Why Tracked Lifts Excel in Tree Work

An Antrim Tree Service arborist performs a clearance pruning from a tracked lift in Greencastle, PA

Not all tree work is created equal — and neither is the equipment used to perform it. One of the most effective tools in modern arboriculture is the tracked lift. At Antrim Tree Service, our 72-foot platform basket tracked lift allows us to perform tree pruning, trimming, and removal more safely, efficiently, and with far less impact to your property than traditional bucket trucks.

What Is a Tracked Lift?

A tracked lift is a compact, self-propelled aerial access machine that uses rubber tracks instead of wheels. Unlike bucket trucks, tracked lifts can travel over soft ground, fit through narrow openings, and reach trees far from paved surfaces.

Our tracked lift provides:

• 72 feet of vertical reach

• 34 feet of horizontal outreach

• Access through openings as narrow as 40 inches

Superior Access Without Property Damage

Antrim Tree Service performs deadwood removal from their tracked lift on a massive oak towering over New Franklin Rd in Chambersburg, PA

One of the biggest advantages of tracked lifts is low ground pressure. By distributing weight across rubber tracks, tracked lifts dramatically reduce the risk of:

• Lawn ruts

• Soil compaction

• Landscape damage

• Driveway edge cracking

For homeowners who value their lawn and landscaping, this alone is a major benefit.

Quiet, Environmentally Friendly Operation

Tracked lifts powered by Lithium-Ion batteries operate much more quietly than traditional combustion-powered bucket trucks. This makes them ideal for:

• Residential neighborhoods

• Work near homes or businesses

• Longer pruning projects

Quieter operation improves the customer experience and reduces disruption for neighbors.

Improved Safety for Tree Work

The platform basket provides a stable work environment that allows arborists to focus on precision cuts rather than balance or footing. This leads to:

Antrim Tree Service performs a dead tree removal using their tracked lift in Chambersburg, PA. This site was inaccessible to bucket trucks.

• Cleaner pruning cuts

• Reduced reliance on climbing

• Lower overall job risk

Built-in safety features help protect both operators and nearby structures during complex tree work.

When Tracked Lifts Outperform Bucket Trucks

Tracked lifts excel when trees are:

• Located in backyards or off pavement

• Surrounded by landscaping or structures

• Positioned on soft or uneven ground

• Inaccessible to traditional bucket trucks

In many cases, tracked lifts allow tree work to be completed faster and more safely than climbing or bucket truck access alone.

The Right Tool for Better Results

At Antrim Tree Service, we don’t believe in forcing a single solution onto every job. Tracked lifts are one of several tools we use to deliver the best possible results — safely, efficiently, and with respect for your property.

When combined with professional arborist judgment, tracked lifts represent a major advantage in modern tree care.

Do you need tree pruning, tree trimming, tree removal, or stump grinding in Greencastle, Mercersburg, Chambersburg, or Franklin County? If so, give us a call at 814-386-4236 or book online. Our estimates are free and there's no obligation.