i am getting into this business because I like it, i have a good size budget to start with but want to do this right, if you had to start a new business, what equipment would you purchase?
With axmen burning an image in the back of your mind and 50K burning a hole in your pocket, the sky's the limit.
Let's see.....
Let's figure 10-15k for a good used chipper.
5K for a used stumper.
10-15K for a Chip Truck.
10k for a skidsteer or loader
And the rest in saws, assorted gear and biz expenses.
Yeah, you could spent 50k by tomorrow afternoon. Good Luck!
Yes, better scope of what ya plan to do. You can go to SCORE and they will help in developing a business plan. Helps you cover ALL the bases. As posted above, there are many things to figure out before equipment. Some books would my first purchase. Then, the age old answer! and here it comes, go seek a mentor!,learn from him. That is based on the guess, that you don't know a whole lot, beings your asking about equipment. Take it slow and steady, baby steps.
And yeah! what kinda budget ya talking? Good luck!
what brands do you think are the best when it comes to used equipment? figure the previous owner maintained it perfectly. I will buy a self propelled stumper, considering a 2008 sc352 with a new diesel engine, 800 hours, all options and new teeth $15000.00
Wow couldn't describe your business goals clearly and asked some leading questions....and blame detailed response on a specific chipper......hhhmmmmm:msp_rolleyes:
so far feedback has been helpful: oops i should be more specific, I would really like to work the landing for Rygaard, but those guys are to slow for me and don't yell at Dave enough. my focus to start with is stump grinding, trimming and removal of smaller trees 14-16 inches in diameter or less, I bring big muscles and bow saw :msp_biggrin: I have been in sales for 15+ years in the construction business, I currently own a remodeling company, mainly my own houses that I would flip and I have several rental properties, the rentals have become self managed, and am happy with the number of units I currently own, grew up on a farm and have been running a chainsaw cutting down trees since I was 10, the old man didn't believe in being a kid, (the jerk) anyway, so I currently have 4 removal jobs, trees are less than 14 inches in diameter, the stump removal, have some stump removal jobs and some lot clearing to do. I am studying to become certified. at this point I have a chainsaw to start wrecking things with. my budget well lets say $50,000.00 to start with. yey I know thats a stump grinder if your talking all new, which I would not buy starting out, not interested in debt either. I have been looking for a mentor and companies to work with but I keep getting the cold shoulder, which is fine, I will just keep plugging a way at it. I am not afraid of heights, i have climbed silos before and I don't have a saddle because I don't ride horses. (JK I read a thread earlier about hiring tree climbers)
wow, I find it interesting that you offer nothing but ridicule and make fun of the new kid that wants to learn. :msp_unsure: I am just trying to get started and am looking for any assistance to make sure I am not a hack. Sorry if my grammar isn't perfect.
From what I have read this thread makes me laugh & then thinking it to be serious.....just gives me gas!!
1st- muscles & a bow saw you have done sales & climbed silos...... x 1000
refer to thread titled "where do they come from"
WOW!!!!
LXT......................funny no ones afraid of heights till you put em up there :msp_rolleyes:
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