Which mewp do you prefer ?

[AlanK]

Hello guys !

Quick question from a beginner.
For trimming tree, which mewp is better... rather, which one for you suits the most to this need ? Mewp with articulated arm or the telescopic one ?

[maybelateron]

Fly jib is a great advantage for tree work in my experience. Also, having good outreach is just as important, if not more so, as maximum height available. Keeps the base unit away from the drop zone better.

[Bolt]

Telescopic with fly gib and a height / outreach of about 3m more than the one you find yourself currently using.

[AlanK]

14 hours ago, maybelateron said:

Fly jib is a great advantage for tree work in my experience. Also, having good outreach is just as important, if not more so, as maximum height available. Keeps the base unit away from the drop zone better.

Thanks ! You won't "recommand" spider lift then ? Maybe more lightweight and practical yet less effective in terms of pure work ?

[woody paul]

Out reach is what you need so go big, less moving and can stand away. 

When I use them if I can use boom lift even better so I can move around with out messing about with legs and even coming right down. 

[maybelateron]

9 hours ago, AlanK said:

You won't "recommand" spider lift then ? Maybe more lightweight and practical yet less effective in terms of pure work ?

I don't quite understand what you mean by this. My spider lift (18m height, 11m outreach) is 400kg heavier than my previous road tow one, which was 16m height, 8m outreach. I would go for the spider every time.

Reasons:

Once off the trailer it is easier to move around on site.

Being tracked as opposed to single axle it can cope with softer ground.

Only option if trying to work in cemetery - can position between graves with a bit of thinking.

Definitely recommend a trailer with a low bed - full width ramp, or better still hydraulic tilt bed.

[AlanK]

8 hours ago, woody paul said:

Out reach is what you need so go big, less moving and can stand away. 

When I use them if I can use boom lift even better so I can move around with out messing about with legs and even coming right down. 

How much outreach would be enough ? I'd think of at least an arm with 8 m outreach

[AlanK]

57 minutes ago, maybelateron said:

I don't quite understand what you mean by this. My spider lift (18m height, 11m outreach) is 400kg heavier than my previous road tow one, which was 16m height, 8m outreach. I would go for the spider every time.

Reasons:

Once off the trailer it is easier to move around on site.

Being tracked as opposed to single axle it can cope with softer ground.

Only option if trying to work in cemetery - can position between graves with a bit of thinking.

Definitely recommend a trailer with a low bed - full width ramp, or better still hydraulic tilt bed.

Many thanks I really appreciate your answer. I was looking at Dino's trailer. I will use the lift for forest edges. Around here, there are many houses built along the forest edges, and there have already been damages during strong winds or heavy storm.

[aspenarb]

I dont think there is one mewp that does everything well, big outreach normally goes hand in hand with more weight or footprint. Would help to know what type of work its intended for.

Edit. intended use has been answered.

 

Bob

Edited May 5 by aspenarb

[Ty Korrigan]

16 hours ago, maybelateron said:

I don't quite understand what you mean by this. My spider lift (18m height, 11m outreach) is 400kg heavier than my previous road tow one, which was 16m height, 8m outreach. I would go for the spider every time.

Reasons:

Once off the trailer it is easier to move around on site.

Being tracked as opposed to single axle it can cope with softer ground.

Only option if trying to work in cemetery - can position between graves with a bit of thinking.

Definitely recommend a trailer with a low bed - full width ramp, or better still hydraulic tilt bed.

 

I visited a trailer dealership this morning to look at their Brian James plant trailers.

Trying to work out what trailer length and ramp I will need.

What size trailer do you have and do you have any images of yours loaded?

 Be a help, cheers.

     Stuart