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Mainly a vdub transporter for small jobs, i usually mince the branches in the back with a saw, i hire caged tippers mainly a vdub or trani. Sometimes borrow a frienda ancient trani too. So much hassel, so need to take the plunge

Ok thanks mate

Thanks Khriss, servicing a cabstar andnother japanese brands i here are a harder to find and costlier, is that right?

Thanks, does that mean the cabstar won’t be driveable adtwr 2020 due to eu emissions? Even a brand new one?

Do you know which is cheaper to run fuel wise?

Thanks for that

Thanks for your replies

I read they have small pay loads is that correct?

Hi All, I apologise in advance as I know this has been done to death. I have read so many threads but there are conflicting views and I am confused. I want to buy a tipper, brand new. 3.5t class, pulling a 750kg tipper. Single cab, double rear wheel, city driving on tarmac, doing domestic jobs. Tool box behind the cab and a closed back chip box. Every van/truck has pros and cons Correct me if I am wrong: Transit: cheap to buy, run, repair, drives well, medium pay load, rusts a lot, doesn’t pull like a truck (but i will only be pulling 750) Grafter/Cabstar: expensive to buy, run, repair, great turning arc, small payload, rusty, pulls well, reliable Key features I am looking for are high pay load, fuel costs, ease of repair and reliability, good turning arc. Any experienced advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance

Thanks jmac i will look in to that ta

Thanks, can the grafter be driven with a normal full driving license?

Dear All, i currently own a panelled 2014 ve transporter. I live driving it but i need aan arb tipper. If possible i would like a vw arb tipper or conversion. Does anyone have experience of them and are they any good. I have been told from one source that they struggle with heavy loads, is this so? other than a transit what would you recommend? Image is important to me so i would like a performer and a looker. thanks in advance, Danny

Thanks dor tour advice

Dear All, from my research mimosas hate a hard prune and if pruned should be done after flowers in april. This seems to be the general consensus however i found an article saying they can be copiced or pollarded. Conflicting. There is a very large mimosa growing over in to a neighbours garden. The only way to prune it is to cut it back quite hard. They also want it asap so they can do some planting. If it is cut back hard say november time will likely survive?

Dear All, from my research mimosas hate a hard prune and if pruned should be done after flowers in april. This seems to be the general consensus however i found an article saying they can be copiced or pollarded. Conflicting. There is a very large mimosa growing over in to a neighbours garden. The only way to prune it is to cut it back quite hard. They also want it asap so they can do some planting. If it is cut back hard say november time will likely survive?

Thanks, That is all very helpful and useful advice. I want to go where ther money is. So i think that getting on the tools while i am still fit and able, then as i get older, wiser and less able, then get others to do the graft while i do the management but maybe after 10 years or so. I am happy to graft hard and learn on the job. Experience is king and courses secondary. So judging by what you guys are saying i will need to role with an established team to get my experience up. I do have a couple grand aside for tools. If i find a team that will have me how much can i expect as a wage?

Hi HungrySquirrel, Am based in Kindston South West London

Thanks fellas

Hi Guys, I am new to this site and come seeking advice and guidance. I have a small gardening business and am seeking to move in to tree surgery / arboriculture. In February I am down to do a month intensive at Kingswood Training where if things go well i will leave with: CS30 – Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting NPTC Unit CS31 – Felling Trees up to 380mm diameter NPTC Unit CS38 – Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue NPTC Unit CS39 – Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness LANTRA Cert. – Use of wood chipper LANTRA Cert. – Use of stump grinders LANTRA Cert. – Business Studies for Tree Surgeons I have a few questions if you don't mind answering and have the time. I apologise if this is repetitive for some of you, I have done some research but just need a direct answer from the experienced and knowledgable. - What books should I sink in to before the course and will carry me on after for tree surgery and tree health/care? - What equipment should I buy first? What is essential? And what do you think my initial capital cost would be for chainsaws, tools, climbing etc. I have a van and many gardening equipment already including stihl hedge trimmer and pole pruner. - I have a family to feed so I cannot afford to apprentice myself or work as a junior for someone else, (although happy to do a few days a week part-time if wage is right) so I have to learn and develop by myself in parallel with the gardening. So after the training, to master my vocation, which course would you recommend? Which is the most prestigious or comprehensive? Are the Arb courses at Capel Manor well rated? - I want to extend my knowledge in to tree care, health and planting not just felling, how should I proceed on those lines? I sincerely appreciate your advice, experience and wisdom. Many thanks, Danny