moving fat palm trees

[ManofMystery]

I think I'd approach this with a large track hoe. If you had your boxes prepared in advance, you could pop a palm out and drop it into the box. In California, you can get the hoe and an operator for less than $1000 a day, and the job would likely last less than four days. Tracks have a lower center of gravity and are easier on the ground than a TLB.

I don't know the situation in Hawaii, but in California, free palm removal is the least you can expect. Free removal and $5/ft in your pocket is more typical.

 

[SPIKER]

I agree with the others, the BX is probably too small, and like was mentioned buy a bigger unit and re-sell it after the move is done. also here in ohio we can rent by the month from dealers selling new equipment for aobut 2 grand for a NICE unit! This is probably the best way... remember rental fees can be a tax deduction for a buisness as you mentioned that you're insurance does not cover it, well the rental companies have insurance too! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif buy it (the insurance) as an add on to the rental and have it (loader/backhoe) delivered and work till done and return it. they will train you too for a small fee but usually a go over is included.


Otherwise I would find a different tree removal company and price it aginst one a nuither for better price...

also I would fly out to help or for a visit just send the ticket to me!

Mark M /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[polecat]

nope!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gifbuy acut...then dragem all on the same path and it'll b done...

......then use the cut to repair damages .... send me the tickets and i'll help u learn how to rig...run yer cut and we'll both have a great time...make new friends and in the end u git the cut...save a buncha $$$ .....and own the cut with the $$ u save and have someone round that knows how to git yer job done!!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

either that or just stay tuned to tbn and watch the rigging sting i've started and u can learn how to do all the above ..and keep the ticket $$ and git an extra attachment..and i'll jist have to stay here and move snow round this winter...unless of course ..if u want a slave for a couple of days!!!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[dmccarty]

Stumpy,

There was an article in the Wall Street Journal today about the buying and selling of palm trees in CA. A company would find the palm trees in yards, buy from the owner for a few bucks and then sell the tree for 3,000 to 20,000 dollars. The owners just wanted the trees gone becuase of they where a pain.

Before your eyes get big on the dollars, these where tall, and old Canary palm trees which you ain't got. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

But as others have said people buy these things for there yards. I sure would think there is someone in your area that would be willing to pay you for the trees or remove them at no cost.

Later,
Dan McCarty

 

[mrpistol]

As some have said, in Florida those would go for big bucks and they do the work.

You have another option (this would be my choice). Buy a chain saw, trim the sides down (almost to the green), and cut the tops to about a foot in length. Pick up the leavings and clean it up a bit.

This will greatly increase the value of your property and open your view. With it picked up and ferns or vegetation planted it would make a nice shady retreat.

You may want a landscape architecture's advice on the best way to make your own private park.

That grove in Tampa Florida would be almost priceless.

BTW Wife is a landscape architect, son is a tree 'surgeon'. For a fee we'd be glad to come out and asses the situation. LOL

 

[KiotiJohn]

Stumpy, you're not going to be a one post wonder are you? Haven't heard how your situation has turned out? Did you get rid of any palms yet? John