Table 4.
RSMeans pruning actual construction cost (case study example)

Classification Unit Quantity (diameter at breast height cm), per tree
11 less 11-21 less 21-31 less 31-41 less 41-51 less 51 or more
RSMeans Crew Caliper, by hand 2 Common laborer Person 2 2 2 2 2 2
Aerial lift equipment 3 Laborers Person 3 3 3 3 3 3
1 Equio.oper. (medium)
1 Truck driver (heavy)
1 Telescoping boom lift, to 80'
1 Brush chipper, 12", 130HP
1 Pruning saw, rotary
Daily output Caliper, by hand 2 Common laborer Ea 21 12 7.5 6.5 5.6 4.6
Aerial lift equipment 3 Laborers Ea 38 20 12.5 10.8 9.3 7.7
1 Equio.oper. (medium)
1 Truck driver (heavy)
1 Telescoping boom lift, to 80'
1 Brush chipper, 12", 130HP
1 Pruning saw, rotary
Labor hours Caliper, by hand 2 Common laborer Ea 0.762 1.333 2.133 2.462 2.857 3.478
Aerial lift equipment 3 Laborers Ea 1.053 2 3.2 3.704 4.301 5.195
1 Equio.oper. (medium)
1 Truck driver (heavy)
1 Telescoping boom lift, to 80'
1 Brush chipper, 12", 130HP
1 Pruning saw, rotary