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Yes. Indeed just as useful. Maybe a little less horsepower, but not too noticeable within those price ranges. ACUF

I recommend going for the U900 and loading it with all the goodies. They are much less to maintain, and less technical, in general, but just as capable. If you take care of them they will take care of you it seems. You will need a qualified mechanic, not just anyone. I have 2 U900 now because they are simple workhorses. I can't wait until I'm all outfitted the way I envision for the future, it will be grand. ACUF

Nice, thank you! I like the notion of the front mounted hiab now. Time will tell. ACUF

Root prune, Root Prune And Root Prune before planting. I could see using the airspade to create an area that would project the growth of the specimen up to 5-7 years, if space allows. Girdling roots can be corrected for the most part, before the specimen in planted out in the landscape. It takes a bit longer, but will make all the difference. Shape of site notwithstanding. ACUF

Thanks for the reply niftysteve. Will you post some pics of how your hiab is mounted? So you are running this style crane of the on board, 11gpm system? This is the type I could really use. I just dont see how you could have good use of the tipper, but am curious to see how it was mounted either way. I really like the color of green yours has. ACUF

Hi Fellas, Been out of the forum for a while. This season has brought alot of growth to my firm. It started with a 30 ton 3 point splitter. Then came a second U900, this one is the ag spec with three way tipper, 3 point hitch in the rear, and the soft and hard top. Also came with the factory bed extensions, which will be excellent for large loads. I picked up a second chipper as well, the same Valby / Farmi brand, although this one doesn't have the hyd. feed wheels. I realized that, however the U900 can carry implements, I still needed a dedicated chip truck, so this was the obvious answer. I need new tires for the second one now, and just missed an ebay listing error where come 14.5 contis went for $100!! i am still kicking myself!!! I wondered how the Hiab is mounted in the back of the U900, and if you could post some new pics of the mounting. The one thing I see as a potential problem with use is the high bed, and being rough on your back, so the hiab is next on my list. I have a short bed that I could also use, and mount the hiab behind the cab, and have outriggers, etc. It all depends on whats available here. Also, does that U900 have the belly pump for the hiab demands, or is it run off the front / rear circuits? I agree with stephen about them having little issues if they sit, like mine have this warm season. (Only because they are being set aside by me until all the necessary maintenance is taken care of). But I used the Orange on to pick up the second chipper from where it was delivered, and upon my return, a caliper started leaking, so i attributed it to its lack of running this season so far. Final pic is not my U900, but I like this color combo, and am considering this for the respray on both machines, once all the other maintenance is taken care of. One question I have is, do all you Unimog owners do your own maintenance, or hire it out to a professional? I have interviewed 2 different mechanics and am likely giving them the responsibility so its done correctly, the first time! (Im mechanical minded, but not a mechanic!)! Cheers!! ACUF

I just purchased a Valby / Farmi Ch150 gravity feed chipper to run off the rear linkage on the Cabrio U900, as it has the bed extensions for large duties, not pictured. It does just fine at a low engine RPM on the 540 setting. This is the first time I have used a Unimog to chip and I'm quite impressed. I cant wait to use the white CH140HF (hydraulic feed), but am waiting on a redesign of the high flow system, to switch between the aerial lift and the chipper, on the Case U900. The last image is when I went and picked the chipper up after it was delivered. ACUF

This may well have been a good demonstration video to take care of this condition, but your straps were too small for the DBH. This is why you had the premature break, or "drop". Everyone can see that in the video. If you left a few more inches i think you could have made the third cut, camera on you, while in a good position, not exposed, and for god sakes, not expose the camera man. Yes, the but came down, and the tree fell, good job. However, it was uncontrolled, and looked unanticipated, ..I wasn't very impressed. In then end, you should have chosen a better example, or edit better. I feel like you haven't been very professional about responding to the feedback you've gotten from colleagues on this forum. Why not do another demonstration, and call the shots that you will execute, and really execute them professionally, in a controlled manner. I feel like its people with this kind of temperament, this kind of ego in this industry, that make it unsafe for yourself and others. ACUF

Physics know no geographic boundaries my friend. My first "clue" would have been to re-demonstrate this technique before posting it to a swath of arborist and foresters. I haven't even seen your other videos yet, so this is the first exposure I've seen, so I have no bias. I guess everyone has a different opinion of your method and the way it was carried out. Maybe we can all learn something from the feedback as well. Be safe. ACUF

Stihl 026. Monster of a lightweight ground saw. ACUF

Nice perspective!! Acuf

This was clearly a premature break. Camera wasn't even watching, and instructor had already stated there would be another cut lower that would be the trigger. Very dangerous, and that wasn't a small tree by any stretch of the imagination. The straps were too small for that technique, with that height and weight on them. He needed that lower cut to be the trigger, which ended up triggering at the second cut instead. Guess its lucky they barely caught the break, and could it in slow mo, and see the guy at least looking for it to give,.. like it did. law of observation I guess.. ACUF

They don't look like Unimog to me though for some reason. I'm sure they perform like one though. ACUF

Good thing it was diagnoses so quickly. All the best through this process. ACUF

It sounds like the guy is just jumping on the bandwagon with this "invention". If its an ap for a "smart phone" then thats different, but has been done as well. All the trees throughout central park in NYC are mapped, and pictures taken, and accessable digitally. This banker sounds like a smart investor though, at least hes still true to his core beliefs / values. Now, here in Cincinnati theres a historic cemetery and arboretum called Spring Grove. They have an in house inventory system that was designed by them and ESRI. The software allows full interaction for the plots, whos burried there, and relative information. They planned for the actual tree and shrub layer inventory then, and incorporated a layer for that as well. Now its just a matter of collecting the data, including the GPS point. I'm not saying theres no room for improvement in the GIS or arboriculture and urban forestry industries to map and manage natural resources. It needs to be sub meter with extraordinary reception, so it can be used in the understory. Keep us posted. ACUF

I feel a Unimog is essential in this urban forest setting. Go for a smaller, round cab U900. Remember, the U500 is a glorified U900. I'm very happy to have a couple. They make great employees!! ACUF

Two to fix, aint that the truth!! Don't forget, two to choose from!! The unit will be for more regular use, having a dump bed will be like having a pick up, and tossing brush or logs into her will be a nice change. I can process logs this winter, and deliver truck loads to places that cook their menu in wood fired ovens. Thanks for looking fellow tree men. ACUF

Hi Everyone, I'm proud to announce our second Unimog purchase. This machine came from Southampton, UK. and was first acquired by Atkinson Vos and restored. Then purchased by a fellow in Texas. Then purchased by a fellow in South Dakota, then I purchased it from him. Its a 1974 U900 AG SPEC CABRIO w/ rear linkage, 3 way tipper, 20 speed, front / rear pto, front / rear hydraulics / rear centalizer / possibly rear pick up hitch. My favorite thing is that it came with the factory MB bed side extensions. This will be great for moving brush, wood chips, and other stuff. It also has both the hard and soft tops. I should have it back here in the next couple of weeks. ACUF

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVAJT2ThP-4&feature=related]YouTube - John Deere 8100 and Rotor S stump grinder[/ame] man. ACUF

Listen to the commentary and watch the chainsaw operators "use" of the saw, and hear the weird innuendos unfold.. Hahahahah [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSoXisNGWEg&NR=1]YouTube - How to remove a tree stump with JTN[/ame] ACUF

I love this one: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYGnyYDNTdw&feature=related]YouTube - Pulling up a Stump 3[/ame] ACUF

I've been skateboarding since I was a little kid. I believe it to be the fountain of youth. My formal studies are in anthropology studying traditional plant medicines. Thanks for the thread! ACUF

I do! Not enough yet, but I'm getting there! Chipper, winch, lift, stump grinder, log splitter, maybe even a hiab crane if I can fit it in!! Once you get one you can build onto it. That's why I chose the U900. They're implement carriers. ACUF

I have been playing with the idea to mount my top link attachment points on the reverser mounting bracket, and kill two birds with one stone. I am mounting the reverser bracket across the front of the pto, from the cast winch tabs. I wondered if this sounds like an ok idea. Also, wondered if the distance between the top and bottom link on the lift is usually the same distance from the bottom and top link of an implement? Or can there be some variation, within the working limits? Heres a picture of the relative heights I plan to work with. I thought I needed to maintain a parallelogram among all the hinges. This design process would have been much easier if I still had my Lego set!! Thank you, ACUF

Wow, Thanks for all the feedback! I know what to look for now, and adjustments needed to be made. I will most certainly keep you all posted. ACUF