gdh
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Nothing with the first one except a cog stripped in the pto gearbox, 1 belt and a small sensor (that didn't matter) over 1000hours. Second one we've had a few belts snap (there is only one for the saw which should last 600 hours) and can't work out why. On both machines we've fixed everything ourselves and the parts arrived in a couple of days. Only thing we ever had to call a mechanic about was all the electrics playing up and couldn't work out why - it embarrassingly turned out to be the plug loose on the tractor. If you've got a good relationship with a local dealer that could be the decider though.
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We looked at both when we switched to Tajfun from Hakki Pilke and preferred the Tajfun 480+ for value and performance. I did like the look of auto chain tensioning on the Hakki Pilke though. Happy to answer any questions on the 480.
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Plenty here in mid Wales. Delivery cost might be an issue
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Tracked bobcats are good for woodland work but our old one (talking 15 years ago admittedly) used to destroy bearings constantly being used on concrete yards. I still miss it though for turning on the spot when loading.
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Anyone else slow on sales? We're not disastrous by any means but after a record year last year we seem to be half of what I expected and our wholesale customers are even worse. Hopefully we get some cold weather soon as it's been a warm winter so far. Alternatively I've got plenty of wholesale logs for sale
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Thanks, I'll take a look. Can find a few 100m rolls but hoping for longer.
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Llandovery, Mid Wales.
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I'm not sure you should pay too much attention to them... Double check this as it's from memory: Max weight is approximately 28ton and the trailer can't be more than 18. Top, legal, speed is 25mph Maximum from base is 60miles. You don't need an mot but anything dangerous or overloaded and you'll still get pulled There's restrictions on using it for haulage to - you can't haul for other people etc. As said that's all from memory but there's a lot of regulations.
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We're doing a job at the moment that requires green coloured netting and can't get 300m rolls of rylock anywhere. We have enough in stock at the moment but any ideas for alternatives would be appreciated for the future.
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You can use the custom page on Northern arb. https://www.northernarbsupplies.co.uk/chainsaw-chains/2964-custom-chain-maker-select-your-options-1.html?search_query=Custom&results=8#/2164-number_of_drive_links-92/2100-gauge-1_5mm_058/2096-pitch-3_8
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I've tried selling some wood fresh before but apart from the odd farmer who's used to drying their own wood no one seems interested. I think regular customers don't have the space and the occasional customers don't mind paying a bit more for convenience. The other issue is that drying isn't a huge cost for us. It's easier to cut and have every size ready than cut straight before delivery so no labour saving and charging £70 a cube instead of £75 isn't enough to convince people. It would be nice not have the huge cost of wood sitting there but you get used to it. It would be nice to sell it fresh and customers dry it themselves but I think most people want to phone up and have the convenience of ready to burn unfortunately.
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Shouldn't go wrong with a telehandler - just got to choose whether you want a traditional side boom type, front arm or skidsteer depending on terrain and where you want to go. You can use a muck grab for most stuff and they're good for brash or you can get a grab for pallet forks which is better for big stuff like this (be aware the pallet forks often aren't included). http://www.riko-uk.com/product/timber-loader-grabs/pallet-fork-grab
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There's quite a few ways, do you have a tractor or quad bike? Both of those could tow a small timber trailer with crane and grab. If you're buying a machine you have a variety of choices with pros and cons. Tractor and front end loader - loads about, can do other jobs. Telehandler, skidsteer etc with pallet forks or grab - better for moving stuff but limited for other tasks. Digger (360) - very maneuverable, good for stacking, slow to move. Quad and trailer - probably cheapest if you get a trailer with a hand winch but you won't move much, if you get a trailer with a crane it could be an option though.
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You mean a powered infeed to the machine, not a log deck? I would say a definite yes, they make life much easier for 90% of logs and at worst you'll be in the same position as before for the awkward ones. Go for a conveyor not chains or rollers, you don't want to snag clothing or hands when you inevitably wedge it on to push a log in by hand.
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No problem, 10 ton a day I would say is low for most machines with 2 people on softwood but they have to cover themselves - a few stubby branches on logs will slow you right down. It's a decent overall rate though. If you want to hire out I would go towards a chainsaw machine, you never know what's in other peoples wood and it's a lot quicker and cheaper to change a chain.
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If it's a one off load, especially tidy softwood it's probably better to hire one in and get it cut in a week. I'm a fan of tajfun personally but palax are fine (no experience with farmi). Pto will be the cheapest option, some will require a plug for electrics on the tractor.
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I got loads of dvds/blu rays and a nice new milwaukee drill to play with so I'm happy. And socks of course.
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Happy Christmas everyone.
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If you get a blade on the winch to dig into the ground you can put any power you want on, 100hp with pto will run it easily. You can pick up winches quite cheap, it's just a matter of which extras you want - remote control, twin drum etc.
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Rhi has been reduced a lot but only stopped on drying logs if that's what you're thinking of. I would get someone else to do the registration, a lot of installers will do it for you.
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I think you'll need to ask for amount by cubic metre or net for most wholesalers. Either way I'm a bit far in Wales
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Within reason I like all of them. Once December comes it's nice to hear them again, I'll choose 'christmas wrapping' by the waitresses (I think that's right) and for a newer one 'Christmas time' by the darkness. Also this:
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Weirdly I was looking at milwaukee saws just before seeing this. No intention of giving up the performance of petrol but now the batteries are up to 12ah it is tempting...
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I think it depends if you consider £600 a week good pay, it's obviously more than the majority of people of people earn but if you're lucky enough to earn more good for you, I was just making a throwaway comment because no one I work with is on that sort of amount. I say hours are irrelevant because working more, or less, is a choice depending upon your work ethic, how much you want to earn etc. Not everyone minds working away either or has a young family and I don't see why pay would revolve around that (although your personal career should). If people are happy to work for that (as I would be, no intention of stopping my current work though) and the business is making a profit I don't see the problem.
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Not really the point of this thread but it's well over minimum wage and more than most people I know earn. Hours are pretty irrelevant and time away from family I think is an individual choice so doesn't affect pay. There's better paying work, there's worse paying work, just do what you enjoy.
