Ive poked around only thing I've really found are things being re purposed. I'm looking for a bag, tarp or something that is designed to be lifted with a crane and ideally can be dumped, either out the bottom or set it down un hook one side and lift. Everything I have found so far is either waste management bagster which I don't see being easily dumped or those bags that sand and gravel are delivered in sometimes.
Crane lifting bags or tarps?
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Get out the wife's sewing machine.
Not married... don think the gf would know how to thread a needle!! I did use to know how to sew pretty damn good not sure a normal machine could handle the material I would want to use
Menchhofer
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Keep looking they are out there. Just purchased two of them but cannot remember now where we bought them. Ben Meadows or Forestry Suppliers come to mind, just not sure.
mattfr12
The Bulldog
Did you guys ever try the monster bag I believe it is called?
We haven't tried anything, this company is just getting into the 20th century let alone the 21st... lol I did come across the monster bag a few days ago I think it might be monstabag. I'm going to poke around one last time then I'll give my office the info. Only thing is I don't have hardly any room in my tool boxes 
What do you want it to carry?
Iron workers and structural steel guys have all kings of things to carry tools and supplies up to them. Some of those might be adapted.
A lot of safety concerns with any kind of overhead lifting. Don't want to dump things unintentionally.
Sime fruit pickets have canvas bags that they wear over their shoulders, and dump out the bottom. That idea might be adapted.
Some 'Super Sacks' , used to sling load bulk goods, empty from the bottom and are sold used. Not sure how they would hold up, depending on your use.
If you come up with a design, a local tent and awning company might be able to make it up for you.
Philbert
Iron workers and structural steel guys have all kings of things to carry tools and supplies up to them. Some of those might be adapted.
A lot of safety concerns with any kind of overhead lifting. Don't want to dump things unintentionally.
Sime fruit pickets have canvas bags that they wear over their shoulders, and dump out the bottom. That idea might be adapted.
Some 'Super Sacks' , used to sling load bulk goods, empty from the bottom and are sold used. Not sure how they would hold up, depending on your use.
If you come up with a design, a local tent and awning company might be able to make it up for you.
Philbert
this would be used when I'm picking from front to back yard or the other day we were set up in the rear neighbors drive 6 foot wood fences everywhere.. for grabbing rakings sawdust that sorta thing I'm sure it'll see stump grindings at some point. Right now I'm at monstabag or I actually just found a place that makes a heavy tarp with straps at all 4 corners they just don't make um very big like think 8x8 was the biggest maybe we can get um to custom make one
mattfr12
The Bulldog
We use the bagsters alot I think I have two of them on the truck. Major pain to dump tho if you put sticks in there. Someone usually has to go in there and smack the corners out.
See that's where I hit a road block I want quick dumping ability
Just try the bagster, it works. Yes occassionally someone has to knock stuff out of the corners, but that beats passing full barrels over 6 ft fences any day of the week. If you hook the sling to one of the corners, instead of one of the handles, most of the debris slides out. I've been using them for almost 5 years now, never had one catastrophically fail, but they dont last forever.
There might be an off the shelf model, but here's something you could have made (heavier duty than the single use 'Bagster'):
'Super Sacks' - cheap, available
Fruit Picking Bags - bottom folds up to hold fruit, releases to dump fruit
Super Sack + Fruit Picking Bag = Dump Bag for Crane?
Alternate, 'military duffel bag closure'
You could replace the clip with a rod on a rope to pull and dump bottom.
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Philbert
'Super Sacks' - cheap, available
Fruit Picking Bags - bottom folds up to hold fruit, releases to dump fruit
Super Sack + Fruit Picking Bag = Dump Bag for Crane?
Alternate, 'military duffel bag closure'
You could replace the clip with a rod on a rope to pull and dump bottom.
(Send royalties to
Philbert
http://www.monstabag.com/sitemap.htm think they already got that idea
I'll probably be trying this out
Some of those "super sac" bags fail after sitting out in the sun for not very long...
I'll probably be trying this out
Some of those "super sac" bags fail after sitting out in the sun for not very long...
Dat looks like it!
"This portable FIBC dumpster bag is also very handy for tree removal and landscaping projects. It can be used not only to collect every conceivable type of yard waste, but can also serve to quickly deliver soil, fertilizer, compost and mulch where it is needed regardless of the topography of the terrain."
Did you get a price on them - just curious.
Thanks.
Philbert
"This portable FIBC dumpster bag is also very handy for tree removal and landscaping projects. It can be used not only to collect every conceivable type of yard waste, but can also serve to quickly deliver soil, fertilizer, compost and mulch where it is needed regardless of the topography of the terrain."
Did you get a price on them - just curious.
Thanks.
Philbert
Did not price them yet
I am also looking at these http://lewismfg.com/canvas_dirtball.htm this is the concept I originally wanted I think there biggest one at 8x8 might be borderline too small though I'm about to email them to see if they can go 12x12 I also like these because two guys can drag them if out of reach of the crane
I am also looking at these http://lewismfg.com/canvas_dirtball.htm this is the concept I originally wanted I think there biggest one at 8x8 might be borderline too small though I'm about to email them to see if they can go 12x12 I also like these because two guys can drag them if out of reach of the crane
dor-moor hands
ArboristSite Member
Hello I am a long time lurker member but I have worked in rigging for a long time. I would recommend the company Lift-It they have a website and do some custom work. Or I have used Lift Pro in Duluth, MN. I have spent a lot of money at Lift Pro and they do great custom work. I know others may have mentioned it but if you are doing any overhead lifting you need certified gear.
Welcome to A.S. and thanks for the info!
Philbert
Philbert
dor-moor hands
ArboristSite Member
Thank you for the welcome and no problem for the info.
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