Alstor 8x8??

[Chris Sheppard]

or an entracon loglander

 

 

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amongst others!

 

I could really make use of one of those, it would replace the current rig quite nicely. Just don't fancy being tied to an expensive machine for however many years it would take to pay it off.

[robert t]

Think I'm gonna go down the quad route.

 

look in arbtrader. Save your self thousands, on slightly used quad, winch, and trailer.

[areleywood]

I have been contracting with the Alstor 8x8 for he past three years , yes it seems expensive but when you are doing professional forestry and need the tonnage out its the right equipment for the job. I paid off my machine in 18 months and had no problems with it . As for its easy to roll it is not , it complies with all current standards and is the only mini forwarder they have assessed for fmoc. I say don't buy one if you haven't the work hire one with operator and see what it can do . There has been sites where for cost they have used quads or mini diggers for extraction and soon realize it costs more , does more damage and i get the call to clear up ...

[PhilBeech]

 

I love that! That's brilliant! cheap solution.

[treebloke]

I have been contracting with the Alstor 8x8 for he past three years , yes it seems expensive but when you are doing professional forestry and need the tonnage out its the right equipment for the job. I paid off my machine in 18 months and had no problems with it . As for its easy to roll it is not , it complies with all current standards and is the only mini forwarder they have assessed for fmoc. I say don't buy one if you haven't the work hire one with operator and see what it can do . There has been sites where for cost they have used quads or mini diggers for extraction and soon realize it costs more , does more damage and i get the call to clear up ...

 

I have seen the Alstor in operation and there realy is no equal comparison, most certainly a quad, mini digger or compact will not move the same amount of tonnage per day and is unlikely to stand the pace over a prolonged period of time.

 

The Alstor is built for a purpose and if you have the need then they are the tool for the job. Basically I agree with areleywood

[mad matty]

secondhand alpine tractor???

[Lyncombe-climber]

secondhand alpine tractor???

 

I thought that. Can't seem to find em.

[mad matty]

look out for estate sales(forestry dept), bsg tractors,riko engineering,kilworth machinery bcs alpine tractor dealer. used a 85hp one of these good bit of kit!!

[Big J]

Interesting Josh that the Kranmans haven't a good reputation. I think it was a thread a while back where you mentioning them alerted me to their existence.

 

Areleywood - glad to hear that you are doing well with yours. I don't dispute that they are quick and efficient in the right hands but there are a lot of problems with them:

 

* They do roll easily on a side slope - watched a very experienced operator go over on very little side slope combined with a stump.

* They have aspects of their design that are really poor - the brakes are awful, the gearbox is awful, there is insufficient space for a larger person to operate it comfortably or carry any tools. The underside/driveshaft is exposed. The cab option is cripplingly expensive and required if you are going to use them on FCS land.

* When you actually look at the components, they aren't worth close to £40,000.

 

Can I suggest that anyone who is skilled in this kind of agricultural welding/fabricating that there is a gap in the market for a UK built mini forwarder?

[AlexB]

I would look for a reasonable second hand alpine(reverse drive) with a trailer. You've then got the options to add other implements for other work. Mowing/flail work. Fencing etc. If its too steep then hire one in with an operator. I think you'll find on production work over conservation, where timber is used to offset the cost of an operation rather than pay for it with profit..... The Alstor will struggle!

 

 

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