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Just wondering if anyone one had any feedback above the new harness from Edelrid. Need to replace my TM and just fancy a change. Thanks in advance.
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Out of interest what would have happen to the 45hp engines if they didn't get used before the deadline.
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How much do you charge as a subbie for the use of your own truck?
treevolution replied to Brian Jones's topic in Arb-Trucks
£60 is very cheap, and I would think you should be looking at double that. You need to consider all the cost involved. Additional fuel Wear and tear on the Vehicle. Depreciation Insurance, additional risk as beening used more. The risk of points or fines on your licence if you do drive overloaded. And do you end up working more hours because you now having to do tip runs. Why abouts are you based in London. -
If not done already, spend some time watching you tube videos, Reg Coats is a good one and also educated climber. I been doing tree work for over 20 years and still learn new stuff from those videos.
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I have had both with modifications done by Spud and have to say its the Echo hands down. Have a Panter bar on it from Rob d and only run it on Aspen. The only thing better with the 150 then the echo is it was easy to tune. Elec saws are also great and I still love my 160 but when it finally gives up I will diff be going for the echo Elec saw. Saying that I can't see my 160 dying any time soon as not a lot to go wrong on it that you can't fix yourself.
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Is that why Timberwolf are still using a 35hp engine in the 230.
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Just wondering if you have plans to do an Evo turntable chipper. Thanks
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Have a look at the Evo Greenmech 165. They do a petrol and diesel. I think that all the manufacturers use the same petrol engine for there chippers so if you go down the petrol route then it's just which brand you prefer. There has been a few issues raised on here with the petrol engine so it might be worth a search.
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It sounds that it has something to do with the stage V diesel emissions that has come in to affect from July and timberwolf can not use the 35hp engine in the 230 that they have been using. Both Greenmech and Forst have already address this issue and have 6 inch diesel chippers that run a stage V engine but are both above 750kg in weight. If you want a sub 750kg then all the chipper manufacturers have them but most are petrol. If the weight is not an issue then it might be worth looking at the diesel chippers from Greenmech and Forst.
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Unfortunately you would be worse off financially on the Flat Rate Scheme now as a tree surgeon since they changed the rules. It can be daunting going VAT registered and you do worry about losing work but I found I only ever lose the jobs the customer want the cheapest quote and does not care who's does it. It's worth each week just adding up the VAT you have collected and putting it to one side ready for when you have to pay it.
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I hope that one day we will be a cashless Society. We could all be on a level playing field and not losing out on work just because as a company we don't accept cash. The additional revenue in taxes would surely go a long way to getting us out of debt from the the 3 months.
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Best advice to the OP would be. Find 3 reputable tree companies online that cover your area and are VAT registered. Hopefully all 3 written quotes will be in the same ball park. Before you choose which company to use, it's always good to do a bit of research on each firm and also read their terms and conditions. Good luck with your search.
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I can't see why anyone would give a discount for cash on that job rather then just being paid by bank transfer. Cash = £400 less Having to count a large amount of money in front of the client to check the correct balance. Having the worry of carry that amount of money to the bank. Having to stand in potential a long queue to pay the money in once you get to a bank with reduce opening hours ( hoping its not raining). Having to pay higher bank charges to put in cash. And the last worry that you don't have any counterfeit notes. Bank tranfers= Invoice job from the comfort of your home and money is in the account hopefully within terms of the invoice. Really don't know why anyone would want cash nowadays ?
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It's not alway safe to think that putting more springs on the truck will make it safe as can the brakes deal with stopping at speed when you're a ton overweight. It's very easy to be over in a 3.5t truck everyday but it's also wise not to get greedy with how much you load on the truck and just price jobs so you can allow more tip runs during the day. If you have an accident when overloaded there is no answer you can come up with to get you out of it with the police, let alone your insurance company covering you.
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I always look at a large tree to fell and first think what's it going to cost to reduce by 20%. Let say £500 plus VAT Now I know its going to be at least 4 times more work, if not 5 to fell the tree so it's simple maths. £2500 plus VAT Plus additional cost for the stump. Always underpriced jobs when I was younger until I got a hernia.
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Found I'm quoting more at present but only getting around 20% of the jobs quoted which is down from last year. Lots of people at home finding things that want done until they realise the cost.
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Debt collection in the current climate .
treevolution replied to steve@black's topic in Business Management
Did a job back in February which 60 days was agreed for payment even though on previous jobs payment was always received within 3 days after invoice. On the 60th day I sent an email reminding of payment to the response of I will pass the bill onto the account department. 20 days later with some more emails I got into an queue for the bank on my lunch break to pay in the cheque. I'm happy to do 30, 60, 90 payment terms but always add additional money onto the job for the time spent getting the money. Found Glendales to be the worst for payment. -
How much would you charge per tooth. Thanks
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Does anyone know if timberworlf will be changing the flywheel design to when they change to the 24hp engine. Was wondering how the chipper would perform with the drop of power.
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If you're on a Blake's then I would go for the ZZ. SJ is a really good bit of kit and I love it on fells, but the ZZ is easier to get on with straight out of the box.
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Going to wait till after the Easter break to start back up again and following the guidelines to work safe. One advantage will be that you won't get customers coming out and saying can you just.?
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Horse Chestnut I reduced by 20% about 7 years ago, went back on Monday to remove the regrowth and lift crown over road. Got done just before the bad weather started again.
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Have been using atrax now about year and it's have been best rope I ever had. Using it whit ZZ and ropewrench and hitch. Core has not moved at all and outside of the rope is still looking ok I will get some his week. Thanks for the reply.
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Deadwood, thin and lift on this Oak today. Not only do I have to climb on two ropes now I also have to pick my way round OPM nests. ? Lost count once I got to double figures.
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Has anyone been using this rope and how have they found it. Thanks
