BackoftheWoods

14 minutes ago, Khriss said:

I can send you one of my forms over, i use the Jotform app,  even has xml widgets in it you could configure for BS5837  data, first 5 forms are free so you can edit and play about with it until it fits yr tasks. 500 submissions on the free version which will do yr job.  K

That would be ideal, thanks very much Khriss!

Yes exactly, just safety.  That sounds like a sensible option you've suggested.  Thanks

7 minutes ago, Khriss said:

How many trees are you doing and what does the client want to see? K

Its a general H&S tree report, walk over survey.  Roughly 150 trees, client wishes to see site overview map and then report tables with associated photos will be fine.  However, I am likely to be undertaking more BS5837 surveys in the future also. I have access to Autocad on my laptop, so looking for my best options for making my life easier but not bankrupting me!

Cheers!

Hi Guys,

Looking for some very basic software that would simply enable me to GPS tag tree's on the ground and then produce these tags onto an aerial/OS type map.

Is there any free/opensource software programmes people are using or is it a case of going for producers like Ezytreev and Pear Technology?

Many thanks!

Hi guys,

Got a weigh up on these 2 machines.  The Rayco RG13 is 2010, but is as good as new really.  190kg, direct drive, rayco super teeth, 18 inch cut below deck. Honda 13HP.

Rock Machinery SGR-33  - Brand New with warranty, 135kg, drive belt system, 8 green teeth, 16inch below deck cut. Briggs & Stratton 13hp

I can get both for £2k.  Just concerned on build quality of the Rock Machinery model and longevity compared to the Rayco.  

Any thoughts please?  Cheers

12 hours ago, woody paul said:

Oil 6 litres of 10w-40

Coolant 4 litres.

Valve clearance 0.145 to 0185 mm on cold engine.

Hope this helps. 

Brilliant, thanks Woody Paul.  I don't suppose there is any chance of a copy of your manual please? Happy to cover costs..? 

On 11/11/2017 at 17:42, woody paul said:

Got a operators manual what do you want to know.

Hi Paul,

Just after all the fluid levels, oil types etc. I would need to know for a full service. Does your manual have this?

Hi Guys,  
Thanks for the responses.  Yes, my main concern was around the 3/8 chain being up to the task and not overstressing any working parts due to the lo-pro not being rated for the 880. I'll just stick with the 404 then! 

Thanks again

Hi guys,

Does anybody have a manual for this series of Kubota engines please!? Looking to give old girl and good service! 

Hi Guys,

Looking to get a new setup on the 880 for milling.  Was considering changing from .404 ripping chain to 3/8 lo pro chain, gb bar and sprocket to match.  I realise this is not rated for the 880, any opinions?  Many thanks

Hi guys,

I'm replanting 2.05 ha on a local estate in the next couple of weeks. 30% Sitka, 20% Lodegpole then 50% mixed broadleaves.

There will likely be lots more planting on the estate in the next few years, I am curious as to opinions on what planting equipment you would recommend?

We were just going to go in with spades/spits and make shift sacks to hold the trees! Worth investment in other gear?

All the best

James

Thanks for all the helpful replies guys, much appreciated.

Hi Guys,

I'm after some advice on what banks people use for their business use. I am currently just using a current personal account but need to change this so all business use just stays in the one account rather than mixing it with my non-business personal spends!

Is it worth staying with a current/personal account, but just a new separate one from my personal spends? Or a specific business account? My turnover is only low <£15k per annum.

Any ideas on good banks/account ideas out there?

Cheers

James

Just gave them a ring, its not the top handled version on sale I'm afraid. Still a decent price for rear handle though...

Hi Guys,

Been struggling to find an 880 of Ebay and such at a decent price for a while now.

My local dealer has offered me a new 880 with 48 inch bar and chain at £1260 inc vat.

This seems like a fair price, what do you guys think?

Needed for milling.

Cheers

As per the title, I'm looking at possibly buying a 2-3 year old Botex 8 tonne trailer with crane. Has barely been used and is spot on, only a couple of jobs. Seller bought it for about £12-£13000 + VAT. He is looking for about £10k...

Seems a bit steep to me considering depreciation maybe...what do you guys think? I would be looking more in the region of £8k maybe?

Cheers

Hi everyone,

Just looking for some opinions/experience on choice of and mounting an electric winch to a pick-up.

Looking at options below £400 from ebay sellers such as this on:

Superwinch Tiger Shark 9500 12v Electric Winch | eBay

Are mounting winches like this to the front of a pick up quite simple? Also do these 'entry level' winches look good value for money? All the specs seem good!

Thanks very much

Thanks Chris,

Yes unfortunately it seems England has benefited a lot more in terms of grant aid this year so far unfortunately!

I completely agree re: local woods, I'm starting to make waves here on Anglesey which is great, just need a bit of a boost equipment wise!

Cheers

Hello all,

Looking for any info regarding any grants etc. which are available for small forestry businesses in Wales. I am looking to purchase some essential kit for timber extraction.

I'm waiting to here from my local Business Wales advisor in Bangor but would be keen on other peoples experience/ funding pools which might be overlooked by my local office.

Thanks!

Thanks for all the insightful replies guys, very helpful and confirming a lot of suspicions I already had about the economics of it.

A lot of the trees are of good 'millable' quality on the main stems, however I wouldn't say there would be enough to form an artic load for the local sawmill. So I'm thinking I would be better getting the Alaskan out on site, selling the planks to local woodturners etc. and as another user has suggested, having the remaining firewood as a bonus. After I have hopefully struck a deal with the landowner that is!

Hi guys,

I am looking for some guidance on pricing up timber for sale. Local landowners have trees which have failed and are mostly lying on the ground (Hardwoods of varying diameters) and they are looking to sell them for the best price they can get.

I'm thinking the average roadside price for hardwoods is roughly £45 tonne/m3 at the moment? but I would have to take my processing time into consideration to get the timber into what would be a normal roadside marketable form.

Has anyone had any similar experiences and how did you price the timber up? Also the trees are dotted all over various woodlands and fields, so forwarding won't be a quick drive by job.

Thanks

Hi Guys,

I've got myself booked on a local rigging course next month but would really appreciate some guidance from yourselves first.

I have bought an ISC large portawrap and Marlow Whoopie Sling Extreme, I am confident on how to wrap my lowering rope around the portawrap but as to how I attach the whoopie sling in question to either the tree and the portawrap I am stumped...? Would like to get this practice down before my course so any help please, pics much appreciated if possible!

Thanks

Hi all,

I'll make my first post here hopefully an easy one for those who can help me please.

I have forgotten how to wrap my 3 metre DBH tape up so that it stores nicely!

I seem to remember it has something to do with doubling back part of the tape on the D-ring when you are nearly finished wrapping me, but for the life of me I can't remember and it's an annoying niggle!

Thanks to anyone who can help me with this.