9th year rookie
ArboristSite Member
Many of the larger companies around here (MA) use a crane (boom truck) for large takedowns. I've watched the operation from about 5 ro 6 different companies. Climber ties into hook, cranes locates climber to attach next cut to crane, climber lowers to cut location, ties into tree, makes cut and piece is picked away. Is this legal? I know there are state and fed rules prohib anyone on crane hook, but is there an exception w/arbor/forestry industry? These local companies are well established and, from everyone I've talked to, also well respected. I'm interested in using this operation - eventually - but want to learn more about how to operate "on the level" - pun intended.