Lucas Tree Services success story with Monitor’s Morbark Beever 1821

“…they [Monitor] respect all our staff and give us the same level of service that they did 10-12 years ago” 

Did you know that aside from being famous as the first to bring spider lifts in Australia, we at Monitor, are also providing excellent wood-chipping equipment?

One of our experts, Stuart Samson has been in the arbor industry for over 15 years and has been able to chat with Sam Lucas, owner of Lucas Tree Services.

Here’s what Sam has to say about the Morbark Wood Chippers in the video below created by Arbor Age:

Discovering Morbark Beever 1821 features 

Stuart discussed Monitor‘s diverse range of tree industry equipment, including wood chippers, stump grinders, and elevated work platforms. He also mentioned his upcoming chat with the team at Lucas Tree Services, where they’ll be exploring the capabilities of the Morbark Beever 1821 wood chipper. This powerful machine boasts an 18 by 21-inch in-feed and a robust 170 horsepower Cummins turbo diesel engine.

Highlighting the standout features of the Morbark Beever 1821, including its oversized top feed rollers and dual-feed rollers with torque max-down feed pressure, Stuart also emphasized the machine’s reliability and performance, especially when handling challenging materials.

Next, we hear from Sam Lucas, the owner of Lucas Tree Services, based in Melbourne, Victoria. Sam shared his insights into the company’s journey, which began when he started the business at just 18 years old. He divulged their early experiences with Rayco machines in 2010, which laid the foundation for their success.

Photo of Morbark 1821 via Arbor Age (https://arborage.com.au/monitor-and-lucas-tree-services/)

Forging a strong partnership between Monitor and Lucas Tree Services

The relationship between Lucas Tree Services and Monitor has flourished over the years, with Lucas Tree Services becoming one of Monitor’s loyal and highly valued customers. They rely on a fleet of Morbark machines, including the Morbark 1621x and the Morbark 1215 models, which offer reliability and power for their operations.

Sam expressed his team’s love for their Morbark machines, citing their good in-feed, ample power, and user-friendly design. Stuart echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the importance of dependable equipment in avoiding downtime, especially when working on roadside projects.

Currently, Lucas Tree Services operates 10 machines from Monitor, including CMC lifts, Forst woodchippers, Rayco Stump Grinders, and Morbark wood chippers. Sam praised Monitor‘s exceptional service and support, which have been instrumental in their growth and success.

Photo of Stuart Samson (Monitor) and behind him is Sam Lucas (Lucas Tree Services) via YouTube | Monitor 2024

Stuart highlighted that Monitor‘s relationship with Lucas Tree Services extends beyond supplying equipment, encompassing a range of brands and products tailored to their needs. This partnership has enabled Lucas Tree Services to expand their operations, serving multiple councils and power providers in metropolitan Melbourne.

The collaborative journey between Monitor and Lucas Tree Services showcases the power of dedication, innovation, and mutual support within the arbor industry. Monitor’s desire to provide dedicated customer support has provided Lucas Tree Services with the confidence to continue to support the Monitor products.

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Special thanks to The Australian Arbor Age, Prime Media, Sam Lucas, Lucas Tree Services
Written by Jo Veloria for Monitor News | May 03, 2024

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To find out how a wood chipper could offer you a more efficient tree care solution, call Monitor on 1800 025 024 or contact us online.

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