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  1. monkeybusiness
    The new TT3621 and the old TT126 essentially have the same floor height. Some of the smaller tippers (such a @Lowestoft Firewood’s above) are on taller wheel/tyre combos which subsequently raise the bed height - as the trailers are also narrower it does make them feel a lot more top-heavy and ‘tippy’ when carrying plant. The older TT126 was in some ways better than the current TT3621 IMO - it was much easier to completely remove the headboard so you could carry bigger vehicles more easily (I’ve had Landy 110s and a Toyota Dyna on one before now), and you could attach the ramps to the lip on the side of the bed to side-load machinery or parbuckle big logs. The TT3621 is a good bit of kit though, I wouldn’t be without one.
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    I think you’d end up having two loads needing four trips tbh... Some things are best not known!
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    The GAP spec was designed for that hire firm’s fleet - it has heavy duty wheels and tyres, led lights, extra tie down points, double leaf springs and the ring hitch (so the actual drawbar is a slightly different shape, so you need a spacer to turn it back to ball-hitch). IW dealers will know what you are talking about if you ask for one. I believe the only real difference is the hitch itself being rated to 2.7 tonnes as opposed to 3.5 tonnes. I don’t know if you can possibly order one as a 3.5 tonner, it might be a type-approval issue as that size trailer has been designed as a 2.7 tonner (that would be a question for the dealer though). They will carry the weight though no problem, if you aren’t too bothered about ultimate legality... The GH1054 is physically not a great deal bigger and is a 3.5 tonner. The extra width means you can get a 2.7 tonne digger in it too. Maybe worth considering?
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    This is a MK1 1928 Safetrak on a GH94 (non beaver tail). It fits exactly the same on the BT (which we now run) but I don’t have any pics of them to hand. I’m sure the current Safetrak is the same dimensions if you can find details on line. Note the front step ‘parks’ over the bucket rest. We had two of these on the 10 inch wheels from new (2700kg gross) and kept snapping leaf-springs towing these chippers - we subsequently upgraded to the double leaf springs of the 3500kg trailers and never had another issue. The GAP spec version comes with the heavy duty springs which I suggest are essential.
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    If you do go for the GH94 get the GAP spec version with the uprated suspension and heavy duty tyres. You’ll need a factory spacer for the hitch if you have it on a ball hitch (it’s on a ring hitch as standard).
  6. monkeybusiness
    A GM1928 Safetrak fits the GH94 as though it was designed for it - it goes on with the feed hopper at the back so can be fed on the trailer. There is even more room if you load it the other way around - I’m sure the Jenson will fit tbh.
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    I’ve just bought a 16 foot Bateson triaxle tilt-bed and seem to be using it for everything - it is incredibly useful! I wouldn’t be without a tipper though - nothing else can do what they do and I’d get rid of mine after everything else.
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    The GH plant trailers are a lot better than the other Ifor plant trailers in my experience. Get a 3.5 tonne version (or otherwise make sure it has uprated double leaf springs). 12x6 tipper is a good shout though, they are the most useful ‘Swiss Army Knife’ trailers out there. If I only had one trailer it would be one of those without question.
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    If money is no object decide EXACTLY what you want/need and work back from there (and potentially get it built)! What are you doing with it? Do you need crane speed or ultimate lifting capability? Are you using it in first thinnings/clearfell/clearing up behind arb teams etc? Does it need to be road legal? What are you dragging it around with? Do you need to be able to carry 6/10/20 tonnes on it? Does it need to float across soft ground?
  10. monkeybusiness
    Is there a history of subsidence? How ‘deep’ a survey are you paying for?
  11. monkeybusiness
    Don’t forget Steve is a sweaty, not some weedy valley dwelling sheep shagger...
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    I reckon you might still be able to get a 1928 Safetrak diesel if you are quick as they bought a massive stock of the ‘old’ Diesel engines (but it might be too late now). They also have a new ‘big’ chipper apparently in late stages of development that might be worth waiting for? I’ve not heard many good stories from people running Forst over a longer period of time (but in fairness it’s always bad news that gets shouted about).
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    I’ve a feeling those may end up being very expensive boards...
  14. monkeybusiness
    The rototilts are superb - you really miss them when you take them off! You can do a lot of work without moving/tracking which has its benefits. Definitely glad I bit the bullet originally, you just have to see past the initial price!...
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    E27 - not a zero, but not a massive tail on it (even with the extra counterweight I spec’d mine with). They also do an E27z which is a zero but it is less powerful/has lower oil flow etc. They both look pretty much identical though. Here are some pics of it - I’m struggling to find any showing the overhang though (I’d guess it’s about 12 inches).
  16. monkeybusiness
    6 tonner, but it will also go on my 2.7 tonne Bobcat as they share the same hitch size. I’ll report back once it’s had a decent workout!
  17. monkeybusiness
    Aiden at Cullion Plant made it for me. If it works (and I reckon it will!) I’m pretty sure he will produce them.
  18. monkeybusiness
    This is Hardox too. I’ve got a ripper for cleaning as much as possible, just need some stumps to get stuck into now! Had a world of them whilst waiting for this and now nothing...
  19. monkeybusiness
    Just had this - not had a chance to use it yet but am excited!!!
  20. monkeybusiness
    Where did you get your Becker bucket Steve?
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    Knowing Adam he’ll have all the bits required to change I’d guess. Would be worth considering if the op ends up keeping it.
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    His number is 07971 330783
  24. monkeybusiness
    There is a guy on Facebook breaking a couple of Timberwolf 150s. I reckon the double roller box would probably bolt into your machine. Just saying like...
  25. monkeybusiness
    Cheers chaps. It’s for a bit of hobby-milling tbh - we end up with timber that either gets logged or biomassed and I’ve got a few DIY jobs where I fancy making something from start to finish. The Woodland Mills look incredible value, their YouTube vids certainly sell the product well too! I am after some first-hand feedback though ideally - if they are a bit Mickey Mouse then I’d rather hold on to my dosh and get a mate to mill the timber for me. I do fancy one though!!!

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