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Hi all, Little context... I’ve done utilityline clearing for a few years, came back home opened a business, was very successful, and closed up shop (had enough to buy a house and was a little tired of the headaches), and got a job as an electrical designer ( had to try it, I went to school for...

I'd like to start back up in business in a few years (had a successful run I cut short after making a lot of money (for me) then pulling out). I found a lot of things worked for me, big chipper, big stump grinder, newer equipment. The one mistake I made was buying a 3 year old dodge 5500 with a...

First of two posts here in the same forum, figured I'd split them up. This ones about liability. After 3 years of running a business with truck and dump trailer, slowly acquiring equipment, making ok money (business still building), I bought a big chip truck (nice new aluminum box) two year old...

Hi all, Just looking for some friendly advice. I'm about to upgrade from a Vermeer 6" to the BC1000. The equipment rental store has a few options available for BC1000's. Most noteable are a 2013 gas chipper with 274 hours (at least that's what the meter reads) for around 20k$. They also have a...

Hi all, Just clearing up some more off-season questions! I'm sure we've all had people claim a tree was there's when it was bordering a neighbouring property where we wondered, "are they sure"? I have once had this happen where it was actually the neighbours tree, thankfully we hadn't done any...

I realize there's only a few people reading this and most will say this questions been answered, but I've looked around and still have to ask it anyway. I've done a tone of research in the forums on what the best setups are, ideal number of employees (consensus seems to be keep it small with a...

Hi all, I started my tree service about 4 years ago, and have kept quality of work and customer service at an extreme high by doing everything myself (with the help of groundman of course). As a result I've landed a few lucrative contracts. I've really grown to like a lot of my clients, but...

Hi all, I'm up in Ontario, Canada but am still looking for any input from anywhere. My local utility has contacted me, and would like me to start doing work for them. I am a certified arborist, but will need to hire a certified utility arborist to complete all the work around the lines (which...

Hi all, Just wondering if there are bucket trucks out there with a 55'+ boom, with or without chipper box, that doesn't have air brakes...? Thanks Ryan

Hi everyone, I'm looking at buying either a chipper truck, or a bucket truck. I've been in business for a few years now, and always have more work than I can handle during the season. I love being an arborist, and I love climbing. My operation has been very profitable, as I maintain an...

Hi all, I've crept the forums here for a while, and finally have a question worth asking.... I was wondering if some of you could lend a little expertise as you've been through this already and are now successful in the tree business! I'm currently certified as an arborist through the ISA and...