Aaron
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We worked some night shifts two years ago clearing stems etc left from a 2.8t Volvo and fae head. It was painfully slow and we spent most the night sleeping then spending half an hour catching up with it, come the Friday shift we sacked it of and got stuck in for an early finish!! Wasn't our job and was bought in through health and safety measures for dealing with blackthorn. It was a waste of time and money.
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Used to work in your area for a while and we were getting £32 hour for hedge cutting. As you say there's lots around there doing it already for the horsey folks. 180 horse is going to be awkward on a lot of those jobs as well, I was on a 100 horse and that was too big at times for a lot of the paddocks and lanes we cut. What size trimmer are you thinking of? The bigger cutters do need a decant tractor up front for stability.
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Post knocker to be mounted on jcb 3cx front loader
Aaron replied to Matthew Storrs's topic in Large equipment
I pondered over this for a long time, the major issue I was worried about was traveling on the highway and the how it would travel in wet ground conditions. -
Mines been good on oil/ regent issues. Iv had problems with knackered shocks and springs at 60k, leaking rear diff seal and gearbox seal has now developed a leak at 80k. Isuzu didn't want to know, warranty doesn't stand. Local dealer can't supply filters there and then, 250 miles of a tank of fuel is appalling, too high geared and will want a clutch soon. Eats brakes, in 80k it's had 5 sets of pads, set of drums and discs. Granted it's worked hard but it's advertised as a work motor.
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Many thanks for the input. Amazed no ones been shouting about nokian? Will look into the klebers.
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Wouldnt say either to be honest, fencing in forestry, working flails on deveg sites and anything else in between. I'd prefer a heavy tyre that can cope with more abuse. Probably looking more towards a forestry tyre. I don't want to loose much width of the tyre though.
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Looking for a new set of rear tyres to replace some 600/65/38 (radials) Anybody have any experience good or bad with any brands in particular? I'm after a high ply rating although I'm worried about comfort due to doing a few road miles. They also need to be suitable for 50k. Thanks, Aaron
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Any others
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Thank you.
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Can anyone put me in touch with a trainer and assessor please. We've been told we need a minimum of nptc for a job but we're looking at doing the fmoc to be future proof. We're based in Midlands and can provide our own equipment etc. Any leads etc would be much appreciated. Aaron
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Don't buy a petrol one, you won't be able to leave the man killer at home!! Quickfencer are selling hydraulic versions which you can run of a power pack.
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I signed up couple of years back after they emailed me to become a subcontractor, got all signed up paperwork done and Iv never had a days work out of them. We do the snow ploughing though. I'm not sure if it's a strategy to get as many men on there books to help bid for work.
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Had a track motor go today on a 2008 model. Does anyone know where we can source an aftermarket one from? Also need a track roller, not sure if these are specific to greenmech machine or can be sourced else where? Any help appreciated!! Aaron
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Goatys bang on the money, it's small meterage.
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I don't use c grade so can't comment.
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1000m- ht wire uc4, all good going etc, £4.80/m
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If using HT wire straining distance isn't much of a worry, 100m is no problem anyhow. Hard stapling is a sin, both ends should be tied of properly, Iv never found any difference in straining from one end or the middle unless there awkward twisty runs. I often pull from one end and tie off, therefore no joins/crimps/gripples or hard stapling!
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Need to book on a cs38 or whatever the new equivalent is before end of November. Needs to be within an hour of nn11 post code. Any recommendations please? Who I normally would use are booked up till dec. thanks Aaron
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Fencer needed with cscs card, ideally experienced in all specs of fencing and comfortable working around machinary. Cscs card not essential as I can put someone through this but would be a bonus. Would suit someone who is self employed with a good sense of humour ( more important than cscs card!) Currently one months work but we have further de veg works kicking of soon so any other tickets a bonus - cs30/31/38/39 chipper etc. our yard is based near Daventry, Northants please pm or call 07903743047. Aaron
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Iv do some every year with Rytec flail collector and it does a superb job, never blocked. It's far from a fSt job though. On the other hand I used to forage bracken of the heathland in the new forest and rushes on the marsh with a Kidd double chop and 6 ton trailer in tow, was very durable but not quick due to size of the Kidd forager.
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Cheers so far, no one used a back pack brush cutters?
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Looking for decant brush cutter, must be capable of running a blade. I would of just bit the bullet and bought a stihl 560 but the husky back pack brush cutter has caught my eye?? It's 50cc one, not as powerful as 560 but not by much?? Any experienced users with opinions? Any other alternatives? Aaron
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I have Bfg MUDs on my pick up. Found them to be a great tyre in all conditions, Iv not long changed them with the last ones covering 33k of heavy use.
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Have seen a modified sack barrow. Ideal world is the quick fencer and big rolls!
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With regards to transporting and hiring these are the weak links, whenever you get that dependence on someone else your gonna get let down at some point, normally when your desperate. Your own transport is invaluable.
