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  1. arboriculturist
    That load should have all come straight across to me !!! Well you did strongly suggest it. If you are getting nice bars out like that in N. Devon you wont have to ask twice.
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    Looking good here then. What M3 did you get on the drag softwood?
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    No, but will be shortly as he can haul from you in N. Devon later; spoke to him this am. When BT finished here KK coming down with a load - I think ! Can you get 30 - 40 m3 on a drag? What did MD manage to load at Aveton?
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    We have one who comes to us, but he can't do it all. Booking the drag tomorrow so fingers crossed.
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    I'll send then a couple of images and they can then decide. Thanks
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    We can only get an 8 wheeler in here, as there are bends and some steepish inclines, all hardcore - however both the Hauliers assure me they can get a 6 weeler and drag in whever an 8 wheeler can go - who am I to argue?
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    I'm trying to get a definitive answer as to the carrying capacity of a 6 wheeler and drag timber lorry, both in tonnes and M3. In M3 - I was told it can vary from 30 - 40 M3 for Softwood chip 100mm - 400mm diameter. Any replies welcome.
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    It is clear that you are the main authority on hydraulics on the Forum, so I am always pleased when you get time to post. The present splitter we use is too embarrassing to mention and is soon to be retired. Therefore I will focus on the replacement - which will be fabricated. Having used a Price Fallows 3 point linkage freestanding splitter, 11 tonne with 16" stroke - the splitter will be based on that design but uprated with a wider vertical I beam. A larger ram say 13 - 15 t may be beneficial at times. Auto return essential and to adjustable height off table as we grade rings for height before splitting. Cycle time from up to back up 3 -4 seconds, as we only split oversize roundwood that is always straight grain. The tank can be any size. Can use 1/2" piping / fittings/ spool to help with cooling. I still need to be able to run Tractor at 480 Rpm processor and splitter > fast tickover just with splitter. Any advice would be great.
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    That was a bit of wisdom However if I can pick up a IH for around 1K with a flow rate of 35 l/min i am happy .....on second thoughts I'll buy an 80l/min PTO pump and hope the internals are robust enough to stand up to running the Processor through it continually. Source an ' Adjustable flow rate Regulator' to reduce flow rate to splitter when PTO speed at 480 rpm for the Processor and re-adjust 'Regulator' when tractor just running splitter. Cooling is often recognised as an issue - so thinking 50 litre resevoir or less with oil cooler. Any thoughts greatly appreciated?
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    Totally agree - however short of time and a 2nd tractor ticks the boxes at the moment.
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    35x on processor all the time. Keen to have a heap of a tractor on processor and free up the 35. Nothing aginst PTO pumps but 2nd tractor far more practical right now.
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    PTO pumps are great, but the pump is just the start - Oil reservoir, breather, filter head and filter, pipework / fittings etc. and fabrication costs. Can be almost the same cost to buy an old IH tractor, which is what I am looking to do.
  13. arboriculturist
    135 flow rate 20ltrs / min, way too slow. Modern tractors are great as many have massive flow rate which is also adjustable, but not practical to run just for a standalone splitter.
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    I am looking for the best old school Tractor to run a tractor splitter that has a decent flow rate. I've been told an IH 454 puts out 45 ltrs / min @ 540prm. Others opinions most welcome.
  15. arboriculturist
    Spot on John - Thanks
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    Depending on the level of tariff he is receiving, he is doing very very very well, very very well or very well. I plan to keep prices static for as many years as possible, even as roundwood prices creep up - making woodfuel a mainstream energy source, as affordable as possible for the masses. Economies of scale can make it possible. Those with woodburners seem to love them and really look forward to lighting them when the cold evenings arrive and/or rather than putting the heating on. For the majority who sell good quality fuel - No need for a career change just yet
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    Thanks Jon. I want buy new with a warranty.
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    The pump on the 35X is on its last legs. Any ideas where best to buy the 200 series pump you recommend - perhaps you could post a link? Much appreciated.
  19. arboriculturist
    Found some timber - then BT finally decide to excavate our access road to 'allegedly' improve communications !!!
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    No. To buy the lot processed, collected from you in an 8 wheel bulker would be un-economic because of transport costs - unless you know otherwise?
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    How many m3 don't mind processed ? - can't quite remember what a bulk 8 wheeler carries 14m3 heaped I recall. Haulage would make uneconomic as about £195 alone.
  23. arboriculturist
    I'll look forward to that - thanks. In the meantime who would you recommend I get a demo from on the T 480 ?
  24. arboriculturist
    As long as it takes to get to approx. 20%. We optimise drying conditions to achieve this. There have been many many posts on here on how to maximise the speed at which split logs will dry and if you put in the effort and investment the benefits are significant.
  25. arboriculturist
    Everyone is able to negotiate the price they pay for timber providing you are able to commit to multiple loads. For me that is more than I need to pay. Some people label timber processor size when in fact it is far from it. If I was a significant harvester I would be looking to give my customers what they need, not what I want to shift. All the rest can go for chip, We all need to stand together on this,

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