Brushcutter
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That looks like a very early 346 mid 2000 I'd say. Quite early as it has the old oil cap that is opened with the starter or the combi spanner. If you look on the RHS under the handle there will be a little black plate with a serial number on it. the 50cc refresh had a fuel primer bulb a silver clutch plate and grey clips for the top cover. The original one had all orange. Pic is a 346 original on the left refresh on the right.
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Is that for hurley sticks as they look a bit short?
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How long since a hydraulic oil change and any debris in the filter? Sounds like the spool valve is got something sticking in it. you could replace it or strip the valve down and see if anything is worn inside.
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How do you like it? Had one with the powershift gearbox on demo last year. Very very good little tractor. It's like an a series with the bells and whistles of an n series.
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Air compressors.. which kind to get & what do you use yours for?
Brushcutter replied to Cordata's topic in General chat
I have a 270 litre 3 phase one that powers hard line tubing across 2 workshops. It's used for cleaning tractors various chainsaws blowing up tractor and trailer tyres. There is also a range of scailers die grinders air hammers etc Any compressor is better than no compressor. If you are all above board on your health and safety they require inspecting each year as it is a pressure vessel. That is expensive so in some cases it's just cheaper to change the compressor every year. -
I've never used one but I'm sure it will be ok. The chain speed is sub 20ms but most saws are at that displacement. Make sure you see if he prefers the feel of a Stihl. I think we've reached the point where a saw costs what it costs but echo and Makita make a solid saw too. Maybe you will get more for your money?
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Try a 545 which is the semi pro version of the 550 lacks the rev boost but it is a little more controllable for the newbie. I do a lot of training and many people turn up with two much saw for them. If he is going to go into full time cutting then maybe a 550 is a way to go but spend the extra for the heated handles.
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New oaks & briars- advice needed
Brushcutter replied to Mr. Ed's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
Anybody near you do hire of a bsc flail mower. It's about 1m wide and will make your life so much easier. -
Have you tried getting a quote for loose? Makes a big difference. Do you have to have MOT would concrete crush do?
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I think it is in the blue book or the green book has a volume to weight conversion table based on species. I'll try and find it
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Seem to be between 50 and 80.for what is available at the moment. Biomass boom and supply I'm betting supply issues. Expect another 20 to 30 depending on the crane now.
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What sort of size chipper are you thinking? Dedicated mechanical feed chipper Ie crane feed only or a machine you can hand feed too? Do you intend to mount the crane on the chipper or to the tractor. Big difference in cost between the two I'd imagine you would be looking for 150 quid an hour. On the estate where I use to work we had a 12" bandit on the back of a 100hp tractor. Even if we had Jake mounted a crane and weighted the front there is no way I'd if wanted to take it far from the yard as it would not have handled well on the road. What tractor are you thinking of using?
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Do you already have the tractor and just adding the crane and chipper?
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All electric system. I've got low pressure pilot line on the side arm flail but it's not as good as all electric but miles better than a cable.
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It will be expensive. Talk to jas p Wilson. We changed from a piano leaver set up to 2 joysticks on the valve block then later upgraded again to the servo joystick on a new trailer.
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Another vote for rtech welders.
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JCB Hp grease. It's an ep2 lithium grease. It's also blue so it shows up nicely.
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Have you tried using different rods? 7018 rods leave a lovely finish but they are really hard to get going.
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Bent a set of qfit tines. Valtra trailer plug cover broke and the one with the fancy connector that just quick fits is on back order. JD6155 pickup hitch push back tube welds cracked and needed replacing. Valtra's water pump went but thanks to being cold it was a quick spot so hopefully no big damage. Oh and Friday morning the telehandler pump feed split. FML.
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It's very very loud though isn't it. Obnoxiously loud.
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They are well worth having. I've cracked a few moving big bits with one. Nothing some welding didn't sort out I use to have a set of euro brackets pallet forks with that I had 2 long pallet times on and 2 short pallet times with one of those beaks in the middle. Was the best grab ever for moving brash. That was until I put a second one on. I also had a albutt log grab that was great on timber with 2 grabs on it. That was better on timber but not as good on brash. Like everything in tree work you want be both.
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How much horsepower are you going to put through it? TP chippers are solid as are the bandits. Use to run a bandit 150xp on a 90hp valtra.
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Ouch. I.got a fair few at the 15 quid mark..25 quid for 5 litres is a rip off
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If you want 5l containers then Screwfix are good with the Oregon chain oil. Most stores have at least one in stock all the time. Personally Ive been using the husky chain oil in the 20l can. It has a little vent in the can that makes pouring easy. If you want bio oil then you can't beat Clark's bio tack
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Local councils use the 1990 environmental protection act. As long as you are between 8.00 and 6 8 and 1 on a Saturday and nothing on Bank Holiday and Sundays the same as construction you should be fine. As this matter will be dealt with by the council the chances of anything happening is very low. They will argue between it being a environmental health issue and a trading standards issue.
