Mini Forwarders For Sale?

[TreeNuts]

Just to let you know the Alstor 8x8 range, start at £35,000 plus vat and delivery

 

This is what I was recently sent by the UK's main supplier (not sure if there are other suppliers actually):

 

Most people go for the 820 diesel: 418000 SEK

1 telescopic bunk: 2850 SEK

Two lever control for spool: 10500 SEK

Delivery: 8000 SEK

Total: 439350 SEK

 

Divided by today's exchange rate, an approx price of £41,253.52 + VAT.

 

So a total of: £49,482.

[TreeNuts]

If looking at grants, most of those currently available will provide up to 50%. However, they are usually quite specific what it can be used for, you need three quotes for each item of equipment you wish to purchase and you have to buy it yourself before claiming the grant money so that may involve short term financing from somewhere.

 

Any links to the grants please?

[slasherscot]

Ask Nathan 338........hes the main supplier in The UK..........from the horses mouth

[TreeNuts]

Ask Nathan 338........hes the main supplier in The UK..........from the horses mouth

 

Yeah, the prices I listed above were sent to me via Nathan @ Home Forestry. Nathan, perhaps I should have asked you first before posting the prices you quoted to me via email, so apologies if this is a concern. Please PM me if this is a problem.

 

Regarding grants, had a chat with the WEBS 2 grant scheme today, which sounds promising. Here's the link in case anyone is interested: Forestry Commission - WEBS 2 Grant Information

[Ty Unnos]

Regarding grants, had a chat with the WEBS 2 grant scheme today, which sounds promising. Here's the link in case anyone is interested: Forestry Commission - WEBS 2 Grant Information

 

As far as I know WEBS2 is aimed at the Woodfuel market and not forestry. So they will fund static yard based machinery like a processor or log splitter but not forestry gear like a forwarder.

[TreeNuts]

As far as I know WEBS2 is aimed at the Woodfuel market and not forestry. So they will fund static yard based machinery like a processor or log splitter but not forestry gear like a forwarder.

 

Correct. Just spoke to them on the phone. It's only yard based equipment.

[rovers90]

I had a conversation with Northwoods (they are our local Rural Development Initiative body) today regarding grants. Under the Farming and Forestry Improvement Scheme, grants of between £2500 and £25000 are available up to 40% of the purchase price.

 

I was informed that equipment such as a forwarding trailer and crane would be eligible for grant aid. The next round of applications commence in April and decisions should be received by July.

 

I am sure grants over £25000 are available from a different organisation.

[treedave]

I had a conversation with Northwoods (they are our local Rural Development Initiative body) today regarding grants. Under the Farming and Forestry Improvement Scheme, grants of between £2500 and £25000 are available up to 40% of the purchase price.

 

I was informed that equipment such as a forwarding trailer and crane would be eligible for grant aid. The next round of applications commence in April and decisions should be received by July.

 

I am sure grants over £25000 are available from a different organisation.

 

Worth trying, but my local RDPE fund will not fund anything with wheels, but that's OK as I was after a tracked skidder.

The Bison looks good, especially if you can tow it behind a pick up. What's its max load?

 

I looked at the Vimek version, but heard bad things about the longevity of the crane and the driven front wheels gave more than expected ground damage in the FC trials.

[TreeNuts]

22k give or take

 

Kranman Bison 6000 | Dalarna | Blocket

 

just the kranman trailer 10k'ish

 

Timmervagn med kran | Värmland | Blocket

 

Nice finds. Are they second hand or new? I think they're new due to being sold through a dealer.

[TreeNuts]

Worth trying, but my local RDPE fund will not fund anything with wheels, but that's OK as I was after a tracked skidder.

The Bison looks good, especially if you can tow it behind a pick up. What's its max load?

 

I looked at the Vimek version, but heard bad things about the longevity of the crane and the driven front wheels gave more than expected ground damage in the FC trials.

 

I did request the Bison spec from Jim (lovely chap) of Caledonian Forestry, so will call him tomorrow and post some info.

 

For me, the top contenders at the moment, based on price and low impact suitability, are:

 

1) ScotTrak OX14

2) Alpine tractor

3) Kranman Bison

 

All are between the 21 - 24k mark and include a timber trailer with hydraulic crane, and unless the Bison is different, can all be split and loaded onto a trailer to be towed by a Landy, pickup, etc.

 

However, if the money was there I'd definitely opt for the Alstor 8x8 (with all the trimmings) above everything else. Who knows, maybe one of the grants I'm looking at will come through.