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  1. monkeybusiness
    Not sure if it affects the 220, but 1928s have a thin steel flap that partially closes off the flywheel chamber exit (it is profiled so when closed/bolted down it sits above the flywheel itself, preventing chip from escaping the draft chamber before passing through the flywheel). If you open the top of the flywheel cover and look up towards the exit chute you should see it as a narrowing. These can break off and get folded out of the way or ejected entirely, and they make a massive difference to chipping performance. Also, when the exit flap is set for maximum throw (ie wide open) you can sometimes have a slight gap that opens between the flap and the chute - stringy conifer can get trapped in here and lead to blockages. Tight belts are a must though, and I'd also check that the flywheel hasn't moved away from the anvil (it shouldn't have done - if it has then this needs investigating/rectifying immediately!).
  2. monkeybusiness
    We've got 3 and they are all total junk because of this very reason. Stihl have created another saw that is unfit for purpose apparently.
  3. monkeybusiness
    We had a chipper nicked of the back of the van a couple of years ago - it was discovered stolen within half an hour. Had it been fitted with a tracker I'm certain that we could have got it back straight away - unfortunately it wasn't so we were unable to retrieve it.
  4. monkeybusiness
    Awesome tractor, I love it!!!
  5. monkeybusiness
    I bought an Agrotron 150 for a lot less than an equivalently spec'd new holland or Valtra, and I'm very pleased with it. Good solid powerful well built machine, no complaints here!
  6. monkeybusiness
    That is MEGA!
  7. monkeybusiness
    Very old quote, but to assume is to make an 'ASS' out of 'U' and 'ME'... Plenty of unmarked vans out working for others or simply not advertising their whereabouts. Spotting the dodgy ones is the trickier part!
  8. monkeybusiness
    That's rubbish news - I hope they die painfully at no cost to the tax payer.
  9. monkeybusiness
    I thought the below 750kg timberwolf 150s always had no brakes, a small plastic fuel tank (not enough capacity for a full day chipping) a pressed steel flimsy hitch and no spare wheel in order to scrape under the weight limit? If they are fitted with brakes then they are too heavy to be towed without the correct licence I believe.
  10. monkeybusiness
    I'm up in Cheshire - a bit of a trek from Dorset I'm afraid!
  11. monkeybusiness
    Couldn't say I'm afraid - call Mark at South Cave, he's really helpful! I tried (and failed) to order bits through Lamberhurst at first. They had a helpful bloke who's name I didn't get who had fantastic mechanical knowledge of these machines, but nobody ever came back to me from parts even though I must have phoned half a dozen times. South Cave are relatively new to Holder and don't have as much product knowledge but they are really helpful, and subsequently had the best part of 2k worth of business off me.
  12. monkeybusiness
    The reduction hubs are still available, I've just replaced one. South Cave Tractors are the UK dealers now and can get parts pretty quickly.
  13. monkeybusiness
    6.7m, about 18 months old.
  14. monkeybusiness
    Mine is mega - will pick up the world! (KTS, don't know anything about the set up in this post).
  15. monkeybusiness
    [ame] [/ame] Maybe this time it will work...
  16. monkeybusiness
    https://www.facebook.com/CaughtOnDashcamOrCCTV?refid=17&ref=bookmarks&_ft_=top_level_post_id.10155714954395333 Not sure if this will work - if it does then get any Lycra loving lemmings that you may know to watch it...
  17. monkeybusiness
    I'd feel pretty awesome to be honest, as I'd be making £20 million a year obviously!
  18. monkeybusiness
    Good isn't it?!!! It's her baby, all her doing, without her none of it would have happened. She is being rewarded for that. Perfect as far as I can see, she is benefiting form the fruits of her labours.
  19. monkeybusiness
    pmsl!
  20. monkeybusiness
    Nobody earned it for her. I don't really like jealousy - people are better of focusing on their own lives rather than sniping at those who have done well IMO. Aim high, don't wish others' success away.
  21. monkeybusiness
    Those rollers look mega - almost like a branch logger on their own! The first scratch will be the worst - I'm confident your arbortrolley will ruin your day first time out...
  22. monkeybusiness
    You don't know what it has added to the value of her house/the enjoyment of her property/what price she puts on privacy etc. It's her money and I think good on her for spending it in any way she sees fit.
  23. monkeybusiness
    I've got one too! It will also be for sale imminently (they seem to be like London buses at the moment)...
  24. monkeybusiness
    You need one of these...
  25. monkeybusiness
    Cheers - I'm really pleased with it!

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