MILWAUKEE TOOL
Speaker: Andy Jones is a Board Certified Master Arborist and Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP)
Battery-powered outdoor power equipment has rapidly evolved into a viable solution for professional tree care applications. This session will examine how improvements in power, runtime, and charging capabilities are changing the way crews work. Attendees will gain insights into the productivity, safety, and maintenance advantages of battery OPE, as well as the challenges and limitations to consider. Through industry experience and practical applications, we will explore where battery tools excel and how they fit alongside traditional gas-powered equipment. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how battery OPE can support more efficient and future-ready operations.
Speaker Bio:
Andy Jones is a Board Certified Master Arborist and Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP). He is passionate about educating fellow tree care professionals on safe work practices. Andy is an exceptional climber who specializes in large tree removals, crane work, hazardous tree removal, advanced rigging techniques, and structural pruning. In addition to his field expertise, he has a strong passion for product development and innovation. Andy leverages real-world experience to help inform and refine tools and equipment, to improve safety and productivity for arborists in the field.