Advice sought for new Arb business.

[Ian C]

Thank you very much for the advice.

 

So is it a must to get twin wheels at the rear?

 

Good advice about the engine because that's the only thing the warranty doesn't cover.

 

I've seen a couple of Citroen relays at a good price anyone had experience with these trucks?

Forget the single wheel thing,the wheels are bigger and carry the weight just as well yes your better with rear wheel drive but fwd is ok as long as your not in v hilly areas, I ran a relay fir 5 yrs with no problems, cheaper than a trannie and just as good but then no 3.5t is great for arb work.

 

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[Ian C]

Every van I look at seems to have poor payload is there a van out there that will deliver payload under 3.5t Or do I just have to accept it and drive illegally?

Every 3.5t arb truck is over weight most days of the week, they just art up to it legally.

 

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[Kev Stephenson]

I've read quite a bit so here's my input.

 

Cabstar or similar for the payload. If you are freelancing then why do you need a tipper?? I wouldn't pay a subbie more just because they have the ability to cart chip.

 

If you are freelancing don't bother with a chipper. You are allegedly going to work with a pro tree outfit. If they haven't got a chipper ask yourself why.

 

Advertise yourself honestly, you don't want to profess to be the worlds best climber and not be able to do the job you have been brought in for.

 

Confirm the company you are subbing for carry suitable insurance covering you and the work you will be dong.

 

Keep yourself tidy, your kit tidy and everything fully serviced and legal.

[Macaulay]

I've read quite a bit so here's my input.

 

Cabstar or similar for the payload. If you are freelancing then why do you need a tipper?? I wouldn't pay a subbie more just because they have the ability to cart chip.

 

If you are freelancing don't bother with a chipper. You are allegedly going to work with a pro tree outfit. If they haven't got a chipper ask yourself why.

 

Advertise yourself honestly, you don't want to profess to be the worlds best climber and not be able to do the job you have been brought in for.

 

Confirm the company you are subbing for carry suitable insurance covering you and the work you will be dong.

 

Keep yourself tidy, your kit tidy and everything fully serviced and legal.

 

 

Hi Kev

 

I'm not going to focus on freelancing my main focus is going to be getting my own work.

 

I may freelance to fill days.

 

I am going to working as a tree officer for 3 days a week so I only need to be getting 2 days work a week, any extra is a bonus.

 

I like the look of the cabsters, I have seen a couple within my budget but the mileage is pretty high.

 

I have cut up enough brash on the back of a tipper to know I never want to do it again and more so have someone employed by me do it.

 

I don't think chippers depreciate massively so I am happy to invest in one.

[Pbtaylor2014]

this is mine 2800 kg with 3 men and toolbox full of tools rigging ect

[Macaulay]

this is mine 2800 kg with 3 men and toolbox full of tools rigging ect

 

 

Is that an iveco?

[Pbtaylor2014]

Is that an iveco?

 

yea m8 57 plate built the tool box and arb body my self it's got a transit one stopp topper body with mounted aluminium arb side ECT toll box was 11 ft milk float so cut it doubt a salvaged some roller shutter and cut that down saved a lot of money that way

[swinny]

I've read quite a bit so here's my input.

 

Cabstar or similar for the payload. If you are freelancing then why do you need a tipper?? I wouldn't pay a subbie more just because they have the ability to cart chip.

 

 

 

 

 

Most subbies would want paying for carting the chip to bump up their wages thats why they have a vehicle like that and to do their own work. Transition between subby and doing own work full time

[Pbtaylor2014]

1 pic is my first build 2nd pic is second body the first one the under runners where rotten

[Macaulay]

1 pic is my first build 2nd pic is second body the first one the under runners where rotten

 

 

Looks good.

 

Have you had it weighed when full of chip?