CalumH

Great picture Mick, I'm glad it arrived safe. Lets us know how you get on Tom, your winch will be sorted asap. Following last weeks conversation and emails I just need that email confirmation from you on the additional parts you require to the wiring loom. Have a good weekend all, Calum @ Riko 01420 487300

Hi All, Check out the second hand section of our website, We're doing our best to keep on top of whats coming in and going out! Mowi 9 ton trailer with P30 crane, Hampshire Balfor SC/D600EM single phase electric saw bench with conveyor, Hampshire Oniar 7 ton trailer with 52 crane, Hampshire Farmi WP36TR PTO firewood processor, Cornwall (Customer sale) Patruuna Approx. 8 ton trailer with 6m crane, Hampshire AGT850 alpine tractor with cab, Yorkshire (Customer sale) Due in: KTS Approx. 8 ton trailer with 5.3m crane, coming to Hampshire soon Uniforest 60EH 6 ton electro hydraulic winch, coming to Yorkshire soon Pricing and rough descriptions on our web site The 'due in' items will be added once they arrive Please call for further details. https://www.riko-uk.com/product/8/473

Hi Ian, Thanks for calling yesterday and this morning, As Biggarlogs has quite rightly suggested, and we discussed this morning. If the splitting channel/ram area is 100% clear, without any restrictions and the splitter valve requires assistance to move it. Then the chances are that the spring has either worn or come out of place within the valve. I personally have only ever come across one other case of this in the past and the customer at the time sourced the spring from a local hydraulics shop. It’s certainly not a common fault given the number of WP machines we’ve sold. We always stress to check the basic things first; I wasn’t in denial that it could be something other than a blockage. However the last thing I want to do is lead customers through the harder fault finding first and then work to the easy stuff. I hope your sorted soon Ian and call if I can help Jake, you may have spoken to another colleague during your experiance so apologies we couldn't get you sorted. It may have been the first time we'd come across this issue back then. The customer I spoke to some years ago was in Wales BR Calum @ Riko 01420 487300

Apologies, my pictures didn't attach!

Hi, We have a WP30 road tow in stock. Ex-demo/with 2015 plate (I think). Years warranty 36cm cut, 5.5 ton splitter with 2-4 way cut 13hp Honda GX390 non-braked axle and it does have an IVA cert Est. 2m conveyor Its basically a 'light' version of the WP36 road tow which has a higher spec. BR Calum @ Riko 01420 487300 Or pm me

We have a couple of the petrol Uniforest/Balfor models left in stock at a clearance price (still brand new). We also offer the Collino saw benches here at Riko too The old stock models have a 6hp engine with 700mm TT blade and est. 30cm cut. The new Collino models have a 9hp Subaru with 700mm TT blade and est. 28cm cut with various options available. The pictured model below has a cut out switch for the engine, a tensioning handle for the belts, a saw guard with two handed feature. The wheels are also much bigger to help with manoeuvring on difficult ground My customer for this saw in particular was a small woodland trust who required these features for staffs safety. Most of these features can be ordered without the saw if you'd prefer Small compact tractors will bog down on big timber but operators can nurse it through the blade which will help a lot. I'm pretty sure some of my customers have them on as little as 15hp tractors and are very happy. I think the recommended power is about 20-25hp Please give me a call or pm if I can help any further assistance BR Calum@Riko 01420 487300

Another TN 5800 Major with an Elite L 160 flail mower off shortly

Evening All, Firstly, thanks for phoning last week Simon. Always a pleasure to speak with you and I hope the discussion was useful... I'll email you some further information during this week on our Carraro and AGT range of alpines. Barton, many thanks for raising the American/Canadian thread. It doesn't come up often but we will never shy away from it to reassure customers (current and new) . I must start by saying that the American/Canadian thread is now approaching 8 years old and, to our knowledge, it is the only case in the world like it (I have searched the internet and asked AC but I can’t find anything similar to this scale). In addition, as a reader, we only hear the customer’s side of the story and not AC, Sigma or the dealer’s. So it wouldn't be fair to draw any conclusions and this isn’t the place for me to discuss it any further. As for supplying loaders these days we are more than happy to do so but there are certain factors to consider. The main one is that customer will tend to opt for an alpine tractor because of the well balanced set up, usually for bank mowing or slope use. Unlike a normal compact, the engine on an Alpine will tend to be seated beyond the front axle making it a very well balance unit with an implement on the back (like a flail mower, or similar). By adding the brackets, loader and implement over the bonnet you’ll simply make the front end a lot heavier and the set up less balanced. But for clearance work, on flat ground, with a counter weight it’ll be a great tool with respectable high HP and low impact. If a customer were to request a loader we’ll normally try to push a tractor with the bi-directional seating option like an AGT850 or Carraro TTR4400, TRX6400, TRX7800s etc. This is because rear loaders will give the operator a much better view of whats going on when the seats turned 180 degrees and facing backwards (over the linkage). The engine/bonnet end can then also act as a ‘counter weight’. With artic steering tractors we only have two within our range (excluding the sp4400) and these are the AGT835 and Carraro SRX. The tractors obviously steer on a pivot and do have the oscillation/tilt at the front end. Neither of these models, to my knowledge, have a loader option available. We believe this is simply down to stability but we have supplied linkage mounted fork lifts for these models which keep the weight close into the tractor. I hope this has been helpful, and feel free to pm me if I can help any further BR Calum@Riko

Hi Daves The processor will be due into us at Riko later this week... I beleive Will has gone on holiday BR Calum @ Riko 01420 487300

The 7400 and 8600 are two new models of crane which Oniar have added to their, already impressive, range. Oniar have used their engineering and research skills to purpose build these cranes allowing them to compete against the other professional models on the market. The main factors Oniar have targeted are the service and greasing periods with re-greasing only required every 80 hours, a claimed 'best slewing torque on the market', 50-60mm pins around the sealed joints of the crane, an impressive (Approx.) 750kg lift at 7m, hoses are highly protected all around the crane and an LED working light as standard. Various control options are also available from basic none electric blocks to mini joysticks. For further information please call, Riko Hants 01420 487300 Riko Yorkshire 01423 359419 South wales, TH machinery 07538 379411 North wales, Tread light Forestry 07970 544901

Hi CHC, That is correct; these models do have floating hammers It’s a lighter duty mulcher which we're able to offer for the 50hp (plus) alpine and compact tractors. For example an AGT850/860, TRX7800s, etc. 'List prices' start from £6500 +vat for a 1.1m model and there is a range of options like push bars, hoods, side shifts and more BR Calum@Riko 01420 487300

Hi R-P, I've sent a PM about one of the Rotomat 4L drum saws We have a demo/ex-demo one in stock. Give me a call if it is of any interest Cheers, Calum@Riko 01420 487300

It all depends on what your after... for example speed or a high lift capacity? Oniar offer the 52 & 67s which are 5.2m & 6.7m reach cranes, approx. 1 ton close in and 400-500kg at full reach. These models would be ideal for a chipper, biomass and first thinning use. Having smaller lift rams the cranes should be quicker to operate. Or, if you require the lift, a 72 crane which has a 7.2m reach, approx 2 ton close in and 700kg at 7.2m. I now also have prices on there new cranes, the 7400 and 8600, which we are quite excited about and will be getting into stock soon. Drop me a pm with some more information on what you're looking do, your email address and contact number if you're interested. I'd be happy to price and suggest a suitable machine from there Cheers, Calum @ Riko

Good morning GG, In all honesty we haven't been involved with much beyond Farmi's firewood processors. However this is a working progress and things are looking promising for the future. If you are looking for some spare parts, or a new machine, then it is likely we can put you in touch with someone who can supply or we'll deal with your enquiry directly In further news, 10 more WP36 machines arrived yesterday morning Contact your local supplier today for any enquiries, Riko Hants 01420 487300 South wales, TH machinery 07538 379411 North wales, Tread light Forestry 07970 544901 Aberdeenshire, Strathbogie SS 01466 792821 Our Yorkshire depo is currently undergoing refurbishment but will be open again during March BR Calum @ Riko 01420 487300

The latest news from Riko,

Hi Grae, Nice find with the AGT, great little tractors and let me know if you have any questions on it. Usually with an AGT835 we'd suggest a 1.5 ton trailer as the tractor will only weigh 1 ton. In relation to the grants, A few of our customers who've attempted to get some sort of funding over the last few years, and been rejected 2 - 3 times, are starting to hire in a consultant as a last resort. Although it may cost a few hundred pounds, they’re now becoming successful and getting approvals. Apparently these consultants will find a suitable scheme for the equipment you need, give any advice, do the required 'talking' and fill in any paper work for a fee. Cheers, Calum@Riko

Hi Kevin, I hope your keeping well I'm not too familiar with the Thor log splitters; however we do get similar reports this time of year on our own. (Assuming its a petrol or electric machine) It could just be a bit of moisture/condensation inside the tank which is escaping as the machine heats up. This is likely to be the cause if the machines running fine otherwise. If air was getting into the hydraulic system then your splitter would struggle and it would probably leak from another area Cheers, Calum @ Riko

We still have a shop soilded Riko/Balfor A11V/SB splitter in stock (11 ton, 6hp Subaru engine and very robust. New and 1 years warranty) I'll send you a pm Mitchel

Some pictures below of a brand new TN5800 Major which we delivered to a local wildlife trust last week. It has been fitted with some of our bespoke guarding throughout the underside of the tractor and also protection both sides of the engine. The engine guarding has been made from perforated sheet to allow a good airflow and to prevent any risk of overheating. There is also a tray on the bonnet which can be used for general storage Carraro’s TN5800 Major is the latest tractor added to their range. It’s great for forestry and small agricultural contracting use with 48hp, a very low centre of gravity but with an excellent ground clearance. Most of the Carraro’s come with a 2 year warranty with an option of upgrading to 4 years. We can usually add this level of guarding to most Alpine Tractors. For any enquiries please call the numbers below Hampshire depot 01420 487300 Yorkshire depot 01423 359419 South wales (Terry Harrison) 07538 379411

Hi, We still have some left in our 2015 clearance stock... x1 A12Vario EM, 12 ton, single phase electric, 700mm stroke, 2 speed and auto return £1000 +vat delivered, down from £1600 + delivery + vat x1 A9Vario EM, 9 ton, single phase electric, 550mm stroke, 2 speed and auto return £750 +vat delivered, down from £1050 + delivery + vat (delivery surcharges to islands, highlands, etc.) BR, Calum@Riko 01420 487300

Hi Gavin, I did indeed and don't worry, I haven't forgotten! We are hoping to get a final launch date towards the Spring BR Calum@Riko 01420 487300

Hi MG, I'm not sure where you are in Scotland exactley (other than central) but we [Riko] have a dealer based in Aberdeen called Stragthbogie Forest and Garden for our Farmi firewood processors. They usually have a PTO and petrol dual driven machine on there hire fleet for hire/demos Give Pete or Bob a call and they'll sort you out Cheers Calum@Riko 01420 487300

Sent a PM Calum@Riko