John Shutler

I think they retain a fairly high residual value, after owning my old machine for 2 years the dealer gave me 4k less than i paid for it originally 

1 hour ago, Gray git said:

We have been looking at it too as one of my lads has been sharing the quotating load on weeks I've had off to look after the Mrs this year, although I made some sheets up to put all the details on and kit lists on the back looking at this software would be even easier for both of us and then having all that information in one place when out of the office incase a job changes or cancels last minute without having reemes of paperwork everywhere.
Will be followed others opinions with interest

i’ve been using it for 4-5 years. i really rate it, and it certainly streamlines quoting, job sheet prep and invoicing. don’t really use the app when quoting as i think it’s rude to be messing around with a device when talking to clients so usually just make notes on a pad or diary and i still print out job sheets for the guys instead of using the other app

i’d recommend ?

44 minutes ago, Medarb said:

 

So my old (2012) predator 38x went to the shop a few weeks back, only to be told that the engine is PROBABLY knackered. They gave an indicative quote of around 4k for them to source and replace the Kohler.

So does anybody here want a project and happen to have a Kohler sitting in their garage, and at what sort of price to sell?? Or do I find a cheap Kohler (much around?) And try to get it going?

 

i put a new engine on mine last year, engine was about £1750. i had the old engine out in a couple of hours and it probably took me a day to put it all back together 

22 minutes ago, Mark Bolam said:

Cracking shots Joe.

 

John, what happens to the timber from the Montys?

it'll all get cracked down and chipped

A couple of 4ft diameter Monterey pines coming out at a nice property in Burley in the New Forest. both trees down in two days and about half the timber moved offsite as well. start chipping tomorrow and get the stumps sorted then hopefully have the site raked and cleared by the end of play thursday 

seem to have had a run of pines recently, we’ve got one do do next week then that will stand the total at 35  mature Monterey pines removed since the start of covid 

Still looking for a climber 

John Shutler Tree Services is a small Arb Approved Contractors based in the New Forest. we are looking for a climber to work two days a week on a self employed basis for the foreseeable future. we undertake a wide range of work. Money is negotiable depending on experience. please call john shutler on 07731929194 to express an interest

some aspects of consultancy work il always charge an hourly rate for but you have to have an understanding with the client that you will be fair. for example i’m working on a scheme to construct a driveway upto a property with a steep incline and various trees. the pretty pictures of the driveway drawn by the architect are in no way feasible and representative of the situation so on this occasion I will give input, produce an tree constraints plan so they can produce a workable solution and liaise with with the LPA for an hourly rate. Ive then given them a fixed price to produce a report to accompany their planning application when it reaches that stage 

I always provide a breakdown of time spent with the invoice so people can see where the times gone, 15 mins here half an hour there soon adds up 

15 hours ago, arbwork said:

chasing a couple of biguns out today 

who’s the grinder made by? 

6 hours ago, Stumpy Grinder said:

Impressive machine, but your technique is awful mate if i'm honest!

You are cutting across the grain constantly. you need to start at the front and grind below the root plate. Them advance forward and down, you are then cutting along the grain of the wood. Much more efficient and quicker!

it’s not me or my machine 

from the limited time i spent watching it work im not sure the technique you suggest is possible with that machine anyway? you need to reach over the stump and work back towards yourself. 

9 minutes ago, monkeybusiness said:

Awesome looking setup!
Not as fast as I hoped though, but very very kool! 

1.5m by 2m oak stump. roughly 5 mins work 

2 minutes ago, monkeybusiness said:

Awesome looking setup!
Not as fast as I hoped though, but very very kool! 

he wasn’t giving it 100%. I didn’t want all the grindings spread over the adjacent acre field so he was running it in 750 instead of 1000 speed and going steady

ive seen it at full chat and it’s impressive 

had my mates valtra 254 and ahwi grinder out to do 25 pine stumps. 4hrs grinding then i removed 40 cubic metres of grindings when he was done 

my jcb is reduced tailswing, it’s definitely more unstable than my old volvo but then i have got a heavier top hitch plus the integrated gripper as well which adds a bit of weight

my little bobcat is very stable but don’t know if i’d by another bobcat, i can’t quite put my finger on it but i’m not hugely keen on it 

25 minutes ago, Ty Korrigan said:

And what lesson would that be?

  

buying the machinery in the country its going to be used instead of trying to save a couple of quid is probably a good starting point

11 hours ago, Ty Korrigan said:

In 2014 I bought a mint 3 year old Carlton 4012 with 176 hours from 'Lemon' Plant.

Upon arrival, we couldn't start it. Nothing would work.

Then it would start, then stop mid grind or on the loading ramps or in the middle of the clients drive.

I soon realised 'Lemon Plant' had foisted a proper lemon upon us and there was nothing we could do except bitch and bellyache online.

I even booked a ferry ticket to return it to the U.K only to be told that the Sussex depot would not be open that day after I'd made the rendeveous nor would any other 'Lemon Plant' depot accept the machine back.

Sold as seen they claimed  despite having a 3month warranty which they said was an error.

Crooks, villaines, opportunists.

Beware the Orange Plant bearing Lemons...

   Stuart 

 

you do seem to have exceptionally bad luck with machines...

8 minutes ago, hawk eye said:

I've got a massey 6180 at the moment, good tractor just not very comfortable for the amount of miles I do on the road. Was thinking newer massey 7718 but the valtra has it for the better ground clearance and being able to turn the seat around, also the bigger engine 7.4 in the valtra vs the 6.6 in the massey swayed it. 

my 6480 is a 2013 machine, it’s a great tractor for road work and drives better than my valtra of the same age. my brothers got a 6180 and you wouldn’t want to go to far in it

i’ve got a valtra t163 and a massey 6480. both 50k boxes but run more like 55k. both are in the 150hp-180hp range. cracking tractors, never wanted for more power 

On 14/06/2020 at 12:11, woody paul said:

At tree is 1 lift surely. 

not when ainscough are running the lift it’s not 

so let me get this straight, and correct me if i’m wrong...

Firstly You bought a chipper from england to use in your business in france?

obviously you looked into the dealer and support network before the purchase agreeing with a local dealer that they would provide the required support if it was required

Im not au fait with the differences in RRP between different country’s but can only assume there is a fair price difference to make you want to buy from outside of the country you work and live in

now there is a fault with the chipper and you don’t want it dealt with by a french dealer? i’m assuming that’s because they didn’t sell you the machine and you didnt make arrangements regarding warranty work with a local dealer before purchase.

You think that the local dealer won’t act on any warranty work  in the manner in which you perceive they should as it will probably cost them money to do so as they haven’t benefited from the original sale in any way 

been digging a pond this week

got most of the sides and bottom shaped up this week. back monday to finish off sides and start leveling around the sides etc 

2 hours ago, eggsarascal said:

Why don't you like him, John?, he's a good, honest kid, he may throw f's n but's in now and again, but he's a genuine fella, leave him alone and let Steve deal with it.... I know what response is going to be, read rule... but that isn't the reason, or you'd jump on everyone else that used expletives.

bored are you?

I don’t know him enough to like or dislike him 

I wish i had time to moderate everybody’s posts but running a business  takes up most of my time. However i’m sure steve appreciates the time I’ve managed to put into the forum since I was invited by him to join in 2007

14 minutes ago, Rough Hewn said:

I get done for swearing on here.
But only cos the moderator is a ****

Are you unable to string a sentence together without using expletives? if you can’t i feel terribly sorry for you. 

infact, if your so offended by having you foul language moderated maybe you should find another forum to ‘contribute’ to? 

41 minutes ago, Mick Dempsey said:

We (the hired man and me, well mostly him tbh) built this during lockdown 

A carport for me and the wife’s cars, been talking about it for years, no excuses now.

Total cost of materials around 5k

Rather pleased with it.

very nice

what the planning situation for that sort of thing in france?

9 hours ago, monkeybusiness said:

How big/how much are you expecting to spend etc?

Have a look at hornbeam too - looks very similar to beech, tolerates poor ground, grows faster. 

agreed, we planted a hornbeam hedge at home 6 years ago. up until last year when we reduced it had got to 11ft tall and has now been brought down to 6-7 ft

the plants were only 50-60cm tall when we planted them