Roller has new truck

Drouin Tree Service · 8th July 2007, 02:56 PM

Roller (lee from UK) has a new dump truck tell us about it Lee.Looks very well set up IMO has 1000kg more capacity than mine.

Roller · 27th July 2007, 08:43 AM

Hi mate i'm well pleased with my truck,I can shove around 3800kg of chip/log in the back

Drouin Tree Service · 28th July 2007, 03:48 AM

love it mate

Roller · 29th July 2007, 01:12 AM

i'll try and get a pic up,nope i'm not alowed to post pics...

Eric Frei · 29th July 2007, 09:04 AM

What do you mean you cant post pics?

That's not right, try again.

Roller · 9th August 2007, 04:36 AM

pic of truck hurray..

Roller · 9th August 2007, 04:39 AM

should get some lettering this week

Eric Frei · 9th August 2007, 08:49 AM

Cant go wrong with Isuzu, very nice truck, light weight sides, looks like a great unit.

Drouin Tree Service · 9th August 2007, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roller

should get some lettering this week

i picked up a good job from lettering this week,the guys were parked up having brew and someone got the number from that.

TrevMcRev · 10th August 2007, 10:03 PM

Nice, neat little set up that.

Jeff Darby · 10th August 2007, 11:10 PM

Hi,
Very nice truck, Roller, I would definately have it done,were getting magnetic signs for ours, That way when were ready to sell there won't be any need to respray, We get folks asking for cards at traffic lights, as we allways ask were they heard of us,to streamline our advertising,we often get on my way to work..or I'm about 5 cars infront of you!...but don't be a naughty boy in it or it will come back and bite you.

JayD

Drouin Tree Service · 11th August 2007, 09:45 AM

Magnetic signs just dont last,end up falling off in my experience.

That trucks turboed Lee?

Eric Frei · 11th August 2007, 04:37 PM

They also rust out what they're stuck to, dont do it!

Jeff Darby · 11th August 2007, 09:17 PM

OK, Thanks for the head up, Thats the good thing about TreeWorld, some one usually has been there done that....

..saves me learning the hard way!

.
All The Best
JayD

TrevMcRev · 12th August 2007, 09:36 PM

I have a vinyl cutter and do all my own signwriting, so i'm not shy about spashing the logo around

Drouin Tree Service · 13th August 2007, 01:27 PM

I need some lettering buddy,pal!!!

Eric Frei · 13th August 2007, 06:42 PM

Me to.

TrevMcRev · 13th August 2007, 07:32 PM

happy to knock out a few stickers for ya's when i get a chance

,

Roller · 17th August 2007, 03:16 AM

My lettering man is taking his time getting back to me, magnetic signs suck I had them years ago they curl at the edges and as said rust your vehicle and bugger the paint work

nick · 18th August 2007, 02:19 AM

Hi Roller, fine looking truck.

Who made that body for it ? I need to replace my Iveco 7.5 E15. Your truck looks like a good replacement. More pictures would be great, if you get a chance. thanks, nick.

Roller · 18th August 2007, 04:24 AM

The guy who built my body is a retired guy, he only builds bodies for a few old existing customers...

I think a dozen or so bodies a year funds a cruise or two for him and his wife, he sure kept me waiting for my body

Roller · 19th August 2007, 09:31 PM

Yes Jason its got a turbo, no point really as it's been governed down to 56mph its the law over here max speed for trucks over 3500kg 56mph

Steve Tipton · 19th August 2007, 11:30 PM

Here it's 100 kph, 62 mph

Drouin Tree Service · 20th August 2007, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roller

Yes Jason its got a turbo, no point really as it's been governed down to 56mph its the law over here max speed for trucks over 3500kg 56mph

They go ok and feel like a real truck,they dont lose much in $$$ either over here.

Roller · 20th August 2007, 08:51 PM

I was very surprised that for a 5.2 engine its very good on fuel

Roller · 21st August 2007, 04:36 AM

tool box

Roller · 21st August 2007, 04:37 AM

rear end

Roller · 21st August 2007, 04:39 AM

at work

Roller · 21st August 2007, 04:50 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 · 21st August 2007, 08:35 AM

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?

8th July 2007, 02:56 PM	#1
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,697	Roller has new truck Roller (lee from UK) has a new dump truck tell us about it Lee.Looks very well set up IMO has 1000kg more capacity than mine. __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

28th July 2007, 03:48 AM	#3
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,697	love it mate __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

29th July 2007, 09:04 AM	#5
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	What do you mean you cant post pics? That's not right, try again. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

9th August 2007, 04:36 AM	#6
Roller Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Suffolk UK Posts: 143	pic of truck hurray.. Attached Thumbnails

9th August 2007, 08:49 AM	#8
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Cant go wrong with Isuzu, very nice truck, light weight sides, looks like a great unit. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

27th July 2007, 08:43 AM	#2
Roller Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Suffolk UK Posts: 143	Hi mate i'm well pleased with my truck,I can shove around 3800kg of chip/log in the back

29th July 2007, 01:12 AM	#4
Roller Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Suffolk UK Posts: 143	i'll try and get a pic up,nope i'm not alowed to post pics...

9th August 2007, 04:39 AM	#7
Roller Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Suffolk UK Posts: 143	should get some lettering this week

10th August 2007, 10:03 PM	#10
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,605	Nice, neat little set up that.

10th August 2007, 11:10 PM	#11
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,031	Signwriting the Truck Hi, Very nice truck, Roller, I would definately have it done,were getting magnetic signs for ours, That way when were ready to sell there won't be any need to respray, We get folks asking for cards at traffic lights, as we allways ask were they heard of us,to streamline our advertising,we often get on my way to work..or I'm about 5 cars infront of you!...but don't be a naughty boy in it or it will come back and bite you. JayD __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

11th August 2007, 09:45 AM	#12
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,697	Magnetic signs just dont last,end up falling off in my experience. That trucks turboed Lee? __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

11th August 2007, 04:37 PM	#13
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	They also rust out what they're stuck to, dont do it! __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

11th August 2007, 09:17 PM	#14
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,031	OK, Thanks for the head up, Thats the good thing about TreeWorld, some one usually has been there done that......saves me learning the hard way! . All The Best JayD __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

12th August 2007, 09:36 PM	#15
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,605	I have a vinyl cutter and do all my own signwriting, so i'm not shy about spashing the logo around

13th August 2007, 01:27 PM	#16
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,697	I need some lettering buddy,pal!!! __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

13th August 2007, 06:42 PM	#17
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Me to. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

13th August 2007, 07:32 PM	#18
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,605	happy to knock out a few stickers for ya's when i get a chance,

17th August 2007, 03:16 AM	#19
Roller Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Suffolk UK Posts: 143	My lettering man is taking his time getting back to me, magnetic signs suck I had them years ago they curl at the edges and as said rust your vehicle and bugger the paint work __________________ www.arboraeration.co.uk Tree healthcare specialists covering the UK

18th August 2007, 02:19 AM	#20
nick Sappling Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Manchester uk Posts: 11	Hi Roller, fine looking truck. Who made that body for it ? I need to replace my Iveco 7.5 E15. Your truck looks like a good replacement. More pictures would be great, if you get a chance. thanks, nick. __________________ Tree Surgeon Manchester

18th August 2007, 04:24 AM	#21
Roller Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Suffolk UK Posts: 143	The guy who built my body is a retired guy, he only builds bodies for a few old existing customers... I think a dozen or so bodies a year funds a cruise or two for him and his wife, he sure kept me waiting for my body __________________ www.arboraeration.co.uk Tree healthcare specialists covering the UK

19th August 2007, 09:31 PM	#22
Roller Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Suffolk UK Posts: 143	Yes Jason its got a turbo, no point really as it's been governed down to 56mph its the law over here max speed for trucks over 3500kg 56mph __________________ www.arboraeration.co.uk Tree healthcare specialists covering the UK

19th August 2007, 11:30 PM	#23
Steve Tipton Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 823	Here it's 100 kph, 62 mph

20th August 2007, 08:51 PM	#25
Roller Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Suffolk UK Posts: 143	I was very surprised that for a 5.2 engine its very good on fuel __________________ www.arboraeration.co.uk Tree healthcare specialists covering the UK Last edited by Roller; 21st August 2007 at 05:48 AM.

21st August 2007, 04:36 AM	#26
Roller Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Suffolk UK Posts: 143	tool box Attached Thumbnails __________________ www.arboraeration.co.uk Tree healthcare specialists covering the UK

21st August 2007, 04:37 AM	#27
Roller Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Suffolk UK Posts: 143	rear end Attached Thumbnails __________________ www.arboraeration.co.uk Tree healthcare specialists covering the UK

21st August 2007, 04:39 AM	#28
Roller Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Suffolk UK Posts: 143	at work Attached Thumbnails __________________ www.arboraeration.co.uk Tree healthcare specialists covering the UK

21st August 2007, 04:50 AM	#29
Roller Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Suffolk UK Posts: 143	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! __________________ www.arboraeration.co.uk Tree healthcare specialists covering the UK Last edited by Roller; 21st August 2007 at 05:49 AM.

21st August 2007, 08:35 AM	#30
Tree Machine Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 955	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?

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