Phill Ellison Crane Job

phill ellison · 2nd July 2008, 09:51 PM

just a few photos of row of 13 pines to be removed, hell of a lot easyer with a crane as i could not fell them as 11,000 volt wires near by

Ekka · 3rd July 2008, 12:17 AM

I have to ask, what sort of pines were they?

phill ellison · 3rd July 2008, 12:26 AM

Pinus radiata

Ekka · 3rd July 2008, 01:04 AM

Maybe only 25 - 30 year old there?

phill ellison · 3rd July 2008, 01:23 AM

yes they are, and and good size for crane to lift whole too, here another photo to show how wide the tree trunks are (that if the photo worked?)

phill ellison · 3rd July 2008, 01:42 AM

photo didnt work as i still learning how, i not much bloody on the computer

a_lopa · 3rd July 2008, 01:57 AM

Good work Phil!

Ekka · 3rd July 2008, 04:25 AM

Well, how much did they weigh whole?

kiwi_tree_steve · 3rd July 2008, 04:58 PM

Nice job mate!

newguy18 · 3rd July 2008, 05:02 PM

nicely done Phil.

phill ellison · 3rd July 2008, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

Well, how much did they weigh whole?

the crane operater told me i can have up to bout 6 ton all up and they all fitted in that weigh altought two or three where done in half. Taken us about 8 hours all up, a good day work

Ekka · 4th July 2008, 05:14 AM

Hey Phill,

Sorry about the 100 questions but what did you do with the trees? Lumber? Mill it? Chip it?

Also, tell us a little about how they got hooked up, did you ride the hook, climb etc.

phill ellison · 4th July 2008, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

Hey Phill,

Sorry about the 100 questions but what did you do with the trees? Lumber? Mill it? Chip it?

Also, tell us a little about how they got hooked up, did you ride the hook, climb etc.

NO worrys ekka, we got the crane guy to lower the trees in one area where the boys cut off the branchs ready to be chiped on site then he lift the logs over to another area to be ringed up at the same time ,while that all happening(i be honest) i ride the hook , hooked on , then lower my self down ready for another tree

newguy18 · 4th July 2008, 08:35 AM

Are you guys not supposed to ride the hook?I'm asking because i'e never had the chance to use a crane on a takedown.

phill ellison · 4th July 2008, 08:50 AM

hard to say as i have heard two side of the story that you can or that you souldn't , the crane guys never seem to worry about it and i do strongly trust them too. It also save a lot of energy and time , and to hire them cranes are costly pre hour, I hate to think how worn out i be if i to climb up and down them tree at end of day

treevet · 4th July 2008, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phill ellison

hard to say as i have heard two side of the story that you can or that you souldn't , the crane guys never seem to worry about it and i do strongly trust them too. It also save a lot of energy and time , and to hire them cranes are costly pre hour, I hate to think how worn out i be if i to climb up and down them tree at end of day

That's the only way to go Phill. I love riding 100' in air on hook. Now we get separate attachment from hook above ball to tie to. No bucket truck can move sideways as fast as a crane. It is like an amusement park ride.

Many of you guys like to use the chain chokers while I have never seen anyone using them here but rather steel thread or canvas chokers. Seems if one link is damaged it might not be easily noticed rendering the entire choker dangerous.
Also it is amazing the size of those trees in 25 to 30 years.

3rd July 2008, 12:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
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3rd July 2008, 12:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
phill ellison Mature tree Join Date: May 2008 Location: new zealand Posts: 283	Re: Phill Ellison Crane Job Pinus radiata

3rd July 2008, 01:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ekka Admin - Dip Arb & Hort Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,734	Re: Phill Ellison Crane Job Maybe only 25 - 30 year old there? __________________ Arborist Training in Australia\| Your Free Helping Guide Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory .... Yes, I also SEO (Optimize) and build websites that fly high in Google Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane - Gold Coast Tree Care, Consulting, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

3rd July 2008, 01:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
phill ellison Mature tree Join Date: May 2008 Location: new zealand Posts: 283	Re: Phill Ellison Crane Job yes they are, and and good size for crane to lift whole too, here another photo to show how wide the tree trunks are (that if the photo worked?)

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3rd July 2008, 04:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ekka Admin - Dip Arb & Hort Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,734	Re: Phill Ellison Crane Job Well, how much did they weigh whole? __________________ Arborist Training in Australia\| Your Free Helping Guide Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory .... Yes, I also SEO (Optimize) and build websites that fly high in Google Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane - Gold Coast Tree Care, Consulting, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

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kiwi_tree_steve Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: new zealand Posts: 147	Re: Phill Ellison Crane Job Nice job mate! __________________ "You have to feel and touch a tree" Shigo

3rd July 2008, 05:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dead twig Florida. Posts: 4,062	Re: Phill Ellison Crane Job nicely done Phil. __________________ Have your say join us today. I ship USA saws out of the USA "Everybody's hell on safety." G.f.beranek. www.atreestory.com

4th July 2008, 05:14 AM	#12 (permalink)
Ekka Admin - Dip Arb & Hort Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,734	Re: Phill Ellison Crane Job Hey Phill, Sorry about the 100 questions but what did you do with the trees? Lumber? Mill it? Chip it? Also, tell us a little about how they got hooked up, did you ride the hook, climb etc. __________________ Arborist Training in Australia\| Your Free Helping Guide Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory .... Yes, I also SEO (Optimize) and build websites that fly high in Google Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane - Gold Coast Tree Care, Consulting, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

4th July 2008, 08:35 AM	#14 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dead twig Florida. Posts: 4,062	Re: Phill Ellison Crane Job Are you guys not supposed to ride the hook?I'm asking because i'e never had the chance to use a crane on a takedown. __________________ Have your say join us today. I ship USA saws out of the USA "Everybody's hell on safety." G.f.beranek. www.atreestory.com

4th July 2008, 08:50 AM	#15 (permalink)
phill ellison Mature tree Join Date: May 2008 Location: new zealand Posts: 283	Re: Phill Ellison Crane Job hard to say as i have heard two side of the story that you can or that you souldn't , the crane guys never seem to worry about it and i do strongly trust them too. It also save a lot of energy and time , and to hire them cranes are costly pre hour, I hate to think how worn out i be if i to climb up and down them tree at end of day