new truck

Roller · 20th August 2007, 09:36 AM

tool box

Roller · 20th August 2007, 09:37 AM

rear end

Roller · 20th August 2007, 09:39 AM

at work

Roller · 20th August 2007, 09:50 AM

I've had it with spending on the company, the truck is my last purchase for the next 5 or so years.

If your not carefull you can fool yourself that a ton of kit will earn you heaps, that just don't work, I have a 100k's worth thats plenty for my little outfit..

The only thing I would do is sell my little doscko and buy a cheap hi-ab lorry, and thats a big, no huge maybe!

Tree Machine · 20th August 2007, 01:35 PM

Yummm Roller,

When I was shopping for a truck the guy asked me what I needed in a truck. Since I'm a strictly residential operation, my needs were of getting in tight places (less distance dragging brush), so I need a truck with a tight turning radius. He says "What size?" "I don't really care, as long as it has a tight turning radius. I back the chipper up a lot, and need to turn the truck around do U-turns. My last two trucks have caused me a lot of agony, and it's a major issue I need to correct."

He said, "You need a topover." which I wasn't certain of exactly what that was at the time, but you know what he showed me? He showed me your truck, an Isuzu.

It's not what I got, but intrigued me greatly. It may be my next truck. Rear frame is flat, rather than bowing up and over the axel like a pickup frame. I saw a lot of advantages in your truck, but they couldn't show me anything but a plain old box, nothing specialized that could be adapted to the Arborist, nothing that even had dump capabilities.

You've got me inspired again. I'll need to get another truck in the future, and like you, I want one that's gonna go into the future and serve the Arborist well.

Is the turning radius truly good ( I never actually test-drove one), and what do you wish you had on it that you don't at the moment?

a_lopa · 20th August 2007, 02:00 PM

I would like to buy the same truck and pull a slightly bigger chipper,ive only done 30,000kms in 5 years on my current truck so if i did buy new it wouldnt lose alot of $$$$ with only 30-40,000kms going on the current market here.

Im hearing you loud n clear on buying too much kit!

The NPR comes out in a factory built tipper here Lee,Do they come out like that in trhe UK?

Ekka · 20th August 2007, 02:10 PM

Roller, how about another thread, show us your aluminium trailer?

Roller · 20th August 2007, 02:23 PM

Aussie the NPR does come with a factory tipper here, NQR trucks only come chassis cab.

TM Mitsubishi and Isuzu, infact most COE trucks have the best turning circle! hum what isn't on the truck that I'd want, maybe rear flashing lights of some kind, strobes even, I can't think of anything else , oh yeah maybe a rear support bar on the dump body, to stop the side potentially bowing.

That shiney trailer is galvanised Ekka, but yes i'll start a thread about it..

Roller · 23rd August 2007, 07:02 AM

Here are some pics of my truck lettered today, he put 'GROUND MAINTENANCE' instead of 'grounds maintenance' do you think its much of a big deal? He's a mate and charged a ridiculously low price!

Roller · 23rd August 2007, 07:06 AM

side view

Roller · 23rd August 2007, 07:07 AM

rear end

a_lopa · 23rd August 2007, 02:34 PM

Thats really good,the whole truck looks very profesional.

Good work!

TrevMcRev · 23rd August 2007, 07:36 PM

Looks good

The mistake isnt too big a deal. With the other info it doesnt read too out of place.

He could easy just peel of "Ground" and re cut Grounds and apply it if it really bugs you.

This is why i got my own sign cutter after a few similar stuff ups. I dont make mistakes

Ekka · 23rd August 2007, 11:29 PM

Roller

That's smashing!

I love the error, keep it.

Ground maintenance is what good tree care is about, maintain that soil in good condition and you get healthier trees ... the spin off is if you get grounds maint work by default.

Roller · 23rd August 2007, 11:58 PM

true I already thought of that...

TreeCo · 24th August 2007, 04:03 AM

Nice looking truck. I like the roll up door on the tool box. I'm sure aluminum will pay for itself in fuel savings.

Roller · 24th August 2007, 08:53 AM

thanks for your comments guys, i'll post a few pics of it when she's a few years old..

Roller · 24th August 2007, 08:56 AM

thanks for your comments guys, i'll post a few pics of it when she's a few years old..

20th August 2007, 09:50 AM	#29 (permalink)
Roller Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Suffolk UK Posts: 214	I've had it with spending on the company, the truck is my last purchase for the next 5 or so years. If your not carefull you can fool yourself that a ton of kit will earn you heaps, that just don't work, I have a 100k's worth thats plenty for my little outfit.. The only thing I would do is sell my little doscko and buy a cheap hi-ab lorry, and thats a big, no huge maybe! Last edited by Roller : 20th August 2007 at 10:49 AM.

20th August 2007, 02:00 PM	#31 (permalink)
a_lopa Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 877	I would like to buy the same truck and pull a slightly bigger chipper,ive only done 30,000kms in 5 years on my current truck so if i did buy new it wouldnt lose alot of $$$$ with only 30-40,000kms going on the current market here. Im hearing you loud n clear on buying too much kit! The NPR comes out in a factory built tipper here Lee,Do they come out like that in trhe UK? __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory Drouin tree lopping, land clearing and stump removals

20th August 2007, 02:10 PM	#32 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,943	Roller, how about another thread, show us your aluminium trailer? __________________ 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

23rd August 2007, 02:34 PM	#37 (permalink)
a_lopa Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 877	Thats really good,the whole truck looks very profesional. Good work! __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory Drouin tree lopping, land clearing and stump removals

23rd August 2007, 07:36 PM	#38 (permalink)
TrevMcRev Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 734	Looks good The mistake isnt too big a deal. With the other info it doesnt read too out of place. He could easy just peel of "Ground" and re cut Grounds and apply it if it really bugs you. This is why i got my own sign cutter after a few similar stuff ups. I dont make mistakes __________________ Melbourne Arborist, Total Tree Care, Pruning, Tree and Stump Removal

20th August 2007, 01:35 PM	#30 (permalink)
Tree Machine Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 569	Yummm Roller, When I was shopping for a truck the guy asked me what I needed in a truck. Since I'm a strictly residential operation, my needs were of getting in tight places (less distance dragging brush), so I need a truck with a tight turning radius. He says "What size?" "I don't really care, as long as it has a tight turning radius. I back the chipper up a lot, and need to turn the truck around do U-turns. My last two trucks have caused me a lot of agony, and it's a major issue I need to correct." He said, "You need a topover." which I wasn't certain of exactly what that was at the time, but you know what he showed me? He showed me your truck, an Isuzu. It's not what I got, but intrigued me greatly. It may be my next truck. Rear frame is flat, rather than bowing up and over the axel like a pickup frame. I saw a lot of advantages in your truck, but they couldn't show me anything but a plain old box, nothing specialized that could be adapted to the Arborist, nothing that even had dump capabilities. You've got me inspired again. I'll need to get another truck in the future, and like you, I want one that's gonna go into the future and serve the Arborist well. Is the turning radius truly good ( I never actually test-drove one), and what do you wish you had on it that you don't at the moment?

20th August 2007, 02:23 PM	#33 (permalink)
Roller Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Suffolk UK Posts: 214	Aussie the NPR does come with a factory tipper here, NQR trucks only come chassis cab. TM Mitsubishi and Isuzu, infact most COE trucks have the best turning circle! hum what isn't on the truck that I'd want, maybe rear flashing lights of some kind, strobes even, I can't think of anything else , oh yeah maybe a rear support bar on the dump body, to stop the side potentially bowing. That shiney trailer is galvanised Ekka, but yes i'll start a thread about it..

23rd August 2007, 11:29 PM	#39 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,943	Roller That's smashing! I love the error, keep it. Ground maintenance is what good tree care is about, maintain that soil in good condition and you get healthier trees ... the spin off is if you get grounds maint work by default. __________________ 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

23rd August 2007, 11:58 PM	#40 (permalink)
Roller Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Suffolk UK Posts: 214	true I already thought of that...

24th August 2007, 04:03 AM	#41 (permalink)
TreeCo Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 259	Nice looking truck. I like the roll up door on the tool box. I'm sure aluminum will pay for itself in fuel savings.

24th August 2007, 08:53 AM	#42 (permalink)
Roller Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Suffolk UK Posts: 214	thanks for your comments guys, i'll post a few pics of it when she's a few years old..

24th August 2007, 08:56 AM	#43 (permalink)
Roller Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Suffolk UK Posts: 214	thanks for your comments guys, i'll post a few pics of it when she's a few years old..