Radio controlled Knuckleboom Cranes

Mike Poor · 1st March 2007, 09:42 PM

I've been using radio controlled Knuckleboom cranes for my arboricultural/ tree hacking service for 9 years now. I've found they work much better than standard bucket trucks or cranes! You get both in one truck and they're much more manuverable. In some instances it's made my job: safer, more productive, and taken wear off my bad back, shoulders, and knee! Anyway i'll posts some photos in case someone is interested.

Ekka · 2nd March 2007, 04:30 AM

In that pic, with the boom like that, how much weight can it lift?

Allmark was saying you dont need a crane ticket to use one of them as it has no cables???

That's pretty nifty, I haven't seen anything like that round these parts.

More pics I reckon.

TreeCo · 2nd March 2007, 06:29 AM

Awesome stuff Mike! I've followed all of your postings at the buzz.

Who makes that unit?

Mike Poor · 2nd March 2007, 11:58 AM

Hey Tree co. the boom is made by Effer (Italy) Hey Ekka professional site you're on here! The boom in that position was good for 2000 lbs. At full side reach 100' radius it can lift over 1000 lbs.

TREE-SURFER · 2nd March 2007, 12:14 PM

That is some piece of kit.
And I love my gadgets. Radio controlled. I could sack my groundies. LOL

Ekka · 2nd March 2007, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TREE-SURFER

Radio controlled. I could sack my groundies. LOL

I bet Mike's after one of those R/C grabs so he doesn't need anyone to untie the load on the ground either. Maybe when he's real good he can even feed the chipper from 50' up a tree.

That's awesome, 100' foot reach.

What's the maintenance like on it, must have a ton of hydo pistons and lines etc.

Also, does it tell you what weight you have lifted?

a_lopa · 2nd March 2007, 06:04 PM

Very handy peice of equipment!

Ekka · 3rd March 2007, 01:06 AM

Imagine how handy that'd be for plucking palms out of people's yards.

l2edneck · 4th March 2007, 08:32 PM

very nice maybe a rear mount would make it easier to position?

a_lopa · 4th March 2007, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ekka

Imagine how handy that'd be for plucking palms out of people's yards.

Would make it real easy,and save docking them up just dump at the tip in one peice.

Mike Poor · 5th March 2007, 03:13 PM

You would love it for palms Ekka! Great for Eucs. too! When i bought my first knuckleboom i thought i would just use it for lg. trees but it's so quick to set up i use it all the time. It will pick up 36000 lbs. right next to the truck. My old crane was very high maint. but my new one has been better. here is a photo of my old crane.

yooper · 5th March 2007, 05:48 PM

Nice rig!!!...big o'll tree in the back of yer old truck.

TreeCo · 5th March 2007, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Poor

It will pick up 36000 lbs. right next to the truck. My old crane was very high maint. but my new one has been better. here is a photo of my old crane.

Nice chunk of wood!

allmarktree · 5th March 2007, 06:06 PM

Ekka...The crane licensing here currently varies by state. Some states dont require licensing for any cranes. Mine(NY) is tough but your quote is correct for here.

Ekka · 5th March 2007, 10:43 PM

That some serious log in there!

That's awesome, man that'd make life better.

Not to be nosey but just the lift, not the truck, what sort of $'s ya looking at?

Oh, by the way, just wanted to let ya know in that very first pic ... ya left ya lights on. lol

a_lopa · 6th March 2007, 12:50 AM

Mike Poor · 7th March 2007, 06:58 PM

The booms in that ton/meter class are about 150-200 thousand u.s.d. I know that sounds insane but if you have the work and good credit it will pay for itself faster than you'd think! Here is some photos of how fast the average palm or small 20 inch dbh tree goes. As easy as: ONE!

2nd March 2007, 04:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,933	In that pic, with the boom like that, how much weight can it lift? Allmark was saying you dont need a crane ticket to use one of them as it has no cables??? That's pretty nifty, I haven't seen anything like that round these parts. More pics I reckon. __________________ 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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TREE-SURFER Mature tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Isle of Man,UK. Posts: 410	That is some piece of kit. And I love my gadgets. Radio controlled. I could sack my groundies. LOL __________________ The Aerial Arborist Isle of Man Tree Surgeon\| All Aspects of Tree Work Andy@Aerial-Arborist.co.uk What experts say about TOPPING

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a_lopa Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 877	Very handy peice of equipment! __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory Drouin tree lopping, land clearing and stump removals

3rd March 2007, 01:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,933	Imagine how handy that'd be for plucking palms out of people's yards. __________________ 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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yooper Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Upper Michigan U.S.A. Posts: 73	Nice rig!!!...big o'll tree in the back of yer old truck. Last edited by yooper : 5th March 2007 at 07:33 PM. Reason: im not sure

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TreeCo Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 259	Awesome stuff Mike! I've followed all of your postings at the buzz. Who makes that unit?

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l2edneck Palm Tree Rat Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 49	very nice maybe a rear mount would make it easier to position?

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allmarktree Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albany, New York Posts: 132	Ekka...The crane licensing here currently varies by state. Some states dont require licensing for any cranes. Mine(NY) is tough but your quote is correct for here.

5th March 2007, 10:43 PM	#15 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,933	That some serious log in there! That's awesome, man that'd make life better. Not to be nosey but just the lift, not the truck, what sort of $'s ya looking at? Oh, by the way, just wanted to let ya know in that very first pic ... ya left ya lights on. lol __________________ 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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a_lopa Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 877	Wow! __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory Drouin tree lopping, land clearing and stump removals