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  1. monkeybusiness
    I'd get some other quotes - that sounds really really expensive to me...
  2. monkeybusiness
    Agrotron tree eater in action. [ame] [/ame]
  3. monkeybusiness
    Try Flowfit - I've had a flyer from them with a delivery today and they are knocking out Honda engines pretty cheap from what I can see.
  4. monkeybusiness
    4mix is rubbish. Very torquey, when new they are fantastic. However, the engines are fragile dog toffee that don't last very long IME (and we only run them on the recommended expensive Stihl green oil).
  5. monkeybusiness
    I think the twin-wall adds massive complications. What you need is a semi-permeable pipe wall that allows moisture (but not roots) through. Similar to old fashioned clay pipes, but with root-proof joints. This way the roots could envelope the outside of the pipe and exploit the water that finds its way out through the walls. It would be a difficult sell though - Osma (etc) offer a decent root-proof solution when installed correctly - trying to get people to install drainage that promotes root growth may be tricky...
  6. monkeybusiness
    No, but yours looks ace too (in your avatar)! The one I saw had a big steel tipping body, it looked really mean!
  7. monkeybusiness
    Saw a green RB44 on the M60 at Stockport at lunchtime today (I was going the other way). It looks ace - is it anyone on here's?
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    I've got a 6.7m KTS (Ryetec) and am very pleased with it. It is really strong, and certainly fast enough for arb. Not sure if it might be a bit slow for pure forestry, but it's very powerful and really well put together. It could do with a bigger grab though - it's not up to gripping 2 tonne plus oak butts (even though the crane will lift them).
  9. monkeybusiness
    They have therefore subsequently supplied you with a vehicle not fit for its intended purpose - you can return it for a refund under the sale of goods act as far as I'm aware.
  10. monkeybusiness
    I always wore protector pros for the same reasons as you state, but had pair after pair (mine and employees) split along the sole and the steel insert came out. The last pair didn't make it to 6 months, which is obviously unacceptable, and the issue didn't appear to have been rectified. I bought Arbortec Fellhunter experts at the last APF and they've been excellent - I am as happy in them as I was in the Haix and they seem to last forever! Give them a try next time you're buying, I think you'll be impressed.
  11. monkeybusiness
    Yeah - it was already on there Steve. I was wondering about Arbsafe - is there any way of setting it up so that when an item is marked stolen some sort of advert is fired out on here and across other social media? It could be optional (and in reality is probably a pain in the arse to set up!). Cheers
  12. monkeybusiness
    Cheers Pete.
  13. monkeybusiness
    Greenmech Arb 19-28 Mr 50d road tow various markings/stamps/engravings from previous a-plant ownership (their ID A423653) serial number 6270https://arbsafe.co.uk/photos/191/487/4871911414491465.jpg
  14. monkeybusiness
    Just had a Greenmech 1928 road tow stolen off site from Cleggs Lane, Bolton this morning. There is a reward for its return - ring Dan on 07970188050 with any info please.
  15. monkeybusiness
    Ha ha, might be wise!!! That's my thinking for taking the fold down flap off, a digger would soon bend that out of shape. Could you unbolt the entire hopper and just have bare rollers? That would be some weapon then (but you'd need to add protection around the hydraulics etc, as you'd end up working pretty close to the vulnerable bits).
  16. monkeybusiness
    I'd just take the fold down hopper and control bar off if you're feeding with a mini digger. It would be handy if you could come up with a radio control system to switch between feed and reverse.
  17. monkeybusiness
    I was told by some experienced old boy recovery chaps with a big (10 tonne? More possibly?) winch built into the back of a Major to always secure a double line to another anchor (big tree stump etc). You risk damaging the winch and carrier if not apparently.
  18. monkeybusiness
    This is exactly what happens. Fuel cards are fantastic from a book keeping/convenience point of view, and can be pretty good value too, but in my experience if you don't keep on top of it the prices sneak up and they fleece you. Definitely have 2 and use the cheapest - as has been said this soon gets the expensive firm in the phone asking why you aren't spending any money with them....
  19. monkeybusiness
    The best way is to have 2x fuel card accounts from different firms, and go with the cheapest week by week. Also bear in mind that the weekly prices they send to you don't include VAT. I'm using Keyfuels as one of the cards at the moment and their price on Friday was 99p/l, which looks good but is actually nearer 1.20p/l when you include VAT (not the best deal in the world in reality...).
  20. monkeybusiness
    I've yet to meet anyone who has successfully run anything relatively modern (ie with an ecu) longish term on veg/bio diesel. It seems to be fine in the short term but is plagued with stories of new fuel pumps (which are never cheap!)
  21. monkeybusiness
    Great first post on this thread - thanks for taking the time to put it together. I think anyone reading it will certainly reflect on it. Sad times for the fisherman and those he left behind.
  22. monkeybusiness
    Can't see the pics but it all sounds good in theory. I think you would need to get them CE marked to sell though, which I would imagine isn't particularly cheap...
  23. monkeybusiness
    You'll need to up-rate the rear anti roll bar if you go +2" as the standard LR one won't sit right. It's the front axle lift that causes the handling and majority of UJ issues (particularly if you stick with the original radius arms). Raising the rear and not the front shouldn't cause too many issues other than the anti roll bar, headlight levelling, and the appearance of driving around in a top fuel dragster when unloaded.
  24. monkeybusiness
    If the standard height works for you then I wouldn't advise lifting it personally. It will eat ujs and will not drive as well. As for springs and shocks, I think they are all much the same. Decide if you want them firmer/softer etc and then get the best deal you can. Have a look at your bushes too - wear in these can give the false impression of shock/spring issues.
  25. monkeybusiness
    Great find, thanks for sharing!

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