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  1. Michael C
    I presume he is talking about the backactor of a 3cx, if so I'm sure its quite possible...
  2. Michael C
    I think you might be better off with a full sized 4wd tractor, maybe 60 or 70hp. It will do all the jobs you mention better than a compact and will have much better ground clearance for forest work . It might also work out as cheap..
  3. Michael C
    Only problem I see with those type processors is the end product is poor. If it could shear without splitting it would be a great tool.
  4. Michael C
    Defender T 110 TDS Tipper in Bristol on Tractor Trader - Tractortractor.co.uk
  5. Michael C
    Its not cheap either Kameeldooring Sun Dried African Firewood 20kg Sack - Sun Dried African Firewood - Kameeldoring Firewood
  6. Michael C
    If its stubborn, this is good. Spray it on and leave for a few minutes... [ame]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stovax-Rayburn-Cooker-Cleaner-Cleaning/dp/B0036F0PPQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324040824&sr=8-1[/ame]
  7. Michael C
    Nothing wrong with this, but as said use the vented log bags instead. The main thing is to keep handling the logs to a minimum.
  8. Michael C
    Its a nice website IMO and is certainly worth something. (You need to lose the firewood poem though!)
  9. Michael C
    I agree totally. Its fine if you are dealing with smaller quantities to be treating each log like a baby, but I dont think its feasable with large m3. The main thing is to be honest with customers, and its their choice after that.
  10. Michael C
    In a nutshell, yes. Because it is Steve's name on the licence for this place, and its him that will be in bother if someone decides to get Solicitors involved.
  11. Michael C
    Will you be doing single cab versions?
  12. Michael C
    There has to be a cost saving when selling green/unseasoned firewood. Green unseasoned - Get cord in today, start processing directly into delivery vehicle and selling tomorrow. Seasoned - Get logs in today, process into vented bags (which are not cheap), stack in yard, cover, and wait a year for a return.
  13. Michael C
    Do you charge less for the unseasoned?
  14. Michael C
    Realistic is the word you are looking for..
  15. Michael C
    Ah, maybe thats what he meant then. Definitly not to be sniffed at if thats the case.
  16. Michael C
    I saw in another thread that Gensetseve mentioned that £5000 worth of timber will give £1000 profit. When you think about the time and work that goes into processing, delivering etc the margin seems tight. To put it another way you would have to buy in £50,000 worth of cord to give £10k profit Food for thought!
  17. Michael C
    I reckon an outfit the size CW pretty much have to use the KD system. It wouldnt be feasible to be holding that amount of timber for 1 to 2 years. Imagine all the potatoe boxes or vented bags they would need. Add in a few acres of tarpaulin and massive yard space, and KD starts to look very attractive. The fact that its more saleable and commands a higher price is icing on the cake.
  18. Michael C
    And somebody will probably complain that your super dry softwood lasts no time in the fire!
  19. Michael C
    Good points. The 8x5 tipper is a good bit higher than any of the non tippers I would think. Maybe off standard (homemade) mesh sides that would bring capacity up to 2.5 m3 ish might be a good plan..
  20. Michael C
    I had a 10 x 5'9 nugent tipper a while back and I found it very heavy to tow. Even moving around a concrete yard by hand was a big struggle. For log deliveries, I think I would go for an 8x5 with mesh sides. Its also easier to get a reasonable £/m3 rate for a smaller load imo. A 10ft with mesh sides takes a lot of filling!
  21. Michael C
    A gd 85 wont be a tipper, its a fixed sided general purpose trailer.
  22. Michael C
    http://www.brianjames.co.uk/pdf/BJT_UK_2011_3CGTIP_1.pdf
  23. Michael C
    See video and pics in the new machinery section. McCord Machinery - Farm Machinery NI, Agricultural Machinery NI, Ploughs NI, Mowers NI, Sowers NI
  24. Michael C
    I find you need to have your wits about you when using a factory built processor with the proper guards and safety features built in. Personally I wouldnt use a homemade one, never mind ask somebody else to..
  25. Michael C
    I dont see them being real competition for the smaller operator though. There are of course those that are willing to pay inflated prices for a smartly packaged product from a heavily advertised company. But as long as the local merchant offers quality dry logs at a reasonable price, he/she neednt worry. I cant see CW's product getting too cheap. There are serious overheads there including pallet delivery and if they have to give a middleman a cut, its worse still.

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