Equipment for sale

[top hopper]

2000 Toro Dingo 222 $6000.00

New 23hp Kohler twin cylinder engine (100 hours, still under manufacturer warranty)

Foam filled tires (no flats!)

Standard bucket included

Pallet Forks included

Spare roller chain included

Overall width 40.5 inches

Overall length 60.0 inches

Overall height 49.5 inches

Weight 1565 lbs. (with standard wheels and tires)

Rated operating capacity 515 lbs.

Dump height 48.75 inches

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BMG Branch Manager Grapple $1500.00

Excellent working condition!

Retails new for $2099.00
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Package price

Loader and grapple together $6800.00













1999 Morbark 2090d disc chipper $8900.00 / BO

Approx. 1700 hours

9 inch capacity

71 hp Ford Industrial 4 cylinder engine (gas)

Hydraulic lift cylinder

LED lights

4500 lbs

300 lbs tongue weight

Pintle ring

2 knife system with reversible knives

Spare knives included (need sharpening)



Bought unit new, original owner. Great working condition. Needs paint.


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1998 Chevy Express 1 Ton Van $4500.00

130,000 miles

5.7 liter V8

4 speed automatic transmission

Electric brake actuator

2” receiver hitch

Customized storage and shelving for tree work


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1984 Ford F700 $3500.00 / BO

110,000 miles

390 Big block rebuilt at 100,000 miles, new clutch

5 Speed Manual transmission with 2-speed rear end

12 foot enclosed chip box

DOT certified

[Skwerl]

Are you upgrading or getting out?

[Paul B]

whoa, whats up Toppie? are you heading for greener pastures?

[top hopper]

Im getting out.

Im not at liberty right now to discuss the exact details. But when I can, I will.

[rumination]

Best of luck John.

[top hopper]

Thank you sir!

[top hopper]

And in case you are all wondering the saws are yet to come.

They will be the last to go.

[No_Bivy]

:O

[top hopper]

What strikes your fancy John?

[Paul B]

good wishes to you John, I hope you can soldier through what it is that you need to.

[Old Monkey]

Wow John, I hope everything is OK. Let us know what we can do.

[top hopper]

Thanks guys.

Everything is just fine, Im just ready for a change is all.

[top hopper]

Let us know what we can do.


You can buy my stuff! :D

[squisher]

Well damn man, hope everything is going your way. Some good looking deals there to bad I just geared up and you're so far away.

[sotc]

dang, hope all goes well with everything.
whats the tipping capacity on the dingo?

[GASoline71]

Thanks guys.

Everything is just fine, Im just ready for a change is all.

Good luck to you my friend... :)

Gary

[top hopper]

whats the tipping capacity on the dingo?



1030 lbs. with 200 lb operator.

[Old Monkey]

Its discouraging when guys that are doing what you are doing, throw in the towel. Even more so when they seem to be really good at it.

[top hopper]

Don't be discouraged. I'm not.



and besides, what ever gave you the idea I was any good at what I do? :lol:



Trust me, the glass is half full!

[Frans]

Those are good prices, I will ask around.

Good luck in your next endeavor!

[Old Monkey]

Their are guys who talk themselves up on the net and then there are those whose day in day out posts show that they know what they are about.

I am going to brainstorm here for a minute. John can't tell us about his new gig because:

He's waiting on his background check to head off to become an FBI agent.

He's afraid that the guy that wrote him a letter of recommendation might try to swipe the job before he gets it.

His conviction is still subject to appeals.

Since getting heavy doses of gamma radiation he's been ripping apart his saddles almost daily and smashing trees to the ground with his bare fists. Now his cover is blown and its time to hitchhike to a new town.

[Frans]

Maybe the witness protection program?

[top hopper]

He's afraid that the guy that wrote him a letter of recommendation might try to swipe the job before he gets it.






:lol::lol::lol::lol:



Now thats funny!

[Paul B]

Their are guys who talk themselves up on the net and then there are those whose day in day out posts show that they know what they are about.

:thumbup:

[MasterBlaster]

Im getting out.

I've said that before. Many times, in fact.

I'm anxious to hear what your new gig is. Good luck!

[vharrison]

Top, man, my thoughts are with you.

[brendonv]

Its discouraging when guys that are doing what you are doing, throw in the towel. Even more so when they seem to be really good at it.

Ditto.:(

Good luck with whatever you choose to do next!

[stehansen]

This (tree business) was my next gig, is there somewhere to go from here?

[brendonv]

Is there somewhere to go from here?

I hope so!:)

[lumberjack]

Since he's choosing this for himself rather than being forced, I'd tend to think it's a good thing for him eh?

A change every now and again can be quite exciting.

[MasterBlaster]

Who says he's not being forced?

[top hopper]

Carl is correct ya'll.

Im not being forced into anything here. This is my choice, which I have been considering for quite a long time.

I am passionate about trees and treework, but have grown to hate so many of the other aspects of running a business.

I have thought long and hard about this and am actually looking forward to it.

[Skwerl]

I can understand, John. I also dislike most aspects of the business. But I have found a way to specialize in the parts that I enjoy by subcontracting to the guys doing all the crap that I dislike. Hopefully you can figure out how to make good money by focusing on the stuff you enjoy.
:)

[lumberjack]

John and I talked about it back in 06 when I was up there and again this morning.

I'd say he's considered all the angles. :)

[Hobby Climber]

Sorry to hear your going ground bound John. I whish you all the best with whatever choices you make for yourself!!!

[Old Monkey]

Considering myself a friend, in an on-line sort of way, I feel it is time to insult you and cajole you into staying with the group.


Hey man, your not wussing out on us are you? Come on you can't give this up. What are you going to do, take an office job with a bunch of girlie college grads?

[MasterBlaster]

I bet he froze up and had to be rescued. Yeah, I bet that's whut happened...

:/:

[Frans]

Now now, don't get mean. :)
He won the lottery but it is only so much so now he is selling his equipment.

....or he got a gig as a backstage porn movie worker, and has to keep it hush hush so his family won't find out

[Skwerl]

I think he found a deal and bought a gas station. :P

[squisher]

:lol:DON'T DO IT!!!!!:D

[top hopper]

Its too early to say where Im going.... but I will fill you in when I can. FWIW- I plan on staying in the industry.

[MasterBlaster]

You are an oxymoron!

[Skwerl]

You are an oxymoron!

Did you mean to say 'enigma'? :lol:

Well that sounds very positive, John. Looking forward to hearing more about your new career when the time is right. :)

[top hopper]

You are an oxymoron!


Why is that?


Because I want to stay in the industry but dont want to run my own business?

[MasterBlaster]

No, because you behaved like an oxymoron. You said you were getting out, then you said you were staying in.

Oxymoron. :drink:

[top hopper]

Getting out of my company, staying in the industry.

I should have been more clear.



I prefer enigma, I like to keep everyone wondering WTF is he doing?

[Frans]

sales job with a tree equipment company.

sherrills hire you?

[sotc]

manager for asplundh! shoot i got offered a job by trees inc yesterday:D

[No_Bivy]

undercover Osha/Ansi inspector:/:??????????

[vharrison]

He is going to work for Tntree! (That is my guess!)

When can you tell us?

[Frans]

Maybe go and work for Mark Chisolm. (sp)

[sotc]

dragging brush for nosak? :lol:

[top hopper]

You guys are funny.



Im just enjoying all the speculation.

[vharrison]

When can you tell us?

:?

[MasterBlaster]

:?


Im just enjoying all the speculation.


<sj>

[Paul B]

copy boy for tree services magazine?

[MasterBlaster]

Tommy D is taking him under his wing on the lecture circuit! That's it!

[wiley_p]

Top, i hope for your sake it does not start with an I or N and end in RAT.

[top hopper]

Top, i hope for your sake it does not start with an I or N and end in RAT.


:?

[No_Bivy]

NOSAK!!

[Canuck]

I've given some serious thought to getting out lately. Problem is I don't no what the eff I'd do if I did.

[Old Monkey]

No one leaves The Village.

[MasterBlaster]

I've given some serious thought to getting out lately. Problem is I don't no what the eff I'd do if I did.


I might go back to bartending.

[Old Monkey]

Was your name Vick then?

[MasterBlaster]

Studley McStudson.

[Canuck]

The only way I'd go back to bartending is if I owned the bar.

[Skwerl]

Great reference, Darin. I remember seeing a few episodes of that show on late night reruns once, but then it was gone. I was born 3-5 years too late for lots of cool stuff from the 60's and early 70's.

[top hopper]

Ya'll are derailing my thread. Dont make me put in a call to Guido!

[squisher]

2000 Toro Dingo 222 $6000.00

New 23hp Kohler twin cylinder engine (100 hours, still under manufacturer warranty)

Foam filled tires (no flats!)

Standard bucket included

Pallet Forks included

Spare roller chain included

Overall width 40.5 inches

Overall length 60.0 inches

Overall height 49.5 inches

Weight 1565 lbs. (with standard wheels and tires)

Rated operating capacity 515 lbs.

Dump height 48.75 inches

__________________________________________________ ______________________

BMG Branch Manager Grapple $1500.00

Excellent working condition!

Retails new for $2099.00
__________________________________________________ ______________________

Package price

Loader and grapple together $6800.00













1999 Morbark 2090d disc chipper $8900.00 / BO

Approx. 1700 hours

9 inch capacity

71 hp Ford Industrial 4 cylinder engine (gas)

Hydraulic lift cylinder

LED lights

4500 lbs

300 lbs tongue weight

Pintle ring

2 knife system with reversible knives

Spare knives included (need sharpening)



Bought unit new, original owner. Great working condition. Needs paint.


__________________________________________________ ______________________


1998 Chevy Express 1 Ton Van $4500.00

130,000 miles

5.7 liter V8

4 speed automatic transmission

Electric brake actuator

2” receiver hitch

Customized storage and shelving for tree work


__________________________________________________ __________
1984 Ford F700 $3500.00 / BO

110,000 miles

390 Big block rebuilt at 100,000 miles, new clutch

5 Speed Manual transmission with 2-speed rear end

12 foot enclosed chip box

DOT certified


Just bump the stats for the Tophopper.

[squisher]

Ha! How's that for timing!8)

[top hopper]

Guido! :D

[stehansen]

I don't think I could bartend. I don't like being around drunk people unless I'm drunk also.

[MasterBlaster]

A couple drinks are fine, but you can't be drunk and be doing your job... anywhere.

[Wagnaw]

You have any pictures of the 1984 chip truck? ...granted, I already know it would suck gas and probably looks old as hell.

[top hopper]

I can get some for you next week. Im out of town until Sunday for fishing opener.

And yes, she gets gallons per mile, not miles per gallon, and looks older than hell.

I'll send you some pics next week, PM me an email address please.

[Jim 454]

Hey John,

Wagnaw looks like he could be your twin!:O

[MasterBlaster]

And hello to you, too.

[Jim 454]

Hi MB,
Thought I might come over and test the water.

[MasterBlaster]

Make yourself at home! :drink:

[Jim 454]

Will do, and thank you sir!

[Wagnaw]

Hey John,

Wagnaw looks like he could be your twin!:O

:?

[MasterBlaster]

<sahy>

[vharrison]

Top, how did the fishing go this weekend?

[Hollywood]

I prefer enigma, ... you mean, Vagina? I bet your sub-contractors are charging you too much and then fartin' around with their throwlines for 30min at the start of each job!!! That'll run anyone out of business!

[MasterBlaster]

:?

[squisher]

I think the Tophopper subs work to Hollywood.

[Hollywood]

Ha ha! Yeah, we worked together on Friday. Let's just say I was havin' an off day with the ol' throwline! :|: I bought him a couple beers to make up for it.

[top hopper]

Chipper has been sold!


Toro Dingo and all attachments still for sale- Package price of $6800. is now reduced to

$6000.

[sotc]

jeeze thats a good deal, i wish. any idea on shipping to 97504?

[top hopper]

I could check.

I looked into shipping costs to Florida and it was 1200. plus 300. fuel surcharge.

[brendonv]

John,

No GRCS?

[top hopper]

Nope. Sorry.

Ive decided Im hanging onto all my climbing/ rigging equipment and all my saws for the time being anyway.

Soon though I'll be going through my gear and selling off any redunancies.

[sotc]

I could check.

I looked into shipping costs to Florida and it was 1200. plus 300. fuel surcharge.

yowzers, probably similar

[Canuck]

That sounds pretty damn pricey

[top hopper]

Dingo is SOLD!



Still have the F700

and the Chevy 1 Ton van

[sotc]

congrats!