Bo's Tree Service

05/16/2026

I would like to raise attention to this recent article covering the current situation with this absolute fraud. He "insists" he hasnt acted fraudulently but CONTINUES to take money and promise delivery dates with NO INTENT of delivering on the agreed upon timeline. This has had catastrophic consequences for others and myself not limited to the theft of tens of thousands of dollars.

BLUE EARTH — Collin McBride is still making payments on an $11,000 loan for a custom trailer he says was never built and he will never receive.

05/08/2026

An update to my PSA the other day, after having filed my criminal and civil complaints. I feel comfertable sharing some additional information.

In hopes that it prevents any more victims.

This is the Man who took my deposit with i believe no intention of delivering a trailer.
Now 47 other victims and counting.

The total judgments and claims against HLT customs and Andrew Sickler as of this monday is $461,166 and counting.

He has ripped off countless local small bussinesses and several out of state bussinesses.
Including Mcnelius, Winona Welding and Sandblasting, Myself and dozens and dozens of others.

The gravity of this situation for me is going to be felt for years due to the timing.

The failure of the Blue earth police department to stop this man and the Faribault county prosecutor to charge him even as we speak and finally cage him. Is absolutely the ultimate reason I got conned. Theyve known about this for years and ignored it as a civil matter.

That is how that judgements and claims figure got that high.

Its a mockery of justice. They are just now scrambling to file a criminal case after years of inaction. The second photo is a sample of the trailer I had ordered in black instead of hot dip galvinizing.

As of 04-30-26 he was still willing to take orders (obviously just to take the money).

05/02/2026

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Sorry for not posting in a while. In advance of this, I want to thank all of my wonderful customers.

I have to announce that due to a horrible circumstance. I will be pivoting to offering more and more skidsteer & excavator oriented work for the time being, nothing that would require a dump trailer for the forseeable future.

It has come to my attention that the very, very expensive trailer that I had ordered, and placed a substantial deposit on..?

Doesn't exist.

The owner of the "bussiness" and the bussiness itself have victimized, as of this post, over 40 people out of their deposits with no intention of delivering a finished product.

The loss of the deposit and the revenue expectation due to the lost time is more then any small venture can endure. Unfortunetly we are not immune to this. In a time where the cost of living and fuel was already crushing us. And everyone we know for that matter. This is simply more then I can bear.

We will survive this, but it will require a creative and selective approach on the things I am able to offer to this community. I ask for and would appreciete patience and understanding as I proceed through this difficult time.

For those of you who had work scheduled you will be notified if this situation effects your project.


And yes, for those of you who want the, "tea" I will be posting the fraudsters name and bussiness to warn all of you once I am cleared to do so. There will be several news articles posted about this as well soon, as it is a local MN based company.

Despicable doesnt even begin to describe this situation. The feckless justice system in this state stood by and did nothing until it was to late for dozens and dozens of victims, including myself. Shameful.

Thank you all for your attention to this update.

07/20/2025

Crp mowing?! CHECK.

I had a great time flexing some old iron on this 43 acre CRP contract this spring, prior to nesting season! Not bad for a 53+ year old tractor!

Only managed to break one hose! 🤣

Little to large, to steep n wet. I can handle your toughest rough cut mowing jobs!

07/20/2025

Been a crazy summer! I wanted to thank everyone and apoligize for not posting as much this year. Have had a hard enough time keeping track of the regular day to day! Will try and keep on this profile and keep you awesome people updated.
Here's a sneak peak at a large excavation job I completed back in June! Over 847 yards of material excavated/moved!! Thats over 1,270 tons!! Little machines sure pack a punch!

04/29/2025

Quick emergency culvert Install knocked out to stabilize the erosion happening on this site. Finished Just in time for this crazy storm to roll in!

04/28/2025

Everyone batten down the hatches, this could be a doozy.
Have a plan in place
Avoid downed wires.
Report downed utilities to appropriate authorities as quickly as you can!
And of course reach out if you need help with cleanup afterwords. Everyone be safe and thank a linemen for keeping the lights on to the best of their ability!

02/04/2024

Need a commercial log splitter a few times a year but dont want to spend $11,000+ on one?

Ill be renting mine out occasionally either as a stand alone or with an operator.
28 ton, 7 second cycle time, hydraulic adjustable 4 and 6 way wedge with a 24 inch stroke.
Hydraulic log lift rated for 700lbs.
Highway towable top speed 70mph
And of course, a cup holder!!
10 gallon fuel tank and electric start 13hp honda allow you to start it easily and run it for 12 hours on a single tank!

$250 per day or 8 hours on the meter.
Weekend rental is $500 friday afternoon-monday morning. Delivery available for free within 15 miles. $2.50 per mile after that.

11/27/2023

Pushing up some big burn piles!! Best time of the year for land clearing bar none!!

Less angry wasps anyway..

11/23/2023

Shout out to Prime Attachments
For my badass grapple.

Ive been beating the crap out of it since new for 3 years. The angle iron crossmember is bent now but doesnt seem to effect anything.