axetree
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hello im wanting a lowering device with lifting capiblites, i have a guy that has a hobbs for sale for a grand, looks like grcs would be better for lifting, but i have no experence with eather any info is great thanks!
hobbs or grcs
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VA-Sawyer
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The GRCS is hard to beat.
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grcs is the way to go if you have the extra cash to get one... do the hobbs even have a crank handle?
tree md
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You're going to get a lot more lifting power with the GRCS. The ratio is 44:1. I think you can theoretically lift 4400 pounds with it.
axetree
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thanks guys thats what i kind of figured if any of you are interested in a Hobbs in was for sale in the detroit area on craigslist, the guy seemed real nice, 1000 shiped is what he told me a week ago and its still for sale so he may come off his price a little. thanks again for the help
deevo
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It's got a bar that inserts into holes around the outter part. They can lift quite a bit as well. Like some have said GRCS is nice, but a little more $
GRCS is self tailing and the Hobbs is not.
axetree
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a lot of the work we do its me and one guy so the self tailing would be a big help. thanks for the input
axetree
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2006 hobbs lowering/rigging device. in great shape ready to use. great for cabling and bracing trees. asking $1000 5866309489
you can also find in on detroit craigslist, sorry i tried to reply to your pm deevo i couldnt get it to work, sorry!!
you can also find in on detroit craigslist, sorry i tried to reply to your pm deevo i couldnt get it to work, sorry!!
deevo
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I got it, thanks, will give him a call tonight
axetree
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hope you get it bought
deevo
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Yep, talked to him tonight, just working on logistics now! Thanks for the link Axe
axetree
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glad your getting it!! best luck to ya
