Jobsite Hauling Tarp

A hauling tarp is a heavy-duty sheet with handles that lets your ground crew pile brush, leaves and small wood on it and drag the whole load to the chipper or truck. It cuts down on trips, keeps debris off turf and makes the final cleanup much faster.

Faster cleanup on every job

On a pruning job, cleanup can take as long as the climbing. A hauling tarp turns a dozen armloads into one drag. Lay it under the work area, let the climber drop small brush right on it, then pull the whole pile to the chipper. It also works for raking leaves, hauling stump grindings and moving debris out of backyards with narrow gates.

Because the load slides on the tarp instead of being dragged across the grass, you leave less damage and fewer twigs in the turf.

A tarp is also handy as a ground cover for gear and tools, and to catch sawdust and debris near patios and pools.

Using it well

Do not overload it. A tarp piled too high gets hard to pull and puts a strain on your back and on the handles. Pull with your legs, keep a straight back, and use two people for heavy loads. Keep the tarp clear of the chipper infeed so it cannot be pulled in.

Shake it out and let it dry before rolling it up to stop mildew. More cleanup gear is in our landscaper tools section.

Check the handles and seams for wear and replace the tarp when the fabric starts to tear, so it does not fail mid-drag.

Some crews keep two tarps: one for active brush hauling and one for clean jobs, like laying tools out or protecting a patio.