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I think I mentioned when you arrived here that Valtra was one tool to get the job done, which is why they have always been popular down here. All the small scale boys use them and with 90hp on hand that is a usefull tool. 9t trailer a bonus although not sure you would want to max it out many places in Devon, but on occasion nice to have the capacity especially when the bendy crooked timber we have plenty of in the South shows up, giving a load consisting of 50% air! Others will give you a better insight than myself.
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Considering the addition of an arb digger
arboriculturist replied to Big J's topic in Large equipment
Same - with 7,5 tonne machine. A decent grapple saw on an Endcon tiltrotator and there would be no going back! that's a hefty investment though.Waste of time on anything less than 5 tonne machine. preferably 7.5. -
Field Maple can be just the same. I don't think you will ever look back once you set up a screener that you can just run the logs through before dropping into your bagging system. A credit to you how dry your timber is though ?
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A lot of retailers wish their Firewood was that dry ! ?
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A decent size rotary drum trommel will give you the perfect product. There are quite a few advertised second hand or you could convert something, however this usually costs more that expected unless you have the time, skills and energy to do it yourself. A large infeed hopper you could load with the loader is what you have in mind of course. Good luck.
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Thanks for the info - Black Friday this week, so a good time to buy one!
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RH how long does the battery last in the MSA 200? We have 2 MS 200 saws and they are one of the best ground saws we have ever had for breaking down the crowns of felled mature trees - until these arrived it was a struggle to stop people using 201 climbing saws for the job.
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Are air dried logs to be made illegal?
arboriculturist replied to Woodworks's topic in Firewood forum
Has the RHI gone completely now on new installations now do you know G ? -
STIHL LAUNCHES NEW ENHANCED CORDLESS ARBORIST SAW
arboriculturist replied to Steve Bullman's topic in General chat
After testing the 161 at the APF with the 200 battery and found it to be 40% faster cutting than the 160, have any of you bought one and if so which batteries did you go for. The guy Stihl had at the APF was a full on tree surgeon and he said he found the 300 battery too heavy and wasn't worth the extra weight for a longer run time. -
I think 5 high with a telehandler would be murder trying to line up at that distance. With our forklift with side shift we lift 2 together so you only have to see top of crate 3 when stacking 5 high - needs a bit of practice though. It's all about maximising floor space.
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Had some empty and some full 4 high on hardcore for about 2 months in the storms as well. Holding up well. Planned to stack 5 high on level concrete within a building and just wondered how others faired?
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Ash - you say you stack on 3 high, but I cannot recall if you have them on level concrete surface. We stack them 4 high on hardcore and I was wondering if anyone stacks 5 high on flat concrete?
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I agree, don't try re-inventing the wheel! I would favour 1 - process small 5ft max and throw shift. I man throws his own batch from tree to chipper so route is clear for next man to follow and 1st man is gone before 2nd man, 3rd man etc. starts throwing. Done this for years and there are far worst methods. Good luck.
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Looking for Cordwood
arboriculturist replied to Hol_ster's topic in Log burning stoves and fireplaces
So 25 tonnes next year and 1000 tonnes the year after. It would be interesting to hear what you plan to do with 1000 tonnes of Hardwood. -
That's a fortunate scenario and an advantage of having plenty of level space, whereas I have plenty of sloping space which doesn't fit with stacking up IBC's.
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If you buy one of these used be aware that the central bearing can be worn and replacement bearing can cost up to £750 and not an easy replacement task. Also I have know for water to ingress into the gearbox when kept outside. Good luck.
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With just cutting hats how do you keep the rain from soaking the sides of the IBC's.
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Point taken. I think as Arbtalk is promoting sites, people should be aware of the legislation - none of us like skeletons in the cupboard that may appear later to haunt us ?
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Being the devil's advocate - should we not all be checking that the site we tip on has EA exemption for what we proposed tipping in place ?
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It's extremely encouraging to hear so many thinking about what sort of planet we are going to leave for our children and our children's children in future years. When you read those cut and paste editorials from the woodburner installers about how great kiln dried is and don't burn anything else because it is inferior, it gets the blood boiling. If they just told the 100% truth that's acceptable. There was an individually selling imported bulk loads, but he soon fell by the wayside when customers trying to save on kiln dried switched to our air dried and have never looked back. Kiln dried Firewood ?
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You can if you wish - however it's just not worth it as to comply: No 'artificial' separation allowed. Partnership required for one of the businesses. Separate bank account. Separate set of accounts. Separate advertising etc. Cannot use the same equipment for both both businesses unless you Invoice 1 business for say use of vehicle e.g. 1 day hire inc. fuel. £ 90. Etc Etc
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Alpine tractors for low impact forestry
arboriculturist replied to Big J's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
A smaller Valtra and compact timber trailer / skidder / winch would compliment your setup 100%. I know of a few with this and its definitely low impact and very productive. -
I forgot to post this info ---- At the APF I did a real time test of the new MSA 161 against the old model. Crosscut some 8" Ash, Old model 10 seconds New model 6 seconds I make that 40% faster - sort of says it all ! ?
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A dehumidifier is a 100% waste of time. It will only remove what is in the atmosphere surrounding the timber and in any container it will be months and months before the wood tissues give up their MC. ?
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You need to replicate on a smaller scale exactly what the commercial manufacturers produce only on a smaller scale. However I would not consider investing in most of those on the market in the UK as they are inefficient and costly to run due to fundamental design flaws. If you are on the feed in tariff of course this doesn't matter so much.
