which one? Brand? Size? Axle rating?I settled on the dump trailer thanks for all the advice. The main reason was insurance and all of that since I really don't think I'll be using it much in the summer when things settle down. I'm going tomorrow to pick it up, bought the wood for the sideboards yesterday so by the end of the day tomorrow I can have it ready to go for Wednesday morning for some mulch jobs
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which one? Brand? Size? Axle rating?
Cam superline 6.5x12 9900 gvwr. Without adding sideboards it can hold 4.5 yards so once I put the sides on it'll more than double that. I know I can't legally carry 10 yards + of anything but stillwhich one? Brand? Size? Axle rating?
I wanted to buy a 14ft but I measured where I currently park, and I can actually fit this one behind my dump truck and enclosed trailer to keep the spot directly in front of the garage open for when I do eventually buy another truck.
You will like the Cam products. You are right you can’t haul 10 yards normally but once in a while it’ll be handy like when moving lightweight stuff or C&D. Enjoy it fella.Cam superline 6.5x12 9900 gvwr. Without adding sideboards it can hold 4.5 yards so once I put the sides on it'll more than double that. I know I can't legally carry 10 yards + of anything but still
I wanted to buy a 14ft but I measured where I currently park, and I can actually fit this one behind my dump truck and enclosed trailer to keep the spot directly in front of the garage open for when I do eventually buy another truck.
I have a 6x12 and 7x14. The 6x12 is great for tight areas like in your and my area. So good choice. I use the 7x14 to hold all my grass clippings and the smaller one for topsoil, mulch, rocks etcCam superline 6.5x12 9900 gvwr. Without adding sideboards it can hold 4.5 yards so once I put the sides on it'll more than double that. I know I can't legally carry 10 yards + of anything but still
I wanted to buy a 14ft but I measured where I currently park, and I can actually fit this one behind my dump truck and enclosed trailer to keep the spot directly in front of the garage open for when I do eventually buy another truck.
Thanks I'm excited to put it to work Wednesday with some mulch. I've got about 3 weeks worth of almost daily extra work already lined up for it. Not long for most of you guys but for me it's pretty goodYou will like the Cam products. You are right you can’t haul 10 yards normally but once in a while it’ll be handy like when moving lightweight stuff or C&D. Enjoy it fella.
Does yours come with ramps? If not it's worth looking into them.Cam superline 6.5x12 9900 gvwr. Without adding sideboards it can hold 4.5 yards so once I put the sides on it'll more than double that. I know I can't legally carry 10 yards + of anything but still
I wanted to buy a 14ft but I measured where I currently park, and I can actually fit this one behind my dump truck and enclosed trailer to keep the spot directly in front of the garage open for when I do eventually buy another truck.
I'm getting it with the ramps I have a job in a couple weeks I need to rent a mini skid for so it will be good. Waiting at the dealer now for them to get the temporary plate so I can bring it homeDoes yours come with ramps? If not it's worth looking into them.
Picked up some annuals today, prices are really getting crazy. It's going to be hard to make any real profit on it
Got the trailer set up today, and finished early enough to go and pick up mulch so I don't have to fight traffic tomorrow morning. 8 yards should make it through 3 houses tomorrow, pumped to put it to use and to have the guys out cutting while I'm doing something a little less boring.
How much are you paying for annuals? What're you charging? I don't do a lot of them but I have maybe 10 houses, last year I only had a couple (plus a few family members houses) and basically broke even on all of themPicked up some annuals today, prices are really getting crazy. It's going to be hard to make any real profit on it
Annuals are all about volume you can’t make much planting 20, 30, 40 pieces there’s just no way. But a few bucks is a few bucks and generally the places that are paying for flowers are the higher end properties. I have a 75 piece minimum (4-5” pots) for residential properties, no minimum for commercial since a lot of the banks/chain restaurants etc contracts just want some around signage.
Profit in planting annuals is really just on corporate accounts or condominiums where you’re planting thousands of pieces. Or the top tier of residential properties
Profit in planting annuals is really just on corporate accounts or condominiums where you’re planting thousands of pieces. Or the top tier of residential properties
Its crazy how prices are all over. I pay $2.30 for 4.5 in and $3 for a 5 in pot. We do mostly residential and charge for the material plus an hourly rate to install with 1 hour minimum charge. We also do planters with palms and banana trees for some clients as well. Its not a huge money maker, but it keeps the guys going and is a nice little add on.
I'm paying $3.25 for a 5" pot. Charging $ 6.75-$7 / pot (6 tray minimum) plus labor with a 1.5 man hour minimum. Containers and planters are where I make a little bit more money since there's more wiggle room with tropicals and bigger pieces.
I try to schedule it so there's something else for the guys to do at each house when they're going through the seasonal color list. We usually start annuals right after the second fertilizer application of the year, so we hold off on the houses that get flowers and do it at the same time. It's not a huge difference, but it helps
I try to schedule it so there's something else for the guys to do at each house when they're going through the seasonal color list. We usually start annuals right after the second fertilizer application of the year, so we hold off on the houses that get flowers and do it at the same time. It's not a huge difference, but it helps
This time of year I have 2 crews working on seasonal color, one doing everything in the ground and one doing containers, window boxes etc Two guys doing containers all day bring in about the same profit as 4 guys planting 5"-8" pots all day. If you're trying to make more on annuals try up-selling people on containers, a flat price 3 times a year to change out the flowers for spring, summer, and fall (or 4 times and add in winter greens)
Put the trailer to work today, 8 yards of mulch solo at 3 houses, finished just early enough to pick up more for tomorrow. Trailer's amazing a lot easier to load wheelbarrows out of it than the truck with less reaching and making a mess.
I like the idea of doing the flowers when there for something else, I already sprayed my lawns last week but I'm going to do that next year
I'm paying $3.25 for a 5" pot. Charging $ 6.75-$7 / pot (6 tray minimum) plus labor with a 1.5 man hour minimum. Containers and planters are where I make a little bit more money since there's more wiggle room with tropicals and bigger pieces.
I try to schedule it so there's something else for the guys to do at each house when they're going through the seasonal color list. We usually start annuals right after the second fertilizer application of the year, so we hold off on the houses that get flowers and do it at the same time. It's not a huge difference, but it helps
What're you guys planting in the planters/containers? I only have one house that I do planters at the others that get flowers are all just in the bedsThis time of year I have 2 crews working on seasonal color, one doing everything in the ground and one doing containers, window boxes etc Two guys doing containers all day bring in about the same profit as 4 guys planting 5"-8" pots all day. If you're trying to make more on annuals try up-selling people on containers, a flat price 3 times a year to change out the flowers for spring, summer, and fall (or 4 times and add in winter greens)
I like the idea of doing the flowers when there for something else, I already sprayed my lawns last week but I'm going to do that next year
6 guys doing annuals every day is crazy, how long does it take to finish all your flower jobs?This time of year I have 2 crews working on seasonal color, one doing everything in the ground and one doing containers, window boxes etc Two guys doing containers all day bring in about the same profit as 4 guys planting 5"-8" pots all day. If you're trying to make more on annuals try up-selling people on containers, a flat price 3 times a year to change out the flowers for spring, summer, and fall (or 4 times and add in winter greens)
I can't even get my landscaper to do my mulch and you guys are doing flowers and ****. I wish one of you was local
Raise the rates you pay and they will come…I can't even get my landscaper to do my mulch and you guys are doing flowers and ****. I wish one of you was local
I like the flat price 3x idea.This time of year I have 2 crews working on seasonal color, one doing everything in the ground and one doing containers, window boxes etc Two guys doing containers all day bring in about the same profit as 4 guys planting 5"-8" pots all day. If you're trying to make more on annuals try up-selling people on containers, a flat price 3 times a year to change out the flowers for spring, summer, and fall (or 4 times and add in winter greens)
I get around 25 different annuals between the 5" pots and the bigger pieces and then mix and match for the containers, there's a lot of variety out thereWhat're you guys planting in the planters/containers? I only have one house that I do planters at the others that get flowers are all just in the beds
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