Brushcutter
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We have a JCB 526-56 which is 5.6m reach. It will fill a grain lorry but it is a little tight on reach. 7m with a 3 tonne lift is really the minimum to be useful. Had a Kramer 5 tonne 10m reach machine on demo 2 weeks ago. Let's just say it was too much machine as it had more push than grain store wall had restraint
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ISA arborist's certification study guide. I only have the 3rd edition and the 4th is just out but is a must have for any bookshelf.
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The Defra Forestry Training Fund Programme
Brushcutter replied to IronMike's topic in Training & education
If you look at some of the FSC courses on the list that are expensive and hard to get on. I expect some big companies got in there early and now have a load of employees on fsc training. Tilihil and fc I expect. -
Get yourself a grow bag tray long enough to fuel a chainsaw with a 20" bar or so. Keeps the spill off the ground refueling. Other than that I've used a hot water pressure washer to get the spill out the patio.
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Old timer needs to replace old timer with what?
Brushcutter replied to man1nvan's topic in Chainsaws
Husky 550 is 50cc and not too far away from the 254. The 560 is 60cc and a bit heavier than the 550xp. If you want a Stihl a 261 and a 362 are the direct counterparts. Personally I'd have the ms400 which is 65cc or so. All of these are a lot of money now. Maybe cheaper to do an aftermarket pot and piston. -
I worked there for a year. I drove harvesters and forwarders rather than doing arb. I didn't see much in the way of urban tree work. It does happen but it didn't much happening. I remember we once backed the low loaded up somebodies drive to fell two Norway spruce trees as it was on the way to the yard to clean and service the harvester. drove it off and felled the tree and cut it into 30cm logs. Then back on the loŕy and home.
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Ask the insurer would be the best bet. I would imagine it would be based on what happened and how involved the HSE are in terms of RIDDOR. I would imagine the insurance would look at the best practice tg1 and the work at height regs. I bet the sticking point will always be if you only had rope would a mewp have been safer. Or as you said on point 3 is the use of one rope justified Vs a mewp or was the risk assessment written to say one rope because you wanted to use one rope.
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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.
