Arbor Age back issues from August 2007:
Protect yourself.(FROM THE EDITOR)
Aug 01, 2007; ... This month's cover story details the benefits of selling your used equipment via online auction houses. The article details multiple advantages for the seller and the increased ease of selling equipment online. But if you are a buyer rather than a seller, there are plenty of things to keep ...
Bartlett Tree Experts expands into five new operating areas.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Aug 01, 2007 ... As Bartlett Tree Experts celebrates 100 years of business in the arboricultural industry, the company is also nearing another milestone--100 office locations in the United States, Canada, Great Britain and Ireland. With the recent addition of offices in East Hanover, N.J.; Columbus, Ohio; ...
IPAF signs new members: new AWPT training centers to open.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Admar Supply Company, Rochester, N.Y.; Bil-Jax, Inc., Archbold, Ohio; Fraco Products, St. Mathias, Quebec, Canada; Midwest Aerials & Equipment, St. Louis; NES Rentals, Chicago; and Northeast Work Platform Training, Boston, have become new members of the International Powered Access ...
Caterpillar Customer Safety Services launches new Web site.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Website overview)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Customer Safety Services, a division of the Caterpillar Technology & Solutions Division, launched safety.cat.com, a new Web site dedicated to promote the safety and health of everyone in, on or around Caterpillar products. Visitors to the site will find information that ...
Scholl named executive vice president RedMax/Zenoah America, Inc.(Personnel News)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Paul M. Scholl was named to the newly created position of executive vice president RedMax/Zenoah America, Inc. in Lawrenceville, Ga. With more than 25 years of experience in the lawn and garden and outdoor power equipment industries, Scholl brings a vital and comprehensive ...
The Care of Trees promotes three to key positions.(Personnel News)
Aug 01, 2007 ... In a move reflective of the tree preservation firm's national success, The Care of Trees promoted three of its employees to high-ranking positions. Joe Engberg, Kevin Peters and Sue Bennett represent a combined 62 years of experience in the tree care industry and have contributed a great ...
Stihl, Inc. announces changes.(Personnel News)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Kent Hall, a Stihl veteran with more than 17 years with Stihl, has moved from his position in power tools to product manager for the chain saw line. Marv Mathwig, with the company for 13 years, previously in purchasing, has taken the position of product manager ...
David Crank and Michael Owen earn professional ISA certifications.(Personnel News)
Aug 01, 2007 ... The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) recently certified Bayer Environmental Science sales representatives David Crank and Michael Owen as ISA Certified Arborists. Both reps successfully completed the examination administered through the ISA and the local chapter of the ISA. ...
Dewberry welcomes senior landscape architect, Jeffrey P. Lange, RLA, CLA, ISA.(Personnel News)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Jeffrey P. Lange, RLA, CLA, ISA, recently joined Dewberry's Leesburg, Va., office as senior landscape architect. With more than 23 years experience as a landscape architect, Lange is fully versed in land development, planning, design and management. He is licensed in several jurisdictions ...
Kevin Wetzonis promoted to enhancement manager at Ruppert Nurseries.(Personnel News)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Ruppert Nurseries promoted Kevin Wetzonis to enhancement manager in its Maryland Landscape Management Branch. Wetzonis began with the company in 2003 as a crewman. In 2003, he was promoted to assistant field ...
Paul G. McDonough joins Davey.(Personnel News)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Paul G. McDonough joined The Davey Tree Expert Company as manager, product sales and marketing. He will focus on the sales and promotion of Davey's patented fertilizer line. McDonough has more than 30 years of green industry experience. He had been with LESCO, Inc. since 1995, ...
J.J. Mauget Co. announces new director of product development.(Personnel News)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Reinforcing its focus on research and development, J.J. Mauget Co. announced the creation of a director of new product development position. Marianne Waindle, western region sales representative for Mauget, has been promoted to the new position. Waindle holds a bachelor's degree ...
Sudden oak death.(PEST OF THE MONTH)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Sudden oak death, Phytophthora ramorum, or Phytophthora canker disease, is a fungus first identified in 1993 in Germany and the Netherlands on ornamental rhododendrons. First reported in California in 1995, it has killed tens of thousands of trees in California (primarily different species ...
Closed climbing hitches.(TRAINING & EDUCATION)
Aug 01, 2007; ... CLOSED CLIMBING HITCHES ARE those hitches in which both ends of the cordage forming the hitch are secured to the climber's harness, usually through the use of a connecting link such as a carabiner. In addition, a small pulley is often used in conjunction with the hitch and connecting link ...
High speed sales: get more value from your used equipment with online auctions.(BUSINESS RESOURCES)
Aug 01, 2007; ... ASSET MANAGEMENT IS AN IMPORTANT ISSUE FOR urban forestry professionals. Often owners look to upgrade their stump grinders, chippers and other equipment every three to four years. Even with items that remain productive longer, it's important to find a valuable sales channel when equipment ...
A team effort: aerial lift safety requires diligence on the part of everyone involved.(VEHICLES, LIFTS & MACHINERY)
Aug 01, 2007; ... WHEN TREE CARE PROFESSIONALS THINK OF THE dangers associated with working at heights, they often fear falls. However, falls only account for roughly 20 percent of aerial lift accidents. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The team charged with safe operation of an aerial lift unit ...
Chemilizer injector from A.M. Leonard.(Chemicals and Chemical Delivery Methods)
Aug 01, 2007 ... This non-electric fertilizer injector, available from A.M. Leonard, is accurate, low maintenance and water-driven for years of dependability. Smart 2-part system: the water motor has no sliding piston to wear out and the motor is not affected by chemicals, the chemical pump twists in and ...
Arborjet's IMA-jet.(Chemicals and Chemical Delivery Methods)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Arborjet's IMA-jet 5 percent imidacloprid is used at a higher volume and is applied faster with better distribution than a 10 percent imidacloprid. Most importantly, IMA-jet has up to 3 years residual in conifers and 2 years residual in deciduous ....
BASF Arsenal PowerLine.(Chemicals and Chemical Delivery Methods)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Arsenal PowerLine herbicide with Transport Technology--a new, low-volume herbicide from BASF Professional Vegetation Management--provides effective, long-term brush and broadleaf weed control on utility, roadside, railroad and industrial sites. Its patented chemistry offers greater uptake ...
Bayer Compass fungicide.(Chemicals and Chemical Delivery Methods)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Compass, a broad-spectrum fungicide, effectively controls certain foliar, stem and root diseases of ornamentals grown in intereriorscapes, forests, nurseries and residential and commercial landscapes. Compass can be applied any time of year on turfgrass and ornamentals for both protective ...
MacKissic Mighty Mac Sprayers.(Chemicals and Chemical Delivery Methods)
Aug 01, 2007 ... MacKissic manufactures Mighty Mac gasoline-powered sprayers in 22- and 50-gallon capacities, suitable for both powders and liquid spray materials, as well as 14- and 22-gallon battery-powered models. Optional spray booms are available for lawn spraying and/or trestle crop use. The ...
FMC insecticides, miticides and ant control products.(Chemicals and Chemical Delivery Methods)
Aug 01, 2007 ... FMC Specialty Products Business, headquartered in Philadelphia, is a manufacturer of high-performance insecticides, miticides and ant control products for tree care operators--including the Talstar family of products, featuring TalstarOne multi-insecticide, Astro insecticide and Onyx ...
Three new tree injection products from Rainbow Treecare.(Chemicals and Chemical Delivery Methods)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Rainbow Treecare Scientific Advancement has 3 new tree injection products. All 3 products are delivered through the reusable M3 infuser micro-injector. Bacastat is a water-soluble formulation of oxytetracycline used for the suppression of bacterial leaf scorch in oak, elm, sycamore and ...
Mauget micro-infusion for controlling hemlock woolly adelgid.(Chemicals and Chemical Delivery Methods)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Hemlock woolly adelgid is a growing concern, destroying hemlock and spruce trees throughout the United States. J.J Mauget Co. recommends the micro-infused insecticides Imicide and Inject-a-cide B. The fully enclosed delivery system makes the treatment safe to use in any environment, ...
Shindaiwa SP150 1-gallon sprayer.(Chemicals and Chemical Delivery Methods)
Aug 01, 2007 ... The Shindaiwa SP150 is an ergonomically designed 1-gallon (3.8 liter) handheld sprayer. The SP150 offers a full 1-year warranty. A UV-protected polyethylene tank offers superior resistance to corrosion and the harmful rays of the sun. Liquid levels are shown in U.S. gallons, Imperial ...
Echo SHR-210 heavy-duty gas-powered sprayer.(Chemicals and Chemical Delivery Methods)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Echo's SHR-210 gas-powered backpack sprayer features a commercial-grade, 2-stroke 21.2-cc engine. The 17.6-fluid-ounce fuel tank allows for extended run times between fuel refills, while the diaphragm carburetor maintains the proper mixture of air and fuel for maximum engine performance ....
Vigor 53: 0-28-25.(Chemicals and Chemical Delivery Methods)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Phosphorous, important in the protection and survival from drought, construction and freeze of stressed trees is formulated to rapidly improve root, stem and leaf growth using Mauget's micro-injection technology. Vigor 53, available from TIPCO, benefits ornamental and forest trees, ...
A.M. Leonard tri-edge folding saw.(Manual Hand Tools/Saws)
Aug 01, 2007 ... This tri-edge folding saw from A.M. Leonard features a 7-inch blade length designed with a slight curve and 7-point teeth for pruning of all types. The high-carbon Japanese-steel blade provides strength and sharpness, and is finished with hard chrome plating for rust resistance. The ...
Corona RS 7120 curved pruning saw.(Manual Hand Tools/Saws)
Aug 01, 2007 ... The Corona RS 7120 curved pruning saw features a replaceable 13-inch blade with 3-sided, whetstone-ground razor teeth. This enables it to cut twice as fast as conventional blades and make short work of medium to large branches. Its cutting efficiency is combined with the comfort of an ...
Husqvarna pruning saws.(Manual Hand Tools/Saws)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Husqvarna introduced new pruning saws to handle smaller projects more quickly and easily. Available in straight or folding design, the pruning saws cut all types of wood. The folding pruning saw takes care of branches up to 4 inches in diameter, and can be folded for ease of ...
Fanno 13-inch curved pruning saw.(Manual Hand Tools/Saws)
Aug 01, 2007 ... With a tri-edge tooth design, Fanno's 13-inch curved pruning saw, available through Forestry Suppliers, cuts cleanly and quickly, saving both time and labor. It is available with a contoured, laminated, hardwood handle or a plastic, pistol-grip handle. Forestry Suppliers, a Jackson, ...
Silky Longboy 360 folding pole saw.(Manual Hand Tools/Saws)
Aug 01, 2007 ... The Longboy 360 folding telescoping pole saw extends to 12 feet. Lightweight (4.3 pounds) and compact (4.8 feet long when poles are stored), this saw easily fits in the trunk of any car. It's equipped with an aggressive, curved, chromeplated, 360-mm blade with a non-set, taper-ground, ...
Stihl hand pruners and loppers.(Manual Hand Tools/Saws)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Stihl Precision Series hand tools feature blades that can be sharpened or replaced; strong, lightweight handles; comfortable grips and a limited lifetime warranty. Stihl Precision Series hand pruners are constructed from premium grades of high-carbon tool steel. The PP 30 (pictured), PP 40 ...
(1) Arxcis aerial lift safety training kits.(Aerial Lifts)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Arxcis, Inc. has transferred its training program from classroom to CD. Unlike generic safety training videos, the Arxcis "Hard Hat Training Series" CDs are fully customizable, allowing instructors to use the information as is, or to tailor it for their applications. Users of the CDs can ...
(2) Bil-Jax Summit Series trailer-mounted booms.(Aerial Lifts)
Aug 01, 2007 ... The Summit Series trailer-mounted boom product line from Bil-Jax includes the 3632T telescopic boom lift and 3 articulating models--the 3522A, 4527A and 5533A. The 3632T boasts a working height of 43 feet 6 inches and 32 feet of unrestricted outreach. This model also features 360-degree ...
(3) JLG T350 towable boom lift.(Aerial Lifts)
Aug 01, 2007 ... JLG's towable boom lift model T350 features a platform height of 35 feet, horizontal outreach of 20-feet-2-inches and a platform capacity of 500 pounds. Standard automatic self-leveling outriggers level the machine in 45 seconds or less. The lift can be towed at speeds up to 65 mph ....
(4) Teupen LEO 36T.(Aerial Lifts)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Teupen America's LEO 36T is equipped with an advanced computerized management system that keeps the operator and lift well inside a safe working envelope. Wireless remote controls make this lift easy to use. A hydraulic rubber-track drive system, equipped with patented individual vertical ...
Niftylift SD64.(Aerial Lifts)
Aug 01, 2007 ... The Nifty SD64 offers a platform height of 63 feet and more than 41 feet of outreach. It has fully independent suspension for comfort, and optional 4-wheel-steer provides maneuverability on-site. Special turf tires and low chassis weight mean it's great on grass, while its rapid drive ...
Lift-All 10-foot elevator for LSS tree-trimmers.(Aerial Lifts)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Lift-All LSS aerial devices are now available with a 10-foot elevator. This elevator can be mounted either parallel to the chassis frame rails or "transverse" across the frame rails. Installed with a 60-foot Lift-All LSS aerial device, this elevator can provide a working height of up to ...
Terex Utilities hybrid vehicle aerial device.(Aerial Lifts)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Terex Utilities' HRX-55 overcenter material handling aerial device is outfitted for the first time on a Peterbilt hybrid-electric, medium-duty truck. With Peterbilt's Class 7 hybrid Model 335, the PTO can operate for approximately 25 minutes before requiring battery recharging. At that ...
Prentice site prep tractor from Blount, Inc.(What's New on the Market?)
Aug 01, 2007 ... With a short wheelbase and a tight turning radius, the new 190-hp. Prentice 2664 site prep tractor is compact and easy to maneuver. This multi-purpose tool carrier has the power to run mulchers, stump grinders and rotary mowers. The 2664 is powered by the Cummins QSB 6.7L Tier III engine ...
Bobcat T320 compact track loader.(What's New on the Market?)
Aug 01, 2007 ... The new Bobcat T320 compact track loader features a 3,200-pound rated operating capacity and a 92-hp. liquid-cooled diesel engine. The machine's 18-inch-wide rubber tracks produce just 4.2 psi of ground pressure. The T320 has a lift height of 10 feet 9 inches that follows a vertical lift ...
Morbark Typhoon 20 brush chipper.(What's New on the Market?)
Aug 01, 2007 ... The Typhoon 20 from Morbark is a 20-inch-capacity unit. With the drum and feed wheel both 28-1/2 inches wide, there is virtually no dead space, and the 6 knife pockets allow 3 full cuts per revolution. The 250- or 325-hp. options on the Typhoon 20 create the ability to chip more material ...
Efco MT3700 chain saw.(What's New on the Market?)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Efco announced that the new MT3700 chain saw is coming in September. The MT3700 has a 2.2-hp./35.2-cc engine, yet is light and easy to handle. This 9-pound chain saw is characterized by its all-aluminum construction to ensure added durability and reliable performance over time. Its ...
Vermeer Yellow Jacket cutting system.(What's New on the Market?)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Vermeer Manufacturing Company recently enhanced its stump cutter line with the patent-pending Yellow Jacket cutting system. With the Yellow Jacket system, maintenance is easier because the split-faced carbide cutting tip is indexable. The operator simply loosens 1 nut and rotates the tooth ...
Water Cannon's HOT-115 hot water pressure washers.(What's New on the Market?)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Water Cannon designed the HOT-115 series of portable hot water pressure washers for durability, performance and affordability. The design features a complete roll cage to protect its parts while allowing for transportability. With capacity up to 4.2 gpm and adjustable pressure from 100 psi ...
Woods Equipment Company BrushBull Extreme single-spindle rotary cutter.(What's New on the Market?)
Aug 01, 2007 ... The new Woods BrushBull Extreme single-spindle rotary cutter features a continuously welded frame with no weld gaps, quick-change blade pins with anti-seize lubricant for prevention of parts fusing and easy removal, and a large blade bolt access window that virtually eliminates any need ...
Prentice log loader package by Southco Industries, Inc.(What's New on the Market?)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Southco Industries, Inc., a leading forestry body manufacturer, offers Prentice log loaders with 18- to 24-foot-long HD dump bodies. Along with the Prentice line, Southco also has Cargotec/Loglift loaders, National cranes, Omaha Standard service bodies, hydraulic and electric winches ...
"Fundamentals of General Tree Work" by Gerald (Jerry) F. Beranek.(BUSINESS RESOURCES)
Aug 01, 2007 ... This book, available from Bailey's, is packed with information on all aspects of the tree care industry. 183 illustrations and photos, covering everything from proper tree felling to pruning and removals. Some incredible photos of big tree work, ...
IronPlanet online auctions for used equipment.(BUSINESS RESOURCES)
Aug 01, 2007 ... IronPlanet is an online auction company for used equipment. IronPlanet provides detailed inspection reports on hundreds of items and guarantees equipment condition with the IronClad Assurance. By drawing a global audience every 2 weeks, IronPlanet delivers better price realizations to ...
'Musashino' Zelkova.(TREE OF THE MONTH)
Aug 01, 2007; ... Botanical Name: Zelkova serrata 'Musashino' [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Trade Name: 'Musashino' Zelkova Parentage: Selection from Z. serrata, from Japan Family: Ulmaceae Year of Introduction: Japanese selection, introduced in United ...