Brushcutter

Nice bracken roller.

There just isn't the blocks to make it worth while.

Ashridge

The training route is expensive to get into and i have found it to be a bit of a closed door club. Do you like the theory stuff because tree officers who know the trade are worth their weight in gold. Consultancy is another option

Red & Blue lithium grease are the same price here.

I'd pick up a Jet Hoist winch. Much less money than a turfor but still does the job. If you so desire you could even get a 3.2tonne one for the price a 1.6 turfor. Dont forget things strops and blocks and things too. It's a lot of money to have tied up in kit that doesn't come out very often. But if you do want the real deal FR Jones is where to go.

A week in pictures more or less. Ride clearance, milling Chestnut and removing some big cherrys.

I have a bandit 150 it weighs 1.5 tonne and my 3 tonne linkage only just picks it up. Not sure how much a 90 and a crane weighs but maybe 2 tonnes. It's all a long way from the ball ends so its probally in real terms closer to 4t.

Some big box section that is welded up with some mounts on it. Chipper bolts to the frame frame bolts to the crane and the crane bolts to the linkage. Hope you have a big tractor as it will be heavy.

I've seen a Bandit 250 with a farma 3pl crane fitted together. Are both bits 3pl mounted or is it a road tow chipper you want to put the crane on.

The best grease you can afford. I use jcb hp grease in everything. It's a lithium compound one. Oh and it's blue too.

I've recently got some hoses made up with metal spiral guard on them. Has to go on before the ends get crimped on though. Looks much more pro than the yellow spiral wrap. Early results are promising, does cost a little extra though. Another thing i like is the anti spray sacks that the hoses go in. Basically a bag that it all sit in i think they're heavy duty nylon. Rubs that before the pipes.

Depends on the timber really. My go to saw for most of the stuff is a 550xpg with a 13" bar with a semi chisel chain. Why semi chisel it says sharper in the longer quick tickle every tank and you'l fly. The balance and power/pick up is amazing. After having it for a day it relegated my 346xpg to the shed. Second saw is a 560xpg with a 18" mainly for the balance it has the power to pull it but a 15" would cut better but everything is less work with the 18". You do have to keep on top of it dulling though. 576xpg that sports 18" or 24" personally i find it too heavy for all day every day. despite it being auto tune it feels sluggish compared to the 560. For a day in big timber i'd consider it but still go for the 560. with the 24" its rather good in hardwoods, although i'd after some skip chain for it for improved performance. I use to run 346xpg 13" and 365/372 with a 15"-18". Prefer the newer saws to be honest. Thats my set up. I use sugi bars or Oregon pro. The Husky bars will fall apart especially with the newer faster saws. I tend to go for Oregon 21BPX chain but thats personal preference. Worth mentioning that everything i get has heated handles for an extra £80 you get something that makes your working life SO much better.

Contact the FCA someone there will be able to help. The FMO assessor go all over i expect your nearest guys are in Wales.

Oregon 68JX if you can get it.

I have a big Tupperware box that cost about £2.00 from Asda.

Cant comment on the 545 but i have a 365. Runs a 20" bar and does it well enough. It is a beast on a 15" though. Its simple grunty and last for years.

Pallets or if its clean kindling.

Run it 3/8 it will be in a word: better. I dont think a big 8 pin .325 sproket exists.

I've done 100s of hours in 1270D. Much more keen on Ponsse Beaver.

Is that a 12 or 14 70. Either way its very smart. I always found driving the harvester boring and stressful. Although i did like clear fell thinning i really didn't like. I can't remember what i use to cut a day but it was a lot more than i could hand cut and stack... The tigercats are getting a fair amount of work because they can get to the real steep stuff. I can only echo what has been said about the FC and everybodys else policy on native woodland. Sold the FC a lot of 1x1 planting stakes for the tubes on there oak/ash/cherry mix woodland to replant around here. The whole lot will just turn into a tangled un thinned un managed mess in the name of nature conservation. I know matrix planting has its issues but the end product of a mix of hardwood/softwood that has been looked after will deliver nature conservation, timber production and all sorts of non timber value products. In fact you can move to a CCF system featuring heavily on timber quality. All it would take is a bit of thought and well planting some conifers; which after all is what the UK and international timber market want.

Is that the worlds sturdiest forestry guarding it looks to be:lol: That crane seems to be able to lift a fair chunk.

I went to Finland. Cost me more to sit my FMOC test in this country than i did for course & exam fees in Finland. Not many people do it other than Barnoy college in Scotland. Forwarders you can pick up quite quickly but havesters take a lot longer. Much like climbing once your out of the course you need lots of experience to get any good. Unfortunately this can be hard to find. Rate of pay on tonnage can be quite good if you are good. If you average or below then its a lot of hours for not a lot of money. Best way in is a digger course with one of the building site qualifcations then get a FMOC for tracked. Then you just have to learn how the heads grapples and flails work.

I'm getting the 2.4kg husky axe. I use to have a 1400g axe but it was a little light for big wedges. I'm hoping the 2.4kg axe will be a good i'd rather a 60cm handle than a 70 though. If you want a sledge get the 7lb one i find the bigger ones nacker not only you but the high lifts if you don't hit them just right

Money well spent. Had a pair of strech air type c's that lasted for 4 years. Current Gladiators are a year old and still in very good shape.