We Used a BARGE to Remove This Tree!

In this episode, we tackle something we’ve never done before—and it turned into one of the coolest jobs we’ve ever had! Our customer’s tree sat on the shoreline of Lake Mendota, with over 130 steps leading down to the water. Carrying brush and logs up that hill simply wasn’t an option, so we teamed up with Manke Enterprises, who brought in their barge crane to make it happen. The Manke crane loaded every piece of brush and every log onto the barge before everything was floated across the lake to the nearest boat ramp. There, Felipe was waiting with the grapple truck to unload everything. From there, we chipped the brush, hauled away the logs, and completed the cleanup without ever having to carry material up those 130+ steps. For our very first barge-assisted tree removal, everything went incredibly smooth thanks to great planning and an outstanding crew. A huge thank you to Zach, Felipe, Colton, and Spencer. You guys absolutely crushed it and made this challenging job look easy! On another day, we head out with the Merlo to remove a storm-damaged mulberry tree that came down on a house. Thankfully, we were able to get everything cleaned up safely and efficiently. To wrap up the episode, I spend some quality time with the kids at our local Middleton pump track. Ruby even joins us for some BMX riding, and Rocky gets to put his brand-new mountain bike to the test. It’s always nice to mix a little family time in with the work. Thanks so much for watching and supporting the channel! If you enjoy unique tree removals, heavy equipment, cranes, and behind-the-scenes family adventures, be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode. #TreeRemoval #LakeMendota #BargeCrane #MankeEnterprises #TreeService #Arborist #HeavyEquipment #Fassi #Merlo #StormCleanup #GrappleTruck #WoodChipper #Wisconsin #BMX #MountainBiking #ReonRounds 00:00 - Oak tree Failing 13:07 - Mulberry on the roof! Quick estimate! 14:27 - Loving nature! Reon Rounds Tree Services - https://reonsmonstertreeservice.com/ Reon Rounds Designs & Slings - https://reonroundsdesigns.com/ Follow on Instagram -   / reonrounds