monkeybusiness
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Get a Halfords trade card (tell them you are a self employed mechanic) and buy one of their own brand or Bosch batteries. They come with 3 year warranties, and replace them with no quibbles. And they are super cheap if you get the trade card. Optima are very very good, but they won't give you a new battery 3 years down the line...
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Please can I come?
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Hi Pete
Can I come and look at your factory please (if there's room)?
All the best
Dan Hinde
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A couple of months after my Greenmech got nicked in January a friend had a call off the police informing him that they'd recovered his 6'' Entec during a raid on a landscaping company - it had been stolen 5 years previously! It was only 10 miles down the road, had the landscaper's logo and number on it, but otherwise was as-taken (serial numbers in place etc). I have had reports of various Greenmech machines being offered for sale/seen being towed behind 'dodgy' looking vehicles around Whitchurch (where mine was stolen from). There is a possibility it may still be in the area - I believe most stolen machines are quickly exported either to Ireland or Eastern Europe however. Incidentally - if anyone hears of a Greenmech 1928 for sale that they believe may be not 100% legit please PM me - I am still offering £1000 for information that leads me back to my machine.
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That's unbelievable and amazing and terrifying all rolled into one!
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If you have space on a future tour I'd love to come along for a nosey - it looks fascinating! I particularly like the numberplate attached to the toolbox/filing cabinet behind the chap with the gas axe...
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Can you post a link please?
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Don't rule out a Greenmech 1928 either.
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Don't rule out a Greenmech 1928 either.
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Having read this thread I have to say how jealous I am at your guided tour of the Greenmech factory. I thought missing the APF was a blow... I have run Greenmech machines for a number of years and agree wholeheartedly with the sentiment of this thread - they are a fantastic company to deal with, and cant't do enough to support their end users. And they are BRITISH!!! Dean - surely it is time to weigh in that big American lump taking up space in your shed and replace it with a green marvel of British ingenuity... You wouldn't have too sharpen the blades after every outing either!
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Having read this thread I have to say how jealous I am at your guided tour of the Greenmech factory. I thought missing the APF was a blow... I have run Greenmech machines for a number of years and agree wholeheartedly with the sentiment of this thread - they are a fantastic company to deal with, and cant't do enough to support their end users. And they are BRITISH!!! Dean - surely it is time to weigh in that big American lump taking up space in your shed and replace it with a green marvel of British ingenuity... You wouldn't have too sharpen the blades after every outing either!
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People may have had a look at the thread hoping for some banter (as a result of the vague title) but it turned out to be nothing more than a daft question? Just a thought...
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People may have had a look at the thread hoping for some banter (as a result of the vague title) but it turned out to be nothing more than a daft question? Just a thought...
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How things change - Tilhill supplying staff for Fountains!
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ms200t please (x10)
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Timberwolf 150 or greenmech quadchip 160?
monkeybusiness replied to SAM66S's topic in Large equipment
From what I've seen/heard/been told, this info is spot on. The brand new GM150 uses the flywheel/feed roller/hopper design of the quadchip, but doesn't include the turntable, and packages it up in-line on the chassis (more like the TW150). I would imagine it will subsequently compete favourably on price, and will benefit from a much bigger letterbox feed than the TW, along with proper bearings. I've got a feeling that this machine will be the one that really steals Timberwolf's thunder... -
Great idea, or even just heavily reduce? They are supporting their current loading with the cracks - why not 50% reduce the relevant limbs (Oak will fire up from almost anything so don't be put off by poor choice of points to reduce to - 'pollard' necessary limbs/branches if needs be). If you can avoid pruning back to the stem/trunk then do so, but in reality a healthy Oak will recover from whatever you choose to do to it. Any rot that sets in and de-stabilises a currently healthy tree will certainly not be a problem of our generation!
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Pete Unfortunately I am on holiday until after the APF (very very poor planning on my part, but possibly saved me a divorce), but these new machines look very interesting! I do have a couple of questions though... Is the whole road tow range (including all engine options) under 750kg (and do they come on a braked chassis)? What blades are they running (disk/quadchip/something else/the option to use both-all etc?) How heavy is the tracked machine, and are the tracks expandable? What warranty are you offering? Is there a finance package in place? What is the RRP of the range?!?!?! When are you going to bring one my way to try out? I'll thiink of some more and fire them your way when I get a minute!
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As Stubby says - press the primer bulb before pulling. Cold fuel in and away you go. They are the dogs bollox, but we have had a couple of problematic ones. I would always pick mine up before another saw though - they are mega fast compared to anything else. Have a go with one if you get a chance - I'm sure you will buy one if you do.
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560xp - I run both and always pick up the Husky. I think the Stihl pulls a 20" bar better if cross cutting bigger timber, but the Husky is amazing on a 15 or 18".
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I totally agree with this post. Whilst £200 is a lot of money for footwear, I spend more time in my workboots than anything else and I think it is worth buying the best available.
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I had a quick play with one (didn't have a chance to actually cut anything) and it feels well balanced and has a quick pickup compared to the 201. My lasting impression was that it felt quite and flmsy unfortunately - hopefully it is more durable than it appears as I fancy getting one. Chelford Farm Supplies have them at the game fair/carving comp at tatton park this weekend to have a play with. I was told that they will be released for sale immediately after the apf.
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AUS also sell them - google AUS utilities (you'll have to ring them for a quote though).
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Haven't had that problem - it even pulled a 20" bar with the 8 tooth (which was a real surprise!).
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I had an Ifor tipper of about the same age and the solenoid failed on the motor - mega bucks to replace and the trailer was out of warranty but to be fair to Ifor Williams they sent me out a new one FOC. Try bypassing the solenoid and see if the motor works.
