arbormonkey

On 14/03/2019 at 00:56, Steve Bullman said:

Good question/ the high clip on the 540 is it’s best feature imo 

Couldnt agree more Steve baffled me why stihl and echo haven't jumped on it is it patented I wounder ?

On 14/03/2019 at 00:38, wicklamulla said:

well i managed to affix a small krab to my Echo CS2511 as i hi clip up point,  it worked very well.  will get some pics fer ya.

Cheers would be greatly appreciated   

Hi guys/girls   

First question is for the 572 owners what do you think of it pros cons etc or should I wait till may  for the 500i ??

Thanks 

I'm getting continualy  frustrated  with my 540 and have started using my 201 again far superior imo but not going to start a riot ??  my question is has anyone fitted a highclip  to there stihl echo etc any photos of what you used where you positioned  it are greatly appreciated  I know people will say just use a extra karabiner it's not the same ? only thing I love about the 540 ??

Thanks 

I have a 2013 661 I know the bad one pre recall I purchased it seccond hand so I dont know if it had been sent back but judging by my problems I'd guess it hasent  I've had to put a new clutch needle cage bearing and conrod bearing  on so far my question is what was it recalled for can I buy the replacement parts . Also the decompression valve isn't working  it's not stuck just realy lose any ideas on this 

Thanks 

 What are peoples views and experiences with the dynamic mfg range of big chippers  I know there used alot in the biomass  side of things I'm looking at getting a 12 inch plus chipper for site clearance already run a Jensen for the domestic work  so it wouldnt be a sole chipper  they look very similar to bandit vermeer and morbark etc but are considerably cheaper seem abit to good to be true  imo ?

ive been eagerly awaiting the release date for a while but from what I've read I will be getting the 572 and waiting till the 500i gets a bit older  a common mistake I've made in the past is buying straight away and finding faults and having to by the upgrade kits or they were recalled etc 

1 hour ago, johnnyboy158 said:

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He has one on the shelf I think it needs parts he has been robbing it

well if he does hes just sold that  thanks mate  how come it needs parts is it not new 

anyone got an update on this upgrading a few saws for one of my teams and one on the block is the 441  never liked it to be honest ?so after people have used them more would you go 462 or 572  I notice the 572 is out of stock everywhere I look yet I could have a 462 tomorrow is that a sign of the way things have gone  next is the 261 open to opinions on that  and third possibly  the 661 again I value your opinion they will all be heated handle models not that that makes a difference to whats best just thought id mention it 

Iv had my 572xp for over 2 months it's a cracking saw used it with a 28 inch bar and it didn't slow down was on a spruce planted in 1947 the bar couldn't cut right through it left a peg in the center brilliant saw

247 at the minute ?[emoji42]

I run a 550xpg as a small day to day domestic saw. Had my heated handles on a few times when ringing up etc any time of the year. All my saws will most likely be heated handles from now on.
 
2-2.5yrs in they still work.... take a little while to warm up mind
 
im looking after my hands if possible. Couldnt give a monkeys about extra weight on a harness. Only need to be thinking about that if you have to take 660 or god forbid 880 up a tree!

Might have trouble getting those past the misses[emoji23]

I've got 372/562/346 "G" option and no bother with them. Keep the switch clean i.e. spray a bit of WD40 type oil in and all ok I've found. As for not doing enough is the only reason for needing the G option, it is a matter of fact ( a German study I recall ? ) that even during summer turning them on  for a little while is very good for the circulation which long term is a good thing ! So if I had my early days back again they would not be a waste of time...
As said stood on spikes the best for you is the best you feel comfy with. I stopped climbing about 8 years ago but if I still was daily then a 562 would be a good choice. I was going add maybe the heater would not be a must have if you are climbing but how many times are you "hanging" around re rigging or for a traffic stop and  I rethought that and it would be nice to warm up a bit when you start again ?  
 
 

We found the heated handles do not last that long and can be expensive to repair.. but they are nice in the winter when they work..

It is always nice to have a midrange saw with heated handles ... even if you only use them 3 times a year !

never tried a heated handle, got this one when it came out, not on the saws full time so wouldn’t want to comment about long term lifespan but build quality seems good.
they didn’t have the heated handle option when i bought it or i think i would have gone for it, nice on a frosty morning, no one likes cold hands!

Cheers mate yerh its not bad 17 meter reach on fully boomed out is that an agri spec jcb or the construction tele skid

If thats an overkill you wont like me then not that its a competition or anything ?[emoji123]

Yes it was beeping a good bit! Only hired in for the day and to be honest it was peanuts for the day so was really glad we had it!

Yup same here Arbormonkey. 
 
Skid steers bo good to me. Amazing lift power on these little teleporters

Hedges today [emoji3]

Nice stuff, it’s where the crown breaks on those old oaks and grain is all over the place that ringing up gets a bit arduous. 

Thanks for justifying what i was thinking ?how long have you had it is it holding up okay no faults or build quality issues. whats your view on heated handles

failed mature oak cleanup  we had some our  7055 claas scorpion to load and  our new Holland t7  with are 16 ton trailer for the timber  needed a bigger bar really on the day both sides with the 36 sugi on the 661