Pickers

Thanks very much for the input guys it's helped my decission loads........ I like Timtree81's solution............."go no, buy one"! I've kind of set my heart on it but like a lot are saying, it's an expensive choice. The mog for the majority of the time would be living onsite, commuting in pickup(15 miles give or take). Most of the work for the next 5 years or so is going to be hugely for one estate, moving from woodland to woodland within a 5 mile radius but also needing the capability to chip, process logs and winch sticks i can't get to with any vehicle. I'm looking into funding to offset the cost and have found that veh's aren't eligible but the trailer and or chipper etc are. The biggest problem I'm finding is what a lot have said and that is finding the right machine............................and I really want a mog!

Hi guys, I am a small sub contractor employing 4 men. I am thinking of investing in a unimog and timber trailer c/w grab, primarily for timber extraction. We currently perform 1st, 2nd, 3rd thinnings and clear fell but as yet have had no involvment with extraction other than manually humping and dumping to the nearest ride. I would welcome any remarks in my choice of opting for a unimog based on your experiences. It would also be used to operate a chipper, splitter etc. Many Thanks