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On 18/09/2018 at 12:55, billpierce said:

Looks bad, don't reckon it was as heavy as it looks. Had just shy of 2'' off the bump stops. 20180918_113546.jpeg20180918_113602.jpeg20180918_113553.jpeg

I think this just proves my long held belief that many tree surgeons have no idea how to calculate weight.  I estimate it at 660Kg.  If it has been off the ground in a windy spot since felling it will be even less.  I am not surprised the vehicle handled OK.

 

 I have learned that when buying sawlogs from tree surgeons to price by volume...

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All possibly within limits really, but looks bad ?.

Had a friend bring me over this oak log, and an old mooring block.  My scales only go up to 1000kg, the log maxed it out, but I'd guess 1200 - 1400kg, something in that area.  The block came in at 825kg.  Ranger seemed to cope well with it.  Old ifor has 1.5t payload btw....

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