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  1. richy_B
    I tow my 7.3s with various vehicles (l200s or transit t350) and its no different to anything else that weight. Trailer type is probably a bigger consideration.
  2. richy_B
    I don't understand used chainsaw saw prices.
  3. richy_B
    That's a bit of a c*nt. They'll probably dump it when they can't work out what it is. As you said, can't shift it easily with such limited numbers in the UK.
  4. richy_B
    In fairness they do need a several hundred million pound holiday resort to be able to charge those prices........
  5. richy_B
    Indeed. It's sad to see such hack jobs.
  6. richy_B
    I considered one for quite a while for my 1.7t machine. Decided it wasn't going to be able to run a cone splitter well. I am now looking at putting on on the auger torque unit for my multione, which have a must stronger hydraulic supply. As the previous poster, I have both brackets so could switch about if necessary.
  7. richy_B
    Yep. Appreciate the climber had it worse but hard to go back to work for the boss after than. Report says his climb to rescue him was slow because of the amount of blood on the branches making slippery. Hellish experience for everyone involved.
  8. richy_B
    Matt, have you ever seen an auger torque one splitter in action/on video? I've seen images of the cone but can't find any videos or pictures of it in action. I am tempted to get one for my auger.
  9. richy_B
    I agree. My worry is that the risk is always there and 'significant' from a risk assessment perspective. How often do you use a saw one handed when climbing - a lot. Can you always get the right work position to ensure you are at full stretch/reducing kick back risk - not always. Obviously you need to take a pragmatic approach to this or we'd all have to stop tree work tomorrow but it's a real concern.
  10. richy_B
    https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.standard.co.uk/news/london/tree-surgeon-killed-when-chainsaw-kicked-back-screamed-im-dead-during-horror-a3691481.html%3famp Saw the report came back on this. Seems HSE advising the saw was safe but was being used inappropriately (with one hand and close to body). Tragic for the climber and his family.
  11. richy_B
    Diesel duty increase is more worrying.
  12. richy_B
    Something like this could be adapted. Not sure how speedy it'll be. https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOG-SPLITTER-ATTACHMENT-FOR-2-5-TO-8-TONNE-MINI-DIGGER-EXCAVATOR-/182393928862?_mwBanner=1
  13. richy_B
    Identity crisis?
  14. richy_B
    Try arborisk/barletts. I have commercial any driver over 25 with them for 3 vehicles.
  15. richy_B
    Insurance is all about data these days. Data doesn't always follow what you think it 'logical'. I moved from London to a rural location and my insurance halved - made sense. I doubled my annual mileage a few months later and it made no difference to the policy - how does that work?
  16. richy_B
    Really? I thought it was near perfect. 2700kg trailer with 1750 kg loader. Just did the tyres 60psi all round. Adjusted tow bar so the trailer was pretty much level. Load was nose heavy by about 150kg. 1.3 metre wide machine in a 1.31 wide trailer internal width. Couldn't get much better suited in my humble opinion.
  17. richy_B
    Off out flailing again today. Got the MO load out pretty sorted, nice comfortable tow now. Switch the rear bolts in the trailer for coach bolts so no there isn't anythig for the tyre to scrub against.
  18. richy_B
    Butchers?
  19. richy_B
    They don't want 'commercial' vehicles parked on residential roads.
  20. richy_B

    Birds of prey .

    richy_B replied to Stubby's topic in The Lounge

    I live in south Oxfordshire. There are Kites everywhere you look. They are doing really locally. I've never seen one past High Wycombe when travelling back to London via M40.
  21. richy_B
    Standard schrader valves on my 7.3s. Assume all models will be the same valves. I'd definitely use antifreeze but as you said, down south the risk is pretty low (and my machine lives indoors overnight and is a few degrees warmer than outside).
  22. richy_B
    Interesting. Is it just a case of putting the valve at '12 oclock' and filling wth water (I am inagining 75% water and 25% air for some reason).
  23. richy_B
    I'll look into that. Presumably filled with an antifreeze/water mix. Is there a special valve for this.
  24. richy_B
    I think thats exactly the problem. To the people in charge they are an after thought, an add on, a non essential item, a 'luxury'.
  25. richy_B
    2 of the 4 side bolts are still unused each side. With some welding I could make a basic weight carrier. Perhaps a 30kg weight either side would help.

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