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Yes they can tow a small chipper/trailer on their license but that gives them a greatly reduced payload because of the 3.5 ton gross limit. https://www.gov.uk/towing-with-car Bob

There would be nothing to stop you adapting a trailer to a demount system with a one chassis fits all. Demounts are common in the commercial vehicles world and even on things like Transits. Normally they have a twist lock in each corner and jack legs. Just back in and lower whichever body you want onto the chassis, not hard to achieve and very useful. Tipper,flatbed,bolstered timber and car trailer all off the same chassis. http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff331/tonyb37/DSCF0007.jpg http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/tonyj2222/bodystripdown014_zps10bb8a06.jpg Bob

How about running the mog and trailer over a weighbridge and work it back from that. Keep the loads the same ish and you would only need to do this once. Bob

With respect if the department of transport publish a guide its going to be very close to anything that`s written in the construction and uses. I understand the act will go into further detail but the nuts and bolts of its contents must be accurate and very close to the same. It does end with section 9 which reads ............ The views expressed in this Information Sheet are based on the Department‟s current understanding of what the law means and are not definitive. Only the courts may interpret legislation definitively. If you are in any doubt about your legal obligations, you should take independent legal advice as this Information Sheet is not a substitute for such independent legal advice. Pretty much the same disclaimer that VOSA tag on the end of correspondence. From the braking requirements section. The braking requirements depend on both the maximum weight, and the speed at which the trailer is towed at: Agricultural trailed appliance conveyor with unladen weight under 510kg - no brakes required Agricultural trailed appliance (where gross weight is less than double the unladen weight) - no brakes required if speed is kept to 20mph or below Agricultural trailer with gross (laden) weight less than 750kg – no brakes required Agricultural trailer with gross weight over 750kg but not used at speeds exceeding 20 mph – brakes on at least half the wheels, with 25% efficiency, a parking brake on at least two wheels. Agricultural trailer or Agricultural trailed appliance exceeding 20 mph – and gross weight below 3500kg – inertia (over-run) brakes Agricultural trailer or Agricultural trailed appliance exceeding 20 mph and gross weight above 3500kg - braking in line with ECE Regulation 13. Seems clear enough to me. Bob

Has anyone here that stores there saws etc in a shipping container ever considered the dangers of an explosion with all that vapour floating about. I opened up the other morning and without a thought turned on the light switch , in theory that could blow you into the middle of next week Bob

The ins and outs all in here http://www.fwi.co.uk/gr/info-trailers.pdf section 3 for the braking section. Bob

Here is the beast all 275kg of it, it`s slow, doesn`t handle, doesn`t stop but is really comfy. 1996 bike with a genuine 853 miles on it. Must still be under warranty, the sun was out today so i took it out to blow the dust off it. Bob

On the same token I went in there got all the bearings ,shims ,anvil`s and bolts just in case as I was doing this at night and did not know what needed changing. Dave at Greenplant said just bring back what you dont use. As it was I only needed the two bearings in the sleeve by the rollers. Now that is service and I dont begrudge them the extra few quid on the bearings for that kind of service. They have even left bits out for me if I am running late. Bob

Has to be this one. A load of apples , eggs and a few mugs of tea for half an artic load of chestnut for Annies stove.http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/general-chat/64490-my-husband-said-i-should-wait.html Bob

Eggszackery . The lads said there was smoke coming from the bearing on the roller side of the small road tow timberwolf the other day. I went down to green plant and picked up all the bearings,shims etc which were all off the shelf. Stripped it down that night and changed the bearings and it was out the next morning. As it happens the smoke was from a load of phone wire wrapped round the shaft but the bearings needed doing anyway. Thats the benefit of having a decent local dealer, no down time. Bob

I have bought quite a few saws from ebay over the years. Normally its 200 toppers or husky`s the same as we run. I never expect anything from them other than the sum total of the parts that keep what we have going. If they prove better than that its a bonus but dont be disappointed if they are knackered.. Bob

When choosing kit like this or a vehicle I think a major consideration has to be service/spares back up. Its timberwolf and dosco for us only because of the excellent spares/service provided by Greenplant/ Danequip who are both very local. Bob

We have been using additives in our fuel for a number of years now. We dont seem to be having any problems since using this stuff. Fast Exocet - Fuel Additives - Heating Oil Additives and more... Bob

So what lurks in these 45 gallon drums of chain gook that we buy ? Bob

We have been with them for fifteen plus years. Helpful lot. Bob

You are right their is no excuse to run non compliant kit but the HSE hinges all of its saftey standards around the employee . Read any of the factory acts. http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Eliz2/4-5/49/contents. Its no different to any other kit like a drill, grinder or a saw, we are all guilty of using them on occasion without goggles,gloves and ear defenders but we cant expect employees to do so. The said chipper could be used in any non commercial application because the HSE is only interested in the factory act and whats under its umbrella. They are not that bad anyway you just need to have your wits about you and be prepared to lose your ear lobes when you launch a branch in them off your shoulder. Bob re the stop button, I think it would be a waste of time, if you switch off one of these beasts you could have had a cup of tea before they come to a stop.

In a word no, but that does not stop you using it as a self employed person. What you cant do is let your oppo`s use it. These old chuck and ducks dont take prisoners . Bob

I reckon on the Massey 3125,6180 . Fuel tank up out of the way , no plastic to rip off, easy to guard and cage, bomb proof engine and trans, cheap and easy to maintain , very little in terms of electronics and user friendly. ( from experience ) Bob

Thats about right for a mog, I find its easy to lose sight of this when you are filling up from an unmetered supply like ours. Lots of drive line soaking up power on a mog coupled to the aerodynamics of a brick. All of ours drink fuel but some on here will report them being good. Bob

As above ,I am sure he is just showing off for the camera, he wont keep that up for more than 20 minutes. It looks like a tape hanging on his belt so I would imagine he is doing more than just felling. Genius no but handy with a saw yes, also sloppy with regard his own safety. Bob

Some but not all have type approved for towing, check out pages 20-21. http://www.cime.cz/file.php?id=492&extension=&download=0 Bob

I had to post up this monster bucket, a place I went to the other day builds and repairs this kit. Bob This old one is over twelve feet tall

I would say you need both, our landy based mewp is the nuts and is really stable. On a plus side for the vehicle based its got massive outreach which the tracked and trailer mewps dont have and you dont need any extra space for the stabilising legs, some of the trailer and tracked mewps need so much space to get set up and then are limited on outreach from the footprint of the legs, example of this would be setting up a mewp against a wall to deal with a massive hedge. Buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuut vehicles wont go through a garden gate so we find ourselves using both. Bob

We had a situation a few years ago with regard cscs, lantra and other various tickets some of our blokes had. We were clearing a very large site for a developer and we were called into the office about some of the operatives tickets being agri and landscape based. A long drawn out argument later which involved their safety officer calling the HSE was resolved by the HSE who said and confirmed that the tickets we had were valid as they were a valid proof of training and competence . This is the bottom line but the construction industry are sticklers for their own in house insistence on the cscs accreditation, its not the HSE. The HSE are quite happy as long as you can prove that your operatives have formal training and this can include you very own in house version. That said for the sake of £40 or whatever the fee is cscs stops a lot of arguments on site Bob