The key to managing your fleet is to establish an equipment replacement plan that works for your business. The decision on when to replace equipment is based largely on the owner’s preference and maintenance practices. Some contractors choose to replace a machine based on the number of operating hours. Others work off more of a calendar approach and replace equipment in intervals like three, five and eight years.
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Effective fleet management often begins with choosing the right chipper for your business. If you buy a chipper that’s too large, you can end up overspending. Too small? You limit the jobs you can take on. When shopping for a brush chipper, you should consider the type and volume of material you will most often be processing as well as how frequently you will be using the machine.
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There comes a time in the lifespan of every piece of machinery when the cost of repairs and maintenance will outweigh the cost to upgrade to a new one. Keep this list in mind when it comes to the resale value of a brush chipper.
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Severe weather can pop up quickly, especially in the hot and humid summer months. If you live in a region that is prone to lightning strikes, tornadoes, hurricanes or extreme temperatures, you should make a severe weather plan and review it during each jobsite safety meeting.
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The best way to make sure the whole crew is on the same page is to conduct a jobsite briefing before the work begins. The entire team should participate in the jobsite walkaround led by the crew supervisor. Use the acronym H.O.P.E. to cover the four basic steps of the jobsite briefing.
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Before starting the job, gather the team and follow these following steps.
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During the 2015 TCI Expo, Vermeer interviewed more than a dozen tree care business owners and asked them about the biggest challenges facing their businesses. Most responded with “finding qualified workers” or “low profit margins.” Investing in training for new and current employees can help tree care business owners overcome both of these obstacles.
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When it comes to invasive species, the emerald ash borer has received the most attention in the United States in recent years. But it’s far from the only threat to trees. Here are five other pests that affect trees.
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Technology has come a long way over the past three decades. Things that were once considered luxuries are now integral parts of our daily lives, potentially making us safer and more productive. Technology used in the tree climbing industry is no exception.
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Through the Tree Care Industry Association Foundation Arborist Safety Training Institute, there are grants available to help off-set the cost of hosting a safety training workshop in your area.
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