I want a crane bad, but don't see it being cost effective in my market. I sub out to a crane op at approx 15 times a year. If I had one Id probably use a crane 2-3 times a much. This only costs approx $15,000 per year(billed to customer) and I don't have to train an employee to use it, fuel it, or insure it. So really it costs me $0
I really wish I could somehow make the numbers demonstrate the need for a crane.
What makes a tree care owner say "it's time to buy a crane!"
I aks myself these questions...
Big removals every week? Yes
Tall trees every week? Yes
A lot of brush dragging every week? Yes
Backlog of work every week? Yes
Would it be nice to blow out that $3500 removal by lunch? Yes
If I got the large removals done extremely quick would I still have enough work to keep the guys busy? Yes
Do I need a crane of my own? No