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    Am855mh boom moving slow

    The boom has a lake 10 second delay when the pistol grip is engaged in any position and move slowly. But when operated from the lower controls it's very responsive and fast and works normal. If anyone has any ideas would be a huge help. Thanks
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    Sk850

    Just wondering if any of you guys Run one and what your thoughts on the machine are. I'm looking at a used one but I'm concerned about the particulate filter and it destroying the engine over time like it does on trucks. My other option is to buy a brand new sk800 but I'm concerned that the 25...
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    Bucket truck pintel hitch to rease

    Just bought a bucket truck and it has a permanent 6 bolt pintel hutch on it I was wondering if there is a way to convert it over to a 2 inch receiver tube without having to weld one up
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    Climber/ Arborist grand Rapids mi

    Looking to hire a full-time climber experience is a must. Please email [email protected] Thanks Nick
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    Vedio of sc252 with 35hp

    just wondering if anyone has a video of a 35 horsepower Briggs and Stratton on a sc252 I'm really thinking about doing the conversion Thanks Nick Also I know I misspelled video I just can't figure out how to edit it
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    Boxer 427 over heating?

    So I bought a boxer 427 and love it, only thing is it seems to be running really hot (it was 90 today), is there anything that can be done to lower the operating temp? Or any aftermarket warning lights I could install? I feel like the biggest thing would be moving the muffler outside of the...
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    Vermeer sc252 less pockets?

    I thought that I read somewhere that running the grinder with only 4 sets of pockets makes it grind faster? I tried to Google it and couldn't find anything. Also my grinder has yellow jacket teeth. Any help or opinions would be appreciated
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    Polyester nylon core rope dielectric?

    I can't seen to find if it's dielectric..... if not what type of rope would be safe to use around primary power lines when pulling trees over...
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    Buying and selling walnut logs?

    Could someone please pm me about this I have some questions..... I have no idea how the walnut portion of tree work happens. I have pretty much figured the rest out but this still confuses me.... Thanks
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    How to hire a climber

    I would want to sub out a climber every now and then for trees that are to tall or just out of my league. My question is do I just post an add to cl? How do I make sure he knows what he's doing and do I need to have him sign a form saying that I'm not liable if he gets hurt? Thanks
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    Insurance work

    How does it work? If a tree falls on a deck for example, do you bill the insurance company or the homeowner? Also if you remove it do you need to take pics for the insurance company? And if a storm knocks a tree over in a homeownersmall yard can the insurance company be charged? Basically I...
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    vermeer 186 or sc 252

    So I'm looking at 2 different stump grinder 186 3000$ unknown hours, 29 hp vangaurd engine, with yellow jacket teeth SC 252 6000$ 700 hours, 2003, comes with a trailor, 2 394xp chainsaws, has auto sweep and vermeer teeth From what I gather the sc is a slow machine compared to other grinders...
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    LAN-48-2E are they over center?

    Are they over center booms? Also is there an easy way to tell if I boom truck is over center? Thanks
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    bought a morbark 13 with bad motor need help

    So i bought a 99 model 13 with a john deere 4039t with a dead cylinder... paid 4k for it has 3000 hours It runs but i need to get it rebuilt ASAP. I found a rebuild kit for 650 and can have a local shop rebuild it for 750 but i need to pull the motor.... So when pulling the motor do I just...
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    Vermeer 935? opinions?

    I'm going to go look at one tommrow with 3 to 4k hours with a Perkins deisle and there asking 5200 for it.... I have searched this site and Google for opionos on them and most of the posts are pretty old. So I was just wondering what you guys thoughts were Thanks
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    2 chuck and duck chippers.... Which one?

    Like the title says, there are 2 Asplundh 12" drum chuck and duck chippers i'm looking at. One has a john Deere motor has a White motor both are four cylinder engines. Both are 2500 and im not sure of the age. I know to make sure that there are no sized or broken bolts that holds the knives...
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    Nebie with questions

    I just started a tree removal company and have some questions 1) Is there a good form to use for writing up estimates for tree removal/ pruning or waivers that are downloadable? 2) What is a good rope for natural crotch rigging and what is the best place to buy that stuff? 3) Can you use tip...
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