Dave177

I have 3 lengths of Yew in the yard that were brought back from a job in september. They are around 8" diameter and around 6-8ft long.

Pm me if they are any use to you otherwise they will be going on the bonfire

I completely agree, Ours doesn't get used too much but does eat up the gas, I would rather a diesel if i can find one with decent big wheels.

Would you cover just the bottle or the whole forklift, keeping it inside isn't an option at the moment

Its a bit warmer today but changed the coolant, was a bit on the low side for antifreeze and seems much better. See what happens when it gets colder again. Thanks for the help

Looks similar to yours bob

We have a OLD hyster forlkift in the yard that is used for a few jobs, when I went to use it last week in the cold it was very spluttery with no power. Having looked in the engine bay the vaporizer, I think, a block with lpg in and out and water in and out, was covered in frost (Like if you let off a gas bottle over something cold) is this just what happens on the cold and it needs to wait till the machine is warmed up, or it it leaking somewhere causing the frost. I haven't had a chance to try it in warmer weather yet.

Thanks

When to have a look at the merlo yesterday, was and ok machine but definatly in "off the farm" condition, various bits of welding (Including the rear of the boom!!), play in pins, loose wires around the cab etc think I will pass on it as it could be a minefield of trouble!!

Also looked at a Sanderson 726 solo in absolutely mint condition used as a yard machine for a local tractor dealer for the last 5 years or so, its a older, but on the face of it much better machine. Anyone know what spares are like for these? Finally it isn't fitted with a 3rd service, not a problem in itself however may be useful later on, can one be plumbed in using the pickup hitch and trailer tip feeds and a changeover valve?

Thanks for the warnings guys, will definitely have to do the maths before throwing a big bucket on the front and driving around.

Bob - Wont be towing anything on the road just around sites etc so not really a problem on the legality side there.

Going to look at the merlo today, it looks like the controls are direct into the valve block so less electronics than the newer ones so that good.

Anything to check on any of the machines, other than general mechanical condition?

The merlo is a 7m reach and the older type with direct hydraulic controls instead of solenoids. Will take a look at the jcb 526

Looking for a cheap telehandler to load walking floors, tow a tipping trailer on chip jobs and general moving carrying loading etc.

Been offered an old perkins engined merlo or an even older ford powered sanderson 622. will either of these be tall enough/ man enough / reliable enough to load walking floors?

Must have a rear pick up hitch and tipping pipe for trailers

Need a tractor and grain trailer to hire with or without driver for 2 or 3 days work in Slough. Ideally it would be Monday onwards but we are flexable. It is for moving chip on a private site so no road work required.

Let me know

David

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Does anyone have any standing timber they are wanting to sell this season, we are looking for any grades of hard or softwood in Surrey, Sussex and kent.

Also happy to undertake extraction for people with either tractor and forwarding trailer or purpose built forwarder.

Feel free to call, pm or email

Thanks

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Thanks for the suggestion,

I haven't checked anything out so far. I had someone come out to look as I was on holiday but he couldn't work it out. no sure what he checked though

Few pictures of the compressor

Does anyone have a digger based harvester for sale at the moment? Preferably 13-14t

Must be able to put a bucket on etc.

Thanks David

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Happy to bow to other peoples knowledge, however has a big oil filled rad/cooler at the front and a fan driven off the crank blowing air through so assumed oil cooled. I thought air cooled just pulled air over fins, like a chainsaw or lawnmower?

Its a 4cyl oil cooled one, model is a Bf4l1011f. When cold it will sometimes start fine, other times will billow plumes of black smoke. Once going it will run for 45mins or so fine then cut out then only go for 10mins at a time, then cut out, etc. Sometimes it will just rev up and chuck out loads of grey, sooty smoke and cut out, other times it will just cut out.

Happy to have a play myself but I know nothing about these engines

Looking for someone that knows their way around a deutz oil cooled engine as got a few problems with the one fitted to our compressor.

Any recommendations? Were based near to Gatwick, West Sussex but happy to take it somewhere around an hour or

two if need be.

Thanks

Having had an excavator at work in the woods fairly continuously for around 2 years I would suggest anyone wanting to do a similar thing to invest in the guarding.

Since guarding up we have had no real machine damage, but have had lok of object hit the guarding, typically from dead tops or hanging limbs or when handling big tops and hitting the screen guard. No matter how good an operator you are It will still happen. Even when using a simple fixed demo grab we had a 5" log twist and get pulled straight through the window of the machine, luckily the operator reacted quickly and no damage was done apart from a new screen.

We guarded ours ourselves due to the problems you are finding getting hold of people that acctually want the work.

We are looking for a climber or groundsman for between 3-5 days per week.

Self Employed or PAYE,

You must be over 25, have B+E minimum of CS30,31,38

Some experience of rigging

Be a good all round worker that takes pride in a job being completed to a high standard.

There will be the opportunity to climb if you want it

Based near to Gatwick, West Sussex and work is within 1hr from yard

Feel free to call, PM or Email.

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Have a lorry load of Ash for sale in kenley, 10mins north of gatwick junction of the m25. 3m lengths and all processor size. Only stems, no branchwood etc. Pm or call for more details.

Thanks David

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Contract/Site Manager – Full time to start ASAP

Job Introduction:

Sparrowhatch Forestry Ltd is looking for an experienced and well-organised contract and site manager to be in charge of single-site contracts, manage a small number of staff, and report promptly and effectively to the Managing Director.

Key Responsibilities:

Daily running of projects on site to ensure smooth running from start to completion

Be site contact for clients and staff

Manage Health and Safety when on site (with briefs from Managing Director)

Be responsible for making sure projects are completed on time and within budget

Person Specification:

Experience of working with saws and large machinery in the forestry sector; desirable

Moderate level of mechanical knowledge; desirable

Be highly organised, with the ability to think on one’s feet; essential

Have good interpersonal skills with previous experience of managing people; essential

High level of literacy, minimum grade C English GCSE; essential

Benefits:

Salary; dependent on experience

Company vehicle during work hours

Annual staff trip

Location:

Based in Surrey and the South East

About Our Company:

Sparrowhatch Forestry is a thriving woodland management and forestry business operating across the South East of England. We are committed to the preservation of woodland and woodland habitat.

To Apply:

Please send a CV and Covering Letter, of no more than 500 words, to [email protected]

Is anyone buying whole tree chip at the moment? I will have 2-300t to move on very shortly.

Any details greatly appreciated

We are looking for a Competent subcontractor climbers to lend a hand on some of our larger jobs as and when. You will be expected to undertake large dismantles, rigging, reductions etc. you will provide all your own personal kit Happy to pay a good day rate for it.

If you could give me a call or send me an email your a few details of yourself and expected rates I will get back to you.

Thanks David

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Been let down by someone booked to do this so I need 2 tractors and grain/silage trailers to haul chip from one site to another in caterham, Surrey. The job will last for 2-3 days and I will pay good hourly rates. Must have insurance and tractor driving tickets ideally.

Call or PM for more details

Sorry no ideas about the Pressures required for the 578 however it may be worth cleaning and checking the relief valve and making sure it is functioning correctly.

I have just had the valve block rebuilt on my 678 by Clarks in Scotland, Talk to Dave Clark, they had all the parts and were very helpful so I would 100% recommend them if it does need doing. The block on the 678 is made by Monsun Tison and the model is a HV07, no idea if a similar one using pilot pressure was used on your machine.

I may be interested in the naarva, could you pm me with some more details. Thanks