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Nice, I wonder what the sizing is like compared to hi flex? Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

I had a modded 346 Xp, not as good as my 2014 550 though. I got my 550xpg for £500 plus vat off my local dealer who will look after it, also a 2 year warranty which is good. I won't buy saws online as prefer to give my local husky dealer the trade and in return it gets looked after. Sent from my iPad using Arbtalk

My saw is a 2014 550xpg, blows a 346 into next week. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

I would think most people chop up trees with them mate;) lol, I run a 15" bar on mine and its sweet. You could put a 18" if you want or that's when the 372 comes out. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

I was a 346 addict mate, I've had 3 and loved everyone.....until I tried a 550xpg, awesome saw and as good if not better than a 346. I know of a guy who managed to buy a brand new 346 XP and paid £700 + for it. My advice would be try a 550 and see for yourself. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

They are great, good in a small room to spread he heat more evenly. Sent from my iPad using Arbtalk

Mrs wanted a lawn, I obeyed and gave her one! Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

I had a diesel version, great for big stumps but only if you can get it in! I find my HB 20 will do the same stumps but without the bonus of the 4012 having a remote control. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Dean is a sound bloke, he had helped me right out and it was no problem. And I love my HB20!! Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Mark Multitip 07766 056148 Good bloke. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

It all I could get round here, I don't know what else to try. Sent from my iPad using Arbtalk

Or is between the age of 1 and 21:; Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

I don't do a lot of welding though mate, usually is something broke. I had it for when I restored a VW camper van. Maybe I'm not turning it on;) Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

I would live too mate but I can't get on and it's doing my head in. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

They are great mowers if you spend a bit fetteling it. I love em. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

The old ones are well built, the new ones are utter Shin in my opinion. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

I have one on Rent from Air Products, £114 a year, I have had it 6 years and I'm still on the same fill as I don't do a lot of welding but it's there when I do need it. Hope it doesn't go off. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

I have had this for a couple of months and not worn it for more than a couple of hours. Its in great condition and is the Arb version in blue. Anyone fancy it? Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

I have 2 of em, they are great mowers, work good if the grass is a bit wet too if the blades are kept sharp. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Nice try Mr B, I will put a 6 pack of Stella in the top of the tree as an incentive. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

I have been reading this thread with interest as I use contract climbers all the time. I find them to be less hassle most of the time, they turn up with the kit needed, do the job and go home. The 2 lads I use are very good at their job but that's what they do everyday so I expect them to be good. I have had a climber that couldn't get any higher in the tree without spikes? I've had the lads straight from 38/39 and couldn't even get the rope in the tree, the stories go on and on. If a contract climber is crap or has a crap attitude then they won't get much work so its in their interest to be top of their game. Rigging is a big part of the job now and having a climber that can rig fast turns and knows what he is doing is great. The going rate seems to be £140-150 round my way. I'm looking at trying a new guy in a couple of weeks as James the guy I use is off to Norway to work, the other guy I use, Steve has his own tree company so getting him can be difficult so now looking for a couple of new guys. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Why be bothered about what others do and earn? Let them get on with it, I earn what I earn and I'm happy. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

I insure everything through Trust. They dont mess about with sorting a claim out. It was all sorted in a couple of weeks. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Arblease have been good to me. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Looks good man, wish I could have them. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk