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(Scooter suggested i post this here..Thanks)

Can be used for camp, trees, tiny house, toy hauler etc.
Has a bracket where a compressor was. It was partly used for a month as a Walk in cooler/ Kitchen unit.
104" interior height, Walk on roof, 2x 6000lbs axles, etc
$14K
Dave

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i've usually just had them rework so they would get the message. If top quality producers can plant well the "slut pounders" can too. If not, sometimes they must just realize that they are not in the same league as true quality highballer planters and deal with it. They can be mentally tax...

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.."slut pounders" being what makes thing less black or white, especially when their numbers can overshadow the quality issues..

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"I’m sure we’ve all seen slower more meticulous planters bringing up the quality and bringing down the excess. How do you reflect that service in the tree price?"

Yup yup! Too much emphasis on uber ballers or very high producers in the camp cost elimination narrative in my opinion..

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Presuming that a company will increase tree prices and by what percent with a winning higher bid price is tricky. Most probably will but not necessarily. It would be nice to hear about tree price increases from Companies that have essentially the same contract/ground as last year and what if any inc...

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if appropriate in the steeps you would want a 40cc type brush saw with throttle on the shaft so it can be used without being hooked up to you or a harness.
many a times i've used one, one handed to reach out quite far.
make sure to take the spark arrestor screen out as soon as you have it..

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.."declare themselves full"? WHY? Really?

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Good read Scooter. A few thoughts: Not all high producers are quality planters. This can lead to problems that do have a cost. I have intentionally positioned "slowish/average" planters with stellar quality in key bloc sections to minimize the chance of having to many plots in the borderli...

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good read Scooter.
Also a Certified /Qualified person can train planters to be deemed "qualified" to make assessment calls in the field so as to have them be somewhat accountable as well.

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Seems like they're referring to block/tree price etc and not overall avg tree price no?

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AB Beetle contracts had 40% Experience/History/Capacity and a 60% Price Bid breakdown.
This is not in itself bad but it does give leeway to the selection committee to use that 40% to make decisions that are not necessarily black and white.

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Stihl = Tough

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vegetation management to compete with Davey et al...

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Anyone else hear that Spectrum Resource Group Inc is now 70% owned by an American Company?

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Whats that last sentence all about?

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AB spent around 500 million over the last 10 years... This year seems like 25 plus % less work than the 5 year avg but one contractor doing up to 70 000 trees is pretty yyuuge

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Well the AB Beetle Winter Season Contracts have been awarded.
Spectrum basically locked down the whole province. 10+ Million worth of jobs!

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Follow your gut... sharp chain w 362 will be more than plenty!

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Elaborate please!

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Why not name the persistent Shirkers? As they are breaking laws (regs) why is there a seemingly avoidance of advertising their names while espousing adherence to said regs? Corsair went tits up!! Owes $$ to many workers and companies.. Are we looking out for each other or just bloviating? Names plea...

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I'm surprised that there is not more activity on this thread! Spoke in person with 3 people owed many thousands from last years projects! Stay away!

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Related to bidding and forestry work: There was a AB Beetle Survey Control tender that came out in Nov where the price represented 40% and 60% was past performance, operation plan etc.. A notorious low bidder was offered the job despite grave concerns from the local issuing office. Edmonton higher u...

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Ya I liked that reply to!

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make sure you're wearing wcb approved forestry diapers!!

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Hey
How about a list of companies that "withhold pay" or do not have a pay schedule that is respectful of the law and workers.

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I have a few barely used Stihl 250 Brushsaws. (1 to 2 months use) $ 375 includes blades etc

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That last one has about $240K that the contractor must spend upfront to purchase supplies plus add another 10% deposit and your looking at $300K
to snag this puppy!! Thanks BSTS

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I have always enjoyed this site.
Thanks Scooter for the time you spend making it happen.
Happy New Year!

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I am convinced that many workers accept conditions, mostly low tree prices, out of short term necessity despite the knowledge that they are enabling a self perpetuating relative worsening of said conditions. This reality, along with various other reasons for accepting low prices such as not knowing ...

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Sorry can"t see it happening!
Not saying that in theory it would be impossible to achieve, just saying it won't happen.

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I have a few lightly used Stihl FS250's for sale. $400 per or less if you buy a few...

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No Scooter it can't happen... Sorry!

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Was falling mid coast this Fall and there were rainfall shutdown protocols in place. The Supervisor left it to the Fallers to make the call once on site which created pressures but nice to see that even the old school vets did not hesitate to shut 'er down! Ugly amounts of rain up there..

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Budget wise it will be about the same as the previous few years. They managed to lock things in early and are "safe" for this year. Expect close to the same amount of work, depending on the results of the Green to Reds surveys and Heli GPS Surveys which are being completed in the next week...

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I agree this work is not for the faint of heart. Especially the fall and Burn part. Most very low bid survey jobs get dropped by the contractor once they realized they f...ed up! This usually comes about once the snow starts piling up (and the roads don't get plowed!!) I would not worry about Probin...

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Hey Scooter Work is generally from end of Nov to end of March in North Central AB. Usually Surveying is first followed by Fall and Burn. There are, and have been many BC silviculture companies involved with this work for the last 15 years so maybe some of Replants members can share info. At any give...

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Starting a thread about Beetle work.
I have been at it for well over a decade and can share some insights if there is any interest.
My gut tells me that this winter will be very interesting weather wise then again maybe it's just the food i ate...

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How was Celtic's Beetle work in AB this year?

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older and grosser.. eww! I would reply but I have to deal with some weird itchandsmellinmynetherregions...

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Hey. I'm curious, how many people show up for this usually?

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I made my previous comment with the recent aircraft tragedy in mind. No cynicism just a simple statement. The most regulated and safe industries on the planet will have accidents. This incident is serving as a catalyst, albeit a minor one, for discussion which I applaud. It is easy to bring up relat...

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Sounds like Impact is a top notch outfit.
Accident will happen regardless of due diligence and price points.

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In what way does a low bid apply to this incident?

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The modded 661 has been performing superbly in the big wood up here in AB!

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Interesting reply. I appreciate your perspective.
Thanks

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What would be the purpose of re tendering this? I don't see it!
Brinkman has been around long enough to stand by this number, one would hope! Unless they drop it. Was there a sizeable bid deposit?

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It's a personal thing. I tried a friend 's of mine Stihl, 3 years ago doing seismic. i was quite impressed by how it would start at minus 35 with only a few pulls, and without choke! One of the big advantages i found was how cleanly they burn. Way less fumes to irritate my poor asthmatic lungs!! The...

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I had a 441 Stihl M-tronic modified and it is awesome. Just purchased a 661 for the upcoming Beetle season, it of course is on it's way to Simon for an attitude adjustment!
Anyone else out there that has run a 661?

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pretty mundane stuff.. oh well it can't all be drama and sizzle.

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