10/15/2026
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WHY WE CHOSE BIK Boom Trucks 🇺🇸🇮🇹🇨🇦
Two heavyweights in the world of grapple saw tree removal. Over $1 million apiece in equipment, engineering, and capability — sitting side by side.
On the left, our BIK TC140 — 130 ton/m. With the Mecanil 280 load lock.
On the right, our BIK TC124XL — 150 ton/m. Fixed head edition. With the Mecanil 320hd.
These machines are in a league of their own, but the decision to invest in BIK was about more than impressive numbers and lifting capacity. It came down to service, support, and relationships. BIK treats us like family, and when you’re investing this kind of money into specialized equipment, knowing you’ve got the right people standing behind you matters just as much as the machine itself.
Here’s something I’m asked fairly often as the owner of these trucks:
What makes the best grapple saw operator?
My answer is simple: a competent climber. Plain and simple.
I own these machines, but I don’t operate them. I believe the best operators bring an understanding of tree biology, structure, weight distribution, tension, compression, rigging, and how a tree behaves when you start taking it apart. They understand what a climber sees, what a climber anticipates, and what can go wrong before it happens.
Operating a grapple saw isn’t just about running a crane or moving a joystick. It’s about understanding trees, making good decisions, communicating with the crew, and knowing how to dismantle a tree safely and efficiently.
Technology makes us more productive. Experience makes us better. And when you combine capable people with world-class equipment and a manufacturer that stands behind its customers, that’s when you really have something special.
That’s why we chose BIK. That’s why we invest in our people. And that’s how we continue to raise the standard.
