monkeybusiness
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Autocorrect on this site changed that from capitals... Jon must have had an autocorrect bypass!
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Not enough shouting
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It can also be an occasion where using a chainsaw in the tree whilst only attached with one anchor point is sensible.
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Don't forget spill kits and bio oil.
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Severe Storm due in Norway/Denmark/Sweden
monkeybusiness replied to TRADITIONAL LOGGERS's topic in The Lounge
Could be correct - they were predicting 20m waves off Scottish coasts during the storms of the last few days!!! -
I thought Bandit/Global were supposed to be the dogs danglies- this is very poor on their part. My limited dealings with them was very positive - your story here seems out of character and unbelievably poor. I agree with Steven Blair - I've only ever been shafted in business when I've been too soft with companies and people. Be firm with them and don't rule out walking away from the deal - from your account they wouldn't have a leg to stand on under the sale of goods act. I can't believe there isn't another manufacturer offering a machine that will do your job - maybe start exploring other options elsewhere.
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I'd ebay it and buy a cheap (but equally good) winchmax. Been there, done that. The Warn will still pull half decent money in non working order, and I've yet to break a winchmax (even though the ones we have get punished pretty regularly).
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Looks good! I guess you have a 750kg limit over there too then?
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I moved over to these after reading about them on here (probably from you Tom!). What a revelation they are - so so much better than the more traditional system. Paired with a G coupler greasing is actually enjoyable - that is another great invention! The only issue with it is that some recessed nipples are in too small a hole for the coupler to get into - I have just bought another make of lock on quick coupler from my local Ag dealer (it was on the counter and looked really good so I had no choice...) - I can't remember the make off the top of my head and I haven't actually used it yet but it is only the same size as a normal coupler and has a pull-back locking mechanism so you don't need to hold it on to reluctant nipples...
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Love the tubes for pins/I'm assuming carry handles. Great amount of thought gone into that, superb!
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LGP Eddie on here made up a 3PL forestry winch and converted it from PTO to hydraulic drive. Looks the dog's danglies (set up on his machine with Oil Quick etc it is a pick up and put down jobby without even leaving the cab). Someone will know where it is on here I reckon.
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Best mainstream 4x4 pickup for towing 3.5t
monkeybusiness replied to Matthew Storrs's topic in Arb-Trucks
I've yet to hear of anyone who has run one of the larger rover v8s (ie over 3.9l) and not had issues. Shame really, as they sound lovely! -
I know towball wear is an issue, but the other thing to bear in mind is that American hitches use a larger cup and ball (2'') than we do (50mm). I know this can be a problem that owners are oblivious to with imported boat trailers - if someone brought an American chipper across then it would more than likely have too big a hitch to safely attach to a uk ball (even though it would appear to lock on).
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I don't think there is much incentive for manufacturers and retailers to help prevent theft or assist owners in recovering their stolen assets. Every theft is another sale after all. Anyone who buys kit knowing it is stolen (or 'turns a blind eye', 'sometimes you are better off not knowing', 'ask no questions' etc etc) feeds these scumbags and helps perpetuate this industry.
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I've seen towbar bolts snap on vans several times. Fortunately I've only ever had one bolt fail myself, discovered when next stopped (the other held miraculously). I know of a big 3.5 tonne exhibition box trailer destroying a garden when it left the tow vehicle as a result of broken towbar bolts - what could-have-been doesn't bear thinking about. All of the instances I know/have been involved with have happened to well maintained vehicles with legally weighted trailers. The breakaway cables are essential potential life savers, and should always be attached to something fixed to the vehicle (not attached to anything held in place by the towball bolts).
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I wouldn't buy a second hand two stroke engined machine unless I knew its history personally. I'd want to know that it had been run on decent fuel for a start!
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Wowsers, I'm a bit too slow but better than I realised! The oracle has spoken above already!
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Is a feed roller motor leaking around the drive shaft? I'm not familiar with the setup on the quadchip but if there is a weep from a roller motor it would probably end up in the chip unnoticed. Pull the motors and check for wetness would be my starting point.
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Crappy news mate, I've spread the word. Let me know if you need a hand with anything.
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Speak of the devil!!! Now that is service you'll struggle to beat Mr Verance!
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And then turning it off from full revs...
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Phone Greenmech and speak to Jason in the service department - he'll tell you how to adjust the settings over the phone.
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Look at 45hp tractors then! A quick wheel mod wouldn't be difficult on any machine. In reality, 30hp with a machine with stress control is probably going to be fine anyway.
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I'm interested in where this thread goes as it is something I've often toyed with. If you can get the weight right I don't think there is any problem with making it fit into a 12' Ifor tipper (as you say, you need to do the whole tractor/chipper set up at a max of 2.5 tonnes to be legal). A front loader with check valves won't take up any room on the trailer as you could tow with it up in the air and have the tractor's nose right against the headboard, and the chipper could hang over the tailboard a bit if necessary (as long as your nose weight is positive once loaded). I know Greenmech used to do a 6 inch PTO machine (probably still do) that mounted sideways to reduce the overall length (and subsequent leverage on the back of the tractor). If you could get a modern 6'' machine (quadchip/Arborist 150/TW230etc) as a sideways mounted PTO machine on a 35hp plus front loader compact tractor on turf tyres you'd have a great set up! Now then, what is it all going to weigh?!
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Always get a serial number (photographed on machine unless you can see it in person) and cross reference with manufacturer/TER/Arbsafe etc. Also find out where the buyer bought it from, and ring them. If it is genuine none of this will be a problem to a legitimate seller - if they are not forthcoming with this info just walk away. If you buy a stolen machine you are 1 - driving the market for stolen goods. 2 - going to struggle to buy parts/get proper dealer support if the machine breaks. 3 - likely to lose your new purchase with no recourse if/when it is discovered to be stolen (you might as well burn your money now and save yourself the grief/tainted reputation). There are lots of legitimate chippers for sale - if you aren't convinced by one just walk away and save yourself the hassle.
