Ferguson system

9 minutes ago, Mark Bolam said:

Birches don’t respond well to pruning, every cut turns into a rot pocket.

 

They’re best left alone, and only pruned lightly if necessary.

 

The problem is the secateur diameter cuts required for this won’t tolerate a 80kg climber anywhere near them.

 

I normally recommend letting them grow  until you can’t put up with them any more, then remove and replant with something more suited to the location.

 

Nice trees, but they can get big.

Too big for most gardens.

I agree 100%. Ideally they should be left alone until old age or removed. They tolerate the crown being raised (if done properly), but not reductions.

Is there absolutely no access to the garden? Not even a narrow footpath?

Some of the tracked mewps are very narrow and compact and can access areas first thought to be inaccessible.

Both are good saws overrall and a joy to use, especially when compared to a handsaw & larger top handle. It also depends on if you have a dealer nearby or not. If I had to choose one, I'd take the Stihl.

I have both and use them mostly for pruning. Bought the 151T not too long ago. Echo is smaller in size, the plastic and overrall build seems more flimsy in my opinion. Rear half of the side cover (exhaust side) is prone to cracking with the result of ruined protective gear/harness 🤬.. When it comes to power, they feel similar and the same can be said for handling. 151T is larger in dimensions, but I don't find it cumbersome in use vs the 2511t. Air filter on the Stihl doesn't pack up as quickly as the Echo does.

Both of mine run 1/4", 1.1mm.

Depends on what you're planning on doing with it. Regular cutting, blocking up firewood, milling, etc.

Also depends on if it's soft, hard, wet, frozen or dry wood.

Depends on the chain pitch also, but it can handle up to 36" with regular 3/8" just fine in hard/frozen wood and milling. It will slow down of course, but it will handle it.

You won't notice much of a powerloss on 18-24".

I have no experience with the fuelwood splitter 400, but Dalen 2054 and Duun firewood processors are very popular here.

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From handling the logs with the timber grab, to feeding the Duun firewood processor and dispatching the finished...

2 hours ago, GA Groundcare said:

 

Funny you say that, just assembled a V8 actually! 305hp should sort the job out...

Perfect 👍

Engine swap? Nothing like a v8 chipper 😁

Like have been previously mentioned, check that the gear and joints have enough grease. Check that the knives does not have play (can be tightened, but make sure not to overtighten). They can clack and vibrate as the head becomes worn after much use. I usually use spray lubrication (thin penetrating oil, not sticky oil/grease) on the knives at the start of the workday and reapply when I refuel. Combi tools typically vibrate more than dedicated tools and it's easier to bend the shaft. Especially when changing between tools.

23 minutes ago, monkeybusiness said:

Fondmetal Evo Corse wheels with 255 65r17 tyres Pete. They ‘just’ fit with no clearance issues - no mods to the van/suspension etc. Load rated too (lots of aftermarket wheels and other makes/sizes of tyres aren’t actually technically up to the job).

With Bf Goodrich All-Terrain T/A K02 tyres from what I can see 🙂

I can recommend Rock Dynamo hybrid helmet with short visor and Sena tufftalk lite.

15 hours ago, doobin said:

Do you mean something like this? 8mm for a 3.5t winch? Guessing I could reel 8mm poly rope on to measure how much Dyneema I could fit on the drum. I hate wire ropes

 

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Marlow Winch RopeWe use a 12 strand low stretch, high strength uHMPE winch rope and can design and make your...

 

Yes, something like that.

Just now, Ferguson system said:

If you use the proper starting procedure, then you won't have a problem.

You probably know, but if you don't, then this is how:

(Cold saw)
1. Use the decomp button.
2. Prime 5-6 times (you can't overprime it so don't worry about that).
3. Pull out and up on the stop/start lever to put it in the choke position.
4. Pull until the saw fires one time.
5. Push down on the stop/start lever to activate high idle mode.
6. Pull until the saw fires up.

 

To start the saw when it's hot:

1. Use the decomp button.

2. Pull out and up on the start/stop lever to put it in the choke position.

3. Push down on the stop/start lever to activate high idle mode.

4. Pull until the saw fires up.

 

 

I should add that it helps to leave the saw running in high idle position for 30-60 sec after it starts, so autotune can adjust to the conditions.

If you use the proper starting procedure, then you won't have a problem.

You probably know, but if you don't, then this is how:

(Cold saw)
1. Use the decomp button.
2. Prime 5-6 times (you can't overprime it so don't worry about that).
3. Pull out and up on the stop/start lever to put it in the choke position.
4. Pull until the saw fires one time.
5. Push down on the stop/start lever to activate high idle mode.
6. Pull until the saw fires up.

To start the saw when it's hot:

1. Use the decomp button.

2. Pull out and up on the start/stop lever to put it in the choke position.

3. Push down on the stop/start lever to activate high idle mode.

4. Pull until the saw fires up.

2 hours ago, MattyF said:

I use a igland 2001 on theAGT , only 2 tonne pull but it’s pretty mad what it will pull out… to be honest I would not want to go bigger on a small tractor. 
Got a 8.5t tajfun for the bigger tractors for anything more. 

I agree with Matty. 2-3000 kg winch is a good size for a compact tractor.
 

Youtube review of the 2001 winch (The new version has been redesigned slightly):

12 minutes ago, Ty Korrigan said:

Do you know the cost of that?

 I imagine it doesn't kink like a cable which at times can be frustrating to release.

   Stuart 

It costs a bit more than steel (sometimes twice as much), but I think it's worth it. Easier to work with, safer to work with, spools nicer on the drum. Quality synthetic rope will have about the same abrasion resistance as steel, or better. Compare the same Ø. dimension of steel and fibre and the fibre will usually have a higher breaking strength. Which means you can go with a smaller diameter rope. That combined with the fact that it spools nice on the drum, means you can get much more on it. The combined weight on the 3 point hitch will also be lower (doesn't matter much on a large tractor, but it does on a small one).

14 hours ago, spuddog0507 said:

I put a 9mm cable on ours as it gave us near on 100mtrs instead of the 12mm that was 70mtrs the 9mm a bit lighter to drag about, 

Synthetic line can also be used if you want lighter weight and more line on the drum.

I can recommend Igland winches.
Link to their site:

Winch | Nøsted & AS

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Nøsted company

The 2501 and 3501 will suit your tractors.

17 hours ago, Duncan. said:

Repaired a 540xp oil tank with chemical metal, worked well. Just have to get it extremely clean first and should be fine.

+ on that comment. No matter what type of glue/chemical metal is being used. It won't work well if the area is not cleaned properly. Empty the oil tank and clean the crack with brake cleaner.

50 minutes ago, cessna said:

Thanks for your reply . 

Are 15" solid bars available with a 1.5 groove  (64 links)  that with a Husqvarna bar type fitting?      

Yes, it shouldn't be a problem to find. Tsumura is one example that offer that combo in both solid and solid light versions.

On 22/09/2022 at 08:54, cessna said:

BAR:- Orgeon Advance Cut HD   (150MPBK095)

CHAIN:-  Oregon 95txl    ( 15"/.325/1.3/64 links)

I am hoping the bar above will be made of slighter harder steel, as used on a firewood processor. Despite running chain slightly loose bars still seem to burr over quicker nowadays. I do also wonder if chain saw chain oils vary in their  "stickiness",theit by not lubing the chain as much as they should do.

 

If the bar is for a firewood processor, then I would suggest that you get a bar with 1.5mm groove instead of 1.3mm. 1.5mm has more room for oil and will increase the lifetime of the bar. Better lubrication for the sprocket and more oil to cool the bar. One other thing is that you should look for a bar that is solid and not laminated. A laminated bar is ok for a chainsaw, but I strongly recommend that you get one that is solid for your firewood processor.
 

The bar and chain combo that you're after is pretty common, most dealers and suppliers should be able to help you. You listed a Oregon bar that has the small Husqvarna mount, but it doesn't have to be Oregon as long as you get the same bar mount and chain pitch.

I've been thinking about doing something similar. One idea would be to buy a trailer and use that. Remove the towbar and axle and mount it on the frame on the pickup. Buy from a manufacturer that offer accessories like mesh sides/double sides, etc. It would also make it easy to get spare parts.

37 minutes ago, Treechick81 said:

I don't see a fuel tap. I have googled and tried looking for it and can't find it. 

I tried reading through the manual for the 35 hp vanguard engine. It mentions it, and does show the icon for it, but doesn't explain in detail where it's located on the engine. Follow the fuel lines and you should be able to find it. On the smaller Vanguard twin engines, it's a red tab located at the side of the engine.

When you start the machine, do you use the choke? Engines with a carb are often sensitive to weather changes, temperature and moisture. You say that the engine backfires, Vanguard engines are often adjusted a bit rich from the factory. They want choke until it fires the first time when it's cold and up to around +15-20C. During summer when it's warm, you may have better luck if you don't use the choke at all. One other thing I want to mention is to close the fuel tap when you don't use the machine.

B&S/Vanguard and Honda V-twin engines should fit. They often have the same mounting holes,  just make sure you get the right driveshaft. Manufacturers often deliver with different size/style driveshafts on the same engine model.

Loncin is another alternative that might be a bit cheaper to buy.