I often get asked to recommend different types of machine, it’s horses for courses as I’m sure you can imagine. The two most important factors are machine size and access availability. Generally speaking the machine can’t be too big for the tree but you need to be able to get it in and set up. Physics You cannot beat the laws of physics. When lifting a load you either need outrigger spread or weight in the base. The wider your outrigger spread or the heavier the base th

Fast - efficient - safe In the past we faced a continued dilemma between cost and safety. Mechanised Arboriculture was originally driven by cost saving particularly where it came to vast stretches of highway flanked by shelter-belts full of Ash trees suffering from Ash Dieback. Not only is the mechanised route more cost efficient it was also safer. What we are finding now is those early innovations are now becoming increasingly more relevant when it comes to safety. With th

Mechanised Arboriculture or “Mech Arb” is working on trees using machinery fitted with grapple saws opposed climbing using rope and harness or working from a MEWP etc. Although there is some overlap, generally speaking the work is carried out from ground level often with the machine operator sitting in a machine cab thus limiting if not avoiding the whole work at height scenario. There is a wide range of machinery available often adapted but some purpose built. I’ll cover