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We have these: back2you.com online store - Self Contained GPS Vehicle Tracker

Do you rekon you could run a log splitter off one of those?

Would't you be better off just getting a tipping truck?

If they had asked me to do that, I would have quoted differently and they probably would have saved even more money, but they didn't, they asked us to reduce them.. So a firm driving for 3 hours a day wins the work on my doorstep..

Cheers guys, I'll get onto it!

I can't help being annoyed when sub standard work is undertaken that I have quoted for. These are a couple of around 160 trees a firm have cut. They are not local. The specification: "Reduce crown to previous pruning point, crownlift to 5.5m" To be honest it's not the work that really offends, I actually recommended to the TO 7 years ago that we should "high pollard" the trees. It's the fact that I had quoted to reduce the trees and we did "lovingly" reduce the trees a few years back. It's no wonder we don't compete on price?

Felled a pine last week and the client wants us to chainsaw mill into planks. Is it best to do it when fresh (It is sticky as hell) or wait a bit. It will be stored in an open sided barn once cut. Any advice welcome as although I have had an alaskan mill for about ten years I've only used it about 3 times.. Cheers.

Rob at actioncad (he is an arbtalk member) in cheshire used to offer arb specific training I believe. I looked into it several years ago, never did it. I get Rob to do my plans instead, as his are WAY better then mine Tel: 0800 009 6120 Skype: ActionCAD.Rob email: [email protected] ActionCAD Limited 172 Delamere Street, Winsford, Cheshire. CW7 2NA ActionCAD.co.uk

I don't think this is quite right.. Your groundie delivering logs in his LGV would need CPC. From: https://www.gov.uk/driver-cpc-exemptions-examples Driver E Driver E is a farmer. On an average of once a month, they transport some of their livestock to a local cattle market for auction. They need to have Driver CPC when doing this, as they’re not carrying materials or equipment for their use in the course of their work –they’re carrying cattle intended for sale.

If I was delivering logs I would need the cpc...? Driver licencing etc is always so clear and straight forward??

Thanks for that! I had heard a rumour from some one. Had thought it would have come up here if it was an issue. Found the relevant exemption: https://www.gov.uk/driver-certificate-of-professional-competence-cpc/when-you-dont-need-driver-cpc Vehicle uses where you don’t need Driver CPC You don’t need Driver CPC if the vehicle you drive is: used to carry material or equipment you use for your job - but driving the vehicle can’t be the main part of your job

Can anyone confirm the following. We drive a 6 tonner (so a LGV) on a pre97 licences. All LGV / HGV / PCV drivers are required by law to complete 35 hours JAUPT approved training every 5 years. This has to be completed by the deadline of September 2014 (LGV / HGV) Once drivers of (LGV /PCV) have completed their 35 hours of CPC periodic training they will be issued with a Driver Qualification Card (DQC). It is unlawful to drive professionally anywhere in the European Union without a DQC. (Existing drivers can use their current vocational driving licence as proof of their Driver CPC, however this will only apply until 9th September 2014 (LGV / HGV) and 2013 for PCV. If you haven’t completed your 35 hours of CPC Periodic Training by September 2014? You will no longer have legal entitlement to drive an LGV commercially. It will be an offence under the Vehicle Licencing Law to drive a vocational vehicle without holding a DQC, or to cause or permit a driver to so do. The driver will also commit an offence if asked to produce their (DQC) card at a police or VOSA roadside check point. The penalties are for non-compliant are: Driving without a DQC: £1000 fine

Have you told the police and badgered them. I had a laser pointer nicked from car. It turned up on ebay I "won" it but the police went round and knicked the lad. I would have gone otherwise.. the lad got some community service and I got my laser back. Police man friend said you had to make a fuss to get anything done however and they nearly balls it up turn ing up to pick it up in panda car. I found and had to win the item however. I even had to arrange the pick up. I told him I would pay cash to save paypal fees. If you actually won the saw and picked it up it would have more effect them just messing him about..

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He's a "professional tree climber..:001_smile:" I think he specialises in tree access for filming etc. He would have been using SRT and shiney bits of kit..

I don't think that is bad if he is PAYE with training, holidays, sick pay ect..

After a second hand chipper. At least 10 inch, bigger the better but restricted to 2.25 tonnes. What do people like.. Anyone selling one drop me a line. After something reliable.. So not interested in high hour old machines..

20th May Hatfield Business Park 21st May Loughborough Uni Symboisis Consulting taking Bookings 01455 828 822 £210!!!!

Have you looked at the Merlo multifarmer can tow 20 tonnes. http://merlo.co.uk/images/pdf/multifarmer.pdf

I did the course back in 2000.. It gave me all the basic tickets and was very good value. I am sure it has changed..

We have just fitted 2 to two of our trucks, thinking of fitting to chippers as well. They sell them on ebay for a lot less. They are great, pay as you go sim, phone it up and it texts you back with a link on google. Main reason was to find the vehicle if it is nicked but it does have the benefit that I can find out where the guys are..Used it this morning when waiting for them to turn up on site:001_smile: You can also wire them in so you can turn of the fuel.. back2you.com online store - Self Contained GPS Vehicle Tracker

It is not an issue IMO. Makes no difference to the survey.

I wasn't being totally serious......

Most climbers with 1 years experience can not climb for toffee IME. They are learning the trade and should pay their employer to work for them..

This one has been for sale for a number of months.. They are not cheap.. "With a fixed price of £42,500 plus VAT shows a saving of more than £12,000 from new. " Iveco Daily 4x4 55S17W Camper Overland Flood Response Unimog Defender Expedition | eBay