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    Thanks very much bud, that’s basically the input I was looking for!? I was sure the gross trainweight was higher for an iveco than a transit! I’ve found a decent looking van for 5k, crewcab which means tool storage wouldn’t be an issue. If anyone on here knows of anything decent for sale please feel free to send them my way!
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    To be honest, every job I have anything to remove I hire a ifor Williams tipper trailer with high sides, works grand but it’s cost on every job! Hilux is a crew cab, and it would be seriously un-cost effective to have to go shovel it out 4/5 times a day ? I know I’ll be over loaded weight wise with any tipper, but more just questioning the towing capabilities of both regarding dragging a tracked machine on a plant trailer around. I was always told Ford parts are fairly deer compared to something like an iveco?
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    In the market for a tipper, I’ve come to the conclusion that putting a chip box on my mk3 hilux will ruin a lovely truck ? I’m not looking at spending big money (£5/6k roughly) Basically everything that falls within my budget is usually a Ford Transit or an Iveco Daily. Last tipper van I had for a company was an 08 crewcab transit and I thought it was grand, no frills but just a workhorse. Are the Dailys a better “arb” tipper conversion-I’ve been told that the towing capacity of the daily is higher than a transit, not sure whether to get a tracked chipper or tow behind yet (again, budget dictated!) and would like something that can tow a plant trailer without being stupidly over the limit. Any help or advice much appreciated!
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    I’m lucky in the sense that I have access to a hire company locally who will supply 230tracked or tr6 for £100+vat for the day, which is cheap IMO! Re the cs100’s....I’ve used them, and personally if I was going to spend 2/3k on one I’d rather put that money towards something that will actually chip decent stuff ? they for sure have their place but I’m fairly rural and most of the work is usually decent sized tree/timber so you’d max it out very quick! The 2nd hand market recently seems to have gone crazy, I’ve been offered a 2010 Jensen A540 tow behind for £8400......seems like a lot but it’s a much larger machine?‍♂️
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    Did occur to me, but at the moment I’m in full time employment and I want a machine I can get to pay for itself doing weekends & the odd weekdays. If I had finance on a machine I’d feel pushed to work more weekends etc to pay for it, if I get an older machine then I can do it at my own speed....if that makes any sense?
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    I did think that. Like I said, I’m only guessing on age, but based on the hours I figured it must be in that region. Comparison wise, anyone have any experience with the Jensen 530 tow behind? They’re usually similar price, I’ve only used the tracked ones so unsure about the tow behinds
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    Hi everyone, looking for some advice regarding a chipper for myself setting up first time. Long story short, I’ve been offered a van & chipper by a friend who’s changing profession. It’s a tipper transit (needs a proper arb back building) and a Timberwolf TW150. The chipper has done 2100 hours, not 100% sure on age but I’d imagine with those sort of hours it’s probably 2006/8 maybe? It’s roughly £6k, looks to be in decent condition, not had a hard life for the last few years-basically my dilemma boils down to..... Is a machine of this age/hours worth the money, or would I be better putting that £6k ish towards something like a Jensen tow behind? Not interested in financing a newer machine, I’m pretty mechanically minded so not worried about changing blades, anvil, servicing etc. Any thoughts much appreciated!
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    Exactly my thoughts. I’ve always stored my climbing kit in 1 bag and it hasn’t been a problem, just looking for a decent upgrade! Have you got the waterproof arbortech bag?
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    Those buckets do look ideal! I’ve been using the buxtons cheapy bags for ages, so similar design etc. I wouldn’t be storing ropes in there, they always get hung up out of the kit bag so they don’t get horrible after a wet day? I’m going self employed start of next year and I’m after something that I can keep everything in-so when you’re going out with just a climbing kit & top handle you’ve got it all in 1 or two bags (would still have separate bag for long rope) @IronMike that bear valley bag looks brilliant for the money, might have to have a further look at that!
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    In the market for a decent kit bag for climbing kit, preferably something that I can get at least 1 rope in, harness, ‘biners, etc. The Arbortec ones seem particularly good value, but if they’re anything like the trousers I’d rather steer clear! Just wondering what people use, what they rate, value for money is a big one as I’d rather not break the bank! Cheers all
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    I haven’t measured the compression, unfortunately I haven’t got the kit to hand to do this, I say “low compression” as it felt easy to pull over and didn’t take a great deal to bog down whilst cutting. Arrow on the piston was pointing to the exhaust port (which I think is correct?) there is signs of wear to the piston, very slight marking on the barrel but I think that’s probably ok? The only thing I HAVE noticed, is when I stripped it down, both crank seals were “wet” and once I cracked the crankcase I noticed slight wear on the crankshaft where the seals sit-not sure if pulling air through there would result in low comp? Spark plug was a “biscuit brown” so wouldn’t appear to be too lean?
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    @spudulike this is the pot off the saw, does it appear to be a gen stihl product?
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    Depends which one you bought seems they sell genuine 80quid ones and non genuine ones. Either way worth doing a vac/pressure check when changing as you may have an airleak causing it to run lean. Why did it sieze the first time? It all came in stihl packing but I suppose that could be duff. It seized because the lad I got it off snapped the air filter screw and it fell thru the carb into the barrel?‍♂️
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    Nope, was a genuine stihl pot & piston kit from L&S engineers, unless they sell knock off stuff? Where do you usually buy parts etc from, l&s have always been my go-to, but this saw doesn’t seem right. Cheers mate ?
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    I replaced the pot and piston on my 200t about 18 months/2years ago, it’s a cracking saw but it feels quite low on compression, and recently I’ve noticed it bog down on quite small stuff. I deleted the head gasket about a year ago, and when I had the saw in bits I noticed the piston was black down one side, like it was allowing gas past? Anyway, I’m going to strip the saw down and (probably) change the piston, just checking if anyone has any aftermarket recommendations? I’ve heard of Meteor pistons but can’t find them in the uk? @spud I’ve heard you may be the man to ask?
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    Absolutely the best thing to show anyone concerned by the strength of the ZZ? That’s the same chap I bought my alloy tether from, a very knowledgeable person!
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    Mines about 3 years old, used for a mix of ddrt and srt with a rope wrench and tether, I’ve noticed it slipping quite a bit recently on 11.8 drenaline. I’ve got one of the new ZZ’s from the company I work for, on the same rope and no bothers at all. I was told 5 years was about their limit but I guess that depends how much you climb etc. I think srt has put more miles on mine than I’d realised!
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    Thanks very much @aspenarb & @tonytreeIt makes a massive difference seeing what people have when it comes to building something myself! Still trying to source a tipper back off a transit or something like that, I’m hoping the whole build will be well under 1k so I’d much rather make one myself than pay someone!
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    @aspenarb thanks very much mate, the pics you’ve sent before have been massively helpful!
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    Good idea to beef up the chassis a bit, I think I’ll put another cross member in just behind the cab when it comes to fitting a tipper. I’m hoping if I can mod a tipper framework off a van and bolt it onto the existing mounts I have, it will spread the load fairly evenly so it should minimise the stress. I’ll try and run it for a while to see how it performs but I’ll probably put uprated leafs on the back or an airbag kit to keep it level when it’s loaded. It’s been a project start to finish so I figured I may as well keep going ?
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    Thanks very much to everyone for al your help and input! I’ve decided to try and find a decent tipper van body (something with a scissor ram) and modify it to fit the truck. If anyone knows of one they want rid of I’d be very grateful! Also a pic of the truck so far
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    That’s a lovely job there mate, shame you’ve sold it! Was that something you built yourself or did you mod a tipper back off a transit etc?
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    Thanks very much mate, pictures are a big help! Luckily my truck is stripped down at the moment as I’m doing a good bit of work to it, so I’ve plenty of time to fiddle and play around!
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    That was exactly my thinking. I found a transit tipper back complete with ram, electronics and everything I needed for £250, I don’t think it had the alloy boards but I can add those. It’s mostly how/where to mount the ram in the back of the truck, I’ve seen how to fit to a single cab but my issue is how much room the double cab takes up
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    I don’t suppose you have any pics of it do you? Sorry I know it’s a long shot, just desperately looking for more info about ram fitting etc!

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