Yorks Dalesman

We've had a150 for 12 months and found it to be a cracking little machine - well built for the weight class, reliable , easy to use. The lads preferred it to the Jensen 750 Contractor we just sold.

Our tracked Jensen needs replacing end of this year / early next hence asking about the 200 as a possible option.

Thanks for the response.

Has anyone used one of these newer GM 200 Arborist models for any length of time i.e. beyond a demo?

and if so,  what they like in the real world day to day?

Comments good bad or indifferent appreciated.

Cheers

We have  full time position for a trainee / secondary  climber based nr Harrogate in  North Yorkshire. We are an established company with a wide variety of good equipment  undertaking interesting commercial, public sector and private contract work. Would suit someone with some experience who wants to develop their skills and knowledge. Relevant NPTC units are essential as is a driving licence. If you are interested send your CV to [email protected] or contact Paul 01423 781776. Thanks.

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Gray Git - that 's pretty sh1te and I'm suprised with that as all of my dealings with Redwood have been positive over the years. Heard a  mixed bag of reports on the Forst's but considered that Redwood support would cover any issues during the warranty period . I demo'd one of the very first machines they made (an ST6) ,  as they brought it up to me instead of a Jensen! . I bought a Jensen instead as I needed a lightweight machine for my fleet at that time due to the younger drivers. I have to say out of all my Jensens this last one (750 Contrator) has been very poor in terms of the build quality. Paint and panelling leave a lot to be desired, snapped axle, cracked welding etc. etc.....but at least you know you have it on the back of truck due to all the knocking and banging it makes going down the road!

I was impressed by the throughput of material on the Forst ST8 's we have hired for clearance jobs but to my mind they almost seem too hungry and aggessive ? might be wrong here but I had formed the opinion that the components would not be able to withstand that intensity of chipping over the longer term. That said , I suppose if you can afford the cycle of replacement you just chuck  it in at the end of its' 3 year warranty and start again . Again, I thought the paint job and panels could be better finished on the Forst.

What make have you gone for this time?

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thanks for the reply. TBH was slowly coming round to that way of thinking. Just  like Jensens , always done the job day in day out and never had any real issues with them over the years so sort of stuck in my ways !

Evening all, since Redwood's no longer deal in new Jensen sales what is the backup like from the other dealers ? Always run Jensens and found redwood second to none in back up. Need a new chipper and would like to stick with Jensen but have no experience of the other dealers in terms of speed of resloving issues and getting a fitter to site if needed. Cheers

When are you intending on improving the quality of backup service & general interest from your dealerships in the north?