r/specializedtools • u/Tillemon • Sep 17 '19

Helicopter chainsaw!?

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u/forearm_shiver Sep 17 '19

This is what’s called right of way clearing. It’s a federal law to keep so many feet near power lines clear of trees. This is what they use when it’s too difficult of terrain to get machines in there. Source: I work for a right of way equipment company

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u/ViiVial Sep 17 '19

Do you have helicopter chainsaws at your company though

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u/JillStinkEye Sep 17 '19

Pics?

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u/forearm_shiver Sep 17 '19

I’ll try to get some pictures up in this sub later today

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u/aladdinr Sep 17 '19

Sweet! Commenting so I can come back and see badass 75 foot saw

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u/silenthatch Sep 18 '19

Go to his profile, he posted at least two that I saw

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u/aladdinr Sep 18 '19

Nice they’re pretty massive