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  1. treevolution
    The 1.9l engine in the Isuzu pulls better then the 2.5l I had in the cabstar. Also it might come down to stock. I had a wait of 6 months for mine without an option of the bigger engine one that year.
  2. treevolution
    I have the 125 and have to say that I have found no problem with a full load and towing a chipper. Manual gears which seem fine. Have to say I think so far its a brilliant tree wagon. Had a Nissan cabstar before which I loved and would have kept apart from the ulez but now glad I made the change.
  3. treevolution
    I think you are out of touch. Have you seen the quality of work and safety standards of some of the firms, (easy to find by doing a surprise site visits or even looking at their Instagram pages). You would not be recommending your clients to take a chance on the aa website. Every low life freelancer climber knows a firm that's aa approved that should not be. I'm not anti the scheme but you need to take responsibility of what the firms are doing after the one day assessment, not just when they need to renew. It also sounds from what you said that it's turning into an old boys school.
  4. treevolution
    If you have money its really easy to become aa approved. You can pay that guy Paul who writes really informative articles for the aa magazine to fill out all your forms. You can then pay a freelance climber that Paul speaks so highly about to get you a pass on assessment day as you sit back and watch from the side lines. Once you get your new stickers you can then go back to working how you did before with no accountability to anyone. On a serious note once you have passed it should open doors for more work as said by the above so can be positive more forward for any company that wants to grow.
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    Had January booked before Xmas which was a good way to start the year but at present going week to week with just about enough work. Only getting a few calls a week but fortunately most turn into a job. I remember a time where I would be booked till Easter at this time of the year. It seems to get quieter each year. On a positive note been a beautiful day out in the sun.
  6. treevolution
    I've got both and use them loads, but probably because I normally work as a two man team so who ever climbs can lower the timber themselves. I find for smaller branches that a good trick is to use the 120kg wrench without the wench part engaged as you can easily pull up on the pulley but have the added friction of the pulley locking when you lower. Then as the loads get heavy just contact the wrench put up. Used then with the GRCS on a job where we winched timber over a wall but had to take the rope off the GRCS to walk around the wall and lower into the truck. We only had to do this because we were working at a two man team but it work fine.
  7. treevolution
    Help would be much appreciated. Looked at the above tree this weekend and unfortunately 1/3 of the crown has died. There seems to be a black liquid running down from the limb that has died. The tree is in the front garden next to a stream. Can anyone help with identifying what is wrong. Thanks in advance
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    Stokboard

    treevolution replied to lux's topic in General chat

    Which company was this and is that buying it in bulk. Thanks
  9. treevolution
    I have 36m of Cousin atrax that I use for SRT on smaller trees or fells and works fine and is a lovely rope to use with the zigzag on drt.
  10. treevolution
    Marlow Vega is an 11.7mm CE EN1891, UKCA certified rope whilst being compliant with ANSI Z133. This light weight arborist climbing rope, currently boasts the lowest elongation on the market (1.2%). Has anyone tried the rope above to use for drt and srt. Comes with a splice end and has a lower elongated then xstatic. I also use Xstatic but only climb SRT these days.
  11. treevolution
    Would it be better to use a type of spray grease on the cordless trimmers.
  12. treevolution
    Does anyone use grease in their cordless hedge trimmers. I can't find anything on line to say if you should.
  13. treevolution
    Any further news of this. Thanks
  14. treevolution
    I would be more worried about the damage done to my body then to my saws using pump fuel. I was lucky that I only had to change the rubbers over in two saws when I went over to Aspen but well worth it. No more sore heads at the end of the day.
  15. treevolution
    What generation of 201 do you have.
  16. treevolution
    I have a Hymari 13 ton tractor mounted splitter I would like to sell. In good condition and barn stored. Can be worked from a vertical or horizontal position. Looking for £400 ono. Can't seem to upload photos at present but if interested please pm me an email address and will send over. Thanks
  17. treevolution
    I would do small claims. 15 mins on phone to fill out forms and any costs you pay plus interest is added on to their bill. As long as you have everything in order your side then its easy. The best advice I was given is to have your full t and c on your website and all quotes let the customers know where they can be found.
  18. treevolution
    I would go Cousin atrax then. If you wanted more grip then they do a 12m rope that is meant to work really well with the zz. But the atrax is made foe the zz.
  19. treevolution
    Cousin atrax is brilliant on the zz. Thought you were a srt climber.
  20. treevolution
    I have yet to meet anyone that climbs on two ropes yet. Drove past an aa approved frim yesterday and the climber was only on one rope. Is this allowed by the aa?
  21. treevolution
    Just been reading through this tread and wanted to ask would you not just want to be a Ltd company to be more tax efficient. Since going Ltd I'm able to control how much tax I personally pay. I wish I had done it sooner as I would have saved a fortune.
  22. treevolution

    THIS ADVERT HAS EXPIRED!

    • FOR SALE
    • USED

    13 ton log splitter that works from a tractor hydraulics. Can be used horizontal or vertical. Little use. Any questions please pm.

    £400

    - GB

  23. treevolution
    Went to Merrest Wood with the hope of doing Countryside management but ended up on the tree surgery course by mistake and was to shy to say anything. Had to be rescued within my 1st week but stuck with the course. Did my work placement in Dublin which was great fun but full on days (start at 7 in the yard and then finish at 5 on site before going back to unload) and been doing it now 23 years. Will carry on for as long as possible as I still really enjoy it.
  24. treevolution
    When you have a long drag.
  25. treevolution
    Rope runner pro for £199 plus VAT on Honey brothers at the moment.

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