josharb87
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At a previous firm we changed to the multitip teeth and wheel with noticeable performance improvement
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Clearing up after last weeks storm, first job 5 spruce on a house, used the throw saw to cut them free, another leaning over the house caught up in a birch, side loaded the birch with a tirfor and felled then both. 2nd job 2 trees hung up in an oak, ripped them out with the Hilux, oak rootplate liftes, section felled. About 50 80ft wind blown spruce to sever from the rootplates. third job today was this, 5 trees on a fragile barn, picked them off with the crane More of the same tomorrow!
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@Ian C after getting the ZT and seeing the increase in productivity I was really wanting the 2550 with blade and remote but couldn’t justify the cost this year unfortunately, as soon as I can justify it I’ll be getting one! (Size isn’t an issue here )
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Ive the ZT and used to use the 252. BIG step up in productivity. The depth hasn’t been a problem for me, although an extra 6inches would be ace. its pretty long at 2.5m, fast ground speed though Its a very good machine for the relatively very low cost id personally avoid hydraulic driven cutter wheels under 40hp, they may be less maintenance but they do sap too much power on low hp motors
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Job description/What they mean (Just for fun)
josharb87 replied to Mick Dempsey's topic in The Lounge
“No known faults” = there are, but I’m hoping you’re Stevie wonder and won’t see them “Mechanically sound” = looks like shite “reluctant sale” = I’m strangely attached to this peice of shit ”easy fix” if it’s easy, fix it yourself ya chuffin idiot! -
Yes joe. you guys should have been working for bare minimum, barely covering costs, so you can moan about the low rates of the industry and that everyone should be upping their rates whilst simultaneously slagging off those charging decent rates for “ripping people off” and you’d have done that for £50, then back to moaning about low rates again
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Electric would make a great work truck, tons of tourque, constant power, they just need to up the weight rules for electric work vehicles as the battery’s weight takes away most of the payload for a sub 3.5t work vehicle vw are bring out a 100% electric transporter next year, Scania have battery test lorrys on the roads. trains are diesel electric
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Cheers @TIMON, The temperatures are'nt too bad yet, hovering around 0, did drop to -13 last week. Coldest I've worked in was -30 something. Luckily i've warm hands, thin nitrile dipped spandex work gloves work for most days, then Tegra winter work gloves for the colder days. Nothing special, but good to have a spare pair to change into if they get wet
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Some recent ones. Decent sized ash stump to grind, that the guys took down a few weeks back "found" 4 rugby ball sized rocks in the stump. 2 pops to get on the deck ASAP before too much commotion/press turned up One or 2 avenue trees to prune
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Flying bandit! Simple and effective
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Is there an approved lifting point on a ZT1844? there's what looks like could be a point infront of the engine, but it looks like it won't be balanced? @GlobalNewark
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This was a job I majorly underestimated the amount of work involved, pictures don’t do it justice, the final cuts needed the 46 with 25” bar to finish off. oak in decline, over new roof, new sewage system, fence, ornamental light etc, would have been a hard day rigging and humping material for a 3 man team plus extra day for one/2 cleaning up. Called in a favor and it was done in 2 hours I think it was, plus a birch felled. All fitted in the back. and ended up being a very profitable morning rather than a considerable loss
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The grab will crush and break most forks, and you can use the saw on the grab to mash up in the container if needed. Straight through an average grip saw will cut about 50cm, if you’re bold you can do a 3way step cut to increase diameter
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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
