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  1. Elmsdown Forestry
    That was my plan as getting pissed at waiting on the 2 stroke but the dealer checked with husky technical and they strongly advise not doing this. Apparently there fuel is completely different to aspen and adding 2t oil to it won’t work. How true this is I don’t know.
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    Should get mine in day or two had it on hold at dealer for few weeks. Want to run it only on the new husky 2 stroke fuel which should be in by Wednesday this week. Was told next batch will be around mid March to all dealers.
  3. Elmsdown Forestry
    As per title: Position available for a harvester/forwarder operator based in south east but do travel/stay away. Ideally looking for someone with good experience and looks after the machines. Rates depending on experience. Call Nick 07595290954
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    Did some big pops last summer heavy back lean pulled over with forwarder massive hinge no splits. Wouldn’t worry to much about splitting low value timber. Think you will find they only getting chip price as export market dropped off for the last 8-12 months, even so cut them as long as possible up to 40ft or just over in case markets change. I’m
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    Starting a birch clear fell will be cutting firewood to 2.5m length 15inch to 4-5inch top diameter nice straight wood. Can arrange haulage. Gatwick area Nick 07595290954
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    Evening all, Anyone know of a 13-14 ton 360 with rake around the ipswich area for hire driver not required. Cheers
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    Still some available.
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    As per title felling hardwood 90% ash rest mix of elm, maple, hazel and very small amount of oak. Cutting 2.5m lengths. Can arrange haulage from site near Wattisham. Approx 1000ton available. Nick 07595290954
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    Felling a mix of hardwood, manly ash in Ipswich area. Will be cutting to 2.5m lengths all processor friendly. £45 roadside lots of space and easy wagon access, can arrange haulage or can use your own. Approx 1500 ton. Cheers nick 07595290954
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    Anyone know of a good purpose built mulching contractor in the Suffolk area? Sensitive site flat and easy mulching of rowed up harvesting top. Cheers
  12. Elmsdown Forestry
    Looking for a owner driver/contractor to forward approx 3k ton in gloustershire. Due to start mid July. Mostly flat ground some bank work but all short extraction to crane lorries, mix of clear fell and thinning. Must have fmoc. Ring nick 07595290954
  13. Elmsdown Forestry
    Evening all, currently cutting beech block up to 800ton processor size and a block of birch 150-200ton. Both cut to 2.5-2.7m lengths, artic access, can load onto flat. Call or text 07595290954 if interested. Cheer nick
  14. Elmsdown Forestry
    We work with the prices available but the problem we have is buyers think that machines can produce more so rates don't need to rise with fuel etc and expect a high standard of job. I'm happy with the rates I work for but was making a point.
  15. Elmsdown Forestry
    The thing your all missing is there are too many middle men involved taking there cut!! Hardwood is where they make a large portion of there money! As a harvesting contractor I get approx the same rate per ton as they were getting 20yrs ago and costs have gone through the roof since then. Yes machines are more productive but a new harvester now is £300k plus, a reliable used is £200k plus yet rates don't rise with inflation. Land owners and the middle man are reaping the rewards of the price roadside. I understand why people import but seriously dissagee with it and what lies behind it! I know a big firewood seller in Kent who has a kiln not to increase his price but to reduce his cash outlay and improve cash flow. Normal year £35k for wood year to dry min then sale. Now wood comes in 7 days later it's ready for sale. Cash flowing nicely!
  16. Elmsdown Forestry
    Surely you asked Steve who I know and is a straight up bloke how long it's been cut for? The biggest problem we have is hauliers go in and help themselves if they know the product is there even if sold to another! It's not always the agents fault. If you weren't happy why not turn the load away rather than moaning on here trying to slate someone. Pointless thread.
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    Evening all, Anyone know of a good lowloader around Hereford? Cheers
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    There is another solution, if they pay only by weight then Fc should give grants for weigh links of all forwarders!! The new systems I've been looking at are accurate to +-1% of actual weight, all products can be weighed separate and downloaded onto a memory stick to be sent onto contract firm. If this system was recognised then we could all invoice for 90% of weight weekly the timber lorries would know exactly how much is there to be moved and there's still enough to account for any discrepancies so you don't over invoice. Simple simple simples.
  20. Elmsdown Forestry
    Agent wants a burn so that what we will do. Think they planning to try and plant before end of February.
  21. Elmsdown Forestry
    Hi all, Anyone interested in a rake and burn in the Hereford area? Pm me or 07595290951 having phone issues but should be sorted today. Cheers Nick
  22. Elmsdown Forestry
    The tanks are coming from a contractor and apparently can't pallet them as had fuel in beforehand. I will ring round the suggestions. Would of preferred a new clarks but at 8 week wait that's a touch too long.
  23. Elmsdown Forestry
    Hi all, Anyone know of a firm who would move 2, 900 ltr used grab tanks from just outside Dumfries to Hereford? Can be loaded Cheers
  24. Elmsdown Forestry
    I have a 2015 hilux 3.0 invincible and it's a pile compared to the older variant. It's build is shocking, clutch is lame and permanent slippage in 4h in low gears, only has 5 speed gearbox so quite juicy, paintwork- well looking at causes a scratch. Off road it's been stuck more time in a year than I've ever been in previous 4x4's Nissan terrano 2 l200 and navara. For the money don't think any of the newer are up to the job it all comes down to preference and budget.
  25. Elmsdown Forestry
    Evening all, Looking at a saw for the harvester cab. I'm considering the echo 620 husky 560 or a 550xp. Will be for the odd fell and snedding big odd hairy tops. Can't decide on the best suited. Had 2 560 in past and a562 so know how they handle but how do the others compare. Cheers.

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