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treetops
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Hi everyone, this is my first post i primarily do treework but also run a 2.8t digger for trees but have increasingly been doing digging work with the machine rather than the tree related tasks it was bought for. I've been eyeing an 18t hook loader as vehicle to help with both lines of work it would have a decent crane for loading logs or muck and potentially putting plant over the odd wall, and a few bodies for different taks, payload would be 6-7 ton. i know this works well for timber related activities, but just wanted to know the opinions of the members for this sort of set up for a bit of muckaway or materials into jobs etc on small digging jobs, driveways etc. The payload is relatively small but tips are rarely far (10 mile tops ) and with decent rates for tipping, one could make the same as a days hire running a few loads out to clear a job instead of using a grab contractor? also 100% legal when moving the machine with some attachments instead of walking the line sticking it on 3.5t trailer.... i have thoughts either way. but would be interested in opinions from a pure earthworks point of view.
also, i already have an operators license and C+E and have run trucks before so am aware of that side of things.
Thanks
also, i already have an operators license and C+E and have run trucks before so am aware of that side of things.
Thanks