Treemover

Fault finding is an art, if possible, I would wire in a volt meter into the harness somewhere, just to make sure you are getting 12-14v continously, all you need is an earth for a split second, but if you found that voltage drop at the time the rollers stop, you def know its electrical. I have coils and solinoids on my tree spade and generally they are trouble free, but they can corrode and cause problems, and internally too. I had some go on a fendt tractor so they are wear items. I would also mount a pressure gauge into the roller pipes, and again see what is happening in real work situations; if youy find the pressure rises, then it might be a blockage or brearing; but if it lowers then its a leak in the system. Failing all that its either trade in for new, or get a proper pro to have a look; but theres no fun in any of those options and our missus's would castrate us if they found out

I cant run leads to mine, and its a right pain taking out batteries, not that it takes long, its just a pain. I was just thinking of trying a single solar panel and trying it out. I see fold up suitcase ones but id be terrified they would only last a few goes.

Placing rubber under the battery or making the battery tray 'isolated' would reduce vibration. I have to come up with a solution for parked up kit and a tipper trailer and rather than having to remove batteries and charge, Im thinking of an solar panel charger. Still researching, but like the concept. For me its easy as all at home; but Im also hoping to use one with a battery to power a laptop through an inverter where I picus test. So anyone that has a solar charger setup that lasts longer than a month, Im all ears. Original poster; I really like your post driver concept.

Not sure if you can get one, but I uses a husky 391xp, and what a saw. I had a 372xp (which got nicked) but I would say theres not a lot in it weight wise but some difference power wise. My concern going forward is which saw will run better on this ethanol petrol? AM i right in thinking a non carb, which would mean the 500i?

impressive kit.

Thanks openspaceman, I have that book and I used to prepare harvest sales or SPs years ago, but as mills pay over the weigh bridge it was more per tonne weight than per m volume. Still thanks for the tip, and I'll give those figures a run two, just for pig iron. Appreciate the reply.

Thanks David, I will try take more pictures in future, and Ill even give a try myself as to what I think some might be. Happy new year.

Ah thanks Spuddog.

David, sadly thats all I was able to take on that visit, joys of an old ifone and not enough memory!

Ok so here is some figures i got using an online calculator which I think isnt too far off, So pulp 3m >7cm im getting 28kg stake 1.6 >8cm = 6.5kg Pallet 2.5 >14cm = 24kg Sawlog 4.9 >20cm = 83kg Sawlog 5.5 > 24cm =118kg if anyone could help tell me if these are good enough for ball park that would be great; more madness to follow!

I have a husky t540ixp and i like it; but it hasnt been without faults. It has been back to the dealers twice and last time was for 2-3 months. My own list of pros are less noise no fumes i feel its safer as only running when I pull the trigger dont have to worry about mixes or poor quality fuel doesnt need a warm up so great for small dashes of work Excels in mewp situation, I did a entire day on one battery, which just shows how much faffing I was doing with the hoist. But had i a 2 stroke ding dinging in the basket I would have refuelled lots of times. I can see doing some emergency work late at night will be an advantage with less noise. Cons yes I have 3 batteries and one already is back for a warranty claim. but my main gripe would be i am not convinced of the reliability. Time will tell. Compared to my other saws, they dont really use all that much fuel in same tasks, so I am not fully convinced of the costs of fuel vs batteries. Its a lot of upfront capital

I really must get myself a book and start getting up to speed! On a recent outing found these?

I am just about to undertake some conifer thinning and just doing some figures and calculations. Could anyone give me some figures please? What i am after is either a rough weight per log or how many logs to make a tonne. This is all for SS and some NS first thinnings, low yield class, roughly planted 96-99. Pulp Stake wood Pallet I doubt there will be much pallet tbh but no harm having some figures for second thin.

Thanks Jay

Struggling to ID this, anyone any suggestions please?

Just wanted to update this for anyone thats reading this thread and in the same dilemma. So I bought the Husky 535irxt with the BLI 300 battery and fast charger. I guess the reason I opted for it over the Stihl fs70ce was down to future proofing, along with the fact I would prefer to move into battery kit now. So even though the retailer has the Stihl on the day, and I left wondering if I bought the right tool; once I got it working and learned how to load the chord; there was no looking back. I never wanted a beast of a thing. So for what I do, bits for myself where I cut grass with a tractor and flail, I just needed a strimmer to tidy up. So what I really like about the Husky is that is more or less is non stop. I never liked the bump systems, nor the system that you cut your chord and load a foot each time. Pressing the button on the joystick lets out a few inches of chord and you dont have to stop. So all that pain the arse stuff with fencing, concrete is now a joy. In fact I would nearly say, now strimming is enjoyable, as all that heartache and pain of loading and reloading is gone, plus an engine screaming. Vibes are def down, and this was another reason I opted for the husky. Im getting anywhere from 15-20 mins from a charge. Maybe even 25. But Im happy with progress. I feel I am able to do way more in those 15-20 mins. Im able to charge up - 50mins, while doing other tasks, and get back. So strimming isnt as daunting.

That’s very reassuring.

I’m not really interested in bigger units. We have the largest Husky and I don’t like using it. Plus it’s extra outlay. I don’t strim too often. But renting units at €40 per day and the lost time collecting and dropping it back eats into my productivity. If the battery units won’t run a 3mil line; that rules them out; I see they recommend 2 mil; but is anyone using 3 mil with different heads? i like the husky feed system.

My only fear is that petrol (and diesel) is going to become more expensive. So I’m trying to look further than here and now. As long as the battery units can run the same cord; then I might go that route?

We have a big husky on the farm and it’s a heavy pig for clearing grass and weeds around fence poles . I have rented other machines, and they are usually 4 stoke or large 2 stoke. All heavy lumps. yesterday I rented a Stihl fs70c and when I grabbed it ; it was so light. I was impressed by its performance. Only thing, my brother owns the husky. The big one; but he’s killed it twice. So he bought an ego battery model, im sure it is the small one; but it’s put up with years of torture. I have a 30 hp kioti with a concept flail, so just need a strimmer to tidy up edges and hard to reach areas on boundaries etc. i have a 1000w inverter; so I have no problem using a battery; and I don’t like using stimmers continuously, so I could do other things as it charges the real attraction is no fuel. No smell in the Jeep. Ohh, I find changing out the cord a pain, esp if the boundary is by a wall or fence. I seem to chew through cord in 3-5 mins. Is the auto feed a good thing? I was so impressed by the Stihl fs70c I’d be happy to buy one. But I’m also tempted to opt for an ego or husky battery unit. Most likely the husky as I then plan on the new top handled 540i when I can afford it. Any advice? Much appreciated

For the last 3 years I too have been mulling over processing. I too only have 35hp so if its enough to run a bilke that would be great.

Got asked to help these trees. Never tried grafting young tips; but I'd say if the kids did this with clubs, trying that would be distroyed the same day.

We hired a few and I'd agree; they are not the best on lawns or drives. You need articuled or 4wheel steer.

I bought a same Antares front weight tray, for €30. It weighs a fair bit I think around 30kg, but I can get another 30-40kg of chains etc into it. My dealer wanted €350 for 5x16kg. I'll probably make something out of a bent pallet fork, which requires less faffing

Are fixed grabs not harder on the rotator? Ie you need a higher capacity rotator if fixed?