Equipment spotlight

Daily inspection of chipper is time well-spent

Gary McKeag, brush chipper service technician at Vermeer Corporation, says if you address the following two important maintenance issues, you will go a long way toward having a chipper that delivers top performance.

Vermeer BC1200XL brush chipper in action

Tools of the trade: pole pruner

For a tree care company that does not want to use a climber for basic pruning and tree trimming jobs, a pole pruner can be a good option; and if properly selected and used, can impact the efficiency and economics of the tree service business.

A real-world education learned along the way

You will see some people in the tree care business using an axe to take out small stumps or tying the stumps to their pickup and ripping them out. They are not working efficiently. Paul Ginty has been a serious student of the economics and efficiencies of the tree care business for the dozen years he has operated Paul’s Tree Service. See his findings.

SC252 stump cutter grinding a tree stump.

Managing tree care equipment fleets

Many factors can influence the efficiency and productivity of tree care equipment, although none likely more important than effectively managing equipment fleets.

This maintenance approach helps extend the useful life of brush chippers.

Brush chippers are going green

The green movement is becoming more apparent in the tree care industry as suppliers bring products to market that have been built with sustainability in mind.

How a mini skid steer can benefit a tree care company

A mini skid steer may be a small machine, but it can provide some big benefits for tree care contractors. That’s because the surprisingly powerful unit has the potential to change the way a tree care company does business.

Running a fuel-efficient chipper to impact your bottom line

As a busy tree care contractor, your bottom line is dependent upon getting the job done quickly and moving on to the next one in a timely fashion. Properly taking care of your brush chipper can help you get there.

Make sure you’re running the right site equipment for your job.

Telescoping trimmers

Learn about one of the more specialized products in the tree care industry: a telescopic tree trimmer.

Without a high production telescopic trimmer, it makes it difficult for contractors to compete when it comes to cross-country trimming.

Tools of the trade: chain saws

With dozens of different chain saws available today, there are plenty of choices for the various groups of buyers — homeowners, landowners, professionals. Here’s how to find the right one for your application.

Tree Care Industry Expo 2013

Get a recap of the highlights at the 2013 Tree Care Industry Expo.

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