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On 15/02/2023 at 18:53, Clutchy said:

Currently looking to renew our fleet and as we spend around 2.5k + a month on diesel across 4 vehicles, 10-20% better economy can make a small difference to profits.

 

Here are mine: 

 

2007 Transit tipper (Tows a mix of 650kg 5 inch chipper and 1,500kg 8 inch chipper) - 18.5 mpg 

2017 Transit tipper (Tows a mix of 650kg 5 inch chipper and 1,500kg 8 inch chipper) - 22.5 mpg

2017 3.2l Ford ranger (Tows 3.5t MEWP and 3.5t log trailer) - 21 mpg when towing approx 24-30 when not. 

2014 transit connect eco something (Used for quoting and stump grinding) - 55 mpg 

 

Looking to change to a 150bhp 2022 FUSO canters 

I don't think you will get much better in the canters. Our daily truck is the 7.5toner Isuzu, average 15mpg. Isuzu D-max 20mpg. Navara 29mpg. We have hit peak efficiency I believe. Weight with air drag means we can only get so much.

On 12/02/2023 at 21:28, TREES.SERVICES said:

Hi all 

can anyone who has applied to become a Arb approved contractor recently, explain their experience from submitting form to the process? Timescales etc? 
 

thanks 

Can take several months from application to approval as everyone is very busy, the admin staff are quick and nice to deal with. Will give you time to get ready for the assessment day and get everything in order.

Good luck if you go for it. AA is not perfect but I am happy to be part of it.

Seen Grand Designs?
Watch it here on All 4: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/grand-designs?cntsrc=social_share_android_grand_designs

So, who saw the Grand Designs episode on 6th October? 😆 Still on catch-up on All4. Look 8mins in. Cumbria episode.

Anyone know the guys? It was an... interesting watch 😳😂

Going to have a look at the cela too as they seem good, depends on price as well. Used Multitel and they are good and the cheapest I have found. CMC look  good but a little more money, CTE look very good too but very expensive! 

@benedmonds

Possibly selling my 2012 Nissan Cabstar Multitel MX210 if your interested? Selling for 25k + vat. We are upgrading to a newer one.

Looking good. Not tried the two swivel option yet, thinking about it they would still get all crossed don't they ?

I am trying the camp goblin fall arrest device at the moment, works well. Will put up a picture soon.

We require a full time - experienced lead climber/supervisor for immediate start in Louth, Lincolnshire, UK.

We are a small Arb Approved tree and hedge care company undertaking government, commercial and residential work.

We require a lead climber to work alongside two sub climbers day to day and another lead climber on bigger jobs. 

Must be able to undertake most tree work operations. 

Pay depending on experience and qualifications. 

07599 404264

Mike Finch

Finch Arboriculture Ltd

I am going to be the 1 in a thousand that probably thinks this is all a great idea! ?

I believe that all other industries that use rope access and work positing must have two full rope systems so why not us? Our work situation is unique and complicated for sure but in no sense any different, personally I think more 'dangerous' than other climbing industries. Yes it does require thinking about and we should be coming together to share advice and tips on best ways to implement these standards and regs. Not bashing it all as rubbish!

I have implemented climbing on two MRS/SRS systems now in most situations and find it of no real detriment to me when working. Yes I am a little slower at first but that will change the more I do it. If fact I 'feel' much safer in the canopy, more stable and sometimes quicker as I am already tied in twice, I am always ready to cut. Thus I don't need to keep putting my lanyard on and off all the time! The lanyard is just there for work positioning now when I need it, not as a life line backup.

I am a competent experienced climber but I have had an anchor snap out when accessing a tree sending me to the ground. Luckily i wasn't injured but this situation would have been made safer with a second line installed. People get tired, clip into clothing, cut ropes, snap anchors, loose footing etc. This happens to even the most experienced climbers, just because it hasn't happened to you doesn't mean it wont.

People will run their vans overloaded, not have trailer licences, LOLER, tickets, PPE etc. and they will not move to climbing with two rope systems. That's fine, you cant compete with people like this. It is not just up to the AA to be promoting the industry but us as companies to our clients and wider audience. We need to be bigging ourselves up just as much as our industry associations. I regularly talk to my clients about the efforts and systems we have in place for climbing safely at work, it shows that we are a professional outfit that takes the care of our staff as the number one priority. 

I think the AA have spent a lot of time and money on 'contesting' this with HSE and everyone is bashing them for doing nothing. Don't get me started on conspiracy theories of collusion with training schools and equipment manufactures ?

If this new push to adhere to the regs saves but one life or accident then it will be worth it.

The make is Taian, model is MS500

It has a Yanmar engine in it so comparable to a Kubota. Was selling due to needing a bigger machine but not sure if the money is going on a MEWP now or not ? Need to release some capital to stop me borrowing too much! ?

It is a good machine, its no avant, vermeer or multione but it is a lot cheaper. It was all I could afford at the time but on to bigger stuff now the company is bigger. Will be sad to see it go but I will probably rent one locally till I get another. I dont want to lift anymore timber into the truck lol.

3 minutes ago, Mick Dempsey said:

Passed that place the other day and remembered that lunch by strange coincidence Mike. 

Place was all shut up, I’m guessing they’ve moved on...in one way or another.

Shame, really nice people.

9 minutes ago, peds said:

Come on, you're in France... you know that there's some pretty spectacular lunches out there. 

 

I'd trim the lawn at Manoir aux Quat'Saisons with my teeth if I got three courses at the end of it. 

I remember one lunch time with Mick in an old couples house in France, a good bit of food and wine was offered lol.

12 hours ago, Acerforestry said:

Have you given Woodlots a look?

Thanks will have a look.

I need hazel whips for hedgelaying in Lincolnshire but cant seem to get a hold of any ?

Changed mine every few years and not sure if it made a difference but I felt better for doing it lol. Prob have to take the tank off to fully clean and drain it.

The grab Yorkshire Compact Tractors is showing looks better than the one I had on demo. Silage type grab is great for brash but can bend and break tines easily on big stuff.

7 minutes ago, Darrin Turnbull said:

Do yourself a favour and buy a ms 150 .

no more heavy top handle saws for me

Depends on the work you are doing, two totally different saws

2 hours ago, MattyF said:

Is that Yale xtc as a rigging line?

Looks like it lol

346xp's are great saws, would love to get my hands on one too.

You still not climbing in that antique harness are you @Mick Dempsey? ??

Need to replace mine but dont know what to go for. Peltor fit is terrible but I like the simple strap setup inside. Not had a prob with husky ear defenders on my kask though, fits perfect.

Have the sena 20s and they are good but have had so many broken by water getting into them :-( On some cheaper ones now but limted choice as we need 4 person connection. Would like to go radio comms but full duplex is expensive!

1 hour ago, James Atkinson said:

Where did you take your 7.5t driving course mate? Looking around to get the best price

Lindsey driving school in Immingham, really good.

3 hours ago, Yorkshire Compact Loaders said:

You can always get the hd grab from MultiOne uk like on my own machine it’s so much better.

 

 

Looks like a nice grab but too big for my use, would be better on the bigger multiones. Looks heavy to me. I might get a HEF brash grab for small stuff. I have found that you have to keep your attachments as light as possible (but still strong) as makes a big difference.