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I bet the chipper manufacturers who have spent a fortune getting sub 750kg chippers are going to be pissed and I imagine the sub 750 market will probably take a dive. It's going to make my life much simpler..

Alot can happen or not in 6 to10 years and 100,000 miles.. We have have had 2 Iveco 3.5 tonners, one crew cab tipper and one standard. I did not rate them as ARB vehicles. The 6.5 ton however was great. Personally prefer the Japanese trucks for 3.5 tonners. We have an izusu, mitsubishi and Nissan now all good.

I don't want a battle, I want a practical engineering solution so the wall can be repaired without damaging the tree.

I have come across this a few times but never really been happy with any solutions. What advice would you give to a client with a retaining wall being damaged by a tree. Builders normally want to remove the trees so they can excavate rebuild. Others are will just remove the wall and cut any roots in the way. In this case the tree is protected as is the wall... I am nervous that if the wall is removed stability could be compromised but not sure of any tried methods that others might have used.

I am sure I heard someone on the radio recently possibly gqt who recommended replacing box with plastic plants as box is so difficult to keep alive these days..

I have a client, with some root issues. It is a private estate and they care about the trees. But is is open access and trip hazards obviously a major concern. They are planning on resurfacing the roads. The trees are very important, TPO'd and have to be retained. I have told them not to cut any roots over 25mm without arb advice, but they have a road planer going in and I am pretty sure they will just want to make if all level. Any one any experience/solutions? Is there flexible tarmac that is suitable for road surfaces? My solution would be to lift the road levels, possibly creating a speed bump like road structure. Bit even that is likely to be a temporary fix. Are there any good solutions for the footpaths as they spend £1000's each year trying in vain to keep them in order.

Hmm, or you could just get a petrol saw..😉

I imagine you would have to jump through all sorts of hoops for the council to give permission. But if you looked the part and were sensible about it I doubt you would get any bother. Stick on a high Viz. That gives you permission to do what you like..🙂 Especially an orange one.

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If you are selling to a VAT registered company they won't care.

I certainly consider edvit.. but that adds another level of complexity and having to rely on someone else.. When I quoted in January it was very wet and the local groundsmen said it was often like that in summer. I didn't want tracked vehicles on site digging it up, access is not great and you couldn't get an artic down to chip straight into. Our bc1000 happily chipped the tops and 4 guys with the Avant haven't had trouble keeping up with the grapple saw. Ferrying the chip to our yard has kept someone busy but it will still all get sold. I don't believe there was a bottle neck so not sure bigger machine fed chippers would have speeded up the job. We do have a big pile of wood but that will also be sold for biomas.

I know the grapple saw guys promote themselves pretty well.. But we have had Wallace Timber in helping us Pollard 36 poplars at a park.. It is pretty cool.. VID-20210818-WA0006.mp4

Our little Avant, 540 needs some new tyres. We are mostly garden s and domestic work so thinking about turf tyres. Any views/recommendations?

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While spiking a tree that is not being removed is not best practice. It's not really an issue to one tree in a wood. Arguably the wounds will promote decay and good deadwood habitats. Using a throw line could disturb the nest and your not going to carry a ladder through the woods and even if you were would it be long enough? Obviously permission from the landowner should have been sought...

If they are making a wildlife area, stop bothering them and leave them to get on with their work..

I would bet money these are ecologists, or researchers of some type. Looks like they have proper kit, even looks like helmets in the backpack. I can't imagine your average nest robber would bother with health and safety.

Back in the day when I worked in London we just got on with it but obviously that is no longer acceptable.. I do remember trying to wear a mask while climbing and that didn't last long. Anyone got a decent solution? or should we just wait for rain and end of summer. Guys working from MEWP or on the ground. Anyone tried something like this: https://www.screwfix.com/p/jsp-filterspec-pro-valve-respirator-black-fmp2/36021

I spoke with midland springs today, they do 3 levels of spring, but advise against airbag helpers. I guess they might be biased but according to them the airbags fail and put pressure on a section of chassis not designed to have forces imposed. Will probably just go down the extra heavy spring route.

Picked up the l200. Seems like a well constructed and thought out back.. Drives fine empty.. I am concerned about the weight over the rear axle.. The ladder racks a great and being able to chuck everything in the back (including the kids) made it good for a kayak carrier..

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Did you make the descion to change all at the same time so you didn't have a mix of petrol and diesel machines.. Or did all your chippers need upgrading at the same time?

Our 130 has come back with a big old list and quote of around £3k to get through its MOT: Still drives like it always has, a boat. Pretty scruffy inside and out. Its a 2005 TD5 with only 110K miles and we have maintained it mechanically servicing every year. We need a 4x4 but only as a back up and occasional work and could probably manage without a tipper although is useful. Would you sell as is and let someone else tart it up? Whats it worth? (£6-8K??) And buy something more modern. Patch it up for £3k and carry on running as is. Go full on restoration on it, galv chassis etc.. What would that cost (£5-10K?) Repair immediately (major defects): Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c)) Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan and bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i)) Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan and bulkhead near pedal box (1.1.21 (e) (i)) Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan and bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Offside Front Steering linkage is not secure to the vehicle structure steering arm support bracket bush worn away and loose (2.1.3 (a) (i)) Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories): Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d)) Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) n/s/f and o/s/f seat base cushioning worn Nearside Front wheel bearing end cap dust cover missing Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i)) Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box damp (2.1.5 (a)) Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Rear both suspension axle bump stops missing Front Oil leak, but not excessive both hub tractor seals starting to leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))