Dilz
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I'm based out in Sweden. Northwest Skåne, near a place called Ängelholm... So thanks for the offer but tis a bit far I reckon 🙂. I'm looking at all types of skid and mini loaders - This wee Avant came up today when I was picking up some new teeth for the stumpy (Which is also green.....) The engine is 20hp compared to 11hp on the workyquad....I'd also be sitting on my arse though at 6'3 I reckon it would be a bit tight and the access width is probably the only factor that is stopping me just buying it right away...was seriously considering micro bull BUT this used machine is a good price for what it is I reckon.
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isn't that only with the skinny tractor wheels on their smaller machine?
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Thanks but I'm not looking for business advice just info on if anyone has used the avant 220 and what their thoughts are. Or on any info on machines that are lawn friendly to a greater extent, and have half decent access.
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Looking at loaders, a local dealer has a second hand 220 avant in. Any one used one? I know they are small, under powered can't lift very high, BUT its - affordable - and doesn't weigh so much so I reckon it will be less risk of tearing up peoples lawns. Would love a bigger MULTIONE, but don't have the funds for it. Finance is devils work and by that I mean the work of a Wunch of Bankers.
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What sized engined machines are folk using? there 18hp or the 23hp? The lighter weight of the smaller machine is very appealing but obviously it is at a cost to power. Any known distributers in Scandinavia?
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do the caps from the 550 xp fit the old 346? Thinking of changing them as one has got pretty chewed up so its a right PINTA to open.
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Sweden. Been out here since 2009...it's alright...village really needs a proper you can bring your dog type pub though
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2" thick this lot. Any thicker at this length and I'd struggle (more) to shift them by hand myself. No idea the value of these green but seen other folk sell similar fresh cut stuff for around 700-1000kr per board to hobby joiners ...so 50-80 quid. Seems about right.
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Yeah they were nice straight trees in good lengths. When we felled the trees I was all set for having them transported to my place until the client came out and said he wanted to keep them and have them planked but he didn't know anyone who could do it..so we had a chat ..was a bit gutted I wouldn't get to keep the lot myself
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today's job...felled these oaks a few months back... client told me not to waste time stacking / stickering and clearing up....so i didn't. Ended up using the small log mill with 20" lo pro on the 661 for most of it. nice light and rapid.
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tis the dream...need a decent loader for shifting the logs and boards about though I reckon.
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yeah...I thought I'd have a go at milling to ease my self out of climbing as I get older... it's not to worst idea...well clearly it is the worst idea if I'm going to be using an Alaskan mill.... think I'll start saving for a skylift instead 😜
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yp - hes building a bench around his outdoor firepit and the planning some work tops for his kitchen. The job has been planned since march and hes sent tonne of emails and calls about how to sort things out and project ideas. He was a bit supprised / overwhelmed by how much work is involved with milling, storing, drying, moving the wood then all the work that is then required to make a final product to use indoors but has been really excited from day one about the project as a whole.
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a couple of pics from yesterday's job from my first paying client and the biggest log I've milled so far. First time really using lo pro chain and I liked it. Milled the short stuff in 3" and the longer at 1" 3/4....a faff to move them around his garden for the final stack but the old boy was loving it.. though my back wasnt...
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a greased nipple is a happy nipple
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Trailer was bought new in December. Stored in a garage and not used everyday. Shouldn't be due for a hydraulic oil change for a while yet.
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is aspen and poplar worth milling? got a fair few fells comming up with reasonable stems.
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sounds decent, will have to give them a call.
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Is that just a standard diamond wheel? not the one with fancy groove in that's meant for yellow jacket teeth? I guess it is easy enough to just work the tooth to get the edge back.
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Had a proper look today - Pistons looked fine, gave em a quick wipe and greased the pivot points and touch wood it all seemed to work a lot smoother after a couple of test tips to work the grease in.
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NZ is mint but the pay was crap...I'd probably still be there but ended up in Sweden. Havent touched leylandi for over a decade now. If you are young enough just get the working holiday visa for Oz and NZ Canada has a lottery for working holiday visas but know a few folks who got out there on standard work visas fine. But working holiday visas give you loads of freedom where as work visas you are tied and it's a faff to change company from what I understand from my brief jollyin NZ. You can also drop the tree work and go work at a ski resort /bike track... shit sod trees go work Whistler Blackcomb
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what diamond wheel do you have? Ive seen one with a special groove in it designed for yellow jacket type teeth but its seems rather pricy for the amount of grinding I actually do.
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it's only a small machine so shouldn't really be tackling the bigger stumps with it. Sharpening the teeth seems a faff. apparently need a special diamond stone but might find some place local that sharpens them. Will look at buying in bulk to save costs.
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Not that I noticed, seemed to be a bit of oil and black crud though but only glanced at it whilst tipping off today. Will have a proper look over the next few days.
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There is a lot to factor in like kit, holiday pay, sick days, the extra kit, replacing the kit etc. Working with different companies, freedom to travel to different areas for short term works etc, though alot depends on your personal situation - kids mortgage etc. Having a solid network is key. Good contacts with other companies and other subbies, machine operators etc, and its also easier to start picking up and planning in your own jobs if that's where you want to go with it.
