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arboriculturist

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  1. 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.
  2. I see now why you need 2 machines - 1 is never enough.
  3. 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?
  4. 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?
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Do you want to get rid of these? If so where are they? Thanks
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. You don't store timber in ibc's then chip surely?
  14. 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 ?
  15. That very usefull info. thanks. Often thought about asking to grade on unloading but my request may not be well recieved these days!
  16. Sour felling is not a term that is talked about very often, athough research has shown it can reduce the timber moisture levels.

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