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To be honest if theres a ton bag of logs on the back it struggles!!! the back end sits in the arches with hardly any weight at all. if its towing wile loaded it would only be a little sub 750 chipper, but to be honest the towing bit doesn't make any difference. most people ive spoke to who's got defenders say theres can carry the weight fine which makes me think somethings not right.

It’s a td5 and the tipping body is steel floor and corner posts but everything else is alloy planks... even when it had the hicap body on it it struggled with logs in it... it’s also got anti roll bars fitted...

Hi all, im after a bit of advise on whats best to do. Ive got a 110 Hi Cap tipper (3500kg) that struggles to carry any decent weight at all, and sways all over the place with any weight on it.... About 18 months ago I had new terrafirma shocks and oem landrover heavy duty springs and helpers fitted all round but they made no diffrence at all!!!! so I gave up and just use it for little jobs and carrying kit etc as i also run a transit... I've been pretty busy with moving house and a few other things over the last year or so, so its been put to the bottom of my to do list!!! but im at the point where i need to sort it or get something better!!! When I was looking at upgrading the suspension in the past most uprated springs were just 1 spring for the back but mines got 1 small spring inside another, so I went for new standard fit parts for ease, but these are obversely not up for carrying the weight we need for tree work so whats the best uprated springs for a defender? Also whats the best tyre choices and sizes? as if i'm keeping it i up will upgrade the wheels and trees as its still got the standard 7.50r16 wheels and trees on it. Regards Simon

Looking for extra sets of hands to help out with workload if anyones interest? Initially looking for someone on an as and when required basis, but for the right person could lead to full time work if wanted. If anyones interested please pm me with your rates and what tickets/experience you have etc. Regards Simon

Im after someone for a one off job of strimming a woodland area of mainly nettles and Hymilan Balsam etc if anyones interested? The site is a woodland between Kidderminster and Wolverhampton on the A449. I need the work completing by the end of this month, but hasn't got to be done in 1 go, so could possible do 1 day a week etc if someone wants to do it over weekends or round there current work load. I can provide strimmer/bushcutter if needed if anyone interested pm me your rates and availability etc

Harts Tree Services are looking for a climber/groundsman to join our team on a full time basis. Wage is £300-500 per week depending on experience and qualifications. All climbing gear and PPE will be provided along with 28 days holiday pay etc. We are ideally looking for someone with some experience and who’s competent with all aspects of our trade, but we may consider someone who has recently left college/recently qualified. Applicants need to be hard working and be prepared to work in all weather conditions, work well within a team and be able to use own insinuative. For more information or to apply either pm or email us your C.V to: [email protected] Or call 01384 346668 07739755111 Regards Simon

Harts Tree Services is a well established business in our local area, we pride ourselves in offering an excellent high quality service throughout Kingswinford and the surrounding area. We are looking for a permanent Arborist/tree surgeon to join our team on a full time basis. On return you will receive 28 days paid holiday including bank holidays and a competitive salary of between £300-500 per week depending on qualifications and experience and all climbing gear and PPE will be provided. We are ideally looking for someone with at least 12 months experience and who’s competent with all aspects of or our trade, e.g. Climbing, Rigging, Hedge trimming etc. We may consider someone who has recently left college/recently qualified. Applicants need to be hard working and be prepared to work in all weather conditions, work well within a team and be able to use own insinuative. For more information or to apply either pm or email us your C.V to: [email protected] Or call 01384 346668 07739755111 Regards Simon

Harts Tree Services is a well established business in our local area, we pride ourselves in offering an excellent high quality service throughout Kingswinford and the surrounding area. We are looking for a permanent climber/tree surgeon to join our team on a full time basis, on return you will receive 28 days paid holiday including bank holidays and a competitive salary. All climbing gear and PPE will be provided. The hours are typically 7.30am-5pm Monday to Friday with the occasional Saturday as and when required. We are ideally looking for someone with at least 12 months experience and who’s competent with all aspects of or our trade, e.g. Climbing, Rigging, Hedge trimming etc. Our work is a mixture of domestic and commercial. We may consider someone who has recently left college/recently qualified. Applicants need to be hard working and be prepared to work in all weather conditions, work well within a team and be able to use own insinuative. For more information or to apply either pm or email us your C.V to: [email protected] Regards Simon

Harts Tree Services are looking for a qualified and experienced climber/tree surgeon to join our team on a full time basis wth 28 days payed holiday on a PAYE basis. All climbing gear and PPE will be provided after initial trial period. We are based in Kingswinford, West Midlands. And the hours are typically 730am-5pm Monday to Friday with the odd weekend as and when required. We are looking for someone with at least 12 months experience and who’s competent with all aspects of or our trade, e.g. Climbing, Rigging, Hedge trimming etc as our work is a mixture of domestic and commercial. If you are interested please pm or email cv to [email protected] Regards Simon

Harts Tree Services are looking for a extra set of hands to help out over the next couple of weeks. Ideally looking for someone who's experienced and can climb etc but would consider someone who's learning the ropes as well. This is a temporary position to start but for the right person may lead to full time PAYE work. We're based in Kingswinford West Midlands. Any enquires please email [email protected] or message me through here.

I've recently purchased 10 acres of woodland that borders on to a river, and I've got a fairly bad Himalayan Balsam problem. Whats the best and fastest way of dealing with it? I've also got 2 small sections of Japanese knotweed that needs to be dealt with before it gets out of hand, so whats the best herbicide to deal with that? Thanks Simon

Sorry quoted wrong post! Stupid phones lol

I've just emailed you a few pics over. If there of any use to you let me know.

I've got a few lengths of straigh yew that we were original keeping for a local archery club.... But not herd from them for a wile, so can take a few pics tomorow so you can see if there any use to you if u want?

That's on my never ending to do list next year! Will make life so much easier in the winter tho.......

I've got a good selection of saws and my ms460 is my go to saw for big stuff. I have got a ms880 as well but that only comes out on the odd occasion.

+1 for Service metals, cost me around £800-1000 to build a chip body for a cabster to a high spec. if you search my old posts there a few pics somewhere and a current arbtalker is still using the truck now!

No Chance! he's not insured on the disco and knowing him he would end up getting it stuck as its only got road tyres on it at the mo.

Due to increased work load I'm looking for an experienced contract climber to help out on bigger jobs, on a as and when required basis. Im looking for someone who's experianced in large removals involving rigging, crain work and capable of doing crown reduction to a high standard. Please pm or email your C.Vs and rates to [email protected]

Im currently in the position where I need to take on an extra person, to add to our team on a as and when required basis to help with current work load. Ideally I'm looking for a college leaver/trainee, but I would also consider someone experienced. Initially looking to take on someone on a self-employed basis, but can also look at setting up a zero hour contact on a paye basis. This may also lead to full time employment for the right person. Please pm or email your C.Vs to [email protected]

I send a unpayed invoice reminder letter as soon as it's gone past my payment terms, and address it to the accounts department as that normally gets there attention. I can email you a copy of my reminder letter if you want? My accountant gave it to me originally, and most of the time I get payed within 1 week of sending it!