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hc1982te

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  • Birthday 10/10/1982

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  1. I've just recently changed to a tracked post driver. I started out with a lease hired New Holland and post driver, then bought an older tractor but found the hydraulics too slow compared to the more modern tractor so decided to replace them both with a tracked machine. The advantages are as you say, no in and out the tractor all day long, it's a more compact machine so can get through the trees and into tight corners etc It's easily moved from site to site BUT they are heavy, mine is 2.8 ton so I often end up moving it behind the tractor anyway :-/ I'd say it's good on steep slopes if going up and down.... I'm not looking forward to using it on a steep side slope though, I've had it quite tippy on a relative gentle side slope already and there is no option for dual wheels like I used to have on the tractor on some sites!
  2. Is anyone in the south/south east involved with any volunteer community/conservation projects? I was involved with a little community project a few years ago that has come to an end and I quite fancy getting back into doing some volunteering for a good cause! I have nothing to do with tree work usually (I found the site due to some machinery searches!) but I am an agricultural fencer by trade so do have some skills
  3. The Green unimog 'PDZ' has just been listed on eBay! It's in Derbyshire it seems
  4. The new Isuzu having 3500kg towing weight is all well and good but most of the current pickups have 2wd/4h/4l on a switch on the dash. 4H can usually be selected on the move but to select 4L usually requires a stop.... This isn't practical in every day towing. I think I'm right in saying you can select low range in a land rover whilst moving at up to 5mph?? Imagine you are pulling out of a steep tarmac driveway onto the road with a sharp turn at the top, 3.5t in 2wd isn't much use, 4h gives traction but lots of clutch slip and the 4wd system on most jap pickups makes turning the corner a total PITA and you can feel the whole truck scrubbing as you turn! 4L is geared low enough but you have to be prepared to scrabble your tyres as you turn and then hold everyone up whilst you stop and select neutral then select 2wd before pulling away again!! I have a jap pick up..... I find myself gazing longingly at Land Rovers!!
  5. New Years resolution this year is to find somewhere proper to live.... Somewhere dry and comfortable! A comfy house and a good nights sleep should help with work productivity too... A win win situation! :-D Also to start networking more and to make more contacts
  6. Very nice Ben H! How do the u900 round cabs drive in comparison to the square cabs? Is it like comparing series land rovers to defenders?!
  7. Jump-it, I am near Arundel Thanks for the suggestions, I ll start making some calls!
  8. Hi, Can anyone recommend a courier/delivery service that would collect a set of tractor tyres and rims from Nottingham to west sussex.... all my searches have drawn a blank so far and the seller will be wanted them shifted soon. Thanks in advance
  9. Are you talking about a little parmiter post knocker or a more up-to-date contractors model? I work alone with my tractor/knocker and havent had a problem yet. My knocker has a rock spike to deal with hard ground etc. I ve not come accross a situation yet where I have needed an auger The advantage (to me!) of a tractor and post thumper over a mini digger/thumper is that the feet make a contact point with the ground, the mini digger arm moves and takes such control when just tweaking posts upright etc that you can often end up with a wobbly post in a huge hole!! Is there is a 'right' way to do fencing though?!!
  10. I cant find the spec list but I was told it boosts to about 140-ish hp........... plenty for what I need!
  11. Thought I'd post a picture of my new one that arrived yesterday, cant get out and use it as everywhere is water logged Main use is for fencing but it'll get used for a bit of everything!
  12. Try here..... Unimog Protection & Performance Ltd - Rollcages
  13. I ll add a 'yes' to the list! I am not a regular on Arbtalk.... Not a regular church goer either actually! BUT there is something about it all that just makes sense (too me!! )
  14. Is anyone on here supplying cleft chestnut rails? We have been asked to do a short run of fencing around a stable block and so are looking for a supplier. The client is after the rustic look but they need to be "straight and uniform" rustic Need about 30 rails (usually 2.9m??) If you can help can you please pm me price/availability etc Thanks

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