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Strange how some things never change! What sort of 'average' price per tonne (given all the variables) is the going rate to forward from Harvester stacks to roadside?
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The more Posts appear, the better picture you get of what is good or bad. It seems many types of equipment get bad reports purely because they have been poorly maintained - with all due respect 'some' Farrmers are not known to put maintenance high on the agenda.
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In that case - maybe wise to avoid buying one that is ex. Farm!
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Just spoke to local Ag Engineer - He said brakes on Merlos poor because they use calipers like a car! Advised JCB's very bulky machines but fair apart from that. Manitou's were at the top of his list for all round machine.
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It appears that at this moment in time, Manitou and JCB seem the best machines for the task required - keep your posts coming though as it is good to know how specific models compare! Looking to spend 10 - 15K.
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I'll remember that - thanks.
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I see now why you need 2 machines - 1 is never enough.
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Which Teletruck do you have?
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There seem to be 1 or 2 - 526's around the 10K mark with 7.5k on the clock and looking tidy. Seems reasonable price for a lot of machine. New seat, tidy up and a good clean and possibly an older machine could be jbetter value than paying 20K for a newer model that will do not much more?
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Which models did you have in mind? Thanks
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Used 3/4 tonne 4m mixed surface
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That's a very neat compact machine with a small footprint so best on a flat concrete surface as you say. What is it like with 1/2 a tonne at 2.5 metres stacking 3 high? Perhaps it will go to 4 high?
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I was advised that many by Merlo's because they are less expensive. The same engineer said Manitou are one of the best out there.
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If you asked the question who make the best Professional Chainsaws, possibly the reply would be Husky and Stihl, followed by 2 or 3 others, then the rest. We are looking to gather data on the pros and cons of small telehandlers for handling containerised timber. I know they have all got their strong and weak points but if would anyone care to put forward their views it would be much appreciated and possibly of interest to others on the Forum.
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The problem with a high Bark content product is that a lot of Chip Boilers will not cope with the build up of Clinker unless they have chain and flight de-ashing. So this is something you need to consider carefully if you wish to promote a Quality product to the end user and retain them in future.
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Picture of my Big Butts for Mendiplogs Jon
arboriculturist replied to TimberCutterDartmoor's topic in Firewood forum
Do you want to get rid of these? If so where are they? Thanks -
I think the Forum is a great place to crunch the numbers in an easy way, which allows many to actually consider if they are making money / can make money / or flogging a dead horse.
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It is to be aplauded knowledge sharing on a Forum and if others benefit because of a contributor's generosity, they get my respect that's a certainty.
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Thanks for the link.
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Ah, thats usefull data. Thanks again.
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Forest Fuels have a depot close to us - but you would not be keen on their prices! Still doing further research, so will keep you posted. As you are one of the largest consumers in the SW with loads of experience, would you care to put up some costings on the Forum? I for one would be very interested to see a business model that actually gives a reasonable return for selling G30 / 50 chip.
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Not sure how it is possible for a supplier to make a margin selling chip unless they own the woodland? e.g. Buy in chip size roundwood £35 tonne delivered / chipping costs / delivery costs to end user.
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You don't store timber in ibc's then chip surely?
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8 wheeler Timber haulage charges
arboriculturist replied to arboriculturist's topic in Firewood forum
This is a very usefull post for many in the SW -
You know your stuff! Great if you own the land but most landowners want quick turnaround. What sort of drop in moisture level do you get on softwood / hardwood ?
