PeteB

Oh, I not threatened by the Peruzzo, after all, it is a blinding facsimile of a cracking machine and plagiarism is the best form of flattery! I'm not threatened by the cheap Chinese either, everything has a place in the market and I'm quite enjoying the banter and the attention it brings to the brand. The 'just saying' tag is a legpull too!

At least we had the decency to say "brilliant machine but a tad too dear for UK market, please get your prices right!" They said that the price stayed the same. We said that if they wouldn't build to shoot UK price structure, we would. They said that they wouldn't so we did so that you could have a professional kit that retained value! Just saying.....

No little tracked one, why didn't they just copy our manuals, they did everything else! I even saw a copy of one of our tech drawings on one website!

Nice work! If it was the Original and the best, a GreenMech, it would have still gone through but without the exhaust fumes filling the place! Just saying...

Okay, I'll look into a day for a group of tree people. It may be in a couple of months, we start at 09:30, meet and greet with coffee. Introductory speech followed by a Power Point on the pedigree and facts and figures. Grouped up (depending on total number) and a tour of the facility. Buffet lunch and then you can have a play on whatever demo units we have. Last thing is coffee/tea and open forum. We try to get you away for 14:30/15:00. We would look to have 18 or so people to split into three groups so as not to hinder the workforce while getting a good look about. We naturally expect that if asked, you do not mention something that you have seen in the factory that may be commercially sensitive (prototypes, methods, materials etc). If you wish to come, please send your contact details to [email protected] and advise if you have any special dietary requirements (Vegan/Gluten free/Lactose Intollerant etc) I'll also advertise this elsewhere on the forum and it is open to all (well, nearly) people with an interest in machinery and manufacturing. Date to be confirmed later - but usually done mid-week.

Did you order one at Vincent's Open Day just last week? Sure a factory visit is okay, I'll talk to Julian on Monday and ask him to keep a watching brief and organise one so that you can witness the birth of yours. Have a think on the colour of the decals or backing behind the logo and let us know and we will look into it. Yours will hit assembly in 6 weeks or so, are you okay if I see if anyone else fancies tagging on? I got a college visit soon as well as a load of Lantra people, but would put on group visits by request.

Who asked about a black STC1928? This was being tested yesterday!

Of course you can join the club Baz, all makes welcome....Good to know that while Peruzzo copied GreenMech - at least they made a complete hash of the finer points like manuals etc.

That figure of 2040kg is probably a metric conversion of an imperial weight?

I think the ruling is more to do with the status, ie, a dual purpose vehicle (4x4 crewcabs) should be less than this 2040kg, above isn't classed as dual purpose and is a commercial truck. Slightly different MOT status too. Not an expert, just saying...... Would the firm that sold it to you, have some responsibility for informing you under 'duty of care'?

Correct. If a crewcabs weighs more than 2040kgs unladen, it is no longer classed as dual purpose and as such, is restricted to 60 as the national speed limit. Now that the automatic speed cameras are getting linked to the central computers through the ANPR system, you could be 'innocently' doing 70 on a dual carriageway or motorway and get an easy three points and fine! The 2.2 Unlimited or XLT come under the weight so are okay. Apart from they need a few more ponies!

My 63plate Ranger had engine swap at 100k, new DPF very soon after too. Gets between 17 and 32. Shame the 3.2 isn't supposed to do over 60mph on the road, few other crewcabs are the same too!

Would prefer a couple or three hits, don't mine loose, don't mine how they dried (annoyed with wet, sawmill waste). Close to Tuxford.

I find standing behind an old circular, powered by a grey fergie, very therapeutic. But I don't get enough time to keep up with the amount that the four fires at hers burn! Yet, I may still take the offer!

I could do with some contact details for bulk suppliers into North Nottinghamshire. Barn or Kiln dried, loose or packaged! This is not for selling onwards but for my own use. PM me if you need more info. Looking for approx 10-15 tonnes. Thanks!

The bearings would have to be very, very bad (welded together) before any drag would noticeable. Like Jase says, open the top a get the big bar! Rotate it backwards too!

That is an awful situation to be in, having and erstwhile tidy but of kit, let down by complete indifference on a warranty/fit for work issue. I cannot imagine the distributor is feeling good about this either. Cannot repairs be made to the wiring locally?

Admittedly, some parts would not be on the shelves but it depends on what delivery period you were quoted. We got a major part on order and it will be three weeks.

This orange unit is off to Germany and the new owner requested that an LED light be fitted to the top of the infeed chute for night work!

There is a market place for everything, usually. At that price, this may struggle however.

Foaming or frothy oil could be 'cavitation', air is being mixed with the oil as to it is circulated. Usually from a faulty pump (as Gary says) or a loose hose fitting. Is the oil a milky colour on rest? Does it clear after a long rest? It isn't turning to a mayonnaise with water and oil mixed together?

Buy a proper one for the workshop. They are one of, if not the best tool to buy! Caveats abound got safe usage but nonetheless, so helpful!

Take it to the local belt people and they will measure it if the numbers have gone.

See where you are coming from!

Spotted these when I went in there today.