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The 150 only has an 18 litre tank so can't see the problem myself.

Saved weight on spare. No tool box on front and the steel plate the engine sits on in the 150 has gone and replaced with a engine mount design. I looked at it and am very tempted to trade my 150 in against one possibly wait for the tracked version though.

We run a 110 tipper does 28mpg loaded or empty. Carries a tonne legally and much more if required. When full it handles like a barge and stopping can be fun. Load space is limited as is cab space. I wouldn't change it unless it was for a 130. Costs about 600 a year in repairs and servicing

I now need someone for Monday and Wednesday. Climber or groundy don't mind which as long as the jobs can get done. Monday is a roadside ash and some chipping work at two jobs around Wigan, Wednesday is a conifer topping and killing job. PM or phone 07970521692 Did I put that I am a tad desperate or will have to postpone the jobs.

Need a groundsman for 3 days next week Monday, Wednesday and Thursday in Wigan. PM if interested Steve

You can dig it. Dig to a depth where no more rhizomes are found which could be over 2m in depth. Also dig either side. In terms of burying you are better to put it in a bund on site if the land is required for building immediately and the bund can be sprayed as knotweed emerges. It can also be disposed of but at a licensed facility. Bury on site is also possible but requires the material to be in a root barrier at a depth I can't remember. We generally spray knotweed with glyphosate 3 times a year for 3 years. Spray as it has just emerged then again in summer which burns off most of the leaves and again after flowering as it is dying back which is going to be mid september time. The idea we base it on is as the knotweed is initially begining to use energy stores knoick it back. When it is in full growth stage mid summer the leaves will die back when sprayed again forcing the use of more stored energy and then just prior to autumn to remove further energy. To kill it requires all the energy stored to be lost.

No exception for pigeons still fall under the act. As long as you have done what is reasonably practicable to ensure no birds are present then you are ok. This could be a set period watching the tree to see if anything flies in or out or a climb and look. If you do it it should also be recorded so you have a comeback if anyone does complain. I have done it on a couple of contentious sites.

Get a file guide if you are struggling also. I can get mine pretty sharp freehand without any problem.

I've had half a bucket burning anything and i mean anything from the cheapest dirtiest coal you can imagine to pallets. Unlined 1930's chimney. Just burn it very hot for an hour a day to get rads upto temp

McDonalds on the other hand... ldv wise ran one for 2 years possibly 3 heater was always on and the injector pump died. Don't get the 75ps one you need at least a 90ps if you are getting a doratorque tranny engine. Loaded mine wouldn't go up a short stretch of 1in6. Watch the fuel filters if they are slow starting likely sucking air which kills the injector pump it is a common problem. They ain't bad machines just look a bit dated.

Not 100% you can swap for a standard wheel and green teeth as the section the wheel fits in seems too narrow. I will have to have a look and see. I may be able to get something made by a local machine shop that would fit though.

Ebay for blades. It is cheaper to buy the american imports even when duty is paird

Mine has paid for itself a number of times over

I've got one. I think i gave 800 for it. Keep it sharp and it will do fine. We do stumps upto 1 foot with it although have done a couple at 18 inch. Its not quick and the blades are a quadrent type thing so are expensive. Ebay has some at 200 quid from England or import from America for 90. We lift ours on the van with two of us. Only downside is the handle doesn't adjust. If the price is right they aren't bad

You must offer the branches back. You cannot just throw them back as you are not looking after your neighbour (neighbour not being just your direct neighbour but anyone else it may affect). Taking the branches without offering would be classed as theft. Not sure how many people would take it that far though. Likewise if you wish to retrieve something you have dropped into a garden you can do so without reprisals provided you do it in the quickest and most efficient way as not to cause a nuisance.

Glyphosate mix it mega strong and repeat treatments. We mix at 800ml gallup biograde to 15l of water. It is about the max that is recommended

Paying someone can though can save a lot of time which is also money. Oil changes don't take long but whilst my chipper is in for service I can be out pricing or doing something else. I also know that when mine is serviced everything is checked and potential problems identified. Horses for courses though. Depending where it goes it is between 30 and 50 an hour + parts

no. The suspension or crush has the potential to cut off the blood supply which leads to a massive amount of lactic acid as the tissues have to work anaerobically. The tissues may break down also. When released the blood flow is restored leading to a massive release of toxins back into the blood stream.

Bazbro perhaps pointing timberwolf in the direction of threads such as this may help solve some of the issues highlighted

Expensive. List price of a new one is 3800+vat

Climb would be my choice. I'd happily climb that

Are you not undertaking agricultural contracting by fencing? Mr farmer has decided they like lots of post and rail and panels rather than barb wire. Depends on how much of a stickler Mr enforcement officer is. Just have a good chat with them and argue your case that you are diversifying to meet the demands of farming.

Posted a couple of weeks back and had minimal response but I shall try again. We are a small tree firm based in Wigan (Its between Manchester and Liverpool near the M6). We work all over the North West for domestic and commercial customers doing a mix of works from small shrubs to large complex dismantles. We also undertake grounds maintenance works and Japanese Knotweed spraying works and process the odd bit of firewood. We are an approved tree contractor in both West Lancashire and Wigan. We are looking for a either a ground worker with a minimum of CS38 and saw tickets would be an advantage or a newly qualified climber who has an aptitude to learn and isn't afraid of constructive criticism. You must be able to get to my yard or house under your own steam a full driving license would be an advantage. We are fairly relaxed as a team hours are normally 8:30 -5 but sometimes shorter and sometimes longer. The post will be initially self employed with a view to more permanent employment after a successful trial period which will be discussed. Initially the work would be a minimum of 3 days a week with pay to be discussed. Generally though we do work 4-5 days a week. Please either PM or phone (before 8pm) on 07970 521692 Thanks Steve Nicholls SMN Tree and Landscape Management

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