Mike, those who have not put up one of these would likely not believe the
true costs involved if they were stated. In my case, I'm almost ready for a
boom truck to finish putting up only 80' of 45G. If you had told me before I
started I'd have in this project what I actually do at this point, I
wouldn't have believed you either. :-) Tower and accessory purchase,
assembly, and erection is one of the last true frontiers of gross cost
underestimating! Of course, in my case every last bolt and nut is new stock,
including rotator and mast and all cabling, plus I used Phillystran guys. I
am doing all of the labor myself, though, with the exception of the boom
truck operator's cost. To go to 150' of 55G and have a contracted crew do it
all - dang, that thought boggles my mind. Right off the top of my head, I'd
guess at least $10K. It would be interesting to hear the various answers to
your question.
73, Jerry W5KP
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike & Coreen Smith <ve9aa@nbnet.nb.ca>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2001 12:44 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Cost of 150' Rohn 45G/55G tower system?
>
> Can anyone give me a good estimate of what it might cost to install
> 100'-150' feet of Rohn 45G or 55G tower, complete
> with guy wires, brackets,concrete etc.?
>
> I know I could go price each itty-bitty piece of hardware from a catalog
or
> website, but since many of you have no doubt already installed systems, I
> thought I might ask the group.
>
> If you wanted to add price of concrete and any professional labor
employed,
> that would be appreciated too.
>
> I've helped (as groundcrew) install a couple Rohn 100' towers for an
> ex-employer of mine so have a general idea what's involved in getting it
in
> the air, but aside from that, know little about the amount of concrete,
> price of tower crew for a day
> or overall cost of parts.
>
> Up until now I've always bought old n' used Delhi 48-56' self supporting
> towers. Thinking seriously of moving w/i the next 2-3 years and want to GO
> BIG!
>
> Any help, hints, etc. much appreciated.
>
> 73 de Mike VE9AA
> Michael, Coreen & Corey Smith
> (VE9AA, VE9AAA & Baby)
> 271 Smith Rd
> Waterville, NB
> E2V 3V6
> Canada
>
>
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