How Cranes Make Tree Removal Safer

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While some tree care companies still rely on ladders and chainsaws, more and more are investing in cranes to help with tree removal and care. Cranes make the job faster, easier, and safer, and they cause less destruction to the landscape around a removal site.

 

Here are some reasons why cranes are the safer option for tree removal services in Maine:

Cranes can remove trees in tight or difficult-to-access areas

Using a crane makes it much easier to remove trees from narrow, hard-to-reach areas! When trees are cut down with cranes, they don't fall straight to the ground. Instead, they are lifted from the cut space to ensure safe removal. Using a crane to remove the tree will reduce the possibility of it falling on a structure or onto a road. Simply put, it is the safest way to remove trees.

 

Cranes can also be used to remove trees from tight places, such as in between buildings, small parking lots, or even backyards.

Cranes are helpful in dangerous situations

There are many reasons why a tree's roots can become unstable. The tree may be old, damaged by a storm, or rotten. Thanks to cranes, these trees can be safely removed.

 

Cutting down these types of trees can be risky because of how they can fall. During the removal process, they might not fall in a straight line, or they might fall without warning, putting the tree removal workers who climb up in danger. It is safer for a crane operator to take care of these types of trees.

Crane operators are trained professionals

Not everyone can operate a crane. It takes practice and knowledge to maneuver such a large piece of equipment, especially in a confined space. While crane removal is safer than other kinds of tree removal, there are still risks involved. A climber still has to climb up, attach themselves to the tree, and cut down the tree piece by piece. The branches or sections of the tree that they cut away will be removed by the crane, using a steel cable or nylon strap.

 

The climber must constantly communicate with the crane operator, and know the weight of the wood to be lifted by the crane. The crane operator must know the maximum load that the crane can handle. Oftentimes, the pieces of a tree can weigh hundreds or even thousands of pounds!

 

Contact American Aerial Service

American Aerial Services provides crane rentals not just for buildings, we also do crane projects for tree removal companies. Contact us today to discuss how we can help with your next tree removal project in the Portland or Falmouth, ME area.