Tree removal is tough.
Not everyone can climb up in a bucket truck and take down a tree safely. It takes years of proper training to become a master arborist or tree care specialist - not to mention a fleet of specific equipment and a wealth of experience - to become a tree care professional.
There are quite a few dangers involved in traditional tree-removal and tree cutting practices: falling off a tree, getting injured by falling limbs or branches, and being hurt by the equipment itself are just a few. Those risks escalate with each additional person at the worksite.
The SENNEBOGEN 718 alleviates many of these concerns with enhanced safety, compact mobility, and maximum versatility. Here’s how this tree care machine can reduce the risk of accidents on the job and minimize your tree-cutting crew.
Problems with Traditional Tree Removal Practices
Time Consuming and Complex
It takes a lot of rigging equipment to get ready to climb a large tree. Blocks and pulleys, winches, and cable hoists are a few staples. Not to mention lots and lots (and lots) of rope.
There are also the tools used to actually climb the tree. Radios for communication, work gloves, and protective goggles are part of the gear—as well as a first-aid kit you hope you never have to use.
Additional tools are used during the process of cutting and trimming a tree. Pruners, axes, and hatchets are some of the equipment needed—along with the almighty chainsaw.
It takes all of these tools (plus a team of workers) to bring large trees and limbs safely to the ground. And once the job is done, all of those tools and heavy tree-removal equipment must be transported to the next site along with the crew.
Dangerous Worksite Conditions
There are many hazards that threaten worker safety in traditional tree removal. In order to protect workers, safety best practices must be followed meticulously.
For example:
- A worker could fall off of a tree and get injured because of faulty rigging.
- An employee could get hit on the ground by limbs or branches being cut.
- The tree could fall in the wrong direction and hurt a team member.
- Tools like chainsaws and chippers could be mishandled and lead to injury.
To avoid any emergency room visits or breaking out that first-aid kit, your company must work diligently to take the proper safety precautions and establish the necessary safety procedures for tree removal.
Modern Tree Removal: Benefits of the SENNEBOGEN 718
The SENNEBOGEN 718 eliminates the need for a worker to climb a tree at all. In fact, it eliminates the worker from doing just about everything but sitting in the cab, handling the controls, and driving to the next job.
Full Visibility, Tilting, Comfort-Controlled Cab
- Clear lines of sight: open front window and large side windows supplemented by a 2-camera system as standard
- SENCON: advanced diagnostic system with a user-friendly, multi-colored interface available in multiple languages
- Joystick steering: unobstructed view for the operator with highly responsive controls
- High-rise visibility: elevating cab maximizes safety, loading accuracy and stability with hydraulic elevation up to 21 ft (6.4 m)
- Safe entry/exit: sliding door, catwalk, and railing mounted permanently at the cab entry—provide the safest entry and egress for the operator
Optimized Hydraulic Operator Tools
- Boom pivot: selectable pivot points located forward on the chassis for enhanced balance and lifting capacity
- Attachments: SENNEBOGEN grapples and hydraulically-driven magnet systems are matched to provide operators with the most efficient tools for their application
- Booms and sticks: SENNEBOGEN fabricates its own booms and sticks to eliminate welding stresses inside the box structure
Stability Combined with Mobility
- Square footprint: uniform stance and a central swing point allow equal load limits for lifting from all sides through 360 degrees
- Swing system: dual drives provide excellent cycle times and swing torque for large loads
- Swing ring: continuous flange ring integrated into the lower carriage structure reduces stress on the slew bearing
- Multiple platforms: standardized machine design adapts to standard wheeled, tracked, and pedestal mounts without change
- Continuous lubrication: extend component life with no waste, no spill hazards
With the SENNEBOGEN 718, there are no worries about workers falling off trees or getting hit by debris. Concerns about a tree going rogue and falling in the wrong direction are eliminated. Crews can be cut down to just a single arborist/operator.
All you need to do the job is the 718 and a tree-care professional in the driver’s seat.
Watch VIDEO Footage of the SENNEBOGEN 718 in Action
After learning about the conventional tree removal method and the potential hazards that come with it, it's clear that safety should always be the top priority. However, the SENNEBOGEN 718 presents a more secure alternative. By allowing the worker to operate from the safety of the cab, the machine eliminates the risk of falls or debris hitting them. The need for heavy equipment transportation and a large group of workers is also eliminated. With the SENNEBOGEN 718, a single individual can handle all aspects of the job while ensuring their safety.
See for yourself how the SENNEBOGEN can make your tree-removal jobs easier. Check out this virtual demo of the 718 in action.
