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It’s not grey at all should you actually try to claim.
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No matter what insurance companies and main contractors will try to tell you, you are in the eyes of the law an employee of the main contractor, working under their direction and covered by their insurance.
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What prices were we talking?
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Sherpa have brought out some new models. They look nice and good specs on paper. Sherpa models overview | SHERPA mini-loaders WWW.SHERPAMINILOADERS.COM A brief overview of the Sherpa Models. SHERPA Mini-loaders are made of the highest quality! SHERPA Articulated loaders...
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I’ve found it most cost effective to have a dump site on a lower value area of the site. There’s usually a bit at the edge of a nature reserve where nutrient leach won’t matter too much anyway, often an old fire site or in some woods. Find a bit where only Yorkshire fog and brambles are currently growing, somewhere that’s pretty rank anyhow and will never make heath without being scraped off by a foot. Bird nesting is a constant problem. That site is the last refuge for the British field cricket, a red list insect which is critically endangered. Yet disturbing any nesting bird is still an absolute offence. I’ve found the best way is to get a local bird specialist involved in a volunteer role with the nature reserve.
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Yup. Almost all the heather was burnt off by the drought, so an ideal time to refresh it. I left any mature growing plants I saw (probably barely a dozen), and happy to say that most of the burnt off plants are still alive at the base. Usually I'd do this sort of work with the little Kubota, but this tractor let me tackle it side on across the slope. Not burning much more diesel than the 26hp kubota either (maybe 4.5l/hour vs 3.5l/hour for the kubota, which I found surprising. I'll take some proper measurements soon.
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I’d like to know how much people charge for this too.
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Well I’m impressed. Very glad I snapped this tractor up, not seen another since and the hydrostatic gearbox is perfect for my work. I can’t imagine having to clutch and change a lever every time when shunting with the reverse drive flail, for example. Its also so much more efficient when flailing, just ease off when you hit a thick patch and then back on the go pedal once you’re through it. It’s proved incredibly effective for every task I’ve set it to thus far. I’ve a few more bits to do to it (replacing pipes etc and kingpin bushes) but she’s had a full fluid and filter change. Had a couple of other teething issues such as the Lucas switch shorting out but not really the tractors fault and an easy fix.
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I have a 20t one- runs fine. Obviously the bigger the ram the slower the stroke, but the more power. Sherpa flow is 20 litres a minute, and a bit more pressure than your average beaver pack which is noticeable. The beaver packs with a 13hp Honda put out 30 LPM, at a lower pressure. All log splitter are much of a muchness. A 10t one would be nice and quick, but might struggle on bigger lumps. You pays your money your takes your choice really.
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Major ouch. What model, any idea why? Looks to have seen some grease recently at least, but was it enough?
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The hard bit is getting a decent wage on piece rate yet leaving such a tidy job. it’s been years since I did any hand cutting work, but I used to have a two man team work for me, one cutting and one stacking/pulling brash aside. They never made any more money (once their total was divided by two) than folk going like a bat out of hell alone, but they seemed a lot more relaxed. Always had time for a brew from the Kelly kettle and most importantly, always left a decent site.
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Funnily enough, I had Stacey Dooley sleep over the other night. She’s not as adventurous as one might presume, sadly 🤷♂️
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Arb/climber required for marine based outfit in East Anglia
doobin replied to River and rural's topic in Employment
Sounds awesome. Let's see some pics of your gear!- 1 reply
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Always fancied a go on one. Maybe I’ll stick with the bobcat though! Whats the problem with the tracking, underpowered?
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Do you mean something like this? 8mm for a 3.5t winch? Guessing I could reel 8mm poly rope on to measure how much Dyneema I could fit on the drum. I hate wire ropes ropelocker.co.uk - Winch Rope: Marlow Winch Rope WWW.ROPELOCKER.CO.UK Marlow Winch RopeWe use a 12 strand low stretch, high strength uHMPE winch rope and can design and make your...
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Are you lot sure 3.5t is big enough?? Just picked this up from riko. Stephen was a gent to deal with, a huge amount of knowledge on alpine tractors too. Said I got a steal with my recent purchase. Did me a very good price on this winch and a free choker chain.
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That’s the one I saw I think.
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I'll bet it's a lot more.
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I think it's standard. Engine will only do 50lpm I reckon- but with the fourth pump, if the aux needs it it gets it. Kind of like a priority valve? I was amazed at the video I saw.
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Compare engine sizes and overall weights. Many manufacturers offer something around 2.5t with an engine not much bigger than a 1.9t. You want the one around 2.7-2.8t. Often a 'premium' model with twin aux and rollers on the joystick, which is essential for arb work with a grab IMHO. Bobcat E27 (not E27z or Doosan DX27, both are zero and smaller engines) Kubota KX30, not KX27 I think the new CAT models rate highly here too, and I know air con is standard which is a big leap forward. The Eurocomach 2.7t machine has a fourth pump dedicated to the aux, so there's not much to touch that for flow rate (at a cost!) I've seen videos of it tracking and flailing a hedge, and doing a decent job of it too.
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You might be using the wrong chord. Have you tried using a capo?
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Protech P30 Contractor Post Knocker
doobin commented on AndyO's advert in Agricultural/Forestry Machinery
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It’ll be on an alpine most of the time so I’ll ‘risk’ a 3.5t winch.
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I want the biggest that’s sensible, which looks like 3.5t. Let’s be honest, you’re not winching properly unless the front wheels are off the ground! 🤣 has anyone used the Riko winches with the combined control for both brake and clutch?
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clearview 500 Clearview 500 issues with over heating
doobin replied to Dan burner man's topic in Log burning stoves and fireplaces
It's bloody satisfying when you get to the bottom of a problem like this isn't it!
