As a crane operator, I have the privilege of getting to work with the best and the worst climbers in the industry. This is neither a boast nor a complaint. It’s a simple summary of observations I’ve made during the [...]

What may have seemed like science fiction a few decades ago is fast becoming accepted tree care technology that is safer, easier and even elegant in its application for today’s arborists. Whether it’s robotics, 3-D printing or the use of [...]

Compact loaders have become a valued tool for the modern tree care crew, creating easier access through relatively tight spaces and saving significantly on labor and injuries. More and more, crews arrive at job sites with a stump-grinder attachment for [...]

Prevention of damage starts with proper safety procedures. Drive a tracked lift with outriggers open whenever possible, especially on uneven terrain, to prevent a tip-over. Photo courtesy of Tracked Lifts. The experts – those who make and sell compact lifts [...]

Arborists work with equipment utilizing hydraulics every day – chippers, chip-dump beds, stump grinders, aerial lifts and the list goes on. While accidents from hydraulic-fluid leaks are rare within the tree care industry, they can result in serious injuries and [...]