pole saw transportation

[jose]

Can i ask how you transport your pole saws? 

Ours goes on the back but i alway see the bar getting bent slightly.

One of the guys wants to strap it to the ladder bars on the roof but i dont really like that idea for fear it may come loose and slide off.

Anyone come up with a alternative and a pic to show would be ideal.

Cheers

[lux]

Its only going to get bent if people put stuff like blowers or step ladders on top of it.  When the van is empty I just put them down one side and when its full of chip etc just make sure they lay flat on the chip pile , not one end unsupported.  Shouldn't be any problems if the van is loaded with a bit of care. 

[woody paul]

Are you talking about hand or powered. 

[jose]

On 07/01/2024 at 19:26, woody paul said:

Are you talking about hand or powered. 

powered. I use the stihl battery one hta 135if i remember right so quite long.

We do put it in the rear onto the chip but staff arent as carful and the bar oftern gets put under pressure.

My last one actually ended up cracking the aluminium casting of the inner head, i assume from metal fatigue.

Cheers

[oldwoodcutter]

There’s usually a gypsy stick to be seen laying on top of the chip in the box of most tree firms trucks.

 
occasionally alongside a tarmac rake and extra long bolt croppers.

[Spruce Pirate]

I've got a couple of Quick-Fists on the roof rack.  But no pictures.

[jose]

20 hours ago, Spruce Pirate said:

I've got a couple of Quick-Fists on the roof rack.  But no pictures.

had to google that one! do you not worry about it coming undone?

[jose]

On 09/01/2024 at 16:47, oldwoodcutter said:

There’s usually a gypsy stick to be seen laying on top of the chip in the box of most tree firms trucks.

 
occasionally alongside a tarmac rake and extra long bolt croppers.

jokes aside a good gypsy wand as i know it as is a great tool! can save a crappy climb or stretch many a time.

[lux]

6 minutes ago, jose said:

jokes aside a good gypsy wand as i know it as is a great tool! can save a crappy climb or stretch many a time.

Couldn't be without them for hedge trimming either. 

[Spruce Pirate]

3 hours ago, jose said:

had to google that one! do you not worry about it coming undone?

 

I did a bit when I first got them, but they stay tight and secure.  They've lasted as well, can't remember when I got them, but its a number of years ago and they still seem in good shape.