Loglogic autotrex

[youcallthatbig]

uni directional wavering in cut(either high or low, not both) then swage is not even,

[Coed y Cardi]

Do you think the mill is reasonably priced youcallthatbig?

[youcallthatbig]

I think they had 6 in total..... managed to crash 2 on motorway when collecting from factory in Tiverton(as was) due to weight distribution that they insisted on for transportation below helicopter....... note all the lashing points in photos on ebay.... they also were painted in heat shielding paint!

[youcallthatbig]

its a good price when compared to new, there is 2k in blades, but as ever would you buy something that has been used by the forces....note the bent top beam of the loading arms, that was not done by a log! and without seeing it in person you might wonder what else is not straight?

[bella wood]

Buying a second hand mill like a loglogic is a gamble ,, took me a longtime to realise it the blade speed wasnt fast enough as it was cutting ,, i think the problem was person before had put a lower lpm pump on power pack ,, not much help from main dealer at first but have been more helpfull since,, alsothe hydraulic pump and motor importer in this country are very very bad,, i needed a seal for a £800 hydraulic motor and they told me to get one local as there only 30 quid and not worth there time,,

[youcallthatbig]

The hrs on the clock are a bit meaningless to age ( I know of an autotrek near me, that is only a few months older than mine, but has only done about 1000hrs from new, because it is not used as a commercial venture), from memory, the Army took delivery almost a decade ago, after exhaustive testing they plumped for the Autotrek because of its ability to accurately cut Greenheart, deemed to be the most troublesome species likely to be encountered, albeit with non standard low hook angle, lower pitch, stellite tipped blades.

Edited February 1, 2014 by youcallthatbig

[Coed y Cardi]

The hrs on the clock are a bit meaningless to age ( I know of an autotrek near me, that is only a few months older than mine, but has only done about 1000hrs from new, because it is not used as a commercial venture), from memory, the Army took delivery almost a decade ago, after exhaustive testing they plumped for the Autotrek because of its ability to accurately cut Greenheart, deemed to be the most troublesome species likely to be encountered, albeit with non standard low hook angle, lower pitch, stellite tipped blades.

 

I have asked the gentleman who's selling the mill , and how old it is. he told me it's a '99 model purchased by the forces in 2000.

[se7enthdevil]

less massive boards too unfortunately...

[youcallthatbig]

Jon, which manufacturer's should I be looking at for producing mills at a comparable cost to the Autotrek? I am intrigued to know just what is available, a German mill would be my 1st choice , but then I have not won the lottery......and what would import duty be rated at?

[youcallthatbig]

thanks for the info Jon, shall have a gander tonight!