I wouldn't worry about prior abuse. Presumably such a unit would be designed such that the hydraulics run out of power to lift way before any physical damage could occur from lifting.
JB...I guess you get used to it after a while. I tree climb as well as tower climb. You learn to trust your equipment and then you are not so anxious.
Beppington...I forgot to tell you that I had already dibbs'ed your tractor in the event that something happened...
Seriously...I am glad you got it solved. That what does not kill you makes you stronger...(or something like that from Conan the Barbarian).
That what does not kill you makes you stronger...(or something like that from Conan the Barbarian).
That which does not kill you, only postpones the inevitable (could have been Steven Wright, but not sure where I got it).
That which does not kill you, only postpones the inevitable (could have been Steven Wright, but not sure where I got it).