What did you start with??

[Treemonster]

Good Day

 

I know this was asked before but cant find it.

Going to start out on my own,part time 3 days a week to see if it works out.

Just wondering what everyone started out with kit wise.

I was thinking....

 

Things i have...

Pick-up

Climbing kit

Hedge trimmer

Long reach hedge timmer

Pole saw

Brush cutter

Husky 350 (15 inch bar)

 

Things i need...

Trailer with high sides

Climbing saw(going to give the Makita a try)

Large ground saw(26'' to 36'' bar)

Signs,cones,etc

Rigging gear

 

Can anyone think of anything else that would be essential.Money is tight so will be renting a chipper when its needed.

 

Thanks for the help:icon14:

[Busy Daddy]

I think it all depends on what sort of work you are looking for

Sound like you have a bit of gear for most jobs

The list of kit can be never ending

There is always something that will cme in handy

[Giles]

i am starting up on my own to. got a van which is a transit which is my dads but i use when i get a job. got an old entec 6inch chipper all my climbing kit and that cones chainsaws, hedge trimmer, and long reach pole saw, stump grinder and that so i think i am pretty much there.doing my advert this week and then when i get my first job i will get my insurance. its all go i cant wait not bad for being 21.

[Treemonster]

i am starting up on my own to. got a van which is a transit which is my dads but i use when i get a job. got an old entec 6inch chipper all my climbing kit and that cones chainsaws, hedge trimmer, and long reach pole saw, stump grinder and that so i think i am pretty much there.doing my advert this week and then when i get my first job i will get my insurance. its all go i cant wait not bad for being 21.

 

Not bad at all,your way ahead of me.

Best of luck hope it all goes well for you:icon14:

Im not as young as you but not far away at 23

[tree monkey]

Treemonster i personally thing your next buy should be a climbing saw,Imo you should make sure that you have a good supplier localy for makita and make sure they have spares as down time costs money.I have a stihl due to availability of parts and they are well priced for what they have to do.

Good luck in your venture.:wave:

[Gray git]

Allways get the best kit you can afford at the time,dont get things on a wim unles you hav the money going spare and just save like mad so you can build up slowley. I know of a few lads who went out and got everything in 1 go,spent every last penny then had no work on. good luck.

[Lee Winger]

Good Day

 

I know this was asked before but cant find it.

Going to start out on my own,part time 3 days a week to see if it works out.

Just wondering what everyone started out with kit wise.

I was thinking....

 

Things i have...

Pick-up

Climbing kit

Hedge trimmer

Long reach hedge timmer

Pole saw

Brush cutter

Husky 350 (15 inch bar)

 

Your Starting with better kit than I had , I had a knackered escort van, a pair of double extension ladders, pair of loppers, bow saw, cheap shank of blue polyprop rope, and a mculoch lawn mower..

[Jay]

i am starting up on my own to. got a van which is a transit which is my dads but i use when i get a job. got an old entec 6inch chipper all my climbing kit and that cones chainsaws, hedge trimmer, and long reach pole saw, stump grinder and that so i think i am pretty much there.doing my advert this week and then when i get my first job i will get my insurance. its all go i cant wait not bad for being 21.

 

not trying for compitition but im only 18. although i dont have a chipper or a stump grinder but hire them in. so ok then you do win. hope it all goes well for you and you get the work you need. i wouldnt mind having a chipper and grinder in 3 years.

[treediver]

Good Day

 

 

 

Things i need...

 

Climbing saw(going to give the Makita a try)

 

 

Thanks for the help:icon14:

 

Theres only one top handled saw worth getting. Save up the extra £££ and invest in a MS200T. Tougher tried and tested.

[skyhuck]

Theres only one top handled saw worth getting. Save up the extra £££ and invest in a MS200T. Tougher tried and tested.

 

IMO