Altec Customer Testimonial – ArborWorks

Chriso Lee says the Altec Heartland product line has been a game-changer in his work as a certified tree safety professional and certified Arborist for ArborWorks Inc. Located in California, ArborWorks specializes in hazard tree removal, utility line clearance and vegetation management.

Solely operated by a radio remote control, the Altec Heartland product line allows equipment operators to work outside of the drop zone with a clear line of sight. With minimal setup time, these units increase job site safety and productivity.

“This unit takes some of the most dangerous work and effectively removes what we perceive to be the majority of the danger related to human exposure. With the TGS units now on scene we’re able to do four to five times the amount of work that we can traditionally do,” Lee said.

The Altec Heartland product line consists of an Effer knuckle boom (articulating) crane, a 360-degree continuous-rotation grapple saw (33-inch jaw opening, 14-inch cutting depth, 3,300-pound maximum lift capacity). The unit is entirely operated by a radio remote control, allowing operators to cut limbs and branches without ever having to leave the ground or touch a piece of the tree. The EC225-6S-FG model provides an additional seven feet of cutting height and has a rear-mounted configuration, allowing operators to set-up 10 to 12 feet closer to the tree.

In addition to the Heartland unit, ArborWorks has found Altec’s commitment to service an instrumental benefit to customers and their business.

“Our experience working with Altec has been amazing. There’s no way that we could do what we do for our customers without the support that we get from Altec. Altec is always working to be innovative and apply some of the latest technologies to help make this work safer,” Lee said.

For more information on the EC175-5S-FG or EC225-6S-FG and other Altec equipment, call 800-958-2555 or contact an Altec representative online.