Craigs list deals

[sotc]

seems like stuff pops up from time to time like this seemingly good deal
http://medford.craigslist.org/tls/1062017806.html

 

[Old Monkey]

My old boss had one like that. It was an old PG&E truck for putting in power poles. We used the heck out of that rig. It was very handy to have around for loading wood.

 

[SkwerI]

It's 28 years old. That's a long time to be abused or neglected. Good for a tinkerer that would use it occasionally, but too old for regular use IMO.

 

[MasterBlaster]

It's too small for treework, for sure.

 

[SkwerI]

Idunno about that, Butch. It would be plenty big enough for almost everything around here. It would take bigger picks than the material handler on my bucket truck.

 

[MasterBlaster]

It would be like a 40' bucket - always too short.

 

[Tucker943]

Useful for loading downed wood. As far as reaching up into a tree.....no use to me.

 

[sotc]

i think id use it a fair bit. woulda been sweet on that redwood the other day.

 

[Frans]

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/tls/1061566729.html

This looks like the ultimate wood loading machine...

1996 S.D. PITMAN PANTHER CRANE


-Only 848 Hours
-Ex-Utility Co. Unit
-Kubota D722E Diesel
-4 Stage Boom
-Serial #: 543236
-Stock #: 10510

Detailed Description:
Will handle 55' poles or heavy transformers. It is able to access 36" entries
to get into those hard to reach places where line trucks can't go or traverse
right-of-way areas for field work. It has an auger drive with standard 18 bit
and can also be used to set anchors. It has a hook height of 25' and a 2500lb.
lift capacity at 9' radius. The boom is made with rectangular steel instead of
square steel and has an elevation of -20 degrees - +90 degrees. The Standard
Panther is equipped with an adjustable track platform and planetary winch.

*** Shipping Available Throughout USA ***

$13,900

CALL NOW (530)758-9999

 

[SkwerI]

Frans, the power company had one of those in my back yard a few months ago when they replaced the transformer.

 

[Frans]

uh huh. O.k did ya like the thing?

 

[sotc]

old saw
http://medford.craigslist.org/tls/1086067146.html

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Looks brutal

 

[thattreeguy]

i'd rather have that tracked skidder that can fit in the bed of a pick up; ill get the link this week

 

[stehansen]

Compared to handsawing that chainsaw was kickass.

 

[sotc]

http://medford.craigslist.org/tls/1107487627.html
Another old saw