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  1. J

    How to do first oil change in Ditch Witch SK800???

    I guess im stupid. I cant figure out how to find my oil filter or the drain plug on my SK800. I cant find any video on youtube showing how to do this. And i cant find any help in Google. Can anyone provide a link or direction on how to do this first oil change? I would so greatly appreciate...
  2. J

    need an aftermarket oil filter # for my ditch witch sk800

    Hey guys, my local dealer is over an hour away. I have a 2019 ditch witch sk800 with 25hp kubota diesel engine and i need an aftermarket oil filter. I know the oem is part number 194-881. But i cant figure out how to get a local filter. Anybody use non oem to make it easier to locate? thanks...
  3. J

    Echo pb 8010 best for tree work clean up???

    Hey guys, we currently use Husqvarna 580 (Redmax 8500) blowers for clean ups on tree jobs. Looking to buy another blower. I've heard the echo 8010 is the king of the hill in blowers now, but it's air speed is lower than others. So is the echo the best blower for clean ups... Moving sticks...
  4. J

    Services ad in local paper worth it?

    Hey guys, im considering an ad in the local paper. They run 2 different papers during the week. An ad in their services section is $1,040 per year. Currently there are about 10 other company ads that run there. The other tree service ad has been there for years. Would it be worth investing...
  5. J

    Can I file a power saw upside down?

    My goal is to improve in the long run. However, in the short term I want a super sharp saw. I don't see how standing in my head will help either short or long term. But thanks for the suggestion
  6. J

    Can I file a power saw upside down?

    because i can file very well in one direction. as soon as is switch to the other side, i lose ability. If i can flip the saw over...i can file both sides from my position direction. I reallize i need to develope my skills for both directions, but right now, im better on one direction.
  7. J

    Echo warranty stinks

    This is my experience.... Dealers / manufacturers will decline most warranty issues if they can in any way tie it to bad fuel, wrong mix ratio, or filter not cleaned properly. So in affect, most warranty issues you might have will probably be rejected. So for me, I buy 2 stroke equipment...
  8. J

    Can I file a power saw upside down?

    Hey guy , I've seen a video of a guy filing his chain with the saw in a vise upside down. I tried it for a minute and watched a little fuel leak out. My question is, will this harm the saw in any way? Will it flood the cylinder, mess up the carberator in any way? Is there any downside to...
  9. J

    Can a chipper be modified to fit in standard height garage?

    Hey guys, we are a small company that currently uses trailers with 4' sides for removing / trimming trees. We get up in the trailer and reduce the material with power saw. This is time consuming as well as being more dangerous than using a chipper. Im considering getting a 12" chipper, but...
  10. J

    Need a 12" chipper that can be parked in a regular garage

    Hey guys, we are looking to finally add a chipper to our small company. Currently we do the small stuff in trailer / cut up dance and leave anything over 4 inches thick for firewood. Budget is 20k and feel like a 12" chipper will suit our needs. Bandit and Morbark seem to be simple /...
  11. J

    how to protect myself (getting paid) from a large tree clearing job?

    In the next few days i will be bidding on a tree clearing job...its a new cell tower location. There will be around 200 trees (average 40 feet tall) that need to be dropped and chipped up. The area is less than a football field and the land is relatively level. I have never bid a job like...
  12. J

    compact tractor versus mini skid steer

    Hey guys, Im a part tree, part landscape, part mowing company. I am looking to buy a piece of equipment to make the tree work and some landscape projects easier. The first thing that came to mind was a mini skid steer. And then i ran across a video promoting the virtues of a compact tractor...
  13. J

    A different pole saw blade than the silky hayauchi???

    Hey guys. I have a 21 foot pole saw. It came with the silky hayauchi blade. Ive replaced it a few times. But at $85 per i would love to find something cheaper or longer lasting even if its not as good. Ive seen the Samurai Sumo 16" blade at around $30. Is that a good alternative or can...
  14. J

    Starting my own tree business

    Only you can decide what to charge. Personally, I estimate the number of hours it will take and multiply times $150. So if I think a tree will take me and my son 6 hours, that is a $900 tree. Keep in mind that we have all equipment needed to do the job efficiently. And yes, insured for...
  15. J

    Toro STX 38 any one run one ?

    I have rented this machine several times. It is absolutely not a homeowners model. It is a sub 40 Hp stumper, so no it won't chew stumps like a 60-70 Hp diesel machine. But it is very nimble, simple to maintain, and will plow thru sub 24" stumps. Larger takes some time of course... But can...
  16. J

    Stump grinder revenue per run hour

    I haven't bought my own machine yet. I will, just not yet. Currently I rent a toro stx 38 for $255. This past weekend I averaged around $200 per grinding hour after expenses. I plan to pick up this same machine at some point next year.
  17. J

    What brand of 2 stroke oil are you using ?

    Amsoil Saber 85-1. Almost two years now with zero issues... That I know of :)
  18. J

    Saw sharpening advice for a noob

    Longer teeth on one side versus the other is not the cause of pulling or pushing. Also, it is not critical that you hand file same number of strokes on each side.... Both are inaccurate thoughts most have
  19. J

    Arbor Master climbing class...any thoughts?

    Arbor Mastor is having a level 1 climbing class in ashville NC in late march. i have zero climbing experience. I typically trim and take down trees from the ground. But i want to expand into climbing. This class costs 729 for three 8 hour days. Introduces ropes, knots, climbing with spurs...
  20. J

    Sobering 911 call Martin County worker cutting trees shocked burned in Port Salerno

    Don't understand not training your groundie how to operate the lift in case of emergency.
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