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Speak to Simon at Breakwell diesel testing near Dudley - I don't think you'll be into as much money as you've been quoted for a rebuild. They have a sister company that rebuilds Diesel engines and turn vans around superfast. Great people to deal with too.

2.3 or 3l?

Don't blame you - I'd do the same!

Happy days! Are they still made from extended 110 chassis then? I assumed the new ones were made as one piece from scratch. Did you have to buy the complete vehicle, or just the rolling chassis? Are you selling your old Salisbury axle by any chance?... A mate is looking for one at the moment.

Where did you get that 3/4 chassis Dean?

Grazon 90 used to be effective - not sure if it's still available though.

Hello all - I need to get NPTC assessed operating an ATV (side by side) as soon as possible, ideally next week. I'm happy to travel pretty much anywhere any time. Does anyone know anyone who can sort this? Cheers, Dan (07970188050).

I've got a couple of those with tracked Greenmechs on them, running on the 10 inch wheels. I got them because the chipper fits on the right way around to allow chipping when in the trailer, and the floor height is relatively low for a plant trailer. We have had problems with leaf springs breaking - this has been a constant problem that has been solved (at quite a lot of expense) by updating the leaves to double springs all round. Also the tailgate latches are crap, with the eyebolts snapping regularly. We have fitted larger bolts as fitted to Brian James trailers that are far more up to the job. Other than that, the trailers are great IMO. I actually bought a Brian James diggerplant trailer of similar size as we were having issues with the ifors - the Brian James is 3.5 tonne gross compared to the Ifor at 2.7 tonne. Both are carrying 1.8 tonne machines. The Brian James looks well made but puts more nose weight onto the tow vehicle, and has also started to crack in a couple of places which is disappointing.

I've got 285 r16 (not sure of the aspect ratio off the top of my head) cooper stt on mine and I'm dead happy with them.

Or when the crane is mounted to a tractor and is 'parked' on the trailer being towed, allowing crane to float as trailer turns/goes up and down hills etc.

I'd be careful about digging too deep there... Great looking machine!

I had an axle made by Trailertek (or at least supplied by them to my spec) built up with brakes/hubs etc for not a lot of money - I would thoroughly recommend them if you can wait for a couple of weeks for build. I'd push for a warranty replacement first though! TomD-I think you are right - the constant load works running gear hard. We've also had ongoing problems with Ifor williams plant trailers that we run almost permanently within 500kg of their maximum gross weight snapping leaf springs. These are 2.7 tonne trailers, so I moved to a 3.5 tonne Brian James plant trailer for the same application to try and prevent this type of failure. To be fair there have been no running gear issues (axles, wheels, brakes, tyres etc) with the heavier spec Brian James which is run at least a tonne below its maximum gross weight, but the body is starting to crack up and will need welding!

The narrow access afforded by certain vari-track chippers is very useful, particularly if you do a lot of domestic work.

If the reason you're getting a tracked chipper is to take the chipper to the brash then you really need to look at a Greenmech Safetrak IMO. There is nothing else on the market that will go where these will (and they chip well when they get there too)! Forget dragging brash - that's for people with regular tracked chippers!

Be VERY careful - there is a seriously injured climber recovering at the moment who was removing a large beech limb recently. I'm not personally aware of the exact circumstances but what is clear from the pictures I have seen is that the limb tore out (I would imagine unexpectedly) and somehow dragged him and his 2 anchor points out of the tree. You have admitted to this being a bit out of your comfort zone. It is important to challenge yourself as this is how you will improve. However, I would definitely take someone experienced with you to offer advice - forget what the client says. When you are nervous/under pressure it is all too easy to end up biting off a bit more than you can chew - not the end of the world if the repercussions are broken roof tiles/damaged fence etc. However, if you find yourself half way through felling a 3 foot beech stem (effectively a medium trees CS32 fell, but hanging off a rope...) and you aren't confident with what you are doing/have poor work positioning/use the wrong cuts etc etc things can go wrong very quickly, with enormous forces involved. Will it barbers chair and spread you up the main stem like jam? Will it tear out and crush your pelvis and spine because you stropped on to the wrong bit? Will the tips land first and spring the timber back at you, catapulting you into next week? If you are going to do the job under your own direction, do as others have suggested and take it off in small bits. You will learn more that way as you will have to climb higher/further out than you might be confident with. You will also still have to deal with cutting big bits of timber from a rope and harness, but the risk of massive forces being released unexpectedly will be diminished if you take the weight/leverage away bit by bit. Enjoy the job, but be careful and stay safe!

Jonny - you sound like a top bloke! I hope someone offers decent money for the timber and the Parish council get a bit back. I'm all for retaining trees wherever possible but anything near a playground MUST be 100% in my book. Get them felled and bang a few more in - as already said it's the circle of life!

4 bolts through the canopy and capping. It can be unbolted from outside the tub if that makes sense.

Morris Buftons are THE people to buy Ifor Williams trailers off, and they are dirt cheap on Stihl kit too. And they are great blokes to boot!

That 15 inch Bandit just fits inside a 20 foot container - it's massive!

I can't imagine there is a trailer strong enough to carry that that weighs less than 3.5 tonnes empty to be honest - it is a real monster! Matt is a great guy and this chipper is the dog's danglies - if you've got a big enough site this is what you need!

Cheers Pete!

I wouldn't drill your wheel and axle personally - you would then be locking your wheels to the axle which would only allow them to rotate at the same speed in the same direction. Turning would become a problem...

Hodge - get the old one pressure tested - if it's good then keep as a spare or sell. I think someone might have had your pants down with the new one unfortunately (price wise). These pumps aren't massively expensive and tend to be a throw away item as refurb is relatively dear.

Yes, but I think some of you may have missed the fact that that one has split in two, hence the initial question...

How have you plumbed it to the tractor? You're unlikely to get more than 80l/min through a standard spool, and the non return valve fitted to the trailer's pipe work can also slow oil flow.