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  1. chopper brown
    Can anyone see a problem with turning my 130 into a flat bed and using it to carry my tr6 weighing 1300kg. I'm going to rebuild the truck which is currently a tipper but was thinking outside the box. We are all overloaded from time to time and thought if I towed a tipper trailer instead and ramped the chipper on the back of the Landy I would be better off from a pay load point of view. I have no worries with trailer licence, tacho or the usual and just thought it was worth asking others in the know. Cheers Jim
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    As I understand it from talking to the firewood lads most of the hardwood is pretty much spoken for before felled. Most timber comes from a good way off costing more on haulage. Anyone doing big quantities is importing it and due to being in a rural area every man and his dog owns a chainsaw and likes to have a go. I'm not that fussed really but it does make you laugh when after dropping a tree they don't want it ringing up or clearing as they have someone with a log burner who will do it for free!! Two days later they might as well of worked and bought the logs. haha anyway such is life:001_smile:
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    Loads of people doing firewood in the Pickering, North York's area. There's quite a few big good suppliers but alot of poor smaller ones. Same old story plenty of people thinking it's easy money and providing poor quality. I think the biggest problem is getting the timber in in the first place and that's where alot struggle. Just a point to note I'm not a bitter log man:biggrin:
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    I really rate the stihl battery hedge cutters as a different option to look at. I would never have them as a stand alone option but i have both short and long reach and am very impressed. The better batteries last me a solid half day cutting and with the best charger only take about 20mins to charge. Hope this helps. Jim
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    Definitely carry your epi pens. I have never really been bothered with wasp stings until last year quoting a job in a wood and stood on a nest. I got stung about 4 times and within 10mins I looked like elephant man with a hell boy club hand! I also came out in hives all over. I luckly didn't have any airway issues and all was well but I now carry 2 pens in my truck. Two weeks ago I got stung once on my head. I debated using my pen but within 10 mins the hives came out so I jabbed myself. I have since got replacement pens as they only have a years life and for the sake of £8 I would not bee without:willy:them. Jim
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    Cheers ivecokid that's really helpful and I'll look at the commercial mowers. Any other mowers of similar spec that are good on wet\damp grass. Jim
  7. chopper brown
    Really interesting thread and I'm looking to get a mower for similar use. Anyone rate the toro time master 30" cut. Has twin blades, mulches or collects it might be a contender but I'm sure someone here will know more or have worked on one? Jim
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    Completely understand where your coming from as I've had months of headache trying to find the best solution. I wanted a 130 like Hodge but just couldn't afford a good low milage one and then the tipper conversion. Instead I've invested in a tracked chipper and kept my Isuzu Grafter. I love the truck and for arb i think it's spot on but show it some wet grass and itself. I've got winter tyres on and they do help but i'm constantly getting stuck and think I will eventually have to change. I think a lsd or diff lock would massively improve these little trucks as a lot of the time I 've got grip but all the power is sent to the other wheel which doesn't. If anyone can suggest somewhere to source an aftermarket diff conversion I would be all ears. Jim
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    Another yes from me. Checked tonight 3.5t tow and 3.5t gvw. Jim
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    I'm sure it's 3.5ton towing but I'll double check tommorow. Cheers Jim
  11. chopper brown
    That's my Isuzu grafter advertised here and on eBay. I rate the truck highly and reluctantly selling due to moving house and needing a 4x4. The cab is quite generous in comparison to the earlier Isuzu's, it carries weight really well and doesn't look overloaded. The 3 litre engine is a bit of a beast and towing is no problem even when fully loaded. Jim . .
  12. chopper brown
    Thanks, that would be helpful.
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    Really interesting post and Im trying to take in everything that's said. I'm about to upgrade my chipper and would love a tracked machine but they're a far chunk of money so getting it right is a must. Do forst have a northern deal? Jim
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    That's really helpful cheers, Ive got plenty on at the minute and always like to do things myself when actually it's more cost effective to get someone who does it for a living. I know what you mean about truck size and after reading Pete's truck thread it's very tempting to get something larger and more worth while.
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    Thanks for the replies, I'll look into getting an application. Does it also mean that the vehicle has to have a tacho?
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    Looking into getting a bigger truck as I'm sick of having to tip off. I've got all my licences from being in the army but just wondered if I needed a op licence? I'm sure I do after having a good read but wanted to make sure. I was looking at a 4.4 ton double cab truck giving me somewhere for tools and a bit more room for chip. Also the vehicle isn't too big so small access is no probs. Jim
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    I've had this problem. I got a 14" Oregon bar for my top handled husky and the bugger wasn't oiling. There was an oil hole but it was tiny in comparison to the techlite bar. Jim
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    I would say don't waste your time. A lot of people look at logs and think that its an easy way of making money but don't add up all the costing. If you have access to wood then all is good but wagon loads are scarse, the price is doing nothing but going up and log suppliers are not increasing their prices to match this increase. Apart from the above it'll keep you busy and definitely warm you twice:confused1:
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    Cheers for that Rowan I'll have a good read. So many good threads on this site to guide you towards the right kit I don't know what I'd do without it.
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    Cheers for your input Chris, helpful as always. I'm guna have a look into the processor as I could pick out the smaller stuff for the times I've got a lot of orders to get out and then process the other stuff when I have more time. Thanks again, Jim
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    I am looking to up production really as I've always quietened off at winter but currently i'm flat out. Was thinking billets as I have no sheds just an open yard and thought I could make on when I'm not busy and stock pile as much as possible. Was looking at the riko and ryetec stuff but money is obviously the decider.
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    Thanks for your reply's. It would probably be a 50/50 mix of processor grade to oversized timber. I am leaning towards a large horizontal splitter with the aim to billet and then cut to length with a circular saw. The only other thing I was thinking was whether or not it would be worth getting a small processor for the suitable timber and then just ringing and splitting the remaining timber.
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    Help and advice would be really appreciated. Have 300-350ton of hardwood logs to do a year. Currently using a timber crane, tractor mounted vertical splitter and chainsaw to process the wood. My tree surgery business is in it's 3rd year and is becoming quite busy so I would like to be more productive on the logs. Do I buy a processor or go for a large horizontal splitter and bench saw? The timber ranges from big to small and arb waste so not all wood will go through a processor. £10000 if tractor and crane is sold or £5000 if I keep the tractor. Not a great deal of money so do I persist and save until next year? Cheers Jim
  24. chopper brown
    Armillotox is really expensive now that it's marketed as patio cleaner but Ive used it before after reading that if you mix it strong 20:1 or something like that it will control honey fungus. Unfortunately it only controls it and as has been stated soil removal is the only option to completely get rid. I might be wrong but that's all I know, maybe replant with resistant species and like David said get rid of any dead wood or unhealthy trees that the honey will thrive on. Jim
  25. chopper brown
    Big thumbs up from me. I have a double ended stove linking my living room and dinning room with one fan at each end blowing the hot air accumulating above into each room. Wouldn't be without them and bought them from eBay at £90 each. Jim

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