josharb87
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Cheers Yeah they’re quite common over here, grapple saw or grip saw they’re called. id love one, worked with them a few times and with the right operator they’re awesome. normally they’re on 18meter cranes and above. First will be to build the sides up though
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Yes about £30k+VAT Not new obviously, from 2004 but with full Volvo service history
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30k+vat full radio remote on the crane and tipping gear plus engine start stop and throttle Fancied a change from Hilux, tracked chipper and tipping trailer, will see if it’s a change for the better or not over the next few months.
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Out with the new truck today, just showing of the cranes reach
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Airstreams are known for being cold woolen socks or hunting socks or hiking socks (especially the ones that have been designed with a thin inner sock and thick outer sock to complement each other) dry feet and space around your feet is what you need to beat the cold. Wool keeps your feet dry and the space traps warmth (not so much space your shoes are loose but definitely not tight!) Husqvarna technical extreme boots or the Stihl gtx (I think they’re called that-the expensive ones) are what I’ve been on the past 5-6 years. No difference in fit or shape really (but a bit bulkier than airstreams) but the stihls are lasting a lot longer. this method works for me when it’s -20
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Its a hiab 144-4, 4 extensions, reaches 14 meters at ground level, about 700kg at full reach. it’s now got a grab and rotator on it, all remote controlled. Load capacity of 8ton. I’ll raise the sides sometime to give 20m3 volume capacity ill post more pictures on its first outing on Saturday
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My new Arb truck got delivered today
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3 things i've picked up on this post, the cost, the small containers and buying in bulk, Aspen UK need to get their act together. I buy aspen in 25 litre containers - much more convenient and less wasteful Its available on the pump at some saw shops - even less wasteful (and cheaper than even the 25l containers) its £1,85 +vat per liter
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I fitted it myself (well, with help, you need 2 strong lads to lift it up) had a mountain top before which was fine for my kit, but no room for workers stuff too. Im sure if you give a vehicle dealer the link they'll supply and fit it for you. Mines fitted by drilling 4 holes in the top of the tub, the canopys for the newer vehicles have clamps i believe
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Worksystem is the company, pricey though, with the middle shelf it’s about 13000Sek +tax. Luckily I got mine 2nd hand from a different vehicle but made it fit. id say the middle shelf is the most valuable/useful part of it
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This is mine, Bushtech canopy, very similar to the Alu cab one. Metal, strong, proper overland style roof racks can bi fitted, got mine from APB trading (UK)
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employment Looking for climbing work in Gothenburg Sweden.
josharb87 replied to Matt H's topic in Employment
On Facebook look for: Sveriges Arboristförbund SAF (2 pages, one you can post on, one you can’t) And Svenska trädföreningen Try posting on there -
It does look good, very clever, but i wonder how easy it'll be to flip a bite of rope over a longer distance or from a more horisontal position?
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Aspens awesome! Used it for 8years now, buy in 25l barrels, I consider it ppe. maybe the cost would be significant for a forester but if an arborist can’t justify the cost their doing something wrong. Bigger saws might need slight carb adjustments, my used 88 swapped over no problem, a freshly rebuild 020t had problems though (soon sorted but annoying nevertheless)
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Stumps loaded with rock salt
josharb87 replied to Boggle4137's question in Homeowners Tree Advice Forum
If the trees were cut down 2-3 years ago and they haven't re-grown, then they're already dead. The rock salt should be used on freshly cut stumps to kill them off/stop them sprouting like a coppice stump. It does not rot them any quicker. Well done on getting paid for it though! ? -
Not 100% sure but think after Peter sold protipper these guys brought it? Try www.powertipper.co.uk
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It’s trim level you’re paying for. I wanted leather seats (wipe clean), heated seats, reversing camera (awesome for backing on to a trailer, especially loaded) and sat nav and it was actually cheaper to go for the invincible model than add them on a base model.
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That looks like a handy grinder! Is the swing as wide as it looks it should be? whats the HP,fuel,length, price? Radio controlled?
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Knocked today’s felling job off due to the weather, went grinding instead, doesn’t look it in the pics but it was bloody windy, wet and cold! Thankful for the harkie smock and woolpower thermals! 9 stumps averaging 120cm diameter plus surface roots in 3,5 hours
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Mines been on since start of the month Rich! Get some rims so you can do it yourself Woke to a light dusting this morning, and snowing outside now
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It’ll be better once worn in, I use the Zubat arborist, very aggressive when new but wears in nicely
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Do a combo of drop hitch on the truck and bigger wheels and tyres on the trailer?
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Hi rob! offer one, 3/8 063, thats suitable for Stihl 46/66 series saws right?
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Environmental vandal (mother in law rant)
josharb87 replied to spandit's question in Homeowners Tree Advice Forum
Sorry (not really, just trying to be polite) but sounds like you need to grow a pair. If if she does something in the garden you don’t like, when you see it, raise your voice and remark “what fucking idiots done that?” When she replies it was her just keep with it, ask her wtf was she thinking? Imagine your giving a child a telling off! -
Its carefully wedged in place with thousands of wooden wedges precisely placed
