Why Most Homeowners Don't Rent Boom Lifts - But Should

For a homeowner renting a lift can seem like a big deal. What's worse? falling off a ladder. Learn tips on choosing the right lift, myths around these & my projects I just completed using a boom lift.
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[@calebbigelow7556]

​@d0r0ga that is correct. doesn't take very long for the blood to start to clot. That's why EMTs need to know how long a person has been suspended for in order to rescue them properly. They make different harnesses which help reduce this risk but most are like what you saw in the video

[@senatorchinchilla5389]

I had to chuckle at the tree company complaining they'd have to get a lift... like, yes, sir, you're a TREE company. Trees are tall. But like you said, these are very safe and stable. Maybe some day I'll have an excuse to try one out.

[@ian3580]

I think that you would be surprised how many companies, in general, rent the equipment. They don't have the upfront cash cost (or loan), they don't have to maintain it, and if it's not something they use every single day on the job, they're not worried about the opportunity cost of equipment they have but aren't using. Stump grinders are a big commercial rental thing - they build up a bunch of clients that need grinding then rent for a few days and bang them out. Go back to their regular stuff for a few weeks and do it again. It's not a bad business model and they build it into the cost they charge - which may actually save money because they can always have the exact equipment needed without having a garage full of stuff they aren't always using.

[@senatorchinchilla5389]

@@ian3580 That does make sense, actually. You'd need a heck of a garage and money for ALL the equipment available now.

[@bearsharkp3901]

Two _key_ points about using a boom lift. #1 keep your feet on the floor! They have standard fall PREVENTION in the form of a toe board, mid and upper rails. Its hard to fall out of these unless you start climbing on the rails. #2 every lift will have a maximum HEIGHT and maximum RADIUS. Just because you rented a 120 foot boom lift doesn't mean it will extend horizontally 120 feet (those ones usually have an 80 foot max radius) The little electric tow behind lifts are great, but for general house stuff you need to park pretty close to the house because their radius is small Self propelled lifts are also pretty heavy with a 40 footer clocking in at 28,000 pounds. Make sure whatever you drive on can withstand that

[@GageDrums]

One massive thing left out of the safety aspect.. If you fall out of the basket with the harness on, you have as little as 8 minutes to get rescued before suspension trauma can kill you. Someone should always be nearby and be familiar with how to use the controls on the base of the unit so they can lower you down if you do fall out of the basket. You should pin this in the name of safety..

[@ResourceRentals]

If you are in the Lancaster Pennsylvania area we will be happy to rent you a lift!

[@DLSesq]

Great video - also rented a telescoping boom lift to install a Starlink dish (but on the top gable of a 3 story house). One day rental fee was surprisingly reasonable and they even let me keep it overnight. The lift itself was able to reach 35 or 40 feet and was the tow-behind type. It was all electric with a battery pack, so it was completely quiet. After I finished with the Starlink dish, I cleaned out my gutters.

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you!

[@harryl7946]

Rented a 35’ tow lift to trim some hedges between our home and the neighbor. He went in half to use it to paint the trim around his roof. Ground was too soft on the rear and the west side so that didn’t go too well but he did get some done! And the hedges got 15’ trimmed off and looked great! Burnt up an electric pole saw and bought a new one. DeWalt 20v 😂. Told wife ‘I had to’. 😂😂😂. Nice vid Silver.

[@OneWildTurkey]

That's a great excuse. I mean 'reason'. How can I get my old saw to burn up? (just kidding!)

[@MrW3ST]

Man I’ve been stressing about this huge pecan tree right beside my house and not wanting to pay $10k for a service always wondered if homeowners could rent one of these Thanks so much

[@threeriversforge1997]

Ha! I just used a boom lift to cut on a huge pecan tree right beside my house! You know just how worrisome those trees are with all the little limbs they're constantly dropping!! Lemme tell you, I haven't had so much fun as I did that day! The tow-behind lift was a bit of a pain because you have to unhitch it from your vehicle or it'll lift your ride up when it goes through the self-leveling process. Really aggravating when you then have to move the lift 10' just to get to another spot and take down another limb. Still, so very worth it and I recommend it to everyone. For the money, it's super simple and safe. The one thing I recommend you do before you get it, though, is to watch a slew of videos from arborists here on KZbin. You really need to study up on how limbs tend to fall when you cut them, or you're asking for trouble. Learned that lesson the hard way! Something as simple as roping the limbs so they don't just crash to the ground is easy enough for anyone to do. That, and trying your saws to a leash so you can hang them over the side of the bucket while you're doing other things. Way way better than simply putting them on the deck of the bucket where they're underfoot and cause you to stumble. Invest in a few good carabiner and some decent nylon/polyester rope, and you'll be set. It's real easy and takes a load off your mind.

[@brandonpetchnick1182]

Through the years I have given gifts to family members based on your reviews. They have all stood the test of time. The simplest was the yellow handle for a garden rake. I love your videos. I've been with you through the years. I just purchased the hose reel you recommended. I had a flexible hose reel prior, with constant problems. Here is the test, my wife comes in the house after using the Hose link and says "that new hose is way better than the other one". Talk about an unbiased review. The only two sites on the entire world wide web I rely on is, your channel and Project Farm. I'll be watching as long as you are making.

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

In my area, the rental stores do not want 'non-professional' individuals renting these lifts. I tried couple years ago; they wanted so much money, literally too expensive to use it. Maybe that's changed recently?

[@briancnc]

around here you can get pretty much anything as a homeowner, never seen any pushback renting lifts, loaders, bobcats etc. Even Home depot now rents a lot of them.

[@youdontknowme5969]

Same here... I even witnessed at Home Depot one time they wouldn't rent a chainsaw to a guy because he couldn't figure out how to start it. Then one time, a supply house refused to sell me a hot surface ignitor because I wasn't in the trade (even though I had the part in-hand LOL so clearly I knew 1: what it was and 2: how to remove it). Not like I was asking for a jug of R-22 or something... LOL

[@bnasty267]

​@@youdontknowme5969 HVAC supply houses are well know to 'protect their own' and not sell to DIYers. They'll give you all kinds of excuses about why, but it's really just a protectionism racket. The local supply houses are usually overpriced anyway, and if you can wait a few days, you can get most of that stuff online for far less.

[@Sol_Bull]

Can’t get in my area

[@TKC_]

@@youdontknowme5969funny you mention that. I’ve bought a jug of refrigerant off Amazon… do I recommend that for most people no. But it can be done. Most suppliers in my area have become more lenient about selling to homeowners if they know what they are talking about because they need the revenue.

[@807paperclip]

Got a 135 Genie at my job, Love driving it around. Got it stuck a couple of times. Best way to get out is to boom out to place more weight on the wheels that got you stuck.

[@markkempton4579]

Great timing. I'm getting ready to rent one of these. I found out it's less than $200 for four hours of a towable unit at my local rental shop. I'm even installing my first hitch to take advantage of all the items the rental shop offers, like skid steers for my next project. . .

[@ThisandThatVideo]

Always worth asking the rental company for an overview when they drop it off. Also, be mindful of the swing on these machines if you are working at lower heights with the boom collapsed. They are very handy, even the little tow behind models for odd jobs.

[@jbweb]

This probably would have been a better idea than me up on a 22' ladder hugging onto it for dear life as I try to repoint some sketchy mortar joints on the top of my chimney. Probably would have had better looking results also 😅

[@hovkachatoorian]

You are out here saving lives and injury! Thanks!

[@jeremiahbullfrog9288]

Very thorough, you anticipated all my questions great job

[@Sylvan_dB]

I used a lift many times while in high school. I'm normally very uncomfortable with heights but the lift surprisingly took that away and made the work just another job.

[@B_Van_Glorious]

No joke, it's pretty amazing what the feeling of solid ground under the feet does for the psyche, right?

[@bearcat0551]

Another great video. The Genie lifts have a battery over hydraulic backup system in case you lose engine power. Also, some rental yards will require you to to have a Qualified Aerial Operator Card, though not all will require it.

[@SKWDMDYT]

Not sure why you recommended not using with large tree limbs. Thats why I would rent one, to take down some trees, AND some pruning. Never used one before, and have considered purchasing a used truck with a boom and then selling when done. Concerned about how off- level property the machine can handle with the outriggers. Just had a neighbor hire an arborist for about 5 hours. Total cost $3000.

[@SilverCymbal]

Tree work is done like that all the time, but there is a some risk, if a big enogh limb hit the lift hard enough bad stuff can happen. But you can cut smaller sections, use your head and things go ok. I just can't bindly say its great for that.

[@snowgorilla9789]

​@@SilverCymbalyup lot's of vids, Idiots With Chainsaws, why did the giant tree fall on the machine DUHH

[@zizaijames]

That's a great video. I live in MA, close to your NH location. Have been thinking doing some work like this by myself as labor cost is crazy in my town!

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you. Agreed, its happening everywhere, a lot of guys are robbing people for smaller jobs which is creating more DIY interest and some costs are now more affordable. Some of its just robbery, who knows what the future will hold.

[@venom5809]

@@SilverCymbal Greedy handymen and builders have been great for me, made me go out and buy a lot of equipment and teach myself how to do a lot of things. I asked one of them one time where he got his medical degree from because he was charging like he was a doctor.

[@DaivG]

Helped take down a tree using a boom lift. The engineer in me knows the outriggers and weight of the machine is never going to allow me to tip the thing… but my nerves and stomach at 30+ feet really disagreed with my brain.

[@viizorr]

Man I love your videos so much I watched through this whole video even though I have all my lift certifications for work.😂

[@glennr9913]

Great video. There are a number of high places that I can't reach on our home, and also a few trees that need attention. Renting one of these is a great solution. I'll have to check with the local rental company to see if my pickup can tow a 4x4 model.

[@user-em6ie2be7x]

Thanks for reassuring the safety of those Lifts, I've wanted to rent one for a while but wasn't sure they were safe.

[@somethinlike23]

I'd be interested in you showing us how to use a fall arrestor like roofers do too.

[@george_aurelius]

Thank you. Great and timely information.

[@dtrout]

Great program.... really helpful information. Thanks

[@jamescady723]

Great info as always. Thanks!

[@yaoxiong]

They can be expensive. I usually split the cost with my brothers. We wait until we have a full weekend's worth of lift work. It's a good bonding time too!

[@saltyroe3179]

In urban areas one can often use a scissor lift from the driveway or other hard surface. The old way of doing this was scaffolding

[@edover50]

I’ve rented genie lifts and it was reasonable and much safer. Great video as always thanks Chris!

[@backspace12399]

Thanks for the upload

[@lazmotron]

Excellent very entertaining and informative channel.

[@OneWildTurkey]

Easy, safe and amazingly fun!

[@jake9705]

5:18 -- You made a major mistake here. If you're doing tree work, NEVER drive your vehicles over the "fall line." The fall line is a circle around the tree's trunk with a radiua of several feet where most of its leaves fall down. This is also where the tree's most important roots are. In other words, where a tree's leaves fall on the ground is where its roots are. For many trees (especially oaks), when a vehicle is driven over the fall line, even once, the root system is permanently damaged. This will quickly lead to the decay and death of the tree... a tragedy if it is a large and beautiful tree. This is why many jobsites have fencing around important trees: the fencing discourages vehicles from driving across the fall line.

[@forrest225]

One thing to note about the harness, they also keep the lift from catapulting you if you were to drive into a pot hole or have the ground collapse.

[@RussellSpillers]

I had no idea! I can't wait to put up my own Christmas lights this year on my 2 story house, I need new lights (after 4 years) and so was going to have to pay the neighborhood guy for new lights and labor. Now I can buy my own lights and do it myself and the neighbors are going to think I'm the coolest! 👍💪😁 thanks Chris your channel had added a lot of value to my life. I also did an interlock and transfer switch after seeing one of your videos.

[@nickskochinsky1365]

Rented a 40 ft telescoping lift a couple of weeks ago to trim a maple in my back yard. Best decision I've made. Too high and dangerous for ladder work plus needed a chainsaw for larger branches. No way I'm using that on a ladder. Great video

[@SilverCymbal]

That's good to hear. Tree work is crazy, one guy will charge $900 another $2,000 and if its fairly easy work but the height is the issues these make it easy. I won't likely rent again for 4+ years. Thats great that it was very helpful for your job.

[@JDsVarietyChannel]

@@SilverCymbal Yes, tree work estimates are all over the place and frequently ridiculous. Across the road from me on a very large tree removal project, my neighbor had estimates from $2,800 up to $13,000 on the exact same tree (no typo there) . I do as much as I can with a fisher, manual pole saw for higher limbs and an ego electric chainsaw for lower limbs (no more than 4 steps up on a ladder as I'm safety conscious) . I also have a Stihl mini saw. That thing is amazing for limbs a bit too large for the pruners, and they are incredibly well designed. I'm actually addicted to using it. lol. I didn't grow up using any heavy machinery, so lifts have been daunting for me to consider, so I appreciate this video. I'll have to give one a try sometime. I never really thought about how much you can do with it. I could clean my 2nd floor siding, inspect the whole house and do tree work in the same day with ease.

[@nickskochinsky1365]

@@SilverCymbal $1000 for my tree guy, $350 for all day rental on Saturday, didn't have to have it back until Monday morning so essentially a day free

[@markkempton4579]

@@nickskochinsky1365 that's a nice deal! Our rental place is open seven days a week, unfortunately. LOL

[@patrickmckeown3683]

Great video thanks

[@davidc977]

very informative..was always wanting to trim some trees.

[@Surferjo]

love high lifts/area lift use to use 135 feet no one else would do it it was fun.......

[@JAYJAYJAY53]

I rented the same lift and tow home behind my Jeep Cherokee.

[@SilverCymbal]

If you got that green one, those are Nifty brand lifts. They are awesome, super light and really fun to use.

[@KismetBP]

I rented a lift to work on my 2nd floor gutters of my house about 10 years ago. The rental people said “we don’t provide a safety harness”. 😳 I just went for it without the harness which I would NOT recommend. I fixed all my 2nd floor gutters, worked great, but it was so scary. 😂 Stay safe. ❤🤘

[@FabriceSchlegel]

Great video. How much towing capacity do you need to bring one of these home?

[@reubensandwich9249]

Answer, most don't know how or where. Another reason is the transportation. To clean my gutters, I just use a ladder because it's just 20 minutes as opposed to 30 minutes to pickup, use, then 30 minutes to take back. Other places won't deliver the equipment or the cost will negate the use. Disclaimer, I can rent a tow behind boom lift for $195/day if I pickup and drop-off.

[@Vtcd108]

Thanks for the video.. Can you do a video on Radon mitigation pls?

[@threeriversforge1997]

Definitely get the kind of lift that you can drive around. We just rented a tow-behind lift from United Rentals to do a lot of work, and it was an absolutely nightmare having to attach it to the truck, move it 20', and then unhitch it again. They'd told us it could remain attached to the truck when we rented it, but that wasn't the case since you have to engage the self-leveling feature before you could use the lift. As soon as we did that, it tried to lift the truck up more than a foot. Putting that much strain on the trailer hitch and ball just didn't seem like the right thing to do. Plus, if you're cutting down limbs it puts your vehicle right in the work zone where an errant branch can poke holes in it. Again, not a good thing. That said, even with the problem of having to hitch and unhitch every 20' just to move 20', we got so much work done that it wasn't even funny. That lift made things so much easier and safer.... it's just impossible to describe. Yes, you will be nervous. That's very high up, and the platform will wiggle around. The key is just remembering that you're in a contraption that is designed to be super-duper safe, built overkill, and gets used regularly on thousands of jobsites without issue. You'll be okay. Plus, once you get kind of used to the thing, it's tremendously fun! I'm looking at renting another one just so I can do more tree work around the home.

[@Doroga05]

some lift you tow have motors to move themself. altough the one i used was very slow

[@narlycharley]

I work for a commercial roofing company. Lift rental costs are INSANE. Most homeowners simply couldn’t afford to rent one.

[@gg-gn3re]

yea this guy's nuts thinking fear is why people don't use them. It's $325 a day for the cheapest lift you can get anywhere ~1000 a week. home depot and lowes have them roughly there too but who has that money to throw around for a few little jobs? If you're redoing your entire roof yourself it may make sense but that's about it.

[@thegoods2240]

@@gg-gn3re I disagree, I got a price to trim some trees away from my house. After I lifted my jaw off the ground let's just say I will be happy to pay up to rent a lift. I'll spend a day of work for a couple thousand dollar savings every time.

[@andrewbuller5296]

@@gg-gn3re Renting a lift and doing the job no matter the scope is light-years cheaper than a trip to the hospital....

[@gg-gn3re]

@@thegoods2240 so that's agreeing with me because fear wasn't your top deterrent from the sound of it...

[@thegoods2240]

@@gg-gn3re No, read my post again, I said I'd be happy to pay to rent one, to save paying a tree company's exorbitant price.

[@MrJpiarull]

I'll need to rent one of these or a bucket van as I need to install an exhaust vent for the 2nd floor bathroom in my place

[@sabataexe101]

The harness can be just as dangerous if Noone is around to save you quickly enough. If suspended for too long, the blood clot will kill you when they let you down. Always have someone else around when operating heavy equipment.

[@SilverCymbal]

That is excellent advice!

[@chickenfishhybrid44]

There's additional pieces of kit that professionals use that are designed for you to get under your feet and take the weight off your harness specifically to avoid this problem.

[@j.danielphillips3778]

Hanging suspended for 15-30 minutes can be fatal. Don’t operate at height without a spotter on the ground.

[@NurseAcrobat]

I have occasionally considered renting a lift or scaffolding and this reminds me that I should at least contact one of the local places and see how easy it would be. One place is just a mile away. In the mean time I've focused on making my ladder much more stable. I wish it came standard, but it was worth the surgery I had to do on my ladder to install Werner's PK80-2 automatic leveler. That combined with a stabilizer that widens the ladder helped me comfortably paint my two story house by hand.

[@threeriversforge1997]

We just rented one here. I was surprised how easy it was. So much better than using a ladder. The only thing I recommend is getting the kind that's self-driving so you don't have to keep hitching and unhitching it to your truck.. That was a huge pain in the butt and really ate into how much we were able to get done. Operating the lift was intuitive, and it always felt very safe even when I was 40' up in the air. It's a unique experience, to be sure, but you get used to it and then start really enjoying it. Another thing I'd recommend is taking up some kind of seat so you can kick back and relax for a few minutes when you need it. Standing isn't a problem, but there are times when you kind of just want to take a load off and think about the next step. Even a 5-gallon bucket with a lid, something that you can stow your little tools in, or a drink and sandwich, will make all the difference in the world.

[@DrBroncanuus]

I just checked the hire costs...start from $550 / day

[@mr1pearl]

Tethered like an astronaut on a space walk 👍 Hey look ma I'm a astronaut 🚀 😆 Be safe people !!!

[@nnklem]

Great video. What is a good solution for reaching tall ceilings inside a home? For example, 20ft+

[@terasestHammasratas]

probably a scissor lift or scaffolding, if the scissor lift is too heavy or doesn't fit thru doors for example

[@frontagulus]

Nah, a better option is to become adept on a ladder - I regularly go to the second floor on my 24' ladder. I used a 45' lift at my old house but prefer to either use a ladder or climbing gear to climb trees

[@arakwar]

As long as you use them safely. A family of four died this summer close to where I live after their lift flipped and crashed to the ground. The two parents with their son and his girlfriend, while working on their new house… A tragic accident.

[@SilverCymbal]

If that is the story in Canada, I saw that this summer. They were using a scissor lift with 4 people. Whats odd is that no other details were released. I am not a fan of scissor lifts, I like the outriggers, scissor lifts have heavy bases but are too scary since folks will drive them while airborn, run over even a hammer with a little overload and it can be a tragedy. Not sure if we will ever know the details but unless they were in a garage, a scissor lift has no place on anything other than flat concrete.

[@chickenfishhybrid44]

Yeah, well, compare that to the number of people hurt and killed on ladders every year. Ladders arent without risk.

[@jacobravn3702]

I ask you couple times over the years But can you pleas make a heat durability test for battery packs? I have now had the yeti lithium 1400 for almost 5 years . Full battery power level are down to 89% But still performing incredibly. I am looking for a bigger pack . And the only problem I had with the yeti is over heating issues. Hope you can help me🙏 Love the channel😊

[@jeffadam931]

Great video. Do you need to be certified to operate the lift

[@SilverCymbal]

Thats good question. Laws vary so I would say check with your local county/state but usually lifting yourself is less regulated than lifting objects. Meaning in Mass for example you have to have a license now apparently to lift anything with rental equipment, but I believe lifiting yourself doesn't require anything.

[@JAYJAYJAY53]

I have gone thru safety courses with my union but it isn’t rocket science. Just practice a bit before you get around electrical wires or walls

[@n9wox]

Driveable lifts are most expensive to rent because they have to be delivered on a flatbed. Towable lifts are much more affordable to rent if you have a vehicle to tow. I towed a 3,500 pound gas powered lift with my van. A comparable electric lift is 4,500 pounds.

[@AlexeiTetenov]

6:16 Put a sewer vent cap on your radon pipe the next time you inspect it.

[@gwp1ohio]

I lived through renting one to install my chimney....lol...they didn't supply me with a harness and I did it at night.

[@barrymccaulkiner7092]

Wouldn't rental scaffolding be a good option? $2-300 is still a small price to pay compared to the hospital bill or even death.

[@markkempton4579]

Scaffolding is only good against a building. I don't know that I'd want it out in the open to trim a tall tree. The boom seems so much safer.

[@jefff6167]

I’ve have recurring great results with 30 Seconds cleaner. 👍🇺🇸

[@Jimmyjimjimjim]

A cherry picker is a boom lift only. I thought. Articulating lift is what you showed. Articulating lifts are much more versatile than just a boom or cherry picker. Scissor lifts are very limited.

[@TheBowersj]

I think the HOA should have one of these that homeowners can borrow, our HOA lets everyone use their delivery truck to move in/out. I would suspect that most homeowners can not afford to rent one of these for the weekend.

[@SilverCymbal]

Wow. I lived in a condo for almost 15 years and that place wouldn't help anyone with anything. You are so lucky they do stuff like that. You are right too that would be awesome if they did that!

[@gelatinguy]

We looked into renting a lift to replace our third floor roof A/C, but it was way too expensive for 2 days. I wish it was affordable.

[@SilverCymbal]

I have never had one beyond a day, just too expensive but for a repair like that I am not sure how else you could safely do it.

[@ksw501]

I found the same thing, cost is just way out of sight for something like what’s shown in the video. Rental costs around here are over $500 per day plus tax, , insurance, and don’t forget about delivery which is around $400. Doesn’t make sense

[@robsomething4435]

​@ksw501 same here. $500 per day and $400 delivery each way ($800 total). Rental place does not provide a trailer for them that you can hook up to, you have to supply your own trailer that they approve of, which of course they approve very few so they can deliver it for you. Oh yeah, you can't rent the appropriate trailer from them either. F'n thieves.

[@brainz-brainz]

I wish I could get one near my house. I have too much slope and its beyond the allowable angle for them.

[@tomfoolery2082]

Really interested in how u came about the name of ur channel . Being a wana be musician im trying to tie it in tht way . Just curious .. thks .

[@n9wox]

If the limbs needing trimming aren't that high, just buy a $200 electric pole saw. My DeWalt is amazing and worth the investment.

[@mplsjeffm]

we have a blue spruce in the backyard, we call him bruce, the spruce, he is higher than our two-story house, would one of these lifts work as a way to put Christmas lights on the tree? I would think it would still be difficult, because the lift goes vertical, and does not go horizontal. 0:13

[@threeriversforge1997]

It'll work. You've got a tremendous amount of reach with how the things articulate. The straight "horizontal" reach is as long as the boom section directly attached to the bucket, which isn't that much. Maybe 12'. But when you're close to the tree, you'll be able to reach all of the side you're parked in front of. Then you'd have to reposition the lift to the other side of the trunk.

[@pondboggen]

required to have training before renting here in illinois

[@Utubeisazzho]

My area a decent one 4x4 40/60 foot is $1,500 a day

[@mattlechner8442]

they're pretty big and powerful machines, actually. Not sure homeowner use is really such a great idea.

[@Doroga05]

actually cars nowdays are pretty big and powerful machines, Not sure homeowner use is really such a great idea.

[@mattlechner8442]

trying to be funny ?

[@Quadrille763]

Why not put a cover on the radon pipe?

[@SilverCymbal]

Yes that is a good idea but there is some debate about the cover being very humid and freezing in winter months. Not sure thats a real problem but I still been checking on this one

[@lepaul26]

Don't you get tracks in your lawn because of the weight ?

[@SilverCymbal]

You will get them temporarily and if you watch my lawn videos you know I definitely try to keep it in good shape. The marks were all gone within a couple of days, its not terrible on the turf, at least this machine. Not like having a bobcat drive on it or anything

[@WontSeeReplies]

The average person couldn’t figure out how to put on a five point harness if they asked for one.

[@livingaboard]

the problem is that they are literally a f'in rip off in my opinion. Well over $500 a day. Like $500 plus for the lift and another $300 for delivery and pickup and also taxes so literally like $1000 for a day and more days are get a little cheaper. However if you rent on a friday i have found they make you take it for the entire weekend.

[@Doroga05]

in my county (Sweden) you can find em for 100 dollars day, depends what kind looking for. simple scissor lift can be found cheaper.

[@annettesurfer]

@3:58 leveing should be leveling.

[@j12997967]

You won't get me in a boom because I know what onomatopoeia is.

[@levi-316]

Is it because it expensive?

[@33rexify46]

I’m afraid of heights 😅

[@SilverCymbal]

I cover that and it miht seem trivial but I am a little myself. Go to 10,11,12. I hate ladders beyond 10-12ft. Its like 2 toothpicks with a weight on top

[@forzajuve4845]

anything higher than 60 ft , you need insurance and stay away from wires

[@venom5809]

These things are awesome. You can get very small ones too, my HOA lawn guy brought one the other day that he towed behind his pickup truck to trim the trees. I want to buy one now. I have a 30+ foot pine tree I have always wanted to decorate as a Christmas tree and now I will be able to do it.

[@Flowing23]

👍👍

[@timdavis6088]

Sometimes safety nazis' just need to shut up. Sometimes they just parrot BS they know nothing about. I've worked in commercial construction almost my entire life and have operated countless lifts. The safety harness is only there for people who don't know how to operate one, extend it to almost full height, then "po-go" themselves out of the basket from a hypersensitive machine, or in most cases, the operator is wearing the harness because they still need to climb out of the basket to access their work. This is the real reason why construction sites require harnesses while operating a lift. Not from lifts tipping over but from falling construction workers from structure AFTER leaving the basket. A harness won't help you if the machine tips over. In fact, they prevent you from being able to bail out of the basket if you need to. So for theses reason, I don't wear a harness unless I'm climbing out of the basket or it is required. BTW, I won't tell anyone you didn't have the harness on correctly. If you would have needed the harness to save you it would have slipped right off because you forgot to step into the leg straps. You would have been forced to hold yourself from falling with your arms only. How long can you hang in mid air from just your hand strength grip? If you're the average Joe, Maybe 30 seconds? Not long enough to help. So essentially the harness was just a nuisance that didn't make you any safer and only took up valuable time fooling with it. Homeowners do no need a harness to operate a lift. This is why the rental company doesn't' supply one unless you ask. They supplied everything you needed. A much better safety tip is to have someone working with you on the ground. That way they can look out for power lines and pot holes that you WILL miss from your higher perspective, (2 of the real dangers of working from a lift that can kill you) and if the machine breaks down they can lower the boom from the ground controls on the side of the machine. You should have shown everyone the secondary controls as they all have them. Rental lifts breaks down. Don't get stuck.

[@kylei20]

Could use a drone if you're just doing inspections

[@tonyc1238]

YES, YOU need a ticket up to 11 meters, and above 11 meters requires a bigger ticket. BUDDY you also need a chainsaw ticket and pruning trees requires arbor culture experience using a chainsaw and correct pruning techniques you can kill the tree or cause a branch or a limb to fail or get hung up and damage the machine or the legs of the machine puncture the roof $$$ home etc and yes public liability if you do not know how to self rescue your self if the machine stops operating in mid-air who will save you and how long will you be up there for also have water and a phone and a ground person to help and assist you. If you fall hanging in your harness you will have a suspension harness which is when your heart pumps blood and floods your body. and if any damages occur insurance will not cover you as you have no ewp license and no public liability insurance. So please do employ a professional as it's not worth the two cents you save on your life

[@TheMatthewDMerrill]

I think most people are doing their own work to save money. Renting a lift is costly

[@SilverCymbal]

I agree with you and if you feel safe do what works but if your alternative is hiring someone, with what people are charging for labor now. These rental seem cheaper every time

[@markkempton4579]

But it's part of the cost of doing your own work. It's $800 to have a tree trimmed, or I can rent the lift for $200 and do it myself. I'm still saving money. DIY isn't always free. It's just less expensive (or better, or whatever benefit you're seeking) than hiring it out.

[@davidwilliams1060]

Thanks. These things are Bobcat Cool. I have no use for one but could see just driving it around the yard going up and down. Maybe rescue cats and Frisbees from trees.

[@thyubernoob]

I know someone who rented a boom lift to cut down a huge tree because he wasn't going to pay a professional $3500 to down it...he had zero experience with a lift and cutting down such a huge tree...and he is scared of heights...end result... Hole in roof of house and could of killed himself....so if you don't know what you're doing pay a professional.

[@LuxAudio389]

I live on the Chicagoland area and rented one of these for around $350 delivered. I'm afraid of heights and also recommend starting at 10 ft and incrementally gaining confidence by increasing the height gradually. After an hour I was able to knock out some painting, installed some security lights and cameras, killed the mold on our roof, Inspected our siding and gables. Simply, it's the best investment in both time and project savings with safety in mind. No different than renting a U-Haul. If you have some fellow diyer neighbors, you could split the cost if you have the time.🍻 🎃

[@joesimonetti]

Most people don't have your budget or the aptitude to operate such equipment.

[@SilverCymbal]

What scares me more is some of people I have worked with using ladders are literally insane one guy told me there is no way a ladder can fall under normal use, my reply was, sure if the legs are embedded in concrete.

[@chickenfishhybrid44]

But millions of people can afford to rent one of these for a random project here and there.

[@joesimonetti]

@@SilverCymbal He's not wrong if you follow the instructions for ladders and use the proper ladder for the job.

[@smacfe]

People are pretty dumb. I give everyone that uses my lift significant instruction but there are times when I have to politely ask some to try something else as they are clearly not capable of using the lift properly.

[@darkspd31]

It's not about safety...it's about the $$$ to rent

[@dalethompson6952]

Not in my budget!

[@Stormclowe]

lol knowing what it costs to rent a boom lift... this is fucking ridiculous.

[@kellstat]

These are great tools, but most sheeple should not even think about using one of these and just stay clear of one being used. You have great contact, but I think you are underestimating humans stupidity & lack of hand eye coordination, aswell as what happens when people panic. These are very, Very dangerous tools especially running them close to windows, houses, buildings, powerlines, etc....

[@Jimmyjimjimjim]

Too expensive

[@Jacob-Isaiah]

Or maybe because it’s like 50x expensive and dangerous to certain people

[@kswas2784]

I don't know, people are really stupid and do dumb enough things with ladders. This is just a good way to thin the heard a little more!