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  1. doobin
    Big difference between a fuel pump (lift pump) and an injection pump. Which is it? Terex wanted £880+VAT for an electric lift pump for my digger! Sorted it with a £35 ebay job, still going strong.
  2. doobin
    I think less. About 5-7. Stack it neatly Carpenter, and ask us again!
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    Less suited to loader work due to the central pivot- the rear end isn't as effective at being the counterbalance. More unstable in loader work I'd say. Much better than a compact tractor on steep slopes however. International!
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    Says on the advert 'purchased for £14800 secondhand, not used further. Sensible offers entertained'. 12-13K might tempt him if he wants rid quick. Got to be worth at least that with the hours and loader.
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    I'd charge £25 per hour for me and an electric splitter. My tractor (old International) is £30 an hour.
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    Imaginative user name. How about reading the whole post including the bit from March where 'sold' is repeated three times?
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    I think we need to stop helping him out lads, we'll all be out of business in a week once he opens his factory! :lol:
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    Big Jake kit is lovely, I've driven plenty of JCB loading shovels and telehandlers and each one was impressive. Their mini excavators are the worst around, unfortunately.
  9. doobin
    Need to pump your tracks up squire! How do you load the bags? Before I got a tractor I remember trying with my mini and it was a nightmare, probably not very kind on the machine either. If the bags are full then you can't easily get a lift point on all the straps at once.
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    Leaves

    doobin replied to DN22 Gardening's topic in General chat

    I've had the same sort of thing happen on a property one of the estate agents I work for manages. My advice was not to give in to the neighbour (even though I would have gotten the work to take the tree down). It was only a minutes work to throw the bag onto the truck whilst sorting out the rest of the garden. The neighbour had done all the work picking them up, and if he thinks he's making a statement by chucking them over rather than just taking them down the tip or putting them in the green bin, then he's a pathetic individual who needs to get out more. I smiled sweetly, disposed of the leaves and I don't reckon he'll bother again next year. If he starts to give the tenant grief, I would hope the estate agents would back them to the hilt, particularly given that the landlord want to keep the tree. I'd never advise the estate agent to pay me to collect them from his side, that's giving in to a bully.
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    Here's the latest Terex 2 tonner actually, and it's not changed much. They have introduced some weedier looking models, which I don't like the look of. But this is sweet as. TC20 - Terex Construction You've got me started now! I'm phoning for a price this morning. Depends what they'll offer me for my old one- I suspect we may be together for a while more yet! How much for the TB219 if you don't mind me asking? PM me if you want.
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    Terex bought Schaeff, like they did with Matbro. References I used: TAKEUCHI | PRODUCTS | Compact Excavators / Hydraulic Excavators | TB219 TB219/TB016 Possibly the UK standard long arm spec is listed elsewhere.§ Terex-Schaeff HR 11 - specifications, manuals, technical data - Mascus UK HR11 TerexHR2.0Mini Excavator I think this is the latest Terex 2 tonner, for comparison. It's not all about power to weight, the best thing about a Tak is the residual values. It's like a secondhand MS181 on eBay- you can't loose!
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    What gloves?

    doobin replied to ThrustSSC's topic in Chainsaws

    Forget chainsaw gloves- they're pointless. Get yourself some decent hardwearing work gloves.
  14. doobin
    I had an 014 on hire once, gutless wasn't the word, especially against the Schaeff. Apparently it's the same pump as the 016, but the engine is smaller so that might be why. Yeah the Schaeff rams are easily the size of those on a 2.5 ton machine, or three ton JCB. They are top mounted which is part of the reason but there's a hell of a lot more power there than any other 1.5 I've ever seen. They did the same engine and pump in a 1.6 ton and 2 ton machine (HR12 and HR13) with longer reach- I'd love one of those but never seen one for sale locally. The tilt hitch has given me about a foot extra reach but of course break out force will be greatly reduced. Time will tell. I do struggle sometimes with lack of weight, but the arse end has a lot of tailswing which helps (or no, as the case often is! ) I love over-engineering, you don't see it often enough.
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    Just checked the Tak specs again. Whilst dig depth is close, if we can take 'Max Floor Dig Radius' to mean 'reach' , then the TB219 has an extra foot over the 016. That will make a good amount of difference
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    Nice one Matthew, I hope it performs for you. I've just been checking the specs of the TB219 vs my old girl. My HR11 whilst only 1.47 ton puts out 13.4kw vs the TB219's 11.5kw, or the TB016's 10.1KW. Max dig depth is 2.2m for the Schaeff, 2.27m for the TB219 and 2.17m for the TB016. Only 10cm between all three- is this right?? Would have thought the TB219 would have had much more reach than the TB016. I always knew the Schaeffs punched above their weight but had no idea it was that much! Just a shame she's getting on a bit. Looks lovely with her new tilting quick hitch though Would love some pics of your new girl when you get her!
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    Where are you based OP?
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    What country are you in?
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    They should be shot. It's that simple.
  20. doobin
    Top tip- if it's that battered and you only have a file, use a flat file to quickly remove the damaged bit and put the correct top plate angle on it. Then bore into it with a round file to get the other angles right. This way is far quicker than using a round file alone, and you can put a lot more pressure on to remove the damaged section. Much easier when clamped solidly in a vice rather than still on the bar.
  21. doobin
    Yeah that's the one. Really reveals which is your stronger sharpening hand when you put it on a previously hand sharpened chain that looked perfect Take it steady, no undue pressure on the stone, and I've got very good results. Hand filing is still quicker for little 12" 3/8p chains though.
  22. doobin
    I think that's a rubbish, clichéd ideology that was invented by self help merchants for the denizens of the rat race who spend every day in a concrete cubicle. You enjoy it? How is that work then? Consider yourself blessed, as I do, to do what you love and make a living from it. Get down the yard, and offhire any woman who tells you otherwise. You also do a wide variety of trades, as do I. If I get bored, I try my hand at something else.
  23. doobin
    I'd go with a Granberg precision grinder if you're the type who takes an unhealthy interest in how sharp you can get your chain. Bench grinders are OK for doing a mullered chain, but how can one wheel fit a chain perfectly throughout it's life, let alone a dozen chains. It can't. With a file you would compensate, adjust as neccessary. The Granberg lets you do this AND get the teeth all the same size. Perfectly in budget with a couple of packs extra stones too.
  24. doobin
    Get down the yard and and carry on tinkering with something. ANYTHING beats sitting indoors bored. I had you down as the type to potter around down the yard on a Sunday? Can't beat it! Or get round your mates places or the local for a few beers. We're meeting down the barn for a BBQ and beers later to watch the storm
  25. doobin
    She's a beauty alright. Will keep going for another thirty years I should think if looked after. Why don't folk build things to last any more?

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