Ian C

You seem to be in the know, not asking you to spill the beans but are the 3 series for the chop? Sent from my SM-N910F using Arbtalk mobile app

Yeah pretty much, if I'm subbing in your woth fuc all if I'm subbing out I'm worth a million pounds!😁 Sent from my SM-N910F using Arbtalk mobile app

It's different if your buying or selling though! !!! 😂 Sent from my SM-N910F using Arbtalk mobile app

The thin grease pipes are crap, told forst to either bin the grease bank or put on high pressure pipes, that and the feed roller mounts/coupling/bearing is why I went to bandit. Service is great but these problems are common and need fixing. Sent from my SM-N910F using Arbtalk mobile app

The 365xt though is a little jem foe bugger all money! Sent from my SM-N910F using Arbtalk mobile app

I reckon it will be the last we see of the old sloggers like the 365 372 390/5 If it is I will get a couple of 365's before the end. Sent from my SM-N910F using Arbtalk mobile app

Lol got ya coco made dean? Sent from my SM-N910F using Arbtalk mobile app

Yeah No problem .👍 Sent from my SM-N910F using Arbtalk mobile app

Sorry Dean I must of let slip with the shock of Johny buying a pint! Sent from my SM-N910F using Arbtalk mobile app

How did you find out Dean wears this wife's knickers? Sent from my SM-N910F using Arbtalk mobile app

So would I! We are vastly over populated in this country . Sent from my SM-N910F using Arbtalk mobile app

Was never a fan of the focs engine,always seemed high reving and temperamental, maybe that's just me. What sort if money is the radio version? Sent from my SM-N910F using Arbtalk mobile app

I agree with what your saying John, that's why I haven't jumped in and done it even though we would fly through but we have done pretty much most of the other schemes going so will probably end up doing it regardless, I do agree with Paul if your wanting to build a good business it does give you a good audit of your procedures and work practices. Sent from my SM-N910F using Arbtalk mobile app

I see what your getting at John and understand but to your average domestic they couldn't give a monkeys about LOLER PUWER or any other legislation all there interested in is how much and when, let's face it the travellers have fancy vans and chippers now and pass themselves off as pros! Sent from my SM-N910F using Arbtalk mobile app

You got me there Paul, without knowing I was batting your corner........sneaky.😃 Sent from my SM-N910F using Arbtalk mobile app

Looks a nice machine and I like the joy stick controls. Kubota engine? Sent from my SM-N910F using Arbtalk mobile app

Trouble is how basic do you make it? A few nptc certs and insurance? Pretty much anyone could pass that so yet again there is little credibility, it needs to be at a reasonable level or its not worth doing, one glove won't fit all. Sent from my SM-N910F using Arbtalk mobile app

Paul Thanks for the reply and valid points, part of me wants to do it, you have met one of my lads Tom, Paul and Will you haven't but there a great crew and we would fly through your assessment, they see no point in it as we are always busy, I'm 50/50 with it, I like the idea but purely from a business point of view I don't see how it would secure more work, we already carry out fairly large commercial work and as for domestics most wouldn't know or give a monkeys! We don't do any council work apart from parish council stuff,there's a few firms in Leeds competing for council stuff for pretty much peanuts with poor standard of work so that doesn't bother me. Don't know.......might convince myself one day. When your up in Yorkshire give me a bell and we can have a natter and a brew. Sent from my SM-N910F using Arbtalk mobile app

I am noted for my deplomacy ! Sent from my SM-N910F using Arbtalk mobile app

I know of 3 that have binned it in the last 12 months. I also know of one firm who used someone else's work passed off as there own! Paul as you know we have been to your workshop and v good it was, I have been v close to doing it but for me as a small firm I just can't see the benifits, I have most of the schemes needed for commercial work eg chas, safe contractor , construction line, trust mark and fair trades ect ect but in the last 10yrs have only been asked for arb approved once! The problem is the AAAC has no legal standing and little commercial worth, not a dig at you as I know you work v hard but also look at the Bartletts thing, there supposedly a leading expert who are AAAC but yet made such a massive cock up with the poplar job, what happened to them? Very little I would imagine! The other thing with the AA is its still up its own arse, as a member you cannot use the logo and your not a "professional "unless you have a L3! I have a L2 plus other isa quals but am not classes as professional.

Never good to name names like this. Sent from my SM-N910F using Arbtalk mobile app

😂 yeah it's not good practice is it! Sent from my SM-N910F using Arbtalk mobile app

I assume your jensen isn't the 750 contractor version? If so it's hardly fair to compare build quality with the gm150 is it as that's a 750k machine so will be built lighter. I have a tracked 8"jensen and while it's OK and we'll built I wouldn't rave about it. Sent from my SM-N910F using Arbtalk mobile app

Would rather have a spot on harness for good money than a cap Ill fitting one cheap. You get what you pay for, bit like tree surgeons v our caravan friends! Sent from my SM-N910F using Arbtalk mobile app

Hahaha that rings a bell. Sent from my SM-N910F using Arbtalk mobile app