PeteB
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No names mentioned here but can you imagine the call to the boss about his new GreenMech which had a lump drop on it?
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Umpteen years ago, I hired one while a Transit was re-shelled following a crash. I have to admit, I was woefully disappointed at the volume that they could legally carry. Partially due to the truck body and length, partially due to distribution. We thought that shortened 10 or 12 tonner would have been better for not much more money!
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Where Di you have your chipper blades sharpened ?
PeteB replied to RichieR's topic in Large equipment
GreenMech sell their own blade grinder which uses the radius rather than the flat. See it on YouTube! There are many firms that sharpen blades, my old outfit had a quality Ag engineer on the doorstep, J L George and Son at Long Whatton, who did both flat and disc blades as well as our lorry bodies and sundry other stuff! -
I read somewhere that it will hit those that employ people to work for them and as a pre-qualification for contracts etc. Cars and trucks have their reg scanned as they enter the city and that info is stored at DVLA and is checked live, with penalties issued by post. If it is a site machine then it is up to the site Forman to police with penalties issued by the LA.
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I'm not sure if they use the EFI unit or the carb model. I'm told that the EFI is more fuel efficient.
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Existing machines exist! But on sites in London, plant and machinery will have to comply. Sub 26hp diesel engines will be exempt but things like the existing range of 35hp engines will become heavier, very complicated and expensive! If we (Inc all manufacturer's) add £5k to the buying price if a dub 750kg machine, would you buy it? We will carry on with our 26hp diesel but have already released our 37hp Petrol EFI sub 750kg platform.
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A very valid point made in a previous post - 'online is cheaper' hence no supplier up north as people try it on then go to the computer! I often say that a local supplier may be a tad dearer than a black supermarket but they are not local! Support your local dealers and they will be 'there' in a crisis and support you!
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Feel sorry for the chap's family. I doubt if the contractor believed his day's work would end do badly too. Commiserations to all the sufferer's.
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Sometimes, a trailer can be too 'light'. Our 1928 is a tad over 2000kgs. And close to your target weight if it has the light tiwer, winch and electrical recovery kit.
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Schliesing. Well, according to their website, that's how it is spelt. Predictive does change it as well!
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Not quite Dave, you spelt it wrong!
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GreenMech's tagline is "The Professionals' Choice".
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I have heard that GreenMech machines have been well with this and other stringy material such as Flax too.
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Aargh but! When I go to sell her, she had a continuous history! The number Isent transferrable so why the bother?
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The renewal has come in, although it hasn't moved and I keep renewing but I noticed that it says 'relevent' not certificate needed!
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Which tracked chippers will fit in an 8ft box trailer
PeteB replied to Kinghawko's topic in Large equipment
Very sound advice, the chipper is the tool that matters. The trailer is a method of getting it there! -
What's the rub with not and car tax? Anyone run old stuff for fun? The tax is due on my 1948 hot rod and told it needs an MOT!
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Which tracked chippers will fit in an 8ft box trailer
PeteB replied to Kinghawko's topic in Large equipment
Oh Johnny, you are a comedian! A real wag😝 -
The Sycamore trees roadside up by British Sugar in Newark look poor but I suspect Sooty Bark. But Chestnut trees seem to turning already.
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Give Ash a ring, the number is above! He does look after kit well.....
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I have seen a bunch of poorly looking Horse Chestnut locally but some right healthy sorts elsewhere. Rempstone Crossroads look like their season is done already! What are they like near you?
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Good on you for posting Ash, am I right in thinking that you plan to get a hire fleet going too?
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Yes, it is 23hp, but we also have to quote the value of sound power so as to remind people of the need to wear earmuffs to protect their hearing. I suffer from Tinnitus, ringing in the ears, from years of not protecting mine when using saws and other noisy kit!
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What do you think it should say? Thanks for the heads up!
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We will all have to adjust to life without a sub 750kg at the right price if you want something like 35hp diesel. Exhaust emissions will mean that that engine will be very expensive and complicated with electronics, DPF and exhausts....All manufacturers will have available a 26hp Kubota or petrol. The 130 is a blinding piece of kit and we also do a 150 with 37hp EFI petrol too. Same chassis, axle etc, so built to last and built to work.
