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mattfr12
The Bulldog
We usually rake everything up the only thing we are usually blowin is what a rake couldn't get. Maybe I'm wrong convince me and I'll get one. I've never used a backpack in the Bartlett and Davey days we used the br 55's also. You really think I would save time?
mr. holden wood
ArboristSite Guru
Those hand held blowers are like making a butt cut with a 200t. I'm amazed seeing out fits with cranes, massive chippers, big crews and then blowing off driveways with three dudes with blowers worse then my neighbors. Just get one and thank me later.
Blakesmaster
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Sounds like you got it all figured out. Good job!
mattfr12
The Bulldog
Just never put that much thought into the blower. Maybe I overlooked it I'll get one on the next saw order. We are running all 201's now and I can't say I hate them as much as I thought I was gonna. It runs pretty good.
I think mine is the BG 65. I remember paying a little more for the big dog. Lol.
On some jobs the hand held blowers can be painfully slow. I've kinda been wanting to get a backpack jobber, now that I have a chipper with a tailgate. I know some guys keep them in there.
In light of Holden's rather scientific explanation, I think I've changed my mind. Treework isn't just a dumbass job for fearless, substance abusing retards, it IS rocket science!!
Blakesmaster
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Seems a bit too visible and easily snagged when parked for a quick lunch or at a gas station.
millbilly
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Blakesmaster
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Have you had them modded at all? I had my muffler modded and the timing advanced by Brad. Runs good, when it runs. Already had to have the crank seals replaced once. And it starting to act the same way again. I think Stihl screwed the pooch on this deal big time. I picked up a couple gently used 200's at auction and will buy any more that I come across.
2treeornot2tree
Dont cry, just do it
I have a bg85 blower and two of the br600 backpack blowers. You can put a brick ona hard surface and the backpack blower will blow it around. The handheld will not. The backpacks push so much air that you can litterly blow sawdust off a walk about 20' in front of you.
I mentioned this before, but the guy at the stihl shop claims that he can retune the 201's after an honest 40hrs, and they scream. He claims guys love em. IDK, the old 200 I just had him rebuild screams ($450). I'm gonna keep my eyes open for any used 200's, myself.
Blakesmaster
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Yeah, I saw the earlier post. Maybe I just got a dud. Other issues with it too. Doesn't shut off easily, really have to put down pressure on the switch not just flick it forward with your thumb. Once warm it stays revving after a big cut, pretty dangerous for climbing. I only use it in the bucket on account of that issue though it's not a good quality anywhere. And not loud enough ( like you pointed out ) even after the muffler mod. Makes it harder for the groundies to hear you cutting, also dangerous.
Blakesmaster
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Yeah, I'll probably pick one of those up when they come out. I just hope they get the balance right. Husky top handles always felt nose heavy to me. That's just initial reaction though from holding side by side with 200's, never cut with one.
2treeornot2tree
Dont cry, just do it
Hoping to finish up re asembling my stump grinder today. But I am sure thats not gonna happen cause i have to go pickup the last bit of stuff for my wedding tomorrow.
arbor pro
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took down a leaner
Got to remove a 42" dbh cottonwood leaner on wed. Burnt up a day's vacation from my full time gig to make $2200. Not a bad tradeoff. First cottonwood cracked at ground level and fell into the second cottonwood of same size. Just about a perfect load distribution with 6 load points - 2 in the center where the block and rigging line are located and two more load points on each side.
A crane would have made quick work of this tree but mobilization alone would have cost a grand plus another grand for site time as it was in a fairly rural area. So, I just installed a block and bull line to help control the leaner in case it rolled or sprung back while I removed the non-load bearing debris t down to the tension points. Then I used an extension Ht131 to one-by-one remove the tension points on each side of the central leader. The central leader then had a fair amount of compression load on it so it took a couple notch cuts to release the compression and allow the lower stem and uper stem to seperate. The top portion was then lowered through the block while the lower portion surprisingly stayed put at a 40 degree angle which made it easy to section off chunks before dropping the remaining trunk from the ground once I knew it would clear the second tree.
Was kind of a fun day and reminded me why I like doing tree work. Of course, what made it even better, is the HO kept his distance and didn't say a word. Just said thanks and wrote out the check at the end of the day. On top of that, we could haul the debris to a dump site a half mile away. No chipping! Just grab it with the skidsteer and throw it in the dump trailer. Give me this type of job every day and I'd be a happy man...View attachment 248066View attachment 248067View attachment 248069
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Got to remove a 42" dbh cottonwood leaner on wed. Burnt up a day's vacation from my full time gig to make $2200. Not a bad tradeoff. First cottonwood cracked at ground level and fell into the second cottonwood of same size. Just about a perfect load distribution with 6 load points - 2 in the center where the block and rigging line are located and two more load points on each side.
A crane would have made quick work of this tree but mobilization alone would have cost a grand plus another grand for site time as it was in a fairly rural area. So, I just installed a block and bull line to help control the leaner in case it rolled or sprung back while I removed the non-load bearing debris t down to the tension points. Then I used an extension Ht131 to one-by-one remove the tension points on each side of the central leader. The central leader then had a fair amount of compression load on it so it took a couple notch cuts to release the compression and allow the lower stem and uper stem to seperate. The top portion was then lowered through the block while the lower portion surprisingly stayed put at a 40 degree angle which made it easy to section off chunks before dropping the remaining trunk from the ground once I knew it would clear the second tree.
Was kind of a fun day and reminded me why I like doing tree work. Of course, what made it even better, is the HO kept his distance and didn't say a word. Just said thanks and wrote out the check at the end of the day. On top of that, we could haul the debris to a dump site a half mile away. No chipping! Just grab it with the skidsteer and throw it in the dump trailer. Give me this type of job every day and I'd be a happy man...View attachment 248066View attachment 248067View attachment 248069
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treemandan
Tree Freak
Out of the 3 that I have I am selling one. And one of my 44's too.
treeclimber101
UNCLE BUCK
jesus man take a few minutes and clean up that damn garage , I don't know how that doesnt make you itch :msp_scared:Hoping to finish up re asembling my stump grinder today. But I am sure thats not gonna happen cause i have to go pickup the last bit of stuff for my wedding tomorrow.
Selling out again danno, or is downsizing the plan now? I'm probably good on saws for a bit, but how much for the 200 and what's the deal with it?
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