30' high branch trimming

I have some dead oak branches that at 30' or higher. What is the best option for cutting them down other than hiring a tree guy to climb up and do it? Some are 6" to 8" in diameter.

 

My suggestion is not liked by the AI.



I have rented a tow behind lift before for pruning.

 

Using a shotgun would have never occurred to me and it does sound dangerous. Has anybody used a slingshot and rope saw?

 

Was honestly thinking 7.62x39 but was interpreted as shotgun for reasons. Honestly something I'd do/done for fun rather than utility. You can fell also, but not cost effective for ammo.

 

I think they have extension ladders that go that high.

 

Tree trimming and ladders are bad juju...my partner at work ended up in the hospital and early/disability retirement from this very thing

 

X2...same thing happened with a coworker here...fell from 40' ladder, broke both ankles, slight fracture of his back. He was out for 4 months, he did come back to work. He's retired now though

 

Rent a lift like the one above to do it safely. If lim s are that big, they need to be pieced down. Way to big for a rope saw.

 

I guess I should've put an eye roll emoji at the end? Purely sarcasm. I noticed how the OP was reluctant about a man lift so I figured I'd put a different option out there.

 

Yup, it went right over my head...

 

You definitely need to be some sort of special to use a ladder for any heavy tree work. Pruning the inside of apple trees, sure. Cutting a 3" limb or bigger while on a ladder might be asking for it.

 

Maybe he could use the rope saw while on an extension ladder???

 

I don't think I wanna take that for a spin.

 

X2

 

I just rented a 45’ lift from Sat 8a to Mon 8a for $383.61. Probably not the best idea to cut from a ladder.

 

Make sure you take vids right?

 

Be safe Jason. Hopefully you can post pics

 

I am trying a rope say. Will post the results.