Jump to content

Log in or register to remove this advert

monkeybusiness

Veteran Member
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    3,941

  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Days Won

    7

 Content Type 

Everything posted by monkeybusiness

  1. monkeybusiness
    If he’s already undertaken a BS5837 survey of the site then the ‘estimate’ should be accurate. It is largely a copy/paste job and is unlikely to actually take more than an hour or two - any issues with topos etc would have already arisen and been dealt with. If he’s been appointed to provide an AMS with no previous involvement in the project then it is perfectly feasible that the estimated time to produce the document could end up stretching. Reluctance from other consultants who believe they/their preferred tree-hugger etc are missing out on work could introduce unexpected delays and hurdles in getting hold of the necessary documentation to allow the AMS to be completed - no fault of the ‘arborist’ and no reason for them to work for nothing so their costs could conceivably rise from their initial estimated price. More context is required to give consideration to either side of the argument imo.
  2. monkeybusiness
    So the guy charging double has done both the new BS5837 survey and the new AMS (and is charging double his estimate for the AMS), or just the new AMS?
  3. monkeybusiness
    Why didn’t the initial surveyor sort the AMS?
  4. monkeybusiness
    Does the splitter make the engine work at all or is it just ticking over?
  5. monkeybusiness
    Magnificent! How did you connect drive to the pump? Any videos of it in action?
  6. monkeybusiness
    When I bought my Bobcat I was also looking at Kubotas. I asked the salesman if they Cb oils supply me a 3 tonner badged as a 2.7 for exactly that reason. He refused!
  7. monkeybusiness
    Might not be any other options when it comes to part exchanging - I’m not sure how much other dealers would offer as a trade in...
  8. monkeybusiness
    Yes!!! Video of it throwing the arisings into next week please - it certainly does a bit of ‘broadcasting‘ at the end of the oak clip!!!
  9. monkeybusiness
    I’m certainly no oil guru but have heard from someone with a lot more knowledge than me that the Rock Oil Groundsman oil is apparently very good/high spec, better than the stihl gear.
  10. monkeybusiness
    Awesome looking setup! Not as fast as I hoped though, but very very kool!
  11. monkeybusiness
    Red Stihl oil isn’t recommended for 4-mix engines as it carbons them up. We used to have issues but moved to the green oil and have been fine since.
  12. monkeybusiness
    Don’t run them on the red Stihl oil either.
  13. monkeybusiness
    You’re very defensive about how powerful your tools are - it’s frankly a meaningless and ridiculous thing to get your knickers in a twist over. This guy seems to know it flicks your switch and uses it against you (I’d imagine he keeps stating it to get you to try and prove him wrong and do the job quicker/cheaper). He is definitely smarter than you are - try and learn from this episode.
  14. monkeybusiness
    This is the heavy counterweight on the E27 @doobin - I know it is as the original one didn’t stick out like this.
  15. monkeybusiness
    Will do in the morning. Mine was already somewhere in the dealer network, not built to order (I wish it had of been for the time I ended up waiting for it though) so they nailed my options to it before delivery.
  16. monkeybusiness
    I don’t think it is standard mate, mine came without and it took ages for the heavier counterweight I ordered it with to get to the dealer’s.
  17. monkeybusiness
    I’ve got an E27 (non-Z) bobcat with additional counterweight and it is well planted, and has only minimal rear overhang. Might be worth a look Steven.
  18. monkeybusiness
    Have you tried one? You can lose quite a bit of stability (and they sometimes supply them with smaller front ends and less power to compensate).
  19. monkeybusiness
    Same size again or something different altogether?!
  20. monkeybusiness
    Exactly.
  21. monkeybusiness
    Hey up - does anyone have (or know anyone who has) a tractor and flail-mower that could top 3 hectares of overgrown grass this week in Bedford? The site is clean and can accommodate big kit. Please reply here or give me a call on 07970188050. Cheers, Dan
  22. monkeybusiness
    Great, thanks.
  23. monkeybusiness
    Wadkin Bursgreen. Can’t currently run it up as no 3-phase yet (but it does work fine).
  24. monkeybusiness
    12’’ x 7’’
  25. monkeybusiness
    3 phase. Where do you measure from/to?

About

Arbtalk.co.uk is a hub for the arboriculture industry in the UK.  
If you're just starting out and you need business, equipment, tech or training support you're in the right place.  If you've done it, made it, got a van load of oily t-shirts and have decided to give something back by sharing your knowledge or wisdom,  then you're welcome too.
If you would like to contribute to making this industry more effective and safe then welcome.
Just like a living tree, it'll always be a work in progress.
Please have a look around, sign up, share and contribute the best you have.

See you inside.

The Arbtalk Team

Follow us

Articles

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.