How loud is tree removal gear.

[EdenT]

I am doing an assignment on the safety aspects of tree removal equipment. I am chasing the sound level figures for a Bandit 1590XP chipper. Has anyone ever tested it or seen the real figures? Bandit tells us what the noise level is at 50' but I am interested in what the operator is subjected to.

While we're at it if anyone has any figures for any of the gear, saws, loaders, stumpgrinders etc, it would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[treemandan]

Ain't nothing like personal experiance to figure the answer to a question like that.

 

[fishercat]

call a local tree service in your area.

i'm sure they would let you listen or record the noise if you weren't too close to the action.

 

[EdenT]

Thanks. I know how loud they are. I do actually work with them everyday. I am after a dB reading. Reads better in assignments than 'pretty ####ing noisy!'

 

[EdenT]

Tree gear was pretty loud when I first got into the biz but these days its quieted down quite a bit and I can hardly hear it.

OK I'll bite. Can you hear much of anything? Or has the equipment improved that much? I am desperately hoping you have been in the tree business longer than 6 months.

 

[outofmytree]

The Bandit 1590xp is whisper quiet....




















from the inside of the airconditioned ute!

"Whats that you say ground crew?"

"Some chipping to do?"

"Good idea. You start her up and I will pitch in as soon as I finish this IMPORTANT phone call."

 

[Koa Man]

Just get a decibel meter. I have one on my IPhone.

 

[treemandan]

Just kidding!

After 22 years my hearing is still good. I do wear PPE.


It's tragic though what this biz does to your sense of humor!

It sure is.

 

[treemandan]

But all kidding aside ( like my first post): What the #### is someone who has no idea about how loud the stuff is writing about it for? Its not hard to answer your question you dingbat, go stand next to a running machine and take your self-righteous stupid question ass somewhere else... through the chipper is my advise you straight up ******.


It also takes a toll on the attitude Dan, sorry.

 

[outofmytree]

Don't mind Dan he just barks a lot. Kinda like the dog next to your last job that wouldnt shut up until a branch "accidently" fell on it.....

Try inverting the formula for calculating db at range. Each doubling of distance roughly reduces noise levels by 6db. So halving it should add 6 db.... I think. So if a 1590 is roughly 85db at 50 feet according to the EPA, then it should be roughly 91db at 25 feet, 97db at 12 feet, 103db at 6 feet and 109db at 3 feet. So operators should experience noise in the range of 97to 109 db on that math.

 

[treemandan]

Don't mind Dan he just barks a lot. Kinda like the dog next to your last job that wouldnt shut up until a branch "accidently" fell on it.....

Try inverting the formula for calculating db at range. Each doubling of distance roughly reduces noise levels by 6db. So halving it should add 6 db.... I think. So if a 1590 is roughly 85db at 50 feet according to the EPA, then it should be roughly 91db at 25 feet, 97db at 12 feet, 103db at 6 feet and 109db at 3 feet. So operators should experience noise in the range of 97to 109 db on that math.

In other words: Its loud mother####er OK?

 

[EdenT]

Thank you for the helpful advice OOMT.

TreeManDan, I am terribly sorry if my 'self-righteous stupid question ass' offended you. I cannot help the fact that some 'dingbat', 'straight up ******' like myself is forced to answer pointless ####ing questions like this to pass an OHS unit. My answer would be 'loud enough to wear hearing protection you dumb ####' but that just doesn't cut it.

This is the Arborist 101 forum is it not? Really nice to meet you!

 

[Tree Pig]

Dude dont get all worked up If Dan says its loud trust me its loud... Havent you seen the ears on Dan.

 

[EdenT]

Point taken!

 

[Plasmech]

In other words: Its loud mother####er OK?

Dan! Be nice!

 

[outofmytree]

You know what I think? I think its chipper envy that has Dans panties in a twist. Hey big guy, I got 140hp and a 17" intake parked in MY driveway.

 

[treemandan]

I apologize for my outburst.

 

[treemandan]

You know what I think? I think its chipper envy that has Dans panties in a twist. Hey big guy, I got 140hp and a 17" intake parked in MY driveway.

Yes, chipper envy, ya pegged me.

 

[lone wolf]

Just get a decibel meter. I have one on my IPhone.

hey how do you get that feature i like that idea?

 

[Koa Man]

Just go to the IPhone app store and search for Sound Level. The free one goes to 90db. Pay $1.99 for the paid app and get 30-110db range with +/- 2db accuracy.