New Hampshire

[2low4NH]

i may just get a set of the factory high lifts the cut great i just wantedsomething to mulch down clippingssince i discharge most lawns

[KINGSBURYLANDSCAPELLC]

I run Oregon high lifts (I think thats what Joel is rnning too) works good for me and "minimal" clumping (within reason).

Anyone besides Ken and Bill (Dotens) running a specific mower blade grinder for sharpening? or everyone using the grinding wheel?
a real blade balancer or a nail in the wall?

[JDT Property Care]

Grinding wheele here. Real sharpeners are just not in price range for my budget at this time. I need to get a "shop" first and foremost. Haha
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[2low4NH]

angle grinder with a flap disk on it. much better edge. i use a nail

[2low4NH]

with out fail everytime im ready to start a big job i end up being out all night on the ambulance.

[JDT Property Care]

with out fail everytime im ready to start a big job i end up being out all night on the ambulance.
Don't be scared. I'm also a ff/emt I frequently have to work through tired eyes to get my work done. Hang in there!
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[2low4NH]

well i got most of the overgrowth knocked down today. gotta go to a wedding now. then work in the morning i will be tired tommorow and im on call for the ambulance again.

[N.H.BOY]

Anyone besides Ken and Bill (Dotens) running a specific mower blade grinder for sharpening? or everyone using the grinding wheel?
a real blade balancer or a nail in the wall?

It's called my FARTHER-IN-LAW

[Ground Effects NH]

Who, is working tomorrow? I am :laugh:

[jsaunders]

oreagon blades here-
magna matic blade sharpener-
-to be honest- I have never balanced blades - had one spindle failure in 9-10 years
- many others (BIG COMAPNYS) also dont balance

[N.H.BOY]

BILL--thats funny:laugh: I KNOW that is not you in that suit:dizzy:

[KINGSBURYLANDSCAPELLC]

Who, is working tomorrow? I am :laugh:
Haha I can see u doing that bill
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[KINGSBURYLANDSCAPELLC]

BILL--thats funny:laugh: I KNOW that is not you in that suit:dizzy:

Lol! Haha the suit makes u lose a few pounds scott. Maybe u need one ;)
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[KINGSBURYLANDSCAPELLC]

oreagon blades here-
magna matic blade sharpener-
-to be honest- I have never balanced blades - had one spindle failure in 9-10 years
- many others (BIG COMAPNYS) also dont balance

How would u rate the sharpener joel?
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[Ground Effects NH]

BILL--thats funny:laugh: I KNOW that is not you in that suit:dizzy:

Ya, I know, Not being a Ex-Mark gave it away:waving:

[jsaunders]

How would u rate the sharpener joel?
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It's ok- It is expensive and there are cheaper ones out there..... I wish it had more hp- mine is only 1/2 hp-
i have replaced the grinding wheel(acouple of times) and the on/off switch once..... in 8-9 years

[TGM]

i dunno if it's the economy or what but i got a call/message from a "landscaper" wanting to sell me his residential plowing route in portsmouth. :confused:

[2low4NH]

i will sell you my newest customer in sharon. im dreading going back over there i had a pretty late night at the wedding. i also left my brand new brush cutter head over there sitting next to the drive way. I am really hoping he didnt run it over. thats why you dont push yourself to the last possible minute just to make a few extra bucks in the day you end up forgetting things.

[Ground Effects NH]

i dunno if it's the economy or what but i got a call/message from a "landscaper" wanting to sell me his residential plowing route in portsmouth. :confused:

Is this the same guy?
sale-gmeea-1267198900@craigslist.org

Sorry bad link

[TGM]

Is this the same guy?
sale-gmeea-1267198900@craigslist.org

no it was a younger kid who called and left a message. i'll do a reverse search

[Ground Effects NH]

no it was a younger kid who called and left a message. i'll do a reverse search

I was looking for tool box for my truck an came across this
http://nh.craigslist.org/for/1267198900.html

[TGM]

..and i can't find the number...and i deleted the message. it was just odd like the kid was desperate or something....what if i called you guys up and asked if you would like to buy my walker mower? ...odd

[TGM]

I was looking for tool box for my truck an came across this
http://nh.craigslist.org/for/1267198900.html

ah ok, that was probably him

[2low4NH]

..and i can't find the number...and i deleted the message. it was just odd like the kid was desperate or something....what if i called you guys up and asked if you would like to buy my walker mower? ...odd

i would find out how desperate you were to sell and lowball an offer to you in hopes that you took the bite. then i would go mow more lawns with a better mower that i got for dirt cheap because someone was living beyond their means.

[TGM]

i would find out how desperate you were to sell and lowball an offer to you in hopes that you took the bite. then i would go mow more lawns with a better mower that i got for dirt cheap because someone was living beyond their means.

ok Brian Wade (wade's landscaping):nono:


as far as the second part of that i hope that's not an attack on me...

[Ground Effects NH]

Tom, do you plow? If so how many events did you push last season?

[KINGSBURYLANDSCAPELLC]

Selling my great dane scamper wb. New spindle and new 300 dollar grass gobbler bagger. $1000 500 hours on it
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[TGM]

Tom, do you plow? If so how many events did you push last season?

no i don't. but i'm starting to look for a decent fisher. i LOVE plowing but we'll see how many contracts i can get this year (i dunno).


i was a small engine mechanic this last winter

[2low4NH]

ok Brian Wade (wade's landscaping):nono:


as far as the second part of that i hope that's not an attack on me...

no not bashing you. just saying anyone that needs to dump equipment quick is usually living outside their means and is not running the company right. i have not gone out and bought a 5k dollar mower because i cant justify it right now. well i can i just want to make sure i can keep the money coming in through the year.

[2low4NH]

what year and sze is that scamper? how well does it stripe

[KINGSBURYLANDSCAPELLC]

what year and sze is that scamper? how well does it stripe
Like a '98 or '99. 48" deck. Nothing has changed between my style and the new one. Stripes fine but I also use a proslide with mine
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[2low4NH]

u gonna throw your proslide in with that sale?

[Ground Effects NH]

A proslide at work

[KINGSBURYLANDSCAPELLC]

u gonna throw your proslide in with that sale?
Haha no they are like $400 new
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[2low4NH]

hey it was worth a shot. i may consider buying this depends on the deal i might work out for a 52" snapper hydro with a floating deck. i can demo that one for weeks before i buy it too!

[TGM]

Selling my great dane scamper wb. New spindle and new 300 dollar grass gobbler bagger. $1000 500 hours on it
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have any pictures?

tgmlandscaping@yahoo.com

[Green Team Landscaping]

Does anyone know Alan's username? I forgot it, and I need to talk to him about the trailer he's selling

[KINGSBURYLANDSCAPELLC]

have any pictures?

tgmlandscaping@yahoo.com

Tom I will post some up tomorrow. Its at the shop right now getting a good go through so it will be 100%. Oil change etc. Even though it had it earlier this year.





Sully alans name on here is TSG (the smarse group). His phone number is on craigslist with the equipment list and pics. Just do a search
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[KINGSBURYLANDSCAPELLC]

Sully- Alan smarse 398-4993. Best way to get hold of him since he isn't on here as much lately
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[Green Team Landscaping]

Thank you Jason!

[Ground Effects NH]

Hello, Guys
I will be doing some land clearing soon. Called around to the rental shop but unable to find a root rake (pic below) or grapple bucket for rent. If you know of one for rent or better still, for sale please let me know. Still looking on craigslist. Thanks Bill

[Dotens]

Hey Bill

I know ken from a cut above has a grapple for his skid.... I don't know if he will rent it out but it may be worth a call to him. I had him do a job for me last year with it and it worked the balls.

[2low4NH]

look for a rock bucket with a grapple the place in milford has them its valcom brothers i think

[Ground Effects NH]

Hey Bill

I know ken from a cut above has a grapple for his skid.... I don't know if he will rent it out but it may be worth a call to him. I had him do a job for me last year with it and it worked the balls.

Thank you I'll follow up.

[jsaunders]

look for a rock bucket with a grapple the place in milford has them its valcom brothers i think

Thats BALCOM BROS. RENTAL- 672-9400

[KINGSBURYLANDSCAPELLC]

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o88/LOCOBLAZER/IMG00044-20090722-1325.jpg
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o88/LOCOBLAZER/IMG00043-20090722-1325.jpg
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o88/LOCOBLAZER/IMG00042-20090722-1324.jpg

theres the Great Dane. the bagger is literally new looking (no scratches or dents)

[KINGSBURYLANDSCAPELLC]

Sully i was checking out your sig... did you get Alans Exmark zero turn?

[GreenMonster]

Hello, Guys
I will be doing some land clearing soon. Called around to the rental shop but unable to find a root rake (pic below) or grapple bucket for rent. If you know of one for rent or better still, for sale please let me know. Still looking on craigslist. Thanks Bill

Bill, I have one I would rent to ya

[2low4NH]

so i decided to build a bull rider style sulky today. i will put up some pictures tonight i think it might work out pretty well. i need a hydro drive mower to match now. i might be picking up a z soon though

[2low4NH]

well i got the frame done i may change to a two post set up on the mower side. gotta build the platform for it now. i tried it out real quick by standing up on the frame i gotta say i like it so far.

[2low4NH]

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/radarblue95/Picture1056.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/radarblue95/Picture1060.jpg

[N.H.BOY]

It seems alittle close to the mower, can you stand on it without bending your elbows alot?

[2low4NH]

my feet will be centered at the wheels platform will be about two inches off the ground i just moved my bars up to the higest setting to account for that. it should be comfy when i finish it.

[KINGSBURYLANDSCAPELLC]

Ya it looks really close to the controls. Will u be able to control the shift lever with your knees still?
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[2low4NH]

yep but i dont shift the mower much anymore the trans has taken a beating this year mostly from shifting well moving i either mow in third or 5.

[2low4NH]

well i tried it out today sulky works great gotta change a few little things and add a little bracing to the rear of the platform then its good to go. i dont think i would ever change back to the pivot style. it was liek half bullrider half proslide by the end of the day today though.

[Ground Effects NH]

Bill, I have one I would rent to ya

Thanks Mark
I'll PM You Later, it will be a few weeks. Thanks :waving:

[2low4NH]

heres my finished product not to shabby.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/radarblue95/th_Picture1064.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/radarblue95/?action=view&current=Picture1064.flv)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/radarblue95/Picture1061.jpg

[jsaunders]

do you have grease fittings on the caster shafts? you will need them

and time for paint!!!

[2low4NH]

grease fittings will be tommorow i didnt have any taps at the moment. they are greased though. gotta round off the rear corners just incase.

[TGM]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/241/3263839079_322f12fcd7.jpg

jason's great dane walkbehind:laugh:

[2low4NH]

I see you sold your mower and fast. I take back my comment about living beyond your means. that was not directed at you.

[TGM]

no problem. i've got my eye on a couple standers right now.

[2low4NH]

let me know if you find a good deal i think my mower might be on the way out.

[TGM]

there are a bunch of walkbehinds out there for cheap money. but i want a stander. i love the great dane/wright hydro systems..i found them very easy to use (plus you can reverse one wheel while turning).

[2low4NH]

yeah i have been looking everywhere. i have wanted to buy a new mower for sometime now. im finally picking up enough lawns to justify a new mower. i want the stander because of the size being able to get in small areas and i really dont like sitting down.

[jsaunders]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/241/3263839079_322f12fcd7.jpg

jason's great dane walkbehind:laugh:

That ones in better shape then Jasons hahhahahah


-any gate that a stander can get in so will a w/b

- Tom- did you sell the walker? and all HYDRO mowers can reverse one wheel while turning

I might have another Ferris DD 52 hydro w/b for sale.

[KINGSBURYLANDSCAPELLC]

That ones in better shape then Jasons hahhahahah


-any gate that a stander can get in so will a w/b

- Tom- did you sell the walker? and all HYDRO mowers can reverse one wheel while turning

I might have another Ferris DD 52 hydro w/b for sale.

haha.... ya my great dane isnt that big.... and that looks like Bills actual great dane(s)

ya the reverse one wheel while turning i thought was typical too when i read it

and if no one takes the other 52"....... i could give it a good home down the road a few months (or spring) :)

And let's pull a get together date for August since it's getting kinda late huh?!?!? everyone throw out a date and place!

[A-Cut-ABOVE]

Joel can u send me some pics of the 52 and price???

[2low4NH]

got my first prices on the stander with the rapid height today i gotta say they are not to badly priced.

[TGM]

yeah i sold the walker. thanks joel but i'm really looking for a stander. i've got my eye on a couple but no one calls back quick.:hammerhead:

[Dotens]

For the guys looking for the stander there was just one posted or craigslist. Thought I would pass it along.

[TGM]

the 48" wright stander? i just looked at that...been beat to death, hydros are shot, etc. It's a POS so i walked away.

[Dotens]

Ya the guy said it was "mint" goes to show you, you need to go thru things with a fine tooth comb.

[TGM]

yeah, i'm making a trip tomorrow to look at one that i was more interested in before.



that wright is at pleasant hill landscaping in candia. it needs probably $1000 in work to be a good machine. paint obviously. the motor was rebuild at about 600 hours...machine has 1300+. but the motor needs to have the carb cleaned or the compression may be low. headgasket (which would explain the black smoke/compression issue) or valve cover gasket leak. both hydros are shot...loose as hell and only does maybe 4mph. 1 of the right front wheel bearings is gone. i'm sure there was a bunch of other stuff but i didn't bother.


edit: i see the 52" in manchester...is that the one you're talking about? that looks to be in waaay better shape.

[Dotens]

ya it was posted on cl at around 11:30 for like 3 grand. I believe it was a 52 stander

[2low4NH]

yeah manchester it has high hours for the price though just priced a new RH stander for just over 6

[A-Cut-ABOVE]

hey Billy did you seed today? I drove by and saw the machine hooked up. And saw that u were home... must be nice to not have to work for a living....lol
I spent the afternoon today snorkeling in one of my customers coves looing for a chain for his swim platform. And then he got us pizza for lunch and took us for a boat ride.... its was a nice day....

[jsaunders]

Tom - how r u gonna mow with out a mower? and why did you sell it?
You only want a used mower?

[Dotens]

hey Billy did you seed today? I drove by and saw the machine hooked up. And saw that u were home... must be nice to not have to work for a living....lol
I spent the afternoon today snorkeling in one of my customers coves looing for a chain for his swim platform. And then he got us pizza for lunch and took us for a boat ride.... its was a nice day....

HAHA no I seeded yesterday. The contractor needed to have it done despite the rain so I prob will be seeding it later lol. Job security I guess. I was a nice boss today and took the day off. Too fn hot. Plus I don't have any customers that want me to go swimmin. Must be nice. You would think you would be nice a give the guys a break lol.

[2low4NH]

i like swimming at work making twenty bucks an hour. doing the same sort of thing
Today was to hot to mow. i worked on my piece o **** mower then went and bid a few jobs. i also dealt with that customer i was discussing a few pages back

[A-Cut-ABOVE]

HAHA no I seeded yesterday. The contractor needed to have it done despite the rain so I prob will be seeding it later lol. Job security I guess. I was a nice boss today and took the day off. Too fn hot. Plus I don't have any customers that want me to go swimmin. Must be nice. You would think you would be nice a give the guys a break lol.

It is nice...lol Me give the guys a break. I did when the y finnished mowing they went home.

Joel . can u send me some pics of that mower??????

Scotty Give me a call tomorrow,,,,

[A-Cut-ABOVE]

i like swimming at work making twenty bucks an hour. doing the same sort of thing
Today was to hot to mow. i worked on my piece o **** mower then went and bid a few jobs. i also dealt with that customer i was discussing a few pages back


20 an hour... haha cost more than that for me to put on my wet suit.....

[2low4NH]

thats my take home they are not my jobs i work with a company that does the work

[A-Cut-ABOVE]

oh ok...lol

[Dotens]

20 an hour... haha cost more than that for me to put on my wet suit.....

I would have paid 30 bucks to see you in that wet suit lol now thats funny I don't care who you are.

[jsaunders]

I will try to get some pics to you Ken....

Dealing with that PICKY customer kris- lmfao

[2low4NH]

he called me this morning looking for the invoice. He was not that picky. I gave him my mowing price today i dont think he was very happy with it. He told me he would give me a call later on. We all know what that means. thats alright i made enough to be happy about the work i did over there.

[2low4NH]

hey any of you ride dirt bikes? i have a helmet i am selling its black wrapped with trufire and skulls. i sold my dirt bike and the helmet has been collecting dust since

[KINGSBURYLANDSCAPELLC]

hey any of you ride dirt bikes? i have a helmet i am selling its black wrapped with trufire and skulls. i sold my dirt bike and the helmet has been collecting dust since

I think Ken is looking for a new helmet to wear to bed......


Bill(Dotens) and Mark sent you Pm's

[TGM]

well i bought a used 23hp great dane super surfer yesterday (with the floating deck) and got to use it today. cuts my mowing time in half on the bigger lawns and stripes awesome. was gonna build or buy a striping kit but i don't think i need to now. only thing i gotta work is turning at the bottom of hills (especially with morning dew).

do you guys think gator blades would chop up the grass better in the morning dew/irrigation? do they seem to lose lift compared to the regular high lifts?

[jsaunders]

gators clump more when wet- dry its good- high lifts are the best

how many hours on the machine?

[2low4NH]

was that th esurfer that was on CL

[TGM]

gators clump more when wet- dry its good- high lifts are the best

how many hours on the machine?

a lot.:hammerhead: i'll leave the high lifts in it then. gotta finish up painting it. hydros and motor are in good shape..carb could use a little cleaning, compression's real good in both cylinders, tires are very good, rest of the drivetrain is tight.

[jsaunders]

everyone staying busy?
Doesn't look like much rain this week!!!!!

[KINGSBURYLANDSCAPELLC]

Why do people wait half the season to decide to mow the lawn? in the past 2 weeks i have had 2 calls for lawns that have not been cut once

[jsaunders]

i had 2 calls last week as well- one lady was really upset- had surgury and hadnt been able to mow and take care of her lawn as she wanted..... said it was really bad and overgrown (thinking hay field) show up and the lawn is 4" tall- not bad at all-- hadnt been trimmed in quite a while--- charged $500 for the cleanup--out of there in 30 mins

[Green Team Landscaping]

Same with me.

[2low4NH]

my pita customer never called me back?

[KINGSBURYLANDSCAPELLC]

my pita customer never called me back?

Kris are you asking yourself a question?
Your coming to the show the 15th right?!?!?!?

Sully the Z you got is it the one Alan had?

[TGM]

got a new commercial customer i'll be doing the weekly maintenance on. only problem is..is that the new grass is a foot high...they're getting charged for it. all in all things are going good.

[A-Cut-ABOVE]

Do any of you guys know someone looking for a landscape job? I am looking for an experienced guy that can step in and go right to work. And actually want to work would be a big thing.

[2low4NH]

if you were closer! i am thinking about dropping a guy i sub for.

[2low4NH]

Kris are you asking yourself a question?
Your coming to the show the 15th right?!?!?!?

Sully the Z you got is it the one Alan had?

my truck will not be seeing day light anytime soon.

[T&J Landscaping]

renewing my insurance today ,, fun fun fun lol

[Green Team Landscaping]

Sully the Z you got is it the one Alan had?
Nope. I got mine from a guy out near the Seacoast. Not quite as nice as Alan's, but it was time to upgrade.

[KINGSBURYLANDSCAPELLC]

renewing my insurance today ,, fun fun fun lol why Joe? and where have you been?

my truck will not be seeing day light anytime soon.but you will be there right? haha we have a pile of canadians coming down

Do any of you guys know someone looking for a landscape job? I am looking for an experienced guy that can step in and go right to work. And actually want to work would be a big thing.Whats the pay...... maybe if you paid Joels rate id do my work on the side and come work for you.... and wanting to work.... well if i had the same work ethic as you.... well would that be enough? lol:laugh:

[T&J Landscaping]

[QUOTE=KINGSBURYLANDSCAPELLC;3126259]why Joe? and where have you been?



i been pretty busy thank god lol ,

[2low4NH]

i might stll come up for the show

[A-Cut-ABOVE]

Whats the pay...... maybe if you paid Joels rate id do my work on the side and come work for you.... and wanting to work.... well if i had the same work ethic as you.... well would that be enough? lol:laugh:[/QUOTE]


Ya Jason , I just couldnt promise that you would be able to make you coffe shifts.....HAHA

[JDT Property Care]

Thought my zturn was running funny loading up yesterday...got to my first property and it was lacking a lot of power..I looked at everything - oil, changed air filter yada yada..went to check plugs and one of the wires was chewed through by a mouse or something..had to get a whole coil to replace it and fix problem...kinda stunk since it's my main mower...oh well hope to have it fixed today...spent the morning at the beach to relieve stress!!!!!!
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[TGM]

Thought my zturn was running funny loading up yesterday...got to my first property and it was lacking a lot of power..I looked at everything - oil, changed air filter yada yada..went to check plugs and one of the wires was chewed through by a mouse or something..had to get a whole coil to replace it and fix problem...kinda stunk since it's my main mower...oh well hope to have it fixed today...spent the morning at the beach to relieve stress!!!!!!
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do you see any mouse hairs in the fan? a lot of times mice get underneath there and on top of the piston jugs, etc. while stripping the wires. they often die in there and get burnt up (smells bad). i'd be a little leary of the the coil(s)-to-ground wire(s) getting chewed up and grounding out against the motor. ...just something to keep in mind

[A-Cut-ABOVE]

Scott, I got your message , THanks.....

[TGM]

you all keeping busy?

[JDT Property Care]

do you see any mouse hairs in the fan? a lot of times mice get underneath there and on top of the piston jugs, etc. while stripping the wires. they often die in there and get burnt up (smells bad). i'd be a little leary of the the coil(s)-to-ground wire(s) getting chewed up and grounding out against the motor. ...just something to keep in mind

Thanks for the advice! I took a poke around just to be sure everything was ok. I have developed a better plan for checking for mice during my "pre game" inspections haha!

Keeping busy I guess.....

[TGM]

yeah keeping the bills paid, still doing better than i was expecting so all in all good.


you don't know how many mice-damaged mowers and snowblowers i worked on..that crap makes me gag thinking about it. something in the insulation the mice like..causes havoc...usually spark problems and/or clogging of the piston fans leading to overheating, blow headgaskets, and possible cam/rod/piston problems.

[KINGSBURYLANDSCAPELLC]

things have been some what quiet here

[jsaunders]

things have been some what quiet here


busy working to pay for the mower? hahhahahha

Tom - how you liking the new mower?

The truck should hopefully back and running next week!!!! FINALLY

[TGM]

it's great, miss the walker a lil bit, but most of my lawns are big. they stripe really good, just have to be careful side hilling

[2low4NH]

wow you guys were busy typing tonight! i have actually been picking up alot of work. mostly masonry/hardscape work. I have to call a customer tommorow to remind him payment is due in 2 days!!!! he called me asking for the bill rushing it out to him the day after i finished 18 days later no check! i also learned never send someone to pick up a set of blades for you because they will get the wrong ones everytime!

[TGM]

anything over $1000...contract, 1/2 down. full payment due upon completion.

you don't pay, i'll hire guido to get you to pay:hammerhead::laugh:


i've been really close to ripping out work i've done due to non payment. everytime it's been resolved. i wouldn't hesitate to do so if i knew i was getting screwed. give an inch and they'll a ****ing mile!!

[2low4NH]

yeah normally i would do the 1/2 down bu thtis was all hourly. im not scared to do a lien on the house. i would rather lose money and be a dick about it then not get paid. its not a whole lot of money but enough to stress about.

[TGM]

looks like i'm SOL for the next couple hours til this extreme shower passes. grr

[jsaunders]

at least you got rain- starting to get alittle dry here

[N.H.BOY]

anything over $1000...contract, 1/2 down. full payment due upon completion.

you don't pay, i'll hire guido to get you to pay:

I just send Joel or Big BILL over to get my money..:weightlifter:

[T&J Landscaping]

i always wanted to be the a$$ to put a lien on someone house, see there face drop , i'm waiting like a little kid at a candy store to just grab it off the counter lol

[2low4NH]

we have done leins before its kind of a pain in the ass! there is a guy in fitzwilliam that screwed us for over 6 grand. he now has a lein on his house. there really isnt much you can do but do a lein. just waiting for the old bastard to die!

[KINGSBURYLANDSCAPELLC]

how much is it to put a contractors lien on a home?

[A-Cut-ABOVE]

It is like $35 and a trip to the court house from what someone was telling me. Not sure if that was right or not.

[2low4NH]

i think its a little more then that. my mother who owns the masonry company did the liens ands its been a few years.

[TGM]

i think you'd be better off taking them to small claims court when it's many thousands of dollars

[jsaunders]

i think you'd be better off taking them to small claims court when it's many thousands of dollars

I thought small claims was for up to $2,500. I could be wrong.

Tom- finially got the new twins set----- now everything needs to go back together.

[2low4NH]

its never worth taking anyone to small claims. legal fees + lost time= debt. depending on what your contract and the judge says you may not get your money. but if you have a contract and a bill saying the person owes x amount you get a lien on the home for that amount. it may take 20+ years to get your money but you will get it.

[N.H.BOY]

I have pre paid legal and it's 375 bucks a year and I get up to 5 letters per year that I can send out to paid in the azz customers that dont pay and also up to 15 hours of court time if I need to go and 800 number if I need to call a laywer if I get put in a situation with anything 24/7. Ive used it a few times last year.

[jsaunders]

its never worth taking anyone to small claims. legal fees + lost time= debt. depending on what your contract and the judge says you may not get your money. but if you have a contract and a bill saying the person owes x amount you get a lien on the home for that amount. it may take 20+ years to get your money but you will get it.


Ummmmmmmm NO!

The other person can be responsible forfees/ court/ interest is added as well AND you can also charge for YOUR LOST TIME IN COURT WHERE YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE WORKING!

Wonder how I know that......

And I have never lost in small claims court!

[A-Cut-ABOVE]

Ummmmmmmm NO!

The other person can be responsible forfees/ court/ interest is added as well AND you can also charge for YOUR LOST TIME IN COURT WHERE YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE WORKING!

Wonder how I know that......

And I have never lost in small claims court!

Thats cause your the man!!!!!

[2low4NH]

word! we had a few bad runs in small claims a few years back. thats why we dont really bother with it much anymore. i tend to be a little more of a hard ass when it comes to things like that. my company my money Vs. the masonry company not my dollar so i dont have much say on that.

[2low4NH]

I have pre paid legal and it's 375 bucks a year and I get up to 5 letters per year that I can send out to paid in the azz customers that dont pay and also up to 15 hours of court time if I need to go and 800 number if I need to call a laywer if I get put in a situation with anything 24/7. Ive used it a few times last year.

i want more info on this!

[KINGSBURYLANDSCAPELLC]

I thought small claims was for up to $2,500. I could be wrong.

Tom- finially got the new twins set----- now everything needs to go back together.
correct!
Ummmmmmmm NO!

The other person can be responsible forfees/ court/ interest is added as well AND you can also charge for YOUR LOST TIME IN COURT WHERE YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE WORKING!

Wonder how I know that......

And I have never lost in small claims court!

and correct again!

Im battling a small claims now....

Joel i figured you would have had it all in by now:rolleyes: lol

anyone free saturday im holding a car show in wiers beach. Proceeds go to the DARE program. more info can be found here www.lowerlevelcustoms.webs.com

[A-Cut-ABOVE]

Jason I think you need to pull your nose out of Joel's backside. Its getting a little brown...HAHA

[TGM]

Tom- finially got the new twins set----- now everything needs to go back together.


i just got my he351ve vgt installed. what a unique but cool setup:cool2:

[TGM]

are you guys starting to call around on plowing/salting bids?

[A-Cut-ABOVE]

I just put mailed out a plowing bid today for a condo place... funny u should ask...

[2low4NH]

im looking more into the small claims court deal. i may go that route its up to 5k anything up to i think 2500 is just infront of a judge more then that it can have a jury pulled in. all legal fees are free for the plaintiff to use. defendant has a choice either guilty or not guilty. if they choose not guilty you can go before the judge. I may send out a bill tommorow saying if its not paid within 10 days a $5 a day late fee will be added and will be taking legal action after that. this guy is loaded and he is screwing me for what most people consider pocket change.

[TGM]

this guy is loaded and he is screwing me for what most people consider pocket change.

it's funny how that goes sometimes..

[RockSolidLLC]

I have been bidding plowing for the past 3 weeks and the calls keep comming... I have found that more large lots are shopping around this yr. Any1 seeing the same trend?

[TGM]

i know it's around time to at least start calling. can't get much if i sit on my ass

[jsaunders]

Ken- you should know better than to say that!!!!! I'm to tall for Jays nose to reach! hahahahhaha

The top turbo has a waste gate issue- so it will be another week or two before it is back and running...... but when it is!!!!!!!!! If It doesnt put down 800 at the wheel - im gonna put bigger injectors in it- I have enough air for close to 1,000 hp on fuel only.

Tom how do you have the VTG working? or do you have the vanes in the open only pos.?

[TGM]

factory wastegate actuator. plus i have screws on both sides of the lever so i can adjust the stopping points of the lever. hardly any smoke anymore. exhaust is quiet down low though. sounds like a dmax lly up top with the vgt whooshing sound

what's on there for turbos now? gonna be slow spooling?

[jsaunders]

no turbos on at all right now- as its the top turbo--- so will just wait alittle longer......... then i'll put it away for winter- hahahhahaha

[TGM]

i think i may have blown a hydro pump out of nowhere today. back to troubleshooting... :realmad::realmad:

[TGM]

axle nut was a tad loose (dunno why:hammerhead:) and sheared the woodruff key. oh well, back at it tomorrow whew

[jsaunders]

at least it was an easy fix/ cheap

I just picked up another mower

[A-Cut-ABOVE]

what did u pick up now Joel?

[TGM]

i'd like to have a 36" wb as a backup and for gated yards. ..but i don't have any lawns that small right now

[2low4NH]

finally got paid today. anyone that has a decent plow truck up for sale or knows where one is let me know

[jsaunders]

what did u pick up now Joel?
Got a 54" hustler shortcut. 20 hp kohler

[N.H.BOY]

Got a 54" hustler shortcut. 20 hp kohler

DId you get that at Belmont Hardware??? where is the dealer near you?

[jsaunders]

DId you get that at Belmont Hardware??? where is the dealer near you?


theres one in troy(never been there) one in sudsbury ma( bought acouple from there)
this one i purchased in nj
hope to pick it up next week ( i stole it ---hehehehehehe)

[2low4NH]

there is a hustler for sale here the one with handlebars that you ride on they only want 2 grand. looks like it would be akward to mow with

[jsaunders]

there is a hustler for sale here the one with handlebars that you ride on they only want 2 grand. looks like it would be akward to mow with


You have a link for it -Kris?

[TGM]

joels new maintenance truck..
http://www.sdecars.com/ebay/05dodge/14.jpg

[2low4NH]

nope no link!
why you wanna buy it.

[jsaunders]

joels new maintenance truck..
http://www.sdecars.com/ebay/05dodge/14.jpg





At least I could just slide in and out of it!!!:laugh:
Alot of money in that truck that will NEVER see even a dirt road.




nope no link!
why you wanna buy it.

Give me more info- hrs/ model/ hp/ where is it-Whos

[TGM]

i especially like the door handles;):rolleyes:

(it's on fleabay right now)

[A-Cut-ABOVE]

if its on ebay Joel will be buying it...HAHA

[TGM]

i guess i'm gonna start calling business next week for plowing see if i can make it through winter self employed. i know a lot of the big businesses have the good and/or big properties locked up...

[2low4NH]

that hustler is on CL no info or model its one of the sit stand with the bike bars on it.

[KINGSBURYLANDSCAPELLC]

there is a hustler for sale here the one with handlebars that you ride on they only want 2 grand. looks like it would be akward to mow with

You have a link for it -Kris?

that hustler is on CL no info or model its one of the sit stand with the bike bars on it.
http://nh.craigslist.org/grd/1320527102.html
Its the Hustler short cut. This is by far THE WORST mower i have EVER used! The seating/position is ok. Uses typical Hustler steering. You MUST bag with this machine... here's the worst part. It runs a rear deck discharge, problem is its UNDER the machine. This is the biggest headache even with slightly damp grass because it clogs horribly, and it uses a double deck design so once it clogs it needs to dry out because you cant reach into the upper deck area. If you try to mow with only the shoot attached and no bagger it shoots the largest grass clumps you have ever seen even if the grass you are cutting is only 4" long.
Also when i worked for Belknap landscaping they had one and one day a member on another crew tried to use it on a damp banking, lets just say they get NO traction. The guy went flying down the hill and with the mower running sent it right into a pond! It took a few hours to get it out with a truck since the way it landed was vertical and the water was over our heads (insert short joke here:rolleyes:). We could only hook onto the front arms for the wheels. Luckily after tearing it apart and cleaning out the motor it still ran.

At least I could just slide in and out of it!!!:laugh:
Alot of money in that truck that will NEVER see even a dirt road.

You should buy it for Andy and throw in a Justin Timberlake CD :laugh:

[2low4NH]

yeah thats the hustler i was talkin about! good to know they dont cut for **** i was thinking about buying it.

[N.H.BOY]

Kingsbury, did you get my text about tonight?

[TGM]

do any of you guys have a typical 1" vertical shaft engine in good-great shape? at least 18hp, preferably over 20hp. gimme a call or send me a pm.

603-531-3531
tom

[2low4NH]

i have a spare 11hp horizontal shaft

[TGM]

i need a vertical shaft for the dane. got some issues,haven't fully tested it...may have burnt a valve or having electrical gremlins causing poor power. there's some online i want but shipping time is going to screw me:realmad:

[jsaunders]

tom- let me know if you need to borrow a mower.

Joel

[TGM]

thanks joel, i may give you a call...we'll see how i am in the morning. need to finish up the huge lawn i was doing today with what power i have. that lawn literally shakes you to death due to the poor last-minute soil. thank you salmon falls (blatenly they suck...i've seen and repaired many big properties with former boss). i don't like to badmouth people but they deserve it. i got the engine to run with a coil from a spare (but not good) engine and installed new spark plugs due to one being fowled. cleaned the carb, did some adjustments. runs ok at idle but over half throttle skips, smokes black. will get up to high rpms without an air filter but has no power. haven't done pressure testing lately and i don't own a leakdown tester. muffler literally broke off the header pipe due to the shaking which would help to burn up a valve (or two). i'd rather just buy a new engine and be done with the bs.

there's a nice new v twin in maine, only problem is it's 16hp:hammerhead: the local dealers will be a week ship time.

[hotshot4819]

Tom, You dont like salmon falls 900 jamacian employee's?


I find it funny, they do a bunch of state work ( plantings ect ) and with the money they are paying salmon falls, most the employees are sending there money back home to the islands.. Good job on the state why support us NH,ME people.

[TGM]

i could do waaay nicer work, get paid the same with a helper or two, and make a boatload of money. ..but it doesn't work that way:hammerhead:

[KINGSBURYLANDSCAPELLC]

tom- let me know if you need to borrow a mower.

Joel
Joel.... The "its broke.... I need to borrow" hero!!
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[KINGSBURYLANDSCAPELLC]

Tom I called the place I use and they can get u a motor overnight. Give me a call 393-7568
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[jsaunders]

How did you make out today tom? MY number 554-6157

[N.H.BOY]

Well I officially have a "FLEET" of trucks now.. I just bought a 2004 f-350 reg cab with an 8 foot bed that is a dump. All black of course with a fisher v-plow. 40,000 miles. $16,500 bucks. Runs strong so far, we will see, never used a v-plow seems very bouncy,

[KINGSBURYLANDSCAPELLC]

Your going to like the vplow.... But should have bought a reliable truck like a chevy;)
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[N.H.BOY]

I need to install an electical break system for my trailers and that should do it for the new Ford, Kingsbury you still got that hitch with ball??

[TGM]

i finished up the big one i did yesterday on little power...didn't have much to do. owner gave me a call and told me to do his other property on the other side of town. like this commercial stuff. barely mowed 1 of 2 high end homes in a small neighborhood and the engine wasn't cutting it uphill.

i picked up a new motor...got lucky kinda. it's in and running on carb cleaner, just need to weed out 1 wire on the dane's wiring harness as the new briggs (old kawasaki) only has a charge wire and a 12v i believe to turn on the shut-off in the carb. tomorrow is going to be balls-to-the-wall trying to keep everyone happy.:dizzy:

[Labrador Landscaping]

Tom,

I agree with you and don't bad mouth anyone, but we love Salmon Falls. They have created more work for us by their shoddy irrigation installations. We do a bunch of their repairs, even within the first year's installation. Most of them are new businesses and don't seem to know the first thing about irrigation, but when you educate them about the mistakes that were made, they keep calling us. We'll keep repairing their new work! :dancing:

[TGM]

Tom,

I agree with you and don't bad mouth anyone, but we love Salmon Falls. They have created more work for us by their shoddy irrigation installations. We do a bunch of their repairs, even within the first year's installation. Most of them are new businesses and don't seem to know the first thing about irrigation, but when you educate them about the mistakes that were made, they keep calling us. We'll keep repairing their new work! :dancing:

ha, very good point!

i remember redoing kennebunk savings (the big one) in york from them because they planting all the bushes in the frost in a nov or dec. they replaced them in the spring, then my old boss took over. 2 days of maintenance on the beds with 3 guys. oh well.

[TGM]

oh yeah one more thing, i'm doing the lawn care at a new commercial in dover. salmon falls hasn't finished their stuff so it's become some sort of pissing match. but i couldn't believe they broke off a piece of new asphalt walkway 6" x 12" so instead off repairing it with cold patch, they installed the sprinkler head IN THE SAME HOLE. :hammerhead: it makes you wonder how they stay in business getting the jobs that i could produce better results on (with some hired help):confused:

[hotshot4819]

guys, im not hear to defend salmon falls, Heck why should i they are competing against some of the same hydroseed work.

However,

Realize, alot of there jobs are Out of there control. When a big general contractor wants an irrigation install or sod install a few days before snow fall, its either do it , or dont get paid.

I have seeded when it was scheduled to snow just days after. hell last year i had to jump thru ice to get water.

I agree they could do better work, but "some" of the mess ups could be due to that reason alone.

Now as far as there "workers" it ticks me off, there is like 30 of them living at there shop. driving there trucks after hours, i see them every night.

[jsaunders]

sounds like a nice truck Scott- pics?

[N.H.BOY]

sounds like a nice truck Scott- pics?

Yea I get some up this weekend, heated mirrors as well sweeeeeeeet

[jsaunders]

sounds nice - it would only be better if it had a 7.3 or a cummins- hahahha

[Green Team Landscaping]

Guys, if any of you are selling, or know someone who is selling a nice truck for less than 7k can you let me know? I was looking at the 2002 or newer Dodge 1500's, F250's(99' or newer), F150's (2004 or newer), or Chevy 1500 or 2500. 4x4 is a MUST. If you've got anything let me know. I know it's gonna be tough to find with decent mileage, but if you know of anythig please let me know. Thanks! Also have found some good stuff on CL.

[N.H.BOY]

Im on the market for a salt/sander for my truck, really want plastic/poly but im up for anything with a good price tag on it of course:clapping: so if anyone knows of one please let me know...thanks

[N.H.BOY]

Guys, if any of you are selling, or know someone who is selling a nice truck for less than 7k can you let me know? I was looking at the 2002 or newer Dodge 1500's, F250's(99' or newer), F150's (2004 or newer), or Chevy 1500 or 2500. 4x4 is a MUST. If you've got anything let me know. I know it's gonna be tough to find with decent mileage, but if you know of anythig please let me know. Thanks! Also have found some good stuff on CL.

There is a place up here in Tilton called Rusty's towing that has a handfull of those "cheaper" trucks at his place. I do think they are all cash and go prices. I few chevys I saw seemed alright 5,500 bucks for one. Not sure on year or anything, just drove by today.

[TGM]

www.fordcummins.com/
www.destroked.com

oops, fingers slipped..

[JDT Property Care]

Im on the market for a salt/sander for my truck, really want plastic/poly but im up for anything with a good price tag on it of course:clapping: so if anyone knows of one please let me know...thanks

There is a house on Rte 175 in Holderness with a sander and other stuff for sale I saw driving by a week ago or so. Next time Im down that way I will stop and take a look if they are still there and let you know about pricing how to get in touch with the person selling.

I have a Fisher Poly sander, its hasn't treated me too bad now that the dealer fixed the all the bugs in it.

[N.H.BOY]

There is a house on Rte 175 in Holderness with a sander and other stuff for sale I saw driving by a week ago or so. Next time Im down that way I will stop and take a look if they are still there and let you know about pricing how to get in touch with the person selling.

I have a Fisher Poly sander, its hasn't treated me too bad now that the dealer fixed the all the bugs in it.

Yea thanks Jeff---what was wrong with the Poly sander?

[JDT Property Care]

Yea thanks Jeff---what was wrong with the Poly sander?

The dealer thought the "sending module" was bad last fall...I thought it was the motor. They claimed they fixed it and again I had to shovel the sand out of it...I wasn't impressed, I brought it back they told me that I would have to pay for a new motor if it was that because it was now out of warranty. Long story short, I faught them, told them they didnt fix it the first time so they ended up putting it on under warranty. The motor was bad...the origional motor had a casing of regular steele. The new one is much bigger and the casing is all stainless steele......I know of other people that had the same problem and I'm guessing that fisher knew there was a problem too....

[A-Cut-ABOVE]

The sander on 175 was 2800 a few weeks ago when i looked at it. to much money for it in my opinion. It has a quick coat of paint to pretty it up , mabey worth 2g if it runs good.

[KINGSBURYLANDSCAPELLC]

The sander on 175 was 2800 a few weeks ago when i looked at it. to much money for it in my opinion. It has a quick coat of paint to pretty it up , mabey worth 2g if it runs good.

never hear back from you yesterday there sunshine:nono: lol and i was up in Laconia uuntil 8pm

[A-Cut-ABOVE]

Sorry Jayson I got running around, when is the next time your gonna be up? Im doing the wall on monday so I should be ready to plant this week...

[KINGSBURYLANDSCAPELLC]

I will be up that way between monday and tuesday (maybe both). Have more work to do at the Docs house and a new account i just got that the contractor did a horrible job on the landscaping and "Something like rain" irrigation did a bad irrigation install so i have to fix all that up.

[2low4NH]

ok i need help guys! i have found several plow contracts levied on the fact that i will be getting a plow truck. now i will be buying a used truck something cheap to use this year to getthe contracts and hopefully find more. but i hav no clue what to charge! i have right now 5 residential drive ways and 4 commercial lots that are small one is 100x100 the other bigger one is like 100x200. i have looked at plow site but it seems like prices are all over the place. and how many of you buy the plow insurance? i know my liability will not cover plowing.

[hotshot4819]

ok i need help guys! i have found several plow contracts levied on the fact that i will be getting a plow truck. now i will be buying a used truck something cheap to use this year to getthe contracts and hopefully find more. but i hav no clue what to charge! i have right now 5 residential drive ways and 4 commercial lots that are small one is 100x100 the other bigger one is like 100x200. i have looked at plow site but it seems like prices are all over the place. and how many of you buy the plow insurance? i know my liability will not cover plowing.


ALL im gonna say is WOW.:dizzy:

[TGM]

$125-$150/hr. trying to figure out sand/salt pricing (which seems you have to be more on target or you could lose your shirt). i know straight sand use to be around $12/yard and salt is roughly $100/ton but that will vary where you get it. plus if you can't buy in bulk and need to buy sand/salt mix from companies, then expect to pay $60-$120 per yard


residentials:
per inch, per storm, per push, extra for end-of-driveway-cleanup, etc. :dizzy:



i haven't had a chance to call commercials this week but i keep getting pushed by residentials to get a plow. ..they know i wont be cheap. i'm now keeping up on plowsite and a lot of people are complaining of the cheapos this year

[2low4NH]

yeah i found one lot that is flat rate 1000 for the year that is a res drive and a small commercial lot. thats what they have been averaging for the past 3 years. the other commercial im thinking maybe a flat rate with them as well. i plan on spending around 5 on a truck and then maybe outfitting the 1 ton with a plow as a back up. i also wanna add the full service shoveling snowblowing walks. salting i can buy it in bulk if i can find a place to store it. since i dont have covered storage at my warehouse.

[TGM]

$1000 for a res and commercial? i don't care if it's a small commercial, they're getting charged for it imo. sounds too way low...previous guy was probably doing it on the side for CHEAP. personally i wouldn't charge under even $100 for the smallest of commercial lots...now times that by say maybe 20 storms and you're at $2k before the residential part. zach would charge a lot more too

sanding/salting sometimes calculates out to more than plowing, especially on bigger commercial lots where you may sand/salt 2:1 compared to plowing.

[2low4NH]

the last guy that plowed did it as his full time gig. did a terrible job he never really salted much though.

[2low4NH]

ok so lets put it this way if i go out and spend the money on the truck/sander drop maybe 6 grand to start out you think i could make my money back on it.

[Dotens]

It really depends if we get snow and or how you charge be it per strom or seasonal. You need to have the right accounts and the right equipment. There is money to be made but its blood money. The trucks take a beating now matter how careful you are and your on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week. But it pays the bills.......

[2low4NH]

well right now im looking for either an f350 or dodge 2500-3500 with the cummins. i have been told to go gas and not deisel but i think the deisel may be better for pushing. most of the driveways are pretty small. there is one that i would be able to get but i would have to back drag and not really sure how effective it would be to plow it. im thinking maybe getting a tailgate spreader and keeping a snowblower handy for some drives. maybe build a swing out mount for the spreader. i just need opionions on where to go from here. i dont mind being on 24/7 i dont really vacation and i dont work at all in the winter. im also a FF/EMT-I so i am used to being up at all hours of the night. i just dont want to get in over my head in bills trying to buy another truck and sander paybe a ublade for the bobcat and another plow for my 1 ton

[hotshot4819]

2low, did you mention you had a bobcat?

There is money in plowing. I have always figured, to have a good mixture of accounts being Season price, and Per Push, Ive liked being 60/40 for the past few years, 60 being set price and 40 per event.. Make sure your pricing is accurate, and youll be fine.

Get insurance, one slip and fall, and your done, they will own you forever.
Not to mention you backing into stuff, your people driving into you.

I went 3 years, with no damages, and then in 2 seconds, last year i put a 4 thousand dollar hole in a building, :dizzy:
If i didnt have insurance that would have been out of my pocket.

[jsaunders]

go in and charge 25 per drive way and have a go at it

[N.H.BOY]

Get Insurance for sure--number 1 . If you have commercials you will be asked for it. A $5,000 truck IMO might not make it through the winter, you would need a back up! Trucks take a beating for sure. I have a hand full of customers that pay up front for the season weather I plow 1 time or 50 times.

[TGM]

do you have residentials that pre pay? i HATE chasing money..it's easier from a couple big commercials than 40 residentials...

[2low4NH]

i am hoping to find atleast 2 commercial properties that will prepay a set price. then do mainly residental and maybe sub out to some other guys here in town. i will always have a back up truck if needed but i will pay for it in the end. and yes i do have a bobcat.

[2low4NH]

sorry let me rephrase that i have a skid steer. its a daewoo dsl 601

[KINGSBURYLANDSCAPELLC]

customers not paying and trucks taking a beating is the reason i stick to making coffee in the winter :drinkup: and doing a few snow blown yards for side cash like every other home owner who throws a snowblower in the back of their truck. Plus winter property managment makes $ too, nothing like getting paid to check on a house and call someone to do anywork or make any repairs that need to be done when people don't live there.

The headache resides in the fact that if the truck goes down you still have a job to do. People need to be out of their driveway at 6am. Insurance needs to be paid as do all bills includint the truck payment even if it doesn't snow etc....

[2low4NH]

im not worried about not getting paid. the trucks taking a beating worries me a bit. dont wanna replace the tranny on a truck in the middle of winter. being out all day and night is no biggy. i just need something to keep cash flow coming in. I think it might help get my name out there for mowing in the summer. On a side note i may have my truck lettered next week

[N.H.BOY]

im not worried about not getting paid.

:dizzy: what?

[TGM]

i love plowing more than any other service i offer. it can be tough at times, but usually i love it. the trucks do take a beating. ..but if you take care of your stuff like i do, you will pressure wash it after every storm. ..and replace worn out parts when needed. i put on 35-40k a year as it is, what's another couple parts. body scratches and dents worry me more than ball joints, bearings, etc.


(plus i do all my own work. don't trust many people)

[2low4NH]

:dizzy: what?

im really not worried about that as much as other things. thats like the bottom of the pile when it comes to worries. now talk to me about taxes and equipment breaking or having another payment to make thats what worries me!

[jsaunders]

i love plowing more than any other service i offer. it can be tough at times, but usually i love it. the trucks do take a beating. ..but if you take care of your stuff like i do, you will pressure wash it after every storm. ..and replace worn out parts when needed. i put on 35-40k a year as it is, what's another couple parts. body scratches and dents worry me more than ball joints, bearings, etc.


(plus i do all my own work. don't trust many people)


From the guy with no plow on his truck- hahahaha

im really not worried about that as much as other things. thats like the bottom of the pile when it comes to worries. now talk to me about taxes and equipment breaking or having another payment to make thats what worries me!

you will break stuff PERIOD!!! esp with a $5K truck--- I will bet money the trans will go......

with out money coming in theres no money to fix the truck!!!!!!

[TGM]

From the guy with no plow on his truck- hahahaha


:confused:

obviously, i can go pick up a new one tomorrow on my credit card but that would be stupid. once i get paid on a big job i'm doing this week i'm going to buy a used one cash.

i've also had a lot of experience, i'm not one of these goons who think they know everything about it and have never done it.

[2low4NH]

okay off plow topic for a bit! im buying a new blower for fall clean ups. my blower is just to small. i have a choice between a 10hp walkbehind blower or buying a new redmax 8001 BP blower. which way would you guys go?

[KINGSBURYLANDSCAPELLC]

Depends on the yards I had. Wheel blower is great for open areas. Although the 8001 is a great blower a 7001 would save u a few bucks and is a good blower. Same with the shindaiwa eb630. Bill and I both use the 630 and I bought mine used 5 years ago on ebay and it runs great and I think bill has had his for over 10 years. I use to just use my 630 and pile the leafs up then plow the pile to where I needed it with the great dane then swept the stragglers up with the 630. Also use a large landscape rake often.
All in all if the areas aren't open then the wheel blower would be my later choice.
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[N.H.BOY]

Get them both you WILL need it later on...

[2low4NH]

both is not a choice right now. i wish i could do both but i cant drain my accounts down much. i have a very high over head on masonry jobs since i dont have credit lines with stores. most of my repair jobs i put up the money for materials. most of the lawns i do are not to large of areas before i was wind rowing and plowing with my W/B but that made it hard to suck them up with the truck loader after. i can get the 8001 for 500 i just wish i knew it was all they claimed. i did get a little 5 hp walk behind blower for free which might be promising. i need to sell my parker vac since i wont use that much at all.

[N.H.BOY]

i need to sell my parker vac since i wont use that much at all.

More info please. What size vac

[KINGSBURYLANDSCAPELLC]

More info please. What size vac

i think its a walk behind vac like a billy goat.


the 8001 is a strong blower. But they say shindaiwas 8520 is stronger (strongest on market is the claim) with 229 mph air speed at the nozzle and 813 cfm air volume at nozzle vs the 8001's rating of 201 mph air speed and 685 cfm air volume IN nozzle.

i have used the 7001 and 8001 and they both are ok. if it meant pinching pennies the 7001 is good (Scott is running one now) and im sure you will still be impressed with the power. the difference between the 7001 and 8001 is not drastic. the difference between my eb630 (same as 7001) and my others halfs redmax 4401 ($300 commercial) is DRASTIC, but its lighter weight for her.

[KINGSBURYLANDSCAPELLC]

my opinion on husq, stihl, and echo is they run forever but i was never impressed with performance. I know scott has an echo (home depot model) and loves his redmax. Ken (cut above) i think is running a 7001 now i think he had stihl or echo before. and i want to say joel was running stihl or echo at one point as well.

[2low4NH]

yeah i have the echo 413 not the home depot version! was not very impressed. yes the parker vac is a push vac not a loader. my loader is a billy goat

[TGM]

i have a 7001 and it's good, but i find the 8001 has far more power and cuts down on the times you need a ground blower. it's about 5 pounds heavier than the 7001 though

[2low4NH]

not worried about the weight! i dont have enough customers to have the thing strapped on my back for 40+ hours a week. most of my clean ups i was in and out in 4 hours. figure the bigger blower will cut an hour off my clean up time.

[A-Cut-ABOVE]

I have a 7001, a husky which is ok , and a Echo pb751 that has taken a beating for 5 yrs (run over by atruck also) No It wasnt me!!!! And it still works and all my guys prefer to use that over the 1 yr old redmax. I am going to be adding 2 more blowers this yr just not sure what yet but it will be either a 8001and a 7001 or im going to look at the echo again.
And I have a Billy goat wheel blower which if used right can make things move right along.

[jsaunders]

Wheeled blowers are a waste of money on 99% of lawns- IMHO

for a blower you need a big one- the echo 413 is a baby- echo 650 or the 750 are pretty good - I've had mine for MANY years ( the 650s have actually been more reliable then the newer 750's)
But I have started to switch to Stihl 600 blowers..... 5 lbs lighter then the echoes- yet blow the same amount or more.-

20 lbs vs 25 lbs.... 20% weight difference


The 5 lbs less is really nice--- esp when using it/ lifting out of the truck on everyday jobs and when its strapped to your back for 8 hrs

[KINGSBURYLANDSCAPELLC]

also anyone looking for Redmax let me know and as Scott knows I can get you the best deal on their equipment. just let me know what you are looking for

[N.H.BOY]

The 5 lbs less is really nice--- esp when using it/ lifting out of the truck on everyday jobs and when its strapped to your back for 8 hrs

Yea unless you strap on two blowers and go at like you did Joel:weightlifter:

[2low4NH]

well let me know what kinda deal you can get me on one of the 8001's. I am going to buy it strictly for clean ups. the 413 works great for cleaning up in the summer nice and light and it has enough power to blow a parking lot off. there is a wheeled blower with a bad carb for 80 bucks on CL so if i want to tinker i would buy that.

[KINGSBURYLANDSCAPELLC]

Ok here are some prices. Redmax 7001 $469. And my special deal on Redmax 8001 suggested retail $550, my cost $479! Only $10 more than the 7001
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[2low4NH]

well do it up! i will check what my dealers price is on it. if its worth the reallyreally long drive up there i will buy through you.

[N.H.BOY]

Ok here are some prices. Redmax 7001 $469. And my special deal on Redmax 8001 suggested retail $550, my cost $479! Only $10 more than the 7001
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Just got back from Greenlands in Concord and they are selling the 8001 "on sale" for $579 contractors cost. the 7001 was on sale for $489

[KINGSBURYLANDSCAPELLC]

Ya that guy was great Scott " ya $580 is a deal I sell lots of them to you guys (landscapers) at that price and they have no problems with them". Ya I get the same blower for $100 less.




Ya kris or anyone wanting one just let me know and I will get it and meet in manchester or dover or anywhere halfway to help u guys out. Also my prices are good on redmax trimmers paddle brooms etc. I got Scott the redmax (forgot the model) second from best for just shy of $300
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[TGM]

greenlands is a good company and i would recommend them.

locally i'd highly recommend Haydens for redmax stuff. i don't know if they would be as cheap as jason's costs, but their price doesn't really matter to me due to the service they give. i'm already battling another crappy dealer (boston lawnmower company) that i should have never gone to in the first place.

[jsaunders]

yea unless you strap on two blowers and go at like you did joel:weightlifter:

thats a 10 lbs savings!!!!!!!!

[2low4NH]

oh a wonderful morning i let a friend borrow my landscape trailer to move. he brought it back with a dented fender and im now missing the corner trim on my house!!!!! always something! the best part is the fender is 60+ and i cant take it off with out screwing with the mesh sides. the corner will be about 50 to fix and take a couple hours. all i can say is WTF

[jsaunders]

going white water rafting this weekend- have a good long weekend

[2low4NH]

im scuba diving this weekend! but im working monday no long weekend for me!

[A-Cut-ABOVE]

I got one meeting today for some island work and then nothing for the weekend but Drinking and boating.....