grcs or hobbs

[Treerover]

Haven't used a hobbs, but have used a block with a similar winching design.  It does do anything you need.
 
Someone earlier said their GRCS allows them to do jobs that another company would need a crane for.  Its not the first time I have heard this, and from people I hold a lot of respect for...I do struggle to understand this though.  Cranes come into their own when theres zero drop zone and the pieces need lifting well clear of all obstacles, a GRCS cannot do that, so i'd love a detailed scenario form someone please?

It’s more that you can quote cheaper but still get the tree down without having to price in the crane.
Let’s face it, how many jobs would be easier with a crane but how many customers want to pay for the luxury.
That said, there will also always be those jobs a crane won’t get to, Churchyards being a common crane no reach zone !!!