Dbikeguy

on the front of a mini loader it would be pushed not pulled anyway, taking the drive system off the self propelled, mounting it to the front of the loader, so the engine on the flail powers the flail

That’s kinda my point, a mini loader if possible can do multi roles with one machine, clear then move material or auger ground screws in, storing, transporting another machine takes up space (loader will go onto my pick up leaving my trailer empty. The flailing is maybe 10 days work a year and i don’t have any plans to do more grounds maintenance. Kinda like the self powered flail option, easy enough to fab up some mounts

Flails and mini loaders… I’m looking at ways of mechanising a few yearly jobs mostly clearing long grass, nettles etc currently using hand held strimmers. Looking at a mini loader for the landscaping side of things, either a cast or sherpa (needs to go below 80cm to deal with domestic side gates to be able to maximise its use) Has anyone found a flail they will run? i’ve found some that sit in the middle of the required flow rates but can’t find any videos

Run a dedicated 16 or better still 32amp feed direct from its own breaker on the board. You then have a decent supply for welding or cutting. plasma cutters are great but are air hungry, 50l won’t cut it unless it’s got a fast recovery. The bigger 3phase stuff doesn’t care about rust and paint, we had one in a boat yard i worked in, could cut 40mm plus and you could move as fast as you want on thinner stuff.

If grabbing over the wall for timber, chip into a pile and grab that away using the same grab? no drag = win

I’ve a couple of Yeti coolers, expensive but stay cold for bloody ages, bigger ones means others can chuck drinks etc in it on hot days

Look at a power barrow to take the work off your legs

If you are climbing on it daily or say 3 times a week a year out of something that’s 11mm thick and responsible for holding you up 60ft off the floor isn’t bad! Ascenders are tough on ropes, anything metal vs your hands on double rope… 95kg plus what min 15kg of kit, ppe etc is a reasonable weight and force on the ascenders too. Do you use both ends of the rope?

It’s factually correct, bar how chilled that collie was, if i took mine on a job like that she would disappear for a few hours exploring, coming back filthy and knackered having caused god knows what havoc. Who doesn’t have beers in a hot tub with two sheila’s after work?

If going suspended floor, you will need bigger than 2x4’s bud, how will you lift it clear of the floor?

Done to death. Hit search. No one works to hourly rate or day rate with clients. Subbies should have a set day rate for x work period ie £200 for a 0800 - 1630 This needs agreeing before taking on said subby. They also need in writing if they plan to charge for staying longer etc etc

Our ropes still end up wet then in the dirt so will get covered in grit and dirt then pulled through pulleys or rings…

They don’t they just steal another..

Anything on a belt won’t work for climbing unless it’s small enough to go on the harness, but tough enough to deal with banging into the tree etc. If it’s on the back of your harness it’s not much use, same as if on the ground, you will struggle to access it if it’s behind you. I have a peli case with a full kit inc eye wash etc that can be bought out the truck on jobs further from it, then keep a cat tourniquet and a trauma bandage in my thigh side pockets so easy access one handed for me or others. Decent shears are worth having as chainsaw kit is tough if you need to remove anything to access the wound.

Had it with the 520he3 hedge trimmer,was running and cutting then the battery fell out mid use and smashed the casing.