PeteB

Sweet As! I wish to seller best wishes for a better future!

The Briddons used to do utility work for the then East Midlands Electricity Board when I ran Barrowcliffs. They got side shifted when Barrowcliffs went bump for the same reason - too small to cope against the Blue Machine! I thought that they were still going strong in the domestic tree work thing. John and Lee if my memory serves me right. Why, whats up?

On a paper taco disc, you record name, date, start place and destination and bsically the mileage readings and distance covered. On a digi Taco with a drivers card, how is start place and destination recorded? can you do it with the machine or is it back to the manual records to show where you started from and where you are going to? Expert tuition needed:sneaky2:

I would have thought that a second hand TP would have the same characteristics as any other chipper - just variations on a theme really. If it is road towable, the road gear needs to checked out. I've seen some really ropey used machines that should be taken off the road because they are not fit for the highway. Make sure the wheels/tyres, brakes, suspension and tow head are only as worn as you would have them and that it tows as it should. Check over the engine and drive systems to make sure that they have been serviced to as adequate a degree that your happy with. Make sure that all aspects of the chipping mechanism is worthy of your ownership and that there is no signs of damage or excessive wear to the rotor, paddles, bearings, blades, blade mounts, shear bars, infeed rollers or their motors and account for any replacements or rectification work that is required. I would never buy a machine without running or trying all aspects of the machine and, more importantly, make sure that it does comply with the relevant specifications for its safe use and that all safety equipment works as it should. Check that it is not stolen and that the "seller" is free to sell the goods and will supply documentation transferring ownership to the new owner. I would take a note of the serial number and contact the original supplier to check on the history of known ownership as well. If you are comfortable with the deal then go ahead. If something does not feel right, then walk away and get some thinking time!

Hmm........................An experienced dealer of equipment doling out a big chunk without any checks? Why do I feel that something is amiss? People in the trade can usually smell a bad deal from across the market square! I'm glad you weren't taken for a complete ride and recovered your asset.

Just for those who don't look in the "News" section, the GreenMech dealer for parts if the South West are having some open days this week. Have a look at the GreenMech web site and click on "events" and see where Medland, Sanders and Twose are to this week and come and see GreenMech and what else MST do.

When I changed from film to digital SLR, I went to my local camera shop and asked the expert/enthusiasts. I avoided the Curry's of the world and could not be bothered reading a load of magazines. They local buff listened n to what I had to say about what I needed a camera for and what budget I had and gave me honest advice. It may have cost a couple of quid more but I was comfortable with the sales speel.

I think I've seen one in the brambles at the sawmill local to me. I'll have a look next week and see if she is still there.

The GreenMech dealer for Devon and other chunks of the South West, Medland Sanders and Twose is having 3 open days next week, showing, not only the GreenMech range but other stuff they sell too. Go to the "events" section of our website for details of the where and when. Come and see the GreenMech range and meet the MST chaps, buy some stuff while your there and have a burger too. Hell! I think I'll go myself and Julian, the area rep will be on hand as well. Be good to see you there!

I really cannot tolerate tv which highlights and thus promotes the fact that there are many people out there with no moral standards, scruples or respect and did not benefit from the educational system. My taxes are more than likely supporting then too.

Rob, did you buy that TW300? That has a slip clutch on the shaft, how is it adjusted and to what spec?

Now sorted, passed to two Arbtalkers to divy up between them. And No, it ain't the well traveled Mr Blair!

Probably worth doing a compression test too, does it sound like you have a cylinder head going?

What engine is it? If it is the V Twin Kohler, then on top of the engine you can spot a lever for the choke and one for the throttle. The throttle lever set up is also linked to another lever which when the engine comes under load should move, allowing more fuel into the carb. This would give it a "boost" and when the load is taken off of the engine then the lever goes back to its original position. It may be that you aren't getting enough fuel through due to de-laminated hoses, blocked filters or the carb could do with a clean. Do you notice any difference when engaging the clutch, if that sounds/reacts differently then you may have other issues such as a cross shaft or rotor shyaft becoming "tight". Has this lack of power suddenly appeared after going over to the "MultiTip"?

The place we stayed in for Saltex had a dead Chestnut come over in the high wind. When we got back the chap in charge told me that he had two old gimmers to cut it up and push aside and that anyone was welcome to it FOC. He also told me that there was a shortage of "people who could use a chainsaw locally"! To be honest, there is some works required at the place with at least one other chestnut awaiting "conversion" and I'm sure further work could be had out of the job. PM me with your details if you are local and want the stuff. Oh, Englesfield Green is not far from Egham, Surrey.

Good tales. Thanks for sharing and good luck with the farm.

You say that head rpm is okay. If it bogs and stalls, yet the belts and tips are good, are you sure that the engine is good? Is the engine governor working and dumping fuel into the carb when you load it up?

The comment about a correctly adjusted slip clutch made me pause. What is a correctly adjusted shaft? How is it achieved on different machines? How often do you need to do it? I came across a unit and the gearbox had been ripped of It's mounting because the shaft was not set properly since new and information from the original supplier was not forth coming!

Order yours now (at whatever the price:sneaky2:) as we shall have to increase prices on October 1st!

There have been some wise comments from many sources on this subject, I'm glad to say. A hoss power limit is recommended for a reason, it may be that that is all a certain component is rated too, or what is reasonably requested for economy. Running a big HP unit in 1000speed at a lower rpm certainly reduces the hp and strain on the machine ( and increases fuel efficiency and reduces noise pollution etc) and would be the way to go. A shear pin in the shaft is certainly a cheap weak link that should stop the chipper input shaft from knackering and a correctly adjusted slip clutch is another safety device. But, if you only need, say, a 9" chipper, why put waste input energy on huge HP? Why not match the tractor to the tool a bit like using a 880 with a 18" bar?

Kev, your 11th is at Saltex on a stand with the body rotating. The IOG have given GreenMech an award for innovation as well, so the machine will be featured in the background of the award presentation too. Oh, and their is nowt wrong with the disc blades either!

Barry Pollard of ENS rang me today. He is looking for suitably qualified people to work on the overheads in Northern Ireland. Please ring him on 07824 393024 if interested.

I would always encourage a buyer of used kit to take a few spanners and levers etc when they go to view a machine from an unknown source. If the seller is genuine then they should not mind you checking the machine. If possible, check out the machines history with the original supplier - they shouldn't mind either. Do not be fobbed off with excuses and remember, if it seems too cheap - then it is and for a reason. Walk away!

Try talking to Universal Bingham or I believe that Laski do one to hang of your digger, but like previously said, flow is the key as is the weight.

It really depends on how much flow you have if you are using the digger hydraulics, you can get an independent unit although at 200kgs, that is a bucketful!