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Bandit has unveiled the new Intimidator 15XCT woodchipper, developed in direct response to feedback from UK industry professionals. Designed to meet the specific needs of tree care and forestry experts, the 15XCT features a replaceable chip breaker system, with individual breakers that can be changed independently - a key request from customers of Global Machinery Solutions, Bandit’s exclusive UK supplier, to enhance performance and uptime. The Intimidator 15XCT is powered by a high-torque Stage V diesel engine and a four-knife chipping drum capable of processing material up to 15 inches in diameter. Its rubber track undercarriage provides excellent stability, flotation, and low ground pressure, making it ideal for uneven, soft, or muddy terrain. For applications requiring extra durability, an optional steel undercarriage is also available. Operators benefit from a wireless radio remote control, which manages the track drive, feed direction, feed wheel positioning, discharge swivel, chip flipper, and infeed pan. The fish-mouth style infeed improves visibility and approach, while the wide hydraulic infeed tray accommodates irregular timber and multi-piece loading. Edward Baker, Managing Director of Global Machinery Solutions, commented: "The wide infeed delivers faster processing, fewer blockages, and a smoother, more productive workflow. It ensures consistent chip quality, reduces overs, and meets biomass or specification-led chipping requirements. “We’ve listened to our customers and worked with Bandit to configure a machine that truly delivers for tree professionals. It’s a significant addition to the Bandit range and the forestry industry, which we’re proud to launch." As the UK’s official Bandit supplier, Global Machinery Solutions provides nationwide delivery, flexible payment options, comprehensive parts and service support, and expert advice, including on-site demonstrations. -
Beautiful little bird, same with Teal, hardly any meat on either.
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This has been my feeling for a number of years now . Only ever shot 3 anyway .
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Done it when it first appiered .
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Looks good steve
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Beginning to agree with you.
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I once took refuge from the rain in The West of England after giving the XT a run out to the transporter bridge. Got chatting to a group of black guys on the allotments there, growing all kinds of exotic vegetables from their culture. I remember the next pub along ( can’t remember the name) heading into town had all the shoplifters in, selling all their knock off on the tables in there, 50 metres from the cop shop.
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Well it's simple, if they have a gun your done for at a host of distances, if they have a knife being 10 feet away is a safe distance.
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LOL... to be fair I said I would not go to Pillgwenlly in Newport after dark....but thanks for the mention!
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Interesting about the ash. I thought the same about Poplar when I was burning it.
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As everything that OSM says really. It does have a high moisture content, but it loses it quickly. Overall it dries relatively quickly. Good for fast heat when you first light the fire. Like softwood. Not very efficient in terms of calories per m², compared to a "hard" hardwood like Oak or Apple say.
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Fresh out of the box this week https://friarwoodtreecare.co.uk/
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Stihl MS261c Easy start swap to normal housing
Fatboy2017 replied to Fatboy2017's topic in Chainsaws
I'm going to try to repair the existing housing pin first. I plan to machine the pin with a new circlip groove and lower the nylon engagement part to allow the washer and circlip to be fitted. I know professionals are not keen on the ergo starts for every day use, but they have a place for the firewood cutters who are elderly or physical compromised and require a quality machine. The only problem I have is remembering not to drop start them. I can buy a new housing inc shipping for £74, or buy secondhand none ergo for £63. I haven't checked with seller above if the are Motronic or not as well as they are different. If I could find a secondhand ergo start from a 261 or a 291 that would be the answer. The only other issue is that with the ergo start, saw is not fitted with a decomp valve although I don't think it would be a problem for 90% of users, I can still start my Husky 2100 and Dolmar 9000 without a decomp at 67, what is the general opinion on this? -
It’s good to have a reasoned argument/debate Alex. I agree with a lot of the points you make, especially in certain situations. On balance though, I think our country is a safer place if we don’t all carry guns.
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Internal cable routing on bikes that is defo something dumb and worth banning.
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A lot near me on Essex Suffolk border but never see them until week before Christmas or week after depending on weather. Neighbor go's on shoot in Wales and they bag 12 to 16 on top of pheasants..
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You watch your back out there Alex, you know how dangerous Greggs can be at this time of day.
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Or more likely, it’s because you are wrong and no one needs a handgun to do the weekly shop.
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I think so as it's quite porous, unlike , say, oak, which can be difficult. Having said that you can virtually discount drying between mid October to late March outside in England, though that's probably changing.
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Can you season it quickly? I assumed it would take longer than most due to its high moisture content.
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So rarely seen in the woods I worked that I wouldn't dream of shooting them.
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Yes, I have avoided it mostly but when dry it's okay. I think it leaves more ash, but that may be a bit subjective and it takes up more space in the stack for the heat it gives out compared wiht a good hardwood, like birch, oak, beech or ash. Comparable with softwoods really.
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And probably Mick. Make the list as long as you like. A long list of wrong people is still a list of wrong people.
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Me too Alex, don't miss me out
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Likewise, I think you are also wrong - but that's what we get when 2 people able to think discuss things from different sides of the argument, rational discussion which is nice to see. Appreciating the civility. Likewise lunch here shortly, can resume later, though a bit minging out there today - my job is routing cycle cables in a new frame rather than cars.
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