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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?

Which size?

Have you seen the disk brake conversion kits for lr handbrakes? If you've got to find a new drum anyway it might be worth looking into (I'd be interested to hear from anyone with experience of them as I'm tempted to put one on my 110).

They're funny things to quantify John - you don't really feel a draught off them (unless you stand in front of them naked - not sure if that's how you roll in your house...) but they definitely shift the heat around the house. I've got 2 - one with 2 blades and one with 3 and there doesn't seem to be a massive difference between them. The best thing to do would be to try and borrow one if possible and then decide - I've lent mine to a few people and they all went out and got one! I'd lend you one but I'm up in Cheshire - if you're ever up this way you are more than welcome to pick one up and try it for a couple of weeks.

New or used? Budget? They all have pros and cons - like Steve I'm on my second Navara and think they are great, but both have had a few faults fixed under warranty. I also run an old shape Ranger (same as the Mazda) which i bought with over 100k miles on and I am really pleased with it - it's basic but seems well put together (I have heard other people slate them). I also have a Land Rover 110 HiCap that I have run for 10 years - it has had a very hard life and owes me nothing, but is unbeatable off road and takes the abuse very well (scratches and dents seem to add to its character somehow). I wouldn't choose it for a journey more than 20 miles though - it's got big wheels/tyres and is horrible to drive on the road (and is crap at towing anything heavy - although you'll never hear a Land Rover fan admitting to that!).

Does that 70-80K include the chipper?