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How about these?
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Lots of ported Stihl saws around, a quick YouTube search will bring up plenty.
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I don't agree about the test being easier in a 7.5 tonner, if you go for that instead of the full C I think your wasting your money. There is an element of luck, but every time (except one)I have failed a test there has been a good reason.
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There is no point doing the test just to get C1, you might as well do the full C test, as it is exactly the same test and very similar training costs. Whichever you do, you won't be able to tow a trailer unless you also do the corresponding E test. (C1+E or C+E).
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Only worth it if you need it. Some contractors absolutely insist on it, to the point where you can't even get on site to quote without one.
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With a golden sickle at midnight on a full moon, like Getafix the Druid.
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Drop side sections. HP 10/12/13 from memory.
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Even at the height of the shipping blockade, when rationing was at its tightest and golf courses were being ploughed up to plant vegetables, the UK only managed to produce 50% of the food it needed. Surely another world war and a bit of old fashioned anarchy is the solution to the problem though? Survival of the fittest, ie shotgun and land owners with enough knowledge to feed themselves until the zombie apocalypse blows over.
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Tick the little box at the top and it will tick all the little boxes in one go, then select delete from the drop down menu at the bottom.
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If your on flat solid ground then a self propelled boom is usually the quickest way, no set up time and you can drive it around while the basket is elevated.
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I have used ratchet straps on some fairly well split trees. Not too say they would have done the job in this case, didn't see the tree so can't really make a judgement. I am fairly certain I would have felled it though, since avoidance of work at height is preferable to using a mewp in the hse risk management guidelines. Plus it's more fun.
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From the cosy perspective of hindsight, if it didn't fail while being dismantled from a mewp, if wouldn't have failed while being climbed. An extra 75kg, or 95 kg in la land, of climber loading wouldn't make that much difference, and a few ratchet straps go a long way. Could it have been felled in one? (I appreciate the leaving a standing stem part)
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I was going to say I would have climbed it, but I would probably have dropped it in one and been home in time for lunch. Nice job though!
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Put a fair bit through my Quad Chip, by which I mean watched someone else put a fair bit through. Bigger chipper would be ideal though.
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Clark Appointed as Pfanner and Protos Distributor in UK
Peter replied to Yve_Clark's topic in General chat
Well done, that is a real coup! -
Clark Appointed as Pfanner and Protos Distributor in UK
Peter replied to Yve_Clark's topic in General chat
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Don't know what the budget is, but you can pick up an ex demo D Max for £15k. 2012 ISUZU D-MAX DOUBLE CAB 2.5TD 163PS Diesel in Sheffield | Van Trader
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Hilux I always find a little agricultural and have a low towing weight, but do seem reliable. L200 I hate the driving position, very low seat but that might suit taller drivers as you will have more head room. Also build quality seems poor on some, bumpers and wheel arch trim falling off etc. I know you said year old, but my recommendation would be the new Isuzu D Max, best value for money pick up on the market right now IMO.
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Putting your lorry on someone else's O licence is not legal, and can get you and the o license holder into serious trouble.
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John, are you talking tractor trailer loaded with ibcs?
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Yes, I'll come too, but only if I can be the big spoon.
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John is talking about collecting chip for his own use on a local scale. A full size 8 wheeler bin holds 45 or 50 cubic metres, although filling it with a small chipper would be tricky as you would have to chip through the open door. I was more thinking of smaller bins on a 18 tonner, drop 5-6 bins off in the morning on site for local tree surgeons, pick them up at the end of the day, 100-120 cubic metres a day would be plenty. Don't forget that although you only get £8-10 a tonne for chip, by the time its dry and delivered to the power station its being sold for £75 a tonne.
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Yes, but a roro service would work.
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Ah, a man date for some spooning. Sounds good!
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Not strictly true Ed, there is no manufacturer called Kwikchip, the UK importer of Tunissen decided to rebrand them for marketing reasons.
