I'm based in the UK and we have some different ways of doing things because our laws are different but as a guy just starting out, this video is amazing. I like the slight differences in kit we have where lots of guys over here don't use slings and rings, we just go straight for pulleys and using unions because lots of our trees have smooth bark. Overall it's refreshing to see that even with different practices, our kit is all pretty universal. A note to anyone who sees this that's in the UK or a place where you have a lot more small to medium sized trees, you can easily get away with saving some money on a big saw by buying something like an MS261 or equivalent 50-60cc saw and running up to a 25" bar. I run an 18" on mine and even on big ash trees, I just double-bar the trunks once they're limbed down. Happy cutting everyone, stay safe.
Love Your videos man. My uncle and I are beginning to talk about starting a tree service business since he’s been doing it on his own for a few years now. So starting small is what we need to do and this is excellent !!!
Thanks for the re-assurance, I've started my gear collection in a similar fashion. I starred work for a large tree company a year ago and I'm climbing almost daily. My city provides a weekly curb side grapple truck service for yard waste, so I"m hedging the truck expense by toting the messy/sharp/awkward gear in a rooftop cargo box, intended for skis.
I've done some pretty big removals with no rigging at all. I have a truck and 8 ft trailer a chainsaw (455 rancher )handheld leaf blower some chains are come along and a 100 ft half inch rope
@@In-The-Trees I sent a comment before but it didn’t post . In it I was wanting to tell you that they make a Milwaukee cord to put the battery on your side . $30 on Amazon
We have 2 trucks. A gmc 1500 that wasn't in the video, it carries the rigging and the stuff we use for clean up as well as tows the chipper. I didn't do a very good job explaining that in the video. So we take everything at once, sometimes if the trailer is to full after the job we'll leave that and I'll come back to get that.
Out of curiosity…. Why would you not recommend the battery powered echo top handle for somebody just starting off? Pawn shop near me has one with the charger for $300, and I was seriously considering it
That is a good price. Don't get me wrong, I love and hate that saw. My biggest concern if that was your only saw is it being under powered for your removals. Check out the milwaukee top handle, I've used it for the past year and absolutely love the thing. It's worth the extra $200 or what ever the difference is.
I've got a pair of Carolina boots. I look boots that are tall and have a good heel, as well as a steel shank. You don't have to get these hand crafted ones, you can find a good pair for 100 - 150 bucks.
Insurance, if You're not insured against damaging the customers property You're never going to make real money. Almost all successful trees guys have a wife or family who front the money to buy the truck & trailer
Would have loved to have somebody front me money in order to get started! It's not my story tho. Also Insurance is absolutely a must! Thanks for bringing that up!
Tip Top, Number 1 thing you need if you wanna start your own Tree Company is at least very Minimum have 6 Consecutive years of Tree Work Experience and that’s Pushing it. If I was able to make Laws I would make it a Mandatory 10 Consecutive years of Documented experience. There is way way Waaayy Too Many Deaths in Our Industry. I’ve been Fortunate and have 20yrs of Documented Consecutive Experience in Removals and Pruning.
