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Gentlemen, I get pissed at horse riders "demanding" the right to unreasonably obstruct normal traffic, for their selfish pleasure. Ditto some cyclists. Ditto some moterists in classic cars. Ditto some needlessly obstructive farmers. Ditto these "hordes" of Motorcyclists who appear to consider themselves above the Law. Before purchasing an undoubtedly fast motorbike, do they EVER consider where they are going to ride it, do they live within reach of empty fast roads where it might be safe to ride "fast" or as described with a "wriggle" on or indeed a "shift" on. Oh! do you perhaps actually mean to say SPEEDING. But blame the car driver when a %age die as a result of getting a "wriggle" on. Which "wriggle" term implies to me the bike "shimmying" as the power is ficerely put down, which implies barely under control. Which belongs on a Racetrack. As some say over here. "Wind yer neck in" Marcus

If the ever increasing population on this planet are to be fed. Most will have to accept "Frankenfoods" or starve. Or cut to the chase and synthatise protiens and carbohydrates from algae in out an out factories. Anyway mankind has been "genitically" modifying foodstuffs for 10's of thousands of years, just not so quickly. No doubt there will be "unintended consequences", but a massive huge asteroid whizzing in from outer space will also cause devestation. And we CANT stop that. Mankind will have to accept that our planet is in a constant state of change, and ride with the changes.

Hydraulics in these humdrum applications are generally interchangable, in my farmers son opinion, not hi-tech cuttin edge super high pressure systems such as might be found on a modern excavator. In the farming sphere, umpteen different tractor manufacturers all doing their own thing permed with umpteen umpteen implement manufacturers also all doing their own thing. Yet generally hydraulic connections are simply "plug and play". cheers marcus

Why should you not use A N Other log deck?? I can see NO possible reason, other than the paint schemes "clashing" cheers marcus

JimE In that HP range, you are probably looking at an Ex Council/grounds maint tractor. But will almost certainly have turf tyres. Any such tractors bought by farmers are likely to be retained until absolutly shagged out. Consider looking at the Valtra EX MoD Army Surplus Military Vehicle Parts & Auctions are selling. Prob not 40k, and no A/C, and 24" rear rims, but c/w loader and should be a sound buy at £13,000 odd. Consider Landini/Same or some nominally Itialian brands, they still produce more smaller tractors. Would you consider a TYM?, they seem to be gaining market share and acceptance. But yes, unfortunately, I suspect your budget a trifle light, depending on VAT, to incl for A/C etc. PS Also very carefully consider the cost of tyres, a more expensive purchase on better rubber can be a FAR better buy than sommat needing new tyres too soon. good luck marcus

I think it highly unlikely to "sponteanously" combust so quickly. The other factor is actually the dryness. Such recorded cases are generally hay that was put in a shed too damp or wet. A degree of oxygen excluding consolidation is also required. Until heat generated, over days, pile then disturbed, oxygen admitted = woomph! I simply cannot imagine branches "combusting" overnight. cheers marcus

Cor, we bes well spoiled here in the Ag based community. I did not know that there was any difficulty in buying Roundup Glyphosphate. Gallup. Giddyup How many litres would one like Sir, in multiples of 5 or 20 litre. you name it PS our rds service have done a cracking good job in killing the Japenese Knotweed along the verges. Cept they kilt the hedges behind as well. That Glyphosphate bes quare guid stuff!

Good job he had not secured the rope end to the Van towbar. We had a fatatility many years ago for this very reason. Seriously. Cept the "workmen" were working on a big NIE plyon, near the Bog Meadows.

Cheeky sod is probably saving on the expensive Pine Nuts that should be added to certain Piazzas. I would have though anything non resinous/non oderous and yes absolutly bone dry. Hawthorn, apple, pear, beech, syacmore?, indeed birch should be good, a sweet smell or odour, perhaps the acids/tannin in fresh Oak could be an issue though. I recall barbacuing on a mix of woods, incl conifer if I recall. Once it has reduced to glowing embers, the specis does not seem to matter, cept confier makes very poor embers.

James, I tink the web-site states 11kW, which I understand can draw substantially more on "startup". Our 230V pole mounted pot transformer, is as far as my shay bino holding hand, can discern. rated at 16kVA/16kW (an i know there different!) So even after spending 1500/2000 on a convertor, could still be chancy. Or the additional cost of a genny. I tink yon genny spec (who bes on here) talked about needing at least twice rated load. so 20kW abs min prob better with 30kW min. as always, signed, G,M&Twitch.

timbermillers i had seen that site could buy a new TK1220 for similar money PS Could apparently buy a lower houred LT40 for less money than one mentioned on here:001_tt2:

Hi Sur them protovoltache pannels dinny werk in Norn Irelaan either gerrr!

fecking leccy innit! Translate NOT petrol/diesel engined.

Based on Senior Managments instant love affair with her Christmas present Amazon Kindle. (This is/was someone who was always passionate about the tactile pleasure of real paper books being an important part of the reading experience.) I would forget about hard copy and keep it or publish it "in the cloud" The facility for real-time addendum and correction should also be good. Perhaps a "sudden Ash die-back" map kept updated? (from an absolute non tree qualified person, merely as an example) Links to "you tube" or wherever sited explanatory/demonstrative video clips perhaps. Absolutly to incl hi-res still photographs, a GOOD photo still being worth a thousand words I also appear to be a proper Luddite in not owning or using a smart phone. signed G,M&Twitch.

James, Would you mind "pinging" me the catologue? I would consider putting in a telephone bid, but do not wish to tread on other, more local, more interested/better informed toes. If anyone wishs to contact myself ph 077-642-11-521 or pm me.

pie * dia squared/4 times length=1.13m2 by 1.8m long = near nuff 2.0m3 To be on the safe side assume 1.0tonne/m3 so allow for 2 tonne ( but realistically between 1 and 1.5 tonne in weight, depending how dry or wet) 3 tonne would hoist 3 tonne straight up. so depending on ground restistence, snags and drag factor. 3 tonne winch should be fine. Remembering max pulling force with rope right out, so effectively lower geared (effectively smaller pully winding rope in, when on next to bare drum) but 4 or 5 tonne certainly wood/would. MF390 should be fine regardless of winch size. I suspect the Case 170 would pull them up on a fixed wire/strop/chain, presuming it could get reasonable traction on reasonably flat ground. cheer marcus Treat all above with a pinch of salt. Others may offer better informed advice. I only winch Conifers with an old DB1490 and 5 tonne winch

They were also disposing of Combat Engineer Tractors. Which I saw parked up back in the 1980's in Germany. Kind of a "Camel, Artic by Committee" design. It could do so many things badly, but none well, if I recall correctly. Bit like that 6by Rousch contraption for sale recently. Was no one in the Procurment service aware of the 6by John Deere Gator. JD already in serious Series production and seemingly well regarded by users. Talk about reinventing the wheel.

humph! typical! 2 bleeding lt40's but no wee wans. James I will probably look at that auction listing again cheers marcus

James, Thanks, I picked up on that auction/2010 band-saw from your earlier post. However. I am the worlds worst at buying at auction. And if anything like NI auctions of the farm related type. Stuff goes for proper mad prices. thanks marcus

Am I missing something? I`will eventually, reluctantly, purchase new, but in no rush. I cannot seem to find any TK1220 size/type mills 2nd hand. Nor does there seem to much room for negeotation on new prices. Someone mentioned the amount of 2nd hand firewood equipment for sale. Where are the portable/semi portable bandsaw mills? marcus

Did no one spot the already felled trees/logs to the left of the photo. How did they get there?, who felled them? I appreciate they may have been felled by the previous owner, because more straightforward. PS on a cursory non qualified but tree respecting perspective I cannot see why the OP wants these trees removed. cheers marcus

Withams have a 4*4 turbo Daily Iveco cherry picker. Could one flog the cherry picker off the chassis and rebody to ones requirments. I would have thought VW with the T3/T4/T5 range of transporters would also be worth a look. Syncros were not uncommon. Consider importing a LHD vehicle from the Continent too. Loads more 4by varients on the Continent.

Hey! You well might be "handy" beyond:biggrin: my particular standards. I did not intend to cause offence but at 54 after 20 years of seeing the results of people who swear they know all about maintaining and using chainsaws borrowing the one from work and bring it back absolutly blunt, chain hanging off the bar, bar and chain burned blue, etc etc, etc etc, etc etc. Plus we have had a number of guys at work put through the cross-cutting course. Who are still ABSOLUTLY unable to sharpen a chain. Taking it 5 miles out the road to be sharpened. One in particular used to insist in cutting the road surface with the tip of the bar when trimming butts, that were WELL clear of the surface. Seriously. Again I remain baffled by the seasoned woodcutters that I see bring saws to the local Stihl shop to get chains sharpened. Seriously!

But it is NOT a saw, it is an angle grinder, with the safety guard removed. I suspect the good layer of blubber contributed to his sanguine survival.

LewisPH From an untrained/self-taught but "handy" farmers son, who only "cuts sticks". You come across as a clear thinking good communicator, but how well coordinated are you physically? I presume you would not be considerating this career path unless you figger yourself to be dexterous enough. But, trust me, some can and some ABSOLUTLY cant, with the majority in the middle. Swing an axe, handle a saw, intutively "know" how and where, and when to cut, understand tension and compression etc. I have observed some of the most akward, ineffective, and actually hard to watch types, who cannot understand how inefficiently they are working. It is only those "who can" that will make a reasonable or good living. Training is not a substitute for natural or innate ability. It can only complement what is already there. But at least you are approaching the subject in a clear headed objective manner. I would suggest getting some experience, watching and listening and questioning, learning the "whys", then after some "off the record practise", put yourself up for honest assessment by an experienced arbo type or trainer. Also stick at this type of work experience through the average British winter, before committing. regards Marcus