Gav Green Man

Any idia on why my stihl 660 isn't running so good..

It's seems to be low on power and gets bogged down easily,  I have an old 450 which easily outperforms it.

Also any opinions on the newer big saws such as the 500i.

I need something reliable with plenty of power for big timber.

Thanks.

Ps I already have an old version of both of these saws so already have battery's and charger and know they're both decent saws in the old style and am presuming the new versions are just a bit better.

Thanks 

Thinking of on of the above saws, any advise appreciated. 

Thanks.

Has anyone tried the Oleo mac gs th 240 top handle. ?

It's that time, wondering if anyone's tried this way cheaper option, or any others,  just fancying a change after a couple of decades of stihl and huskies, or perhaps better the devil you know.?

Any advice on new top handles.

Thanks.

Has anyone tried the Oleo mac gs th 240 top handle. ?

Ayup boys, has anyone had any experience of the GL&D Titan super tracked bio chipper.

They're about 12 k new and seem to chip small stuff rapid, I like the size and versatile,  could just do with knowing if anyone has any first hand experience of them.

I'm stuck inbetween buying one or going down the much more well trodden path of an old tracked timberwolf probably  a 150, about 2010 year with 13000 hrs ish for a similar price.

Any advise appreciated. 

Thanks.

In the market for a new splitter, dont quite do enough to warrant a processor, plus the 6k or less machines seem slow and flimsy,also I have a reasonable amount of large timber which would be too big for a processor. 

I have always prodded on with my Wallenstien but now it's old and needing replaced so I'm wanting something similar but better.

Anyone know of any splitter with a fast cycle, as the return on most is painfully slow, I'd rather not go kinetic for longevity. 

The Eastern made spliters look good if a bit pricey, but cant find any in the uk.

Thanks.

Thanks for all your help guys 

Hi  does anyone have any advice for long leg chainsaw trousers. 

I'm 6ft 4, and long in the leg, 34-35 lev would be nice.

Ideally looking for a  lightweight climbing pair to prevent overheating in the summer. 

Was considering the new stihl  but at 34 inch waist are only 32 inch leg.

I find particularly when in a harness, even with high boots, trousers ride up and I fill up my boots with sawdust.

Also exposing this high risk area to the saw.

Just done a bit of research into antifreeze, seems more in depth than I'd thought.

Any ideas on best stuff to put in schliesing/premier, 200mx chipper  2005 year

looks like spend the extra.

thanks for advice.

1 hour ago, Gav Green Man said:

Thanks for that, both the free rotate and the hydraulic rotate of the avant log grab have a toothed grip near base so log can be lifted then as logs are usually longer front end gravity will lift the shorter back end into the toothed base wedging it in position if aligned. Granted thats the theory, also guessing its gonna be easier to get on the log with the hydraulic rotate.

This is something thats all new to me as i have only just purchased the machine.

Thanks for that, both the free rotate and the hydraulic rotate of the avant log grab have a toothed grip near base so log can be lifted then as logs are usuealy longer front end gravity will lift the shorter back end into the toothed base wedging it in position if aligned. Granted thats the theory, also guessing its gonna be easier to get on the log with the hydraulic rotate.

This is something thats all new to me as i have only just purchased the machine.

Hi, I am looking for advice on whether to buy a hydraulic or freely rotating log grab for an Avant 640, any recommendations greatly appreciated. Thanks

has anyone had agood pair of pole trimmers which they would recomend. I've previousley had Stihl which performed well, but now i need a new set and I'm thinking about trying something cheaper,perhaps makeeta?