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josharb87

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  1. Pretty much my thought too Gary. The customer wants a hard reduction height wise for aesthetics, although i don't see a long term future for the tree so will be leaving a price to fell as well.
  2. I've my own opinions on the status of this maple, wondering what yours are? The main stem, and subsequent stems have long cracks, what's your VTA opinion be? And suggestion of works?
  3. Tesla are making a pickup, that should be awesome. https://electrek.co/guides/tesla-pickup-truck/ For Teslas, charge from home electric equates to 52 miles per hour plugged in, full charge is around 300 miles, Supercharge stations charge in 20 min, good for 170 miles, the swedish hamburger chain Max has free charge points, take a coffee or burger whilst the car charges, the more there are the more it'll be viable to use electric cars. loads of taxis are now teslas doing the airport run, thats gotta be a good sign, they do more miles than any arb gang! An electric work truck would in theory be awesome, constant torque, great for towing, extra battery weight shouldn't be a problem. Oh, and unlike a milk float the Teslas do 0-60 in 2,5 seconds! The technology is there, just needs to become more mainstream.
  4. Small fix on the chipper. Great service from @arbrepservices (think that's their tag)
  5. Not too bad then, Lifted mine with Maries help, she just about managed, probably similar weight. whats the quality like?
  6. # Some assembly may be required (?) How much does yours weigh?
  7. I don't see how you could say that, i mean, it looks well built for a start! (even if it is fugly!)
  8. Does look good tom! Thanks for the videos, as the company evolves i can see a PTO on an alpine replacing the tracked chipper once a road tow setup is in place.
  9. Looks really good Tom! Got to derail and ask whats the chipper like on the tractor?
  10. Nice one Dave!
  11. Cool.
  12. What was the cost of the truck and body Nick? After a quick skim on ebay, i can't understand why more people don't have them! Certainly wish 7,5 tonners were more common here, especially at UK prices!
  13. A crew cab is unnecessary weight and size imo What's your budget?
  14. Being picky Kev, why doesn't your setup in the picture need a Section 50? To the OP, I'm guessing you've only a B license, so you'd be looking at a 3,5t vehicle towing a 750kg chipper. Nissan cabster and TW 230 would be my choice. but fill it with chip to the original sides, and you'll be on the weight limit, with greedy boards you'll be way over. Ive BE + C, and trying to stay legal is still a pain
  15. You're more likely to be given a chance imo, whether its a trial day, or job on the ground, taking your gear with you to every job incase theres time for you to have a go. I very much doubt a company will employ you as a climber, spend £££ on kit etc without seeing if you have any ability
  16. The 528 with demolition grab fits perfectly on my 12ft Ifor tipper, the 640 with pallet forks fits, but the tips of the fork rest/hang off the back, unless boom is up and forks down. Depending what attachments, a 14ft trailer bed would be nice and roomy The owner of the 640 uses a car transporter trailer. room for a few logs too [attach]222635[/attach] [attach]222636[/attach]
  17. Very nice! What'd that set you back?
  18. You could start by using aspen diesel/petrol. Bio hydraulic oil etc
  19. Mine, being the older style hilux now, was 6 holes, really easy though. My mate who has a new shape hilux has clamps. I'd assume a new shape navara top would be clamps too.
  20. None of the corny ones no. 6
  21. Remember to check that the GTW is 7t, otherwise it might be so that if you tow 3,5t you can't have any load on the tow vehicle (like a Toyota Dyna i saw for sale recently)

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