Altec Customer Testimonial—Greater Heights Tree Care

Dave Baransky, owner and manager of Greater Heights Tree Care, noticed a big difference when he began working with the Altec EC225-6S-FG. Part of the Heartland product line, this unit uses a remote control and grapple saw to cut and hold a branch or limb. Once the piece is removed it can then be put directly onto the chipper feed table.

“It was definitely a game changer. Once we had it, we learned how to use it and what we could do,” Baransky 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) and radio remote controls. These units were designed to allow 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.

Because their line of work requires so much time removing unstable trees, Baransky appreciates that the Heartland keeps workers at a much safer distance from the trees and out of the “danger zone.” In addition to providing a safer jobsite, the equipment also allows workers to complete the work with less physical exertion.

Before the Heartland, a hard day of work often meant Baransky and his fellow employees needed the next day off to rest. Now with the Heartland, there is no down time required before getting right back to work.

“At the end of the day, we still have energy to go do stuff. Days where we used to work until nine o’clock at night and go home deadbeat tired, we’re finishing up at five o’clock and enjoying our families,” Baransky said.

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