RandyS
ArboristSite Member
Has anyone here used one of those tow behind aerial lifts? I see they have some that go 50' or so and they looked quite interesting. Thanks for any info.
skwerl said:I've used the tow behinds as well as bucket trucks. Let me tell you it is much more reassuring to be in a lift mounted on a 22K lb truck when dropping limbs. One good smack on an outrigger from a 150 lb chunk of wood could send your tow behind manlift tumbling.
Also consider that decent bucket trucks are available for $30K or less if you are a good shopper and know how to inspect one thoroughly. Tow behind lifts are good for painters and sign changers.[/QUOTE]
Exactly!
Lumberjack said:
TreeJunkie said:LJ,
Great pics...where did you pic yours up? Used? Mind telling me what a good used one goes for? \\
PTS said:That is what I use to use before I bought my truck. Every tool has its place. The tow behind is hard to manuver in tight yards. And if you have to move it spot to spot around the tree it is a PITA compared to the truck
In the tow behinds defense. It is very easy on the yards cheaper then a truck and if you get the electric ones with the batteries it is cheap to use. NO GAS.
Redbull said:Okay, I'll give you credit. Those are some good and tight spots. I was wondering what happened with that last tree. Good job. There are some jobs where I can see one being beneficial. The largest ones at the rental shops here are 45' though.
Lumberjack said:The last piece pictured weighed around 2300lbs. If your wondering what happened to the tree, Asplund topped it. If your asking for the final shots of the tree coming down, they will be in day after tomorrow. I plan on taking 1 more chunk, the defect, then start lifting chunks with the manlift (remember that 500lb cap I was reffering too?) using 2 slings set opposing each other. I may be able to get 2 more chunks, but I will have to feel it out, the tree is 2.89'DBH.
TreeCo said:Nice looking unit Carl.
I used one about 6 months ago and it really worked out nice. I like the quiet of the electric motors. The one I used has a gas engine also like yours does. I was told the gas engine does not recharge the batteries when it's running and that didn't make sense to me but oh well.
Does your engine recharge the batteries when it's running? And what engine is on it? The batteries in the one I used lasted the whole 4 hours I used it so battery life is pretty good.
Dan
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