I realize that there is a real tendency to think that whatever we own or have experience with is the best (unless something was a real piece of garbage) but I'd like some feedback on what you guys like and why. I have the Altec that I got from Skwerl and have run a couple of other Altecs, a Mat3 and an Aeriel Lift of Conn. I liked them all but preferred the Altecs- even the ones with a "backward control"compared to mine. I've seem some Hi-rangers with a cable knuckle that made me a little nervous but note that the newer Terex Hi-Rangers have a pivot pin and hydraulics system. Bottom line, what are your experiences. I'm looking into a used bucket/chip box "Forestry" rig and want to buy smart.