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I think we are in danger of dissolving here in Argyll - it feels like it has been raining for weeks on end (which it probably has)

I am by no way qualified to answer your question from a forestry operations perspective, but I will say that you appear to be comparing two different machines in looking at a 5.4m Moheda and comparing it to a 6.7m KTS - might the more valid comparison be against the 5.3m KTS so you are looking at like for like? That said, to my untrained eye the KTS looks to be a well thought out machine and, even when comparing the 5.3 instead of the 6.7, looks to outperform the Moheda. What I don't understand is that the info for the K41T appears to say that it has a max reach of 6.5m yet in the performance tale it quotes a max outreach of 5.3m. Is the difference due to the dustance between the pivot point of the crane and the edge of the trailer/carriage? Realise that this will probably be totally wrong but it's shite weather outside and I'm trying to avoid taking the dog for a walk!

You could break your 'challenge' down into two parts: 1 Secure the base layer of sleepers to the ground, possibly as you have suggested 2 Secure the next three layers to each other. In the past I have done this using M20 or M25 galvanised threaded bar, secured to the underside of the base layer with a square washer and nylock before it was set onto the ground stakes, and then the other layers/beds sat on top of it using pre-drilled holes. The penultimate layer had a nut and washer set into it to bind the lower three layers together, then the top layer/bed was sat upon it as you have suggested. A bit of a fankle but it is still insitu and looking good 4 years later. I did saturate all of the holes with preservative before placing them insitu. The detail will depend on what purpose the wall is serving.

Wot he said - our genny has identical symptoms when running out of fuel. Iur pavlovian response is now to check that the mag drill isn't hanging off a stanchion somewhere and is in imminent danger of losing its magnetic force and crashing to an early demise - don't ask how we know - before a frantic dash to turn off the genny before we get any more air into the fuel line.

Ditto - I would rather pay more and get it when I need it than wait forever to save a few quid. Time is money and, in my case, there is not much of either left!

Exactly what have you managed to dig up in your building works this time? Makes a change from the '70s porno that you found last time!

Just over a year ago I was quoted a 6-8 month delivery time for a tipping Ifor; last month it was a case of'what size would you like sir?' - stock levels have significantly recovered post covid etc.

I've just read the whole thread from start to finish and can only begin to imagine how exciting it mst be to see the new house taking shape. Only question at this time - will you be reinstating the 'time capsule' in the attic?!

Is that what you call it?!

That conifer (spruce, or more exotic?) really screws with my OCD in messing up the symmetry of the avenue!

Decent watering hole on top of Dartmoor........

You could be a contender for Mastermind with that depth of knowledge! I have zero practical interest in Alpine Tractors but am still enthralled by this thread!

Enjoyed the article but the comments below it perhaps give an example of why the world is in such a mess!

Rest assured I am equally non-PC, hence my question - which was meant to be light hearted. Hopefully no offence taken!

Did you mean ladies or laddies - or even both?

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Bugger - that looks like yet another distraction I didn't really need! The recovery matting looks to have potential for a number of different uses: Self recovery trackway matting | L Jackson & Co LJACKSONANDCO.COM self recovery track way matting for sale, bog mats, army surplus, L Jackson & Co

How much of a step-up from the trolley chassis to your frame (in areal extent) will there be, and what will the maximum unsupported span be? I would have thought that 6x2s would be more than adequate - I used similar to span a 4.5m wide garage to create a loft floor for storage and that is still there!

Put one (of many) translation apps on your 'phone and set it up for Italian to English. Then, when you point the camera at the relevant text it will translate it directly to English - simples!

There is a whole thread on here ref 3.5tonne pickups etc - one of the messages I take from that thread is that a sensible trailer has a greater payload than the van. Size-wise I guess it depends on what you are wanting to tow - eg is it arisings, chip or a combination of chipper and chip (for example). Caged sides will be very useful, and/or boards, but they can be a bugger to park in the city centre! Try and pick one with a similar wheel track to your chosen tow vehicle, and make sure that has the towing capacity to tow a fully loaded trailer. No point buying a 3500kg trailer if the towing capacity is only 1750kg! PS I have owned 3.5 tonne Ifors for more than 25 years and have taken them into just about every city in the UK - and much of northern Europe too. So long as you are sensible and plan ahead they can actually be more versatile as you can separate the vehicle and trailer if necessary.

At least he had the guts to ask!

Excellent - congratulations to you both. Very cute nose!

Make thicker chopping boards - they will last longer!

The price very much depends on the quantity you order as the quoted price includes transport

Our science blocks had teak worktops which were all snapped up at a premium