Mick Dempsey
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All these cheap skid steer loaders about…….
Mick Dempsey replied to Treetom15's topic in Large equipment
It was mooted, mostly by me. But it was rejected, mostly by everyone else. -
If you’re not worried, you’re not paying attention. I’m constantly worried, and rightly so.
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Everything is built to a price. If you’d said the 150/230 was built to a weight, thereby compromising it’s build quality you might have made me doubt my conviction that you are a phony. Coupled with your addiction to the triple ellipsis means that Botty Cough has reappeared. Welcome back Walter Mitty!
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All these cheap skid steer loaders about…….
Mick Dempsey replied to Treetom15's topic in Large equipment
My brother bought one to help his son in his tree work business. I’ve seen videos, it’s ok, lumpy and jerky, beats lifting by hand. In the absence of enough money to buy a decent brand, it’ll do. 606a71d2-6782-42de-907a-90c67ec53490.mp4 -
Oh yeah. We used to load thé truck like that, then drop the sides and push it off with long hazel sticks with a fork at the end. Rashering was a last resort as it meant a nightmare unloading at the tip.
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There’s something that doesn’t add up with you. That post is the post of someone who doesn’t really know much about or has even used a chipper. My bet is you’re a certain banned member on about his 5th attempt to pass.
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Good pics Doug. Finally got that big hedge job off the books. Ground the stumps out yesterday. Big jobs like that often have collateral on the equipment. For instance on this. Big Schliesing developed overheating issues (Lucky to have spare chipper) Hose on grab split (lucky to have spare grab) Sudden dying of Avant motor. Hopefully a new in line fuel filter has sorted it. Have a good day folks.
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On the rare occasion I was forced into railway stuff cos I had no other work, the ability to roll a decent joint was always considered a desirable skill. I know guys who do it, I know they wouldn’t be doing it for the minimum wage that’s for sure.
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You haven’t got a clue have you?
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What were the two later offerings?
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I think this deserves an answer. Someone on here must know. All the ads I’ve seen say ‘competitive salary’ or the like.
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The 3.5 tipper and grab has near to zero payload. The only (legal) task I see them performing seems to be cemetery work, placing the headstone in position. Those little tracked chippers are popular ‘tis true. I cannot fathom why in all honesty, considering their price.
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Not just the infeed, heavier flywheel, bigger knives, better crush power. Same kubota 1505 engine mind.
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They’re not cheap though.
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I’d be a liar if I said I’d never posted this before. But it’s relevant.
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I was at a wedding recently, where I was chatting to a guy from here (Arbtalk) mid 40s, top top climber. Loves the job, says he hates the thought of not being able to do it. He certainly got a good few years left.
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It’s not about being resilient/motivated (though I guess that’s a sort of compliment so thanks) It’s about enjoying not starving to death and paying the rent/mortgage. Though I have enjoyed the work I do admit. Which is a factor.
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Many climbers start their career with firms servicing contracts in large metropolitan areas. It’s a bit of a meat grinder but you get time in the harness to become competent and experienced. Then after a bit they tire of being a cog in a wheel and drift to self employment or lured to smaller firms with better work. They certainly don’t accept their fate at 30 at start cutting grass like it’s Logan’s Run or something.
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Don’t think I don’t know who you’re referencing here!
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agreed, you need that sort of money for a decent one
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The 150s are crazy money for such an old chipper. Forst can be a lottery, cheap for a reason. 230s are superb.
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Bullshit Loads of 40/50 year olds are climbing.
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How do you mean? You have paid too much VAT or not been reimbursed enough or what? What currency does that sign represent?
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You’re not too old, but certainly not too young! In your situation I’d start on utility (line clearance/railway) money is decent, steady work etc. Pretty sure there’s always positions with companies for that. @Stubby ‘s boy has started in similar circumstances. Perhaps Stubs can offer some insight.
