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I've come to the conclusion for most domestic arb work the perfect vehicle is two 3.5 tonners... I know thats not what the link was about. But three men will, on most jobs easily fill two transits and still be overloaded.. Logs in one chip in the other. Switch them round, send one to tip. When ones in the shop you can still work..

 

It is much more versitle than running a 7.5 tonner, we've a huge tool box on one to try to stop us overloading it and we can keep two climbing kits, lowering ropes, 8 saws, hedge trimmer, blower and lunch. I don't know the cost of running a bigger rig I would imagine it's not twice that of a 3.5 but the added advantages of two vehicles makes it IMO worth the additional spend. Also you have lots of room for extra subbies on busy days.

 

We also have a small 4x4 Mitzy Pinin which will tow the chipper of road and is good for quoting.

 

Back to the first question, we've transits, they have been dependable.. not overly comfy, not fast, will get you up a hill with the chipper when loaded, just.. Will get stuck on the slightest wet grass, but good.

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The pinin is small, but we don't go off road much. It's mostly for quoting. It will pull our TW190 across a playing field and it often helps the transits on wet grass.. We've a 4wd tractor to use for any serious pulling..

 

Sounds like you have a good setup:icon14::wave:

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