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We are an Arboricultural Approved Contractor base in Harpenden, Hertfordshire. We carry out a wide range of arboricultural work for private individuals, companies, local authorities, schools and more.

www.franksforestry.com.

We have a vacancy for an experienced and qualified Arborist – Climber. Applicants must be capable of undertaking a wide range of arboricultural work, safely to a very high standard.

Desirable qualifications CS30, CS31, CS38, CS39, CS40, CS41, First Aid & Chipper.

Salary dependent on experience and ability.

Please send CV to [email protected].

www.franksforestry.com

I have a Intermecatto Tigergrip TR16 SR5 with rotator on a 2.7t Bobcat. It's a different league. Being able to rotate is a total gamechanger. Had a reccomendation for the Tigergrip from Eddie on here- they're not expensive (certainly cheaper any of the alternatives!) Think I paid 2.5k plus VAT for the grab and rotator from Approved Hydraulics. Had other quotes of 4k plus. Daft.
 
I still run a grapple on the 1.7t and the micro digger, but that's with a hydraulic stay to give more flexibility. I appreciate the grapple for being twenty times better than a thumb, and a thousand times better than a bucket, but the only reason I still run it is because those machines aren't big enough to handle a grab and rotator. Although I have a second hitch plate I made so that they can run the Tigergrip sans rotator if needed.
 
As you have a large enough machine to handle the rotator as well, I'd make the jump in a heartbeat. The only problem will be controlling it. If I were you, I'd plumb a divertor into the slew, so you could use the rotator and the grab at the same time. I have twin auxillaries, and I wouldn't fancy using it with just a button type divertor on a single service- too clumsy.

Definitely digger with rotating grab then- uv got 360 degree in the grab and 360 on the machine- means a lot less moving around- if your on more sensitive sights you can track in straight lines and let the rotating bits do all the work to save the ground a bit. The loaders will lift more undoubtedly for their size, but IMO they look pretty numb for feeding chippers etc.
 
theyre also good at doing site work,levelling chip and pulling trees over, with the blade down they make a nice controlled ‘winch’, plucking smaller stumps out etc etc.
 
2.6ton is ideal if it’s more sites than gardens and can still tow behind truck.

Great equipment! Couldn’t be without it.

Arborist / Tree Climber required full time here in Harpenden, Hertfordshire & North London.

25k-35k Depending on experience. Must have training certs etc.

Visit: [email protected] for further information or call Jon 07768 014292.

Harpenden Hertfordshire - see website www.franksforestry.com

Are you prepared to live here in Hertfordshire / London? We are recruiting. Visit www.franksforestry.com

For further information visit www.franksforestry.com

Arborist / Tree Climber required full time here in Harpenden Hertfordshire.

25k-35k Depending on experience. Must have training certs etc.

Visit [email protected] for further information or call Jon 07768 014292.

We are a Hertfordshire based tree company look to recruit a climber. Suitable qualifications is essential.

Apply to [email protected]

www.franksforestry.com

On 21/01/2019 at 07:11, Fabian Van Berkel said:

Hi there, i am and arborist from Christchurch, New Zealand looking to move countries to further my experience as an arborist in the UK or Europe. I am 23 years old with 5 years experience as well as my truck license. I am quite capable and comfortable taking on most tree work whether it be removals, general pruning, reductions, ground work etc. i am a down to earth guy with a hard working attitude. I am open to working anywhere.

 

Attached is my C.V if you would like to know more about my experience.

Thank you
-Fabian

CV Fabian van Berkel.docx

Hi Fabian

We have availability here in Hertfordshire near London.

please contact Jon @ www.franksforestry.com

thank you