Benjo75
Treehouser
Hey all. Anyone use an orchard ladder? I have about 50 Bradford Pears I have to shape up for a subdivision. I can get about 50 to 75 percent of each tree with the powered pole saw. It's really not worth carrying the bucket over there for. It's about 45 minutes away. If it was 5 or 6 trees I'd pole saw them then climb up in them and finish with the Silky. That might be my best option anyway. Another option is use my climbing belt and 2 lanyards and tie myself between the bails on the brush grappel on the tractor and be driven around with the pole saw. I've done that before but it is uncomfortable and kinda slow. I've been considering buying an orchard ladder just for this job. I hate ladders worse than just about anything and refuse to use one on my job except for roof access. Anyone use them or have any opinions on them? Thanks, Ben.