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Will C

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  1. Will C
    Have any of you tried tracked mini skid steers like this: http://four-ashes.com/product/loader/ it ticks the box for access at only 750 wide but the lift height is a compromise But at the price it’s worth taking a closer look
  2. Will C
    So all season tyres are a bit like all terrains on a 4x4? Ok but not the best off road and ok but not the best on road. There is always a compromise but all season m+s tyres has got to be a fair one for much of the country However, If like us on the Isle of Wight you only see 3 frosts a year (only just below freezing) and snow twice in the last 10 Year’s, one of these time was under half inch, the other we had 6 flakes and I think 3 of them missed then a dedicated set of winter tyres is a bit of over kill. I will just drop the tyre pressure for 2 days in the next ten years it might snow for 2min and carry on. However if I travel to a area they are needed I will kit up for the area as needed
  3. Will C
    Also remember many chippers are worn out after 3 years if not used with care and mechanical sympathy. If it’s someone else’s people wont be so keen to wipe the mud of the end of that branch that planted its self etc. You need to price breakdowns and replacement machines into your maths. Evan if a machine is under warranty down time still costs time which = money. Any tree team with out a chipper you may need to think about there professional status and possibly there ability to pay. This won’t be the case all the time however most serious tree teams have a chipper which I would think makes it a limited market. There may be a bigger market for a tracked machine that many don’t own but need on a occasional basis but that comes with increased overheads.
  4. Will C
    Just pull 1 phase, the neutral and earth from the 3 phase and away you go. It may not be the proper way but will Work just fine, seen single phase pulled like that then run through a trip box to make it safer
  5. Will C
    Ddm ones are worth the money, I’ve had mine 2 year and still as good as new, I used to go through at least 3 caritools a year. As a bonus there not huge and don’t get in the way like the large caritools
  6. Will C
    From my experience A shogun at that money will be better on fuel, better reliability, and a good work horse when needed but still expensive rfl that said the pathfinder are nice trucks “when” working right
  7. Will C

    Rope Coiling

    Will C replied to Billhook's topic in General chat

    A butterfly but silightly different from video, I go from one end and in my hand not round my neck, just in case the rope found that “dog egg” that the customer missed last thing I want is that on my collar following me round all day
  8. Will C
    Portawrap for the odd branch and holding tension on a speed line, Stein 3001 for lots of smaller stuff or big stuff or if needed the GRCS. Between the 3 they cover everything we ever come across.
  9. Will C
    We burnt a patch about 15' square out of a potato store welding a elevator up that was loading the store, we got very lucky. It was back before camera phones so no pics I'm afraid.
  10. Will C
    Sprayed foam and grinding sparks / weld splatter don't mix very well either dont ask just just trust me on this one
  11. Will C
    Unfortunately we are on the Isle of Wight so it's a not a time issue but a costly affair to go and try Boots on and typically I didn't need any when we were at the arb show.
  12. Will C
    Good morning, Am sure this topic has been covered many times before but very little coming up when I search, can you recommend which chainsaw boots are a wide fit please. The website descriptions don't really answer this and unfortunately we have no nearby suppliers to try them on so don't want to spend lots of money returning items. I have had the Arbortec Scafell Boots for the last 18months but after being worn every working day they are now showing signs of wear and was thinking about something different this time. I have just tried the Stein Defenders but they are too narrow. Thanks in advance for your recommendations. Mrs Will C
  13. Will C
    Put what you like on a trailer as long as your within your weight/size limits and the load is secured properly
  14. Will C
    Is this not the point of spikes? Youth of today need a old bt pole belt and some 3 strand for a week or until they learn not every gadget is needed Some "gadgets" are a god send some are just trying to remover your hard earned from your pocket I personally think spike ascenders are in the latter group:thumbdown:
  15. Will C
    The Sugihara bars I've got have outlasted stihl ones by double so far and still going strong I won't be buying anything else in the future. As a further plus the customer service and advice Rob offers is second to none:thumbup1:
  16. Will C
    460 here direct from predator. Couple of minor niggles but excellent service and a well built machine
  17. Will C
    Any plans for a tracked version of the cs100 from Greenmech? Italian stuff will soon have import duty on it:lol: Looks like a handy bit of kit and we run a 8" machine
  18. Will C
    So your asking a uninsured, unqualified mate to drop your mums tree? The next thread will be about making the industry looked at better by the public or complaining about some ***** pinching there job and that's with out handing out invertations Ffs
  19. Will C
    :lol: Friend of the family is milk n 2, next week your mate will be in to help you: out Any one else, most of you are to cheap in my humble, by the time you have got there done it packed up, got to the next job and unpacked the gear again you have lost 2+ hours so at £70 your working for £30 -£35/hour for a fully kitted out tree team inc insurance labour gear etc work out your overheads and tell me you can earn on that (unless you have 7 or more in a row for the day inside a couple of miles)
  20. Will C
    It's free to tax a tractor so no major drama if you need to
  21. Will C
    Very well said
  22. Will C
    Bigger chipper means less snedding and less conifer timber left. The difference in fuel to tow extra 1/4 or 1/2 ton is more than made up for in my opinion.
  23. Will C
    Food for thought. Once again Reg you have made a good number of people think about what they do. We all have our own bad habits, to be made to think about them is only a good thing, keep at it sir. I've had a close one single handed but still do it, just now with a lot more respect for the machine and more fore thought of do I need to?
  24. Will C
    Petrol is a no go until we have access to it on the same terms as red diesel
  25. Will C
    I agree with you on that mick. Evan worse is if one of the team doesn't stop pacing up n down. My other pet hate is facebook etc when working. Nowt against phones in moderation but going off every 10seconds because some one farted or made a sandwich is just beyond me:thumbdown:

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