What truck to choose for one-man operation?

[Veles]

I will be deciding next week, which arb-truck to buy. I have read through some topics on the forum and I still have not made my mind :-)

 

I run mostly a one-man operation in an urban area (the vehicle would often need to sqeeze in some tight spaces). Majority of my business is cutting down medium-sized trees (most often- pine, spruce, etc). I have prepared 3 configurations, which could be optimal.

 

Conf 1:

 

VW Transporter 4Motion Single Cab with tipper + ST6 Wood chipper

 

Conf 2:

 

Isuzu D-Max Extended cab with tipper + ST6 Wood chipper

 

Conf 3:

 

Hilux or Ranger Double cab + Branderup TT 3500 tipper trailer with Forst PT6 woodchipper.

 

I would really appriciate help with making the right choice :-)

 

[Alex O]

My hilux extra cab will be for sale in the next couple of weeks, back all converted with ally sides and barn doors on the back. Pm if you want more details.

[Dan Maynard]

I run landrover and trailer, when I have to work in town sometimes it is tight so I would probably cross off conf 3 based on what you say.

[Mick Dempsey]

The most important thing is chip capacity. I’m guessing the Transporter will hold a lot more than the others.

 

Pick that.

[josharb87]

The transporter doesn’t hold weight well

 

i run close to option 3. Biggest legal capacity weight wise and volume wise, most expensive setup too though

 

option 2 plus the tipping trailer would be most versatile 

[Dan Maynard]

I agree trailer is best for capacity and as my chipper is only 300kg and trailer rated to 2.7t I reckon to put about 1.6t in legally. I just think it can be tricky to manoeuvre in town.

On the other hand, I can fit a pretty big tree on one load so I never have to run out half way through to tip off. That would be a real pain working on my own whereas when I'm subbing on say 3 man jobs it's quite common.

Option 3.

[Sequoia]

Option 1 but instead of VW go for Isuzu Crafter swb. Fab turning circle, narrow, great for access. Integrate a locker into the back - you'll lose some chip capacity but will be grateful for security.

[Rich Rule]

Isuzu Crafter?

 

I thought that was a VW model, single wheeled rear axel, tipper truck.

[Veles]

Tomorrow, I will be cutting down a medium sized ash leaf maple. I will measure, how many qubic metres od woodchips I will have had produced :-)

[josharb87]

Think he means isuzu Grafter Rich