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  1. Eddie Eco
    I have just returned my 70 plate Ranger Limited auto after a year of torment, 18k on the clock. It’s been back the the dealer around 4 times with varying issues which I believe surround the auto box - problems ranging from painfully slow gear selection (hugely problematic when you pull away, or do a lot of backing into drives etc) to the diabolical fuel economy. The truck comes with a ‘Ford Pass’ app to keep track of this, and returns around 13-16mpg - based on my bank account I have to reason to doubt this. It’s the 2.0L Bi Turbo which simply isn’t up to the job. I know others with 3.2 engine who love theirs and have no problems. They look cool though.
  2. Eddie Eco
    Weirdly I actually tried this on a job a couple of months ago, killer drag and thought it would be worth looking at playing around a bit. I made a chip box for a jcb hi lift dumper, which worked really well - just that when it was to be tipped into the truck it obviously only went to the rear of the load bed, so had to be shifted anyway when it was full at the back. I ended up using it to just drag out big piles of brash, which it did a good job of; particularly as you could lift the dumper so the butt end of the pile didn’t plough up the lawn.
  3. Eddie Eco
    What are flowers like? Possibly Jacaranda (Fern Tree)
  4. Eddie Eco
    If you’re doing even occasional light arb work that back is going to need attention. If it was a couple of grand it might be worth a punt and make changes to it accordingly - but £6k (assuming it’s around the eBay price) is a lot of money for that.
  5. Eddie Eco
    I am thinking of making this exact machine change - do you miss the extra power of the 450? Or just happy that it’s easier on the body!
  6. Eddie Eco
    I have the GAP spec and was £2500 all in, well pleased with it.
  7. Eddie Eco
    I’m limited and set up thus way and just got a mortgage in the last few years. We needed to show SA302 (final personal tax return) that shows all earnings, base salary and dividend so wasn’t an issue. Only thing is we needed to show the last two years worth, as opposed to one of the guys who works for me who was good to go with his deposit and three months payslips!
  8. Eddie Eco
    I’ve been using it since last September. Pros- Hard wearing Knots well Runs great on ZigZag Good value Cons- Perhaps a bit thin Bit too bouncy on bigger stuff Quite juddery in the wet I’ve got that and Black Widow, which I prefer
  9. Eddie Eco
    I threw a fair bit of money and more importantly time at my Honda before replacing it with a Loncin 15hp. Put the best oil I could in it from the get go and fully expected to buy a new one a year later. 2 1/2 years and still going strong, it’s also very much the sacrificial grinder!!
  10. Eddie Eco
    Pretty gutless as others have said, rust on the sills and wheel arches to keep an eye on. Cheap parts, super reliable, love ‘em
  11. Eddie Eco
    Came across this today on a prospective job site and thought it looked like a Mattheck sketch come to life!
  12. Eddie Eco
    Proper load there! He’s saved us loads of time over the years. Helps that him and Dan are excellent in the hot seat of that Palfinger too
  13. Eddie Eco
    As Jase said I would definitely try Matt, he has an Aladdin’s cave of Kohler parts and helped me out a few times when others couldn’t ?
  14. Eddie Eco
    By comparison what are the list prices on the standard Evo options please?
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  16. Eddie Eco
    This might be worth a look if it helps someone, just ordered one myself Men's Hi-Vis Waterproof Reflective Overhead Bomber Jacket Orange Grey | Professional WWW.REGATTA.COM Not all personal protection equipment has to be boring. The Hi-Vis Overhead...
  17. Eddie Eco
    Kevin Bingham climbed his work climb on a very similar setup at this years ITCC, seemed to work for him!
  18. Eddie Eco
    I’m West Leicester and have days, drop me a line if interested
  19. Eddie Eco
    I’ve worked in similar circumstances but used a builders chute to fire the arisings down out the window to the truck, worked a treat and hire cost was low.
  20. Eddie Eco
    Yup, this helped me out on Good Friday big time......beer bought Steve!
  21. Eddie Eco
    As other have said, this will be costly but I would go to remove all day long. You mention a limb has already fallen onto a train; the fact this has happened without consequences is your get out of jail card well and truly used up. Again probably not what you want to hear but best to relieve the potential liability.
  22. Eddie Eco
    Thanks David - much appreciated! Photos are from client so will get some better ones next time I visit the site.
  23. Eddie Eco
    Could anyone offer an I.D to these pics please? Thanks in advance!
  24. Eddie Eco
    Is this for real? He’s got work for you and you’re getting paid. He starts at 6.45 and you have to get up at 5.45 to be there on time, what’s the problem?
  25. Eddie Eco
    My company is VAT registered and 80% of our work is domestic, never really had a problem apart from the odd one or two situations when quoting against others who aren't. Most of the time our competitors are also registered, so not an issue. To be honest I'm surprised more firms aren't - registration has only ever been a good thing for us - everything the firm needs is suddenly 20% cheaper! The only genuine issue we have is cashflow, chasing unpaid invoices when you're return is due!

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