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IVECOKID

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  1. They are only a pruning saw and they do struggle with bigger limbs hence i binned the horrendous low kickback chain they came with and fitted a STIHL chain which made a dramatic change, bear in mind a STIHL ms150TC has more power than the MTDs. Ste
  2. I have got four of them .................................enough said. Have had same issues has above choke....strop hole . BOUGHT 2 that have been returned under warranty for £20 ,ideal spares . Still not a bad little saw but keep that chain tight and the idle creeps up so be careful. Ste
  3. I have my knee to remind of the dangers ,grand age of 13years old !!!! yes i can hear people "what on earth is a kid doing with a chainsaw " Farm life . Ste
  4. I never go more than 8ft and using 3 cross beams . Ste
  5. Take a look at Cautrac ,they are based in Colchester and Bolton ,they have a web site and i have had 5 machines from them with no problems Ste,
  6. Save up more dosh for Takeuchi TB016 ,great machine ,we run a TB016, TB 023 and no problems , Also run a Kobelco SK20SR ZERO SWING great machine for tight jobs. Ste
  7. Have a few football names on me Garden Round but not naming has they are has tight has a ducks you know what even on the brews but then has i am Man U follower and work in Liverpool may have some bearing on it . Ste
  8. Hi ,my brother has a tow Niftylift ,problem i have noticed with this one is the out reach is rubbish so you have to be careful with falling branches or logs has they will smash the control box etc so everything has too be roped down . Plus points are the axle will pull in for tighter access and they are cheaper . Personally i hate them with a passion and wont use them . Ste
  9. Picked up me new MS150TC last Friday and it too had 2013 and so did 461 last month ,slightly miffed but hay ho STIHL new . Ste
  10. Hi ,i run a Yanmar 4WD with powershift which is a import and near mint and is 22HP under lid ,has a creeper box which is handy for hauling but would stick to 30+HP if using a Forwarding trailer . The Yanmar engine and gearbox are used in the compact John Deere Tractors too . Ste
  11. Hi, i have a few MAN SAWS:biggrin: in my collection ie OLD Dolmar 153 with 30"bar and compare that to me new MS461 is unbelievable weight wise . Why i say my age i mean my body is knackerd already . Time will tell if i can still start that old DOLMAR later on in life Ste
  12. Hi all, Run my own Landscape/mini digger hire/ Garden Maintenance and Tree Services around Liverpool and Widnes areas . Grew up on a farm so chainsaws have been part of my life since a wee nipper and have the up most respect for them and have the scars I pick and choose my tree jobs these days and leave the difficult jobs too the lads who have the staff . Love anything with engines and Run a FORD F350 SuperDuty with a 8ft bed which is pretty awesome for tree work. I am still obsessed with chainsaws at the age of 46 and still adding to my collection Ste

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