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Yeah , I had £700 plus vat on the stump. So let’s say with teeth it cost £100 on the grinder ( vat to come back later ) 1 tipper trailer load of grindings removed but that was clean enough to go into the chip heading off to biomass So roughly £600 plus vat left for a 2 man day. That’s ok as far as I’m concerned. But yes if it was less juicy on fuel it would be good …. But I expect there is only £30 difference in the day compared to the current prices on red and a little lower consumption What’s of note also is that Petrol engined units are cheaper to purchase and have lower costs in maintenance through their lifespan Depending on where you work as well you may require the latest diesels with lower emissions etc.
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Yup , Swinny is correct. For domestic only. Work at a church or school for example and it has to be white. Anything adjoining a public rd. -white. Maybe I should fill the tank half red and half white to cover the bases [emoji23] Just off hired a norcar loader this week. Was told had the come back full of white.
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Indeed. Although the difference might not be so big now they will be on white diesel. [emoji20]
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I’ve got the pred 38. Pretty good machine. Biggest downfall is fuel economy. £70 to £80 a day on petrol when she’s working hard.
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I concur. I just quoted to fell a large leylandii screen . My price was about 6k plus vat. Customer told me he was shocked at the price , especially as I would be selling all the valuable trunks from it ……… Told me he had a quote of 2k to do the same. There’s almost a perverse pleasure to just not being bothered about it [emoji23].
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iso 46 I Should think.
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No suppose about it John. He is right. I don’t want to kerb your enthusiasm but it’s the old saying of don’t run before you can walk. Those are basic idents in the picture and having some knowledge of diseases / decay in combination with the characteristics and properties of the host species is what will enable you to make informed decisions on if it’s safe to climb or if you need to have an alternative plan Reading books and using the internet is handy but really needs to be in conjunction with formal training or a knowledgeable tree surgeon who’s willing to pass on their skills and knowledge Get someone in and offer to help groundwork for them. You’ll learn a lot more than having a go at it yourself If they are really rotten you’ll probably end up breaking something or worse still yourself. Stay safe.
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This is the pilot core tool they don’t supply , well from where I hire it anyway. For hard going ground. Driven in by the post knocker and rotated out on the t bar using a fence post to lever it around. Takes a 50mm core. Poking the ground with a fencing bar is just for seating the post upright to start off.
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They might advise it but like I said. It doesn’t come with it on hire.
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Hired the Australian one with the Honda engine a few times. On the right ground it’s fantastic. On the wrong ground it’s miserable. Sand with an almost sandstone compacted layer about 200 to 300mm below the surface was grim. They don’t hire the spike out to pilot hard ground sadly. On other ground 4 inch stakes have flown in no bother. On the whole it’s a good bit of kit. Hard on the ears though.
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Only ever used cobra but always found it easy to install in either static or dynamic applications. To be fair it’s what they sell at the local arb shop so that’s what we use. No issues with it though.
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Exactly what I thought as I was reading that …. Total contradiction. How strange the margins seem tight when you don’t charge enough …
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Clearing some bits out of the workshop. Brano 1.6t winch. Same as a Tirfor. Had it for years and has been very good but no use for it now. Very heavy so collection would be best. £120. Located Haslemere , Surrey / West Sussex border.£120
, Haslemere - GB
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Looks smart for sure. I’ll not change my hilux until a fully electric one is available. That’s a good looking pickup. Is it a concept or something heading towards production ?
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I don’t think auto or manual would of made much difference there eh …. Glad to see although it must have been a bum clenching moment and a pain to sort nothing looked too damaged. Hopefully you were towed out without a problem. Can’t remember the name of the program but there used to be a series following the recovery trucks is snowy Norway. Was pretty good viewing.
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Merrist Wood in Guildford would be your best bet. No, not too late but factor in the wage dip as a trainee again. Do a distance learning course after getting your practical qualifications that will gear you for the second half of your career as perhaps a consultant doing surveys or tree officer for local authority.
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Much cheaper. It’s exactly what I’ve done. For a start you can reclaim your VAT
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Most modern autos can be used in semi auto fashion these days and you can hold a gear like a manual. Have a look at what trucks offer an auto box you can do that with. Good advantage with an auto is they generally have a higher torque rating than the manual equivalent and less chance of wear and tear pulling away / clutch slipping etc etc. I know of one chap with the old style Isuzu rodeo auto that tows a digger everyday on auto He was at 215k miles at that time with nothing but oil and filter changes to the auto box. Impressive. If I was changing my hilux now which I’m not but if I did I’d certainly get auto next time.
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Ask some private landowners. I’m sure you’ll find something local easy enough
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Really wouldn’t worry about those chain catchers. They make so little difference they aren’t worth replacing
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Tbf there is a big difference between sizing in some brands Not tried pfanner boots yet, they look so bulky for climbing. It’s always the soles that fall apart long before the boot itself which is annoying. 12 to 18 months of climbing and the soles disintegrate on all Arb Boots. I love the fit and comfort of the Andrews boots but the soles aren’t very long lasting
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Have to say mine have been bloody good. Keep on top of the valve clearances and I’ve found them reliable. Daily greasing on hedge cutter heads in the trimming season has kept them sweet.
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No difference in performance whatsoever . I’ve got both but don’t use the the new style shaft on them. Not so keen on the new saw heads either. Prefer the old one. Trigger unit on the older 131 is better. Easier to lock it into a running position which is very handy doing tricky outstretched trimming jobs off tall step ladders etc. The 135 has to be put onto a high idle position on the choke to achieve the same. Just more of a faff but does the same. The older style shaft fits them both meaning you can run all your hedge trimmer heads on them so that’s handy. Both fantastic machines
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Same. I don’t climb everyday so got longer out of the clutch but got through a couple. Nice device though. No real grumbles about mine. Changed over to a Zillon but ran my own lanyard through it. Also a good bit of kit but can be easy to catch it and release some rope through just as you are getting into a work position. Quite happy with it though
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Old school looking rope How’s the avant comparing to the multi one? Same thing different colour or more different ?
