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The width is a deciding factor - knowhere does Ifor W. give external dimensions but I am guessing most are 18" wider externally than internally - making the GH 1054 7ft wide, whereas the GH 94BT 5ft 11" wide. The Ranger is 5' 7 1/2 " wide and also it is all hills, tight access around our region which is why compact is good. 3.5T rating would be fantastic in a GH 94BT

Exactly what I was hoping you would say - " Yes I would strongly recommend both " feeling soooooo much better now !!!

Having just bought the Panther and Intersect I just watched the Logosol video just now on the Logosol f2+ Chainsaw Mill and thought - Damn - I have bought the wrong equipment! That Logosol f2+ is some bit of kit !!! Then I thought, - well, great as it is, you cant get the big sticks onto the f2+ out on site generally, so I am a lot happier now. Still would like an f2+ though. Never 'One ' machine to do everything. Rough Hewn ? ?

Priceless information thanks ! - We all can't know everything, which is why this forum is excellent with so many well informed participants who offer their advice freely. I'll be on the phone next week as you recommend - not sure what the lead time may be right now though.

Sorry, just seen this. So with the D. leaf springs would the trailer GH94 be then be legally plated for 3.5T or are brakes different?

Spot on. What does the GAP spec. actually give you? Do I just ask for GAP spec? I have ball and pin hitches on vehicles - I never could work out the real advantage of either - which do you prefer? Can you order this size in 3.5T as I do not want a physically larger size but capacity to carry big butts would be very usefull as I have the 7.5t Ex. this end to lift off or forklift?

Good man - thanks for that. The Jenson 540T is 2950 x 1200 x 2700mm

Will a Jenson 540T 8" tracked chipper fit on the GX84 or the GH 94BT length - with the full width rear ramp folded up?

Will a Jenson 540T 8" tracked chipper fit on the GX84 or the GH 94BT with the full width rear ramp folded up?

Planned to set it up on some 3.5m Douglas ?

All just sitting there in boxes, sealed up and waiting to see the light of day? Likely to be December before the packing comes off. I've had a small piece of Yew stored for about 10 years and I was planning for it to be one of the 1st sticks to mill and turn it into something a bit special !

Ifor Williams trailers there may be better but a lot are worse, they are however easy to source. I am looking to buy one to move a Tracked dumper 8ft 9" long, a 1.5t Mini Digger, a Jo Beau M500 and a Jenson 540T - So the Jenson is the heaviest machine at 1.4 tonnes. I've had trailers before but not this type, so I am looking for some advice on which of the 3 types below is most suitable for my needs. Then there is the question of whether ramps or full width tailgates are best. Nothing larger than a 105 spec though: 9' 11" x 5' 2". I already have an Iveco twin wheel dropside tipper and Ranger. Any replies would be appreciated. GH Plant GP Plant GX Plant

Thanks - thinking it may hang over rear tailboard a touch on existing trailer. Or buy new - handy to know which Ifor Williams is perfect that can be also be used for 1.5t mini digger and tracked 1.2t dumper - Probably a GX 105 - or GP 105 - Anyone know? Also is it possible to chip with M500 still in the trailer?

Could you tell me what size trailer is required to transport the self propelled M500 ? Thanks

True - still hermetically sealed in the packaging - I thought that post would provoke a response - got that from the horses mouth ! - bearing in mind not everyone has your sharpening skills ?

Still in the packing - but yes, winch included. I think you could safely say that milling large timber 'without' a winch - would be like using a chainsaw with the chain fitted the wrong way round - way more difficult to make progress ?

The Lo Pro chain I have is 3/8" ?

I cant recall what weight an 8 wheeler timber lorry crane will lift close in ?

Ok - well as there seems to be a shortage of long slabs, I may wish to consider milling slabs up to 8m x 4" thick, as I have the machines to handle those / space to store and maybe get a better return than I would milling average slabs that everyone else produces - what do you think - would they sell ?

Ok, so how thick would you say it needs to be so it didn’t tear itself apart - if you don't mind me asking ? ?

May have access to a 3120, (I know don't run before you can walk ?) Mmm, I think this would run with the Panther I have ? Just need bar, chain and sprocket. I notice you buck the trend avoiding lo-pro and use 404 on your 880 and I am intrigued to know why - expect its down to abuse 404 will take - basically whatever you put it through. Yes lose timber due to width of kerf, but maybe the trade off stacks up in favour of the 404 all things considered?

That's the least I can do after the hours and hours others have spent giving advice and posting on here !?

Pleased for the positive post - I planned to mill 'slabs' at 2 1/4" and 3 1/4" but I would appreciate your views on these dimensions.

After several years of debating what to buy and having almost gone for a Trakmet TTS 800 premium band saw and generator, I have taken several steps back and decided to just mill my requirements and high value slabs with a Panther 42" and a Spud ported 660 , which I already have, running Lo Pro Stihl chain. I bought the Panther Intersect as well, as Rob D. says the combination of the 2 is the most efficient setup to produce any dimensional timber that I require. We get a lot of tree removals where normally the trunk unfortunately gets ringed up for firewood, but as the timber costs my nothing, milling slabs should add a lot of value to some jobs. I invested in the longest 1st cut system rails so I can, when the need arises, mill up to 8.5m when the labour to move slabs that length is at hand ! I have a forklift and facilities to dry up to 8.5m if is worth force drying or I can just sticker and let nature take its course? Marketing will be the real challenge !!! I planned to mill 'slabs' at 2 1/4" and 3 1/4" but I would appreciate your views on these dimensions.

Easy to forgot laying an old Tarp down before milling makes clean up so much easier and faster !