A pair of Altec aerial lifts is deployed during an ice storm. While cold weather can affect hydraulics and other aerial-lift operating systems, basic tasks such as clearing the windows, steps and decks of lift trucks can prevent slips, falls [...]

This crew from Arbortrue, a four-year TCIA member company based in Porter, Texas, was deployed by HMI for storm cleanup following a storm in Texas. Photo courtesy of Brad Phillips/Arbortrue. As profitable as storm work can be for tree crews [...]

Branch Manager’s new BMGX2 grapple made with Hardox steel on a Gehl 280 articulating loader. This stronger version of the BMG is designed to keep up with the heavier mini-skid steers, while maintaining a lightweight grapple and backward compatibility with [...]

Samson's Arbor-Plex is a lightweight, dual-purpose, 12-strand rope that can be used for both climbing and rigging. It is designed to resist snagging, have excellent knot-holding ability and to work well when wet. Photo courtesy of Samson Rope. Rope may [...]

Yale Cordage Kernmaster climbing line on the braider. Kernmaster’s 48-carrier construction is unique in the arborist market. The white, nylon core is seen entering the braided cover. This is the last manufacturing step before quality control, testing and packaging. Photo [...]