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David R Barras

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  1. David R Barras
    It's going to be perfect for EVs and they're only going to get more common, unlike internal combustion
  2. David R Barras
    Pay per mile could be a great idea especially if they take into account vehicle size and weight. Those who use the roads the most/drive bigger and heavier vehicle end up paying more
  3. David R Barras
    Try Business Choice Direct if you haven't already. I've always used them for my van
  4. David R Barras
    I can't remember the last time I sent a letter and I work for Royal Mail on Saturday mornings. The direction towards more people using email is only going to continue and it looks like I will see the end of the letter in y life time.
  5. David R Barras
    I'd already sorted out the gloves, it was just the chrome that I was after as more work is potentially coming after this.
  6. David R Barras
    Thanks a lot MrNick, you've been a big help.
  7. David R Barras
    Good evening everyone, Does anyone on here do reed pulling or know anyone that does reed pulling. It's just that I've got a reed pulling job coming up in the next few weeks and could possibly do with a chrome. If anyone is wondering what I'm going on about it looks like a really long handled fork with the prongs bent over at 90 degrees. Thanks in advance to anyone who can help. David
  8. David R Barras
    FS460 owner with two different blades here. I've found you're best of changing guards for the appropriate tool as they are designed and work best with certain cutting tools.
  9. David R Barras
    Whereabouts are you? I have some depitox that I have no use for at the moment.
  10. David R Barras
    The best solution appears to be an allen scythe and mini baler for your needs. Just be warned that a mini baler requires a fairly powerful two wheel tractor to run off. Also check the bolts on an allen scythe on the regular especially around the cutter bar, as based on previous experience those coming loose is a common fault on the BCS ones
  11. David R Barras
    I have been working at the Royal Mail mail centre at Inverness as a temp since November and Rob D's story does sound to me like a rather unusual exception rather than the norm.
  12. David R Barras
    Personally not tried the echo long reach but I do have one of their non long reach cutters abnd they definitely are up to the job.
  13. David R Barras
    Have you looked at using a stihl Kombi system with some of the extension shafts assuming you can get hold of three or four extensions.
  14. David R Barras
    I'm guessing, based on experience at a previous job that the spare tyre will get nicked. At some point. Probably sooner rather than later.
  15. David R Barras
    Try Business Choice Direct: they're a broker but they always seem to find me a good deal.
  16. David R Barras
    From the point of view of someone who doesn't climb: the chainsaw, silky and three inch chippers.
  17. David R Barras
    Whereabouts is the work? Someone on here may well be able to help with the herbicides as a good solution may be one person with a chainsaw cutting the rhododendrons and someone following on behind painting the stumps with herbicide.
  18. David R Barras
    Don't worry about it
  19. David R Barras
    To be honest I wasn't anticipating this thread to turn into a license explain minefield.
  20. David R Barras
    Are we in need of a separate thread explaining what you are allowed to tow with what and with what licences?
  21. David R Barras
    Need a trailer with a one tonne gross weight.
  22. David R Barras
    I think I'll be sticking to a one tonne trailer for now as anything bigger will just be too awkward for my current needs. It's mostly going to get used for shifting a 100kg shredder, and having a lot of extra pay load isn't needed.
  23. David R Barras
    Has anyone on here used one of the Ifor Williams eurolight trailers? I am driving a panel van so if I do need to keep anything out of the weather I can put it in there. Should say it is for carrying a small shredder with me. Will likely also be used for moving landscaping supplies to get my monies worth out of it.
  24. David R Barras
    Too big for me unfortunately as the maximum towing capacity on my is for 1000kg gross weight. Also I was looking more for suggestions as to what is best.
  25. David R Barras
    Does anyone have any suggestions for a 1 tonne trailer? I am currently considering buying one to tow with my and the towing limits for it are 1000kg with brakes and 500kg un-braked.

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