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    Anxiety overload. Quit or change things? HELP

    I'm considering selling out. I love tree work but not dealing with mischievous and insubordinate men....employees. I'm VERY ANGRY AND FRUSTRATED with the men that I constantly hire and fire on a regular basis for Drugs, Alcohol, attitude, and incompetency. Simply put "I can't find good help". I...
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    Vermeer BC 1200 xl.....are they GOOD chippers?

    Yeah for sure....I've found Bandit to be engineered well. I agree Guru, as I've been shopping for a new chipper....I had previously only ran Vermeer and an older FMC Whayne chuck and duck. Bandit is engineered with the Tree Service in mind because that's pretty much all they specialize in...
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    Vermeer BC 1200 xl.....are they GOOD chippers?

    Bc1200xl I saw that.....guess they don't know tree trimmers. Oh well..no engineer is perfect. I don't like the price. About $35000 base price stripped down. I think I'm going to talk to a Bandit salesman.
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    Vermeer BC 1200 xl.....are they GOOD chippers?

    thanks. Summit You're the first I've heard of that had worked with one.....glad it chips and works well. I can't find anything online about the BC1200xl.....which bothers me since this Vermeer model has been out about a year and a half. My Vermeer sales rep had to search out of state to find...
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    Efco 152 long term test

    New Efco saws Howdie..... I'm in southwest Indiana....Evansville. Menards sells them here. The service center is a proven Lawn and Garden dealer.....Gil's Four Seasons. Just incase anyone around here is looking to get an Efco. Got a rare Jonsered dealer here in Evansville too!
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    Efco

    Efco chainsaws at Menards! Sounds like you guys are having a hard time finding them....they still sell Efco in the US......they currently are selling them at Menards here in Evansville Indiana. Several different models. You guys know Sachs Dolmar is now selling saws in America under the...
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    To have a business partner or not to have a business partner

    Partners or parasites http://www.arboristsite.com/members/peregordusmc.htm....this guy has some good advice. I've been in Tree service for 4 short years.....lovin' it! Very passionate everyday about my carreer. I started like alot of guys.....half ton pick up and a trailer for brush or...
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    Time for a reminder

    I admit it and fixex it! There's a good man there! Don't find 'em comin' clean like that too much anymore!
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    Vermeer BC 1200 xl.....are they GOOD chippers?

    demo to high Thanks jo6wo, Appreciate the offer....but.....bc1000's are being sold by individuals with low hours frequently for less than $18,000. the bc12000xl with winch and higher 110 H.P. diesel, and many more features is completely different machine....new price about $40,000. I...
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    Vermeer BC 1200 xl.....are they GOOD chippers?

    Anyone know much about the new model Vermeer bc 1200xl....new as of 2009. I'm interested in buying a new one from my local Vermeer dealer. I'm not hearing of anyone running this model and also I can't find any used units for sale online like ebay or Craigslist. I like the fact that this...
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    vermeer bc1400

    bc 1400 vermeer with crack or break Just a thought to check into...... A salesman I have been dealing with at my Vermeer dealer has been honest enough to steer me away from buying one of their used bc 1400's. He mentioned the 1400's are seeing heavy vibration.....more than usual on a...
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    Tree Service Fatality in WA State

    Aaron Waag I'm very sad to hear about this young man's death. I send my thoughts and prayers to his widowed wife and child. May his parents live with peace and good memories in their hearts. May those with criticism of skill or safety understand the unpredictability of tree service and...
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