mikecotterill

I've worked with the timberwolf tvvtr thing too, the track idea is crap, mainly because as you operate the legs, the tracks tilt and fill up with crap. I've used greenmechs for a while on the rail, but I do think the older ones chip better, the no stress seems to kick in earlier on the newest ones, also the two new ones we've had recent have been a mare to start when cold! Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Also had issues with the soles on protector pros, one pair lasted less than six months! Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

They did do a hydraulic husky, in fact you can get the parts to convert them from Superwinch, but, when I enquired they said it was big money. I'd snap one up if I could instead of my mm, unfortunately only ever seen one for sale. Another thing that slightly puzzles me, the h14 is 14,000lb the mm is 12,000lb I think, the h14 uses 8 base bolts and two front bolts to mount, the mm just uses four smaller diam base bolts. Seems a bit wrong to me, maybe Superwinch over engineered the h14, who knows Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Just re read the post (oops) Red winches are circa £2k aren't they? From what I've read there well built, but that's a lot of money. Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Whenever I see a question about winches this is my answer. Superwinch husky. I've had two, they've been around for years, are solid well built spares are no problems, no brake to worry about. Just fit an Albright solenoid and your laughing. There also cheap cos most people think there too slow, they are a little slow, but the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. The only issue with electric winches is the duty cycle of them, there not designed to run too long at once. If you want to be dragging all day then you need pto or hydraulic, the h14 is basically a bigger version of the husky, I bought one to fit my 90 but its so big and heavy on the front it too caused me issues, so I've now bought a milemarker, all I can say is I'm not very impressed with the build compared to the husky, but time will tell. In summary get a second hand husky 200-300 quid, spend 50 quid on an Albright. And your sorted. Also wouldn't bother with synthetic winch line either, a looked after steel cable is fine. Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

We use to load a safetrak greenmech onto a transit tipper, with just the ramps resting on the back, just had to be aware of the ground conditions Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Might be interested mate, ill pm you mate Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Interesting to know, thanks for the heads up. I've started wearing a dust mask on certain jobs now anyway, including anything with ivy on it as it seems to cog my throat. Yep you may well get hit by a bus tomorrow,but to be honest I'd rather get hit by a bus than lung cancer or similar! Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

I've got a small Jo besu the m300 it fits through door ways etc. two of us can lift it just not very high! Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

That was our place who did that, to be fair though most of its on quite a steep banking Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

I only have a few tools but if I can't buy online I won't be buying stihl again either, my local dealers are on the whole useless and expensive. In the current climate it seems crazy to annoy potential and current customers like this, goodbye stihl! Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Were having one built near us soon I think! Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

What about buying one of these and wiring up to you old lead http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Three-Button-Control-Box-tail-lift-winch-windlass-/330907460966?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Other_Commercial_Vehicles_ET&hash=item4d0b9f2566 Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

It's also got a sticker with address and phone number/website etc too for the same company Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Mine has the name bjornklader stamped onto it found this http://bjornkladeruk.com/ Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

I entered the London ballot too, did the Manchester marathon last year and it was hardcore! But now a years passed I've forgot how bad it was and am ready to do it again :0 Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

You mean gort rather than goat? :0 Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Out if interest what is the industry standard in training for this type of work? I.e nptc? Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Well just been told I may be getting a permanent job so maybe they'll put me through it Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Ok jspiteri ill give them a ring, thanks for the advice! Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Well received a new pair of boots thurs thumbs up to both the supplier and haix for that. Excellent service from fr jones as per usual Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Anyone know of any schemes going for self employed people regarding funding for these types of tickets? Cheers mike Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Shouldn't really be having to do that though, not on a near 200 quid pair of boots! Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

I had a pair of meindl and they did last, but they seemed really hard on my sole, plus I like the high ankle support on the haix Might give the tibets a go then next time Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Just sent an email to the supplier so fingers crossed, for the cost of them though it takes the mick, same as my new hiviz stihl trousers they've lasted about 5 weeks before the stitching has failed on one of the reflective strips, so they need to go back too! Ill be going to work in my undies at this rate! Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App