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Someone told me that Timberwolf fans blow air out of the engine bay through the rad - I'm not sure if that's true as I've never checked but if so then it's a nice bit of intelligent design. Shame they can't sort their bearings out though! OMT - take the radiator out altogether if it is totally blocked - poking stuff through it with bad access will damage the fins and possible puncture the core. Get hold of an air line (as big a compressor as possible as this is a very air hungry operation) and blast as much crud out as you can, working systematically from one side to the next. Start by blowing it back out the way it came in, and then back the other way. Repeat the process in 12 months time...

Not exactly related to the original post but I love this video - [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mr_pCrhTkk]Alvis Stalwart - YouTube[/ame] It is possible I saw it on here first though, but I can't remember which thread it was in. That unusuallocomotion website is one of the best ways of wasting hours of your life I have ever seen - it is brilliant! I had steered clear of it for ages but you've got me re-addicted... As for the Kiwi hedge cutter - absolutely perfect in every possible way!

I've had the same levels of service from Greenmech - they are a fantastic British manufacturing company with an unbelievably knowledgeable and helpful team. As they manufacture their machines temselves, they hold a massive parts inventory so there is never a delay in shipping on the rare occasion things go bang! Mac and Jason both appear able to diagnose any issue down the phone and have managed to explain how to get the machine up and running again to a mechanically inept buffoon (me) without even seeing it. Top marks Greenmech!

The site in mind definitely won't support a standard quad - taking one on might end up being a stupid idea full stop TBH! You couldn't walk across the land, you'd sink very quickly.

I agree - they do look amazing though! I would imagine they are super expensive too. I don't think they will be suitable for my application. JWheelz look very promising, as stocked by Fieldens. Has anyone used these? The info suggests they can provide enough flotation to make some quads totally buoyant (I'm only looking at putting them on a 4x4 trx 300 which is nice and light to start). The other bonus is that they don't affect steering etc on flat ground. I think you'd have to be a bit careful giving it some beans on anything other than super flat ground though, as I'm sure they would instantly change handling characteristics if they come into contact with the floor! I love the look of those mud plugging tyres, but the idea on this site is to try and avoid digging big holes in the first place preferably.

Building tracks isn't really an option as it is a massive site and we need to get all over it. I'm considering an Argocat, but was wandering if I could adapt a quad as I already have one. As for tracks to fit on the quad, I'm not sure how that would work without massive modification (I assume it would have to be skid steer for a start, which would necessitate a rear diff for one thing). I'd like to see one though, it sounds ace! I'm not too concerned about twitchy steering as it would only be a low speed application - however it is important that the quad would still be steerable (I'm not sure if dual wheels would make the steering ridiculously heavy)? Cheers for the input so far - keep it coming!

As per the title - has anyone fitted duals to a quad? There are kits available abroad but I can't see anything available in the UK. I've possibly got a very wet marshy site to deal with and am contemplating this approach but would like to hear any feedback from anyone with experience of this set up.

I like the idea of this saw but the price kills it for me at the moment. If that price was nearer to £400 including 2 batteries and a car charger then I can see a market for them (too many uncertainties at present - how long do batteries last etc). The fact that you can buy a 201t for less limits the potential market to those that require quiet running IMO.

What's the best best all in best price for 1x saw, 2x batteries, 1x charger, 1x converter (that will power the charger obviously!)?

IMO this is the important question - if you can charge it in the van then it becomes interesting.

Smooth groove - best name ever! Does exactly what it says on the tin...

That's gutting, really sad news. The new pup will keep you nice and busy - get some pics up when you get it!

Nice work James - being a dad is the greatest thing in the world! Congratulations!

Fantastic news!!!

Perfect, thanks Matt.

That is seriously kool - can you measure the overall height for me please? I have both ecofans (2 and 3 blade) and think they are brilliant but I think I might have to get a Vulcan just to watch it working!

I have to agree in some ways - having an easily removable control box would probably make machines more difficult to move on if not steal in the first place. If a control box was designed that was specific to a particular manufacturer (it needn't be machine specific as we aren't talking about production runs of tens of thousands worldwide) then any machine taken without said box would need to come back within the dealer network for a replacement, or otherwise be easily recognisable as an incomplete (and therefore suspect) machine. There would obviously be an increase in development costs which would have to be passed on to the end user but this may well be reflected in reduced insurance premiums. I would not want to move away from generic keys personally - this would lead to huge cost issues whenever a key went missing, and would be a logistical nightmare for companies with several machines. In terms of preventing the machines getting stolen in the first place, removable control boxes would be of limited benefit for tracked machines and of no use at all for trailed, other than the fact that the machines would hopefully be less attractive to the undesirables living amongst us.

Great first post - nice purchase!

Is that Wally's? Whoever's it is it is bad news, the crime rates are becoming a joke at the moment.

AUS manufacture/sell them.

Phone HMRC and ask the question - they have a questionnaire that they go through on the phone and will tell you if you are operating legally or not with sub-contract labour. For a fee they will send you a transcript of the conversation which you can use as evidence of not needing to employ your staff (if that is the case!). The onus is subsequently on your subbies to pay their own taxes/NI.

I don't think you can fault their tools - reasonable quality with a no-quibble lifetime guarantee at very good prices. Also, if you have a trade card car batteries are dirt cheap and come with amazing warranties. Some of their bits and bobs are dear, but they are available on a Sunday when everywhere else is closed - you can't argue with that really.

The spec of that machine looks amazing on the website! That on a cabstar is a very useful bit of kit with an massive operational envelope - I'd imagine they are super expensive though!

Interesting table. Does number 4 not offer better results for less money?

Where from John - I'm after a bulk load and have been aiming for £1/litre?