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    Removal Permits

    Our area has a lot of city regs concerning permitting for removals. When a permit is required, we have the homeowner obtain approval prior to removal. Curious about whether other services obtain permitting vs. asking homeowner to obtain. Does it change your answer when there is a cost involved...
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    Proximity to Parts & Service?

    We're looking at our options for chippers and are trying to decide how important proximity is to us when it comes to parts and service dealers. The nearest Bandit dealer is over 500 miles away. Vermeer dealer is the closest at ~75 miles and Morbark is about 50 miles further. How much does this...
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    Securing Orchard Ladder

    For those of you who keep your orchard ladder on top of your chip truck, how do you secure it? We have a topkick with a Southco mancab/dump body (old Asplundh truck) and there aren't any tethers to bungee to on top. Would love to hear what you do to keep your ladders from sliding around!
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    Where do you store your truck?

    Where do you guys store your trucks if you don't have the space on your property? RV storage? Tow yard? Private land?
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    Financing an older chip truck

    Good morning! We recently started our tree service and are finding it challenging to purchase a chipper truck that isn't less than 7 years old. We're currently looking at a 17 year old truck in good condition as a starter and aren't finding many options aside from rip-off leasing contracts in...
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    Converting a dumper to a chip truck

    We are looking to purchase a chip truck but are finding limited options in our area. Has anyone converted a dump bed to a chip truck by having a top fabricated for the box ? The trucks we are looking at would have a 10 to 12 foot bed and I'm trying to get an idea on cost. Thanks!
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