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On 14/08/2021 at 18:02, Big J said:

I'm on a first thinning job just outside Barnstaple (Devon) at the moment and have a 0.6 hectare block of crappy larch that is being largely clearfelled. About 10% of the trees will be retained, but due to poor form, the decision has been made to clear the remainder.

 

I just don't have enough time to do this alongside the thinning too. I'm harvesting with the Kranman P25B processor, which is doing a great job in the thinnings, but I fear that the larch clearfell trees are a bit bendy.

 

So ideally looking for a pair of cutters to tackle the block. I reckon 7 straight days ought to clear it (14 man days). 

 

If you like surfing, there are obviously many opportunities nearby. There is space for a caravan on site and I don't mind how long it takes you to complete the work so long as it's done before the 2nd week of September.

 

Specification is super simple. 3m for everything, with some stacking required, but nothing excessive. A good hourly/day rate will be paid.

 

 

I’ve just moved to south molton . Happy to help 

21 hours ago, Stihl123 said:

i've got one of these and love it. however, i only do about 30 cube of wood a year so its not as if i thrash it all day every day so can't comment on how it would hold up going all day every day. briggs engine though

 

split cycle is 3 seconds and doesn't stop over much

 

i stacked a pile of rounds next to me last time and went pretty full on and filled a ton bag in 15 mins 

 

incredibly good on fuel, 4l tank and you'll struggle to get through more than 6 litres a day.

 

 

Log splitter Jansen FS-35speed with gasoline engine, 35 t, kinetic, horizontal

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Where did you get one from ? Jansen said they won’t ship to uk 

Evening 

Does anybody use a kinetic petrol log splitter ?
 

currently running 2 petrol road tow oxdale splitter, but thinking kinetic one for all the small clean stuff. 
 

any decent machines available in the uk ?
 

cheers 

On 25/11/2020 at 19:34, john k said:

Here you go, it’s all on the public register:

 

 

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How do you see if the site has a felling license or not ?

Been researching alpine tractors lately as that was my initial interest for investing in some new equipment, but the price and a few other reasons are putting me off

im now toying with the idea of getting a timber trailer and finding a suitable tractor for it. 
 

what tractors do people recommend?

looking to spend about £25k for both the timber trailer and tractor.

will be used for my own extraction of firewood as well as hopefully getting some work for it. Also would be doing some topping etc too

many thanks 

Hi guys.

possibly looking to buy an alpine tractor.

what are people’s thoughts on Antonio Carraro hst. Would be looking to pair it with a timber trailer also 

Hi guys.

possibly looking to buy an alpine tractor.

what are people’s thoughts on Antonio Carraro 4400 HST

The other option I've been thinking about are the alpine tractors? Anyone use one, pros / cons? 

What about a massey 3080??

Cheers for all the replies 

I have been looking at the case tractors, which seem to fit the bill quite nicely. 

Not sure what they would be like for forestry stuff, although won't be major Forestry work 

Evening all. 

Looking to purchase a tractor and timber trailer. Would be to help with extracting timber, firewood production aswell as Paddock maintenance ie topping, harrowing etc 

I probably have around 10-15k to spend. 

Have been looking at a few valmet tractors but not many about 

Any tractors you'd recommend?? 

Cheers 

Morning all.

Thought I'd put up a little post about my small Ash dieback site..

Now the grounds started drying up, I have managed to start sorting out the timber I cut in the winter. 

I spent last Saturday moving the cut timber into stacks with the quad bike and Just by hand. 

I have hired my friends avant with log grab tomorrow to move more of the timber to either roadside or to the other accessible woodland track. I'm hoping to move the majority of the cut timber out and stack any remaining brash in a lump to burn at a later stage. 

Hoping to get everything moved ASAP so that trees etc can start to naturally regenerate this year 

Liam 

53 minutes ago, spuddog0507 said:

used to use a quad and timber trailer but trailer spent more time on its side so not a good idea, but if your jobs were all on flat ground it would work to a extent, been there and done all that several years ago and it was a total nightmare on our sites so i took the plunge and bought this,

What tractor is that mate?? Kabota? Do you get stuck much with that? I have been looking into something similar but didn't think they'd be any good 

Also just spoke to my mate who has an avant with log grab. Can hire in machine for around £90-120 a day with the grab. That way I can move everything to the road side? 

2 minutes ago, Andrew McEwan said:

That sort of job is exactly why I got a skidding grapple with a rotator for my alpine tractor, yet another option! If you've got room to convert from pole length near roadside.

What sort of money are alpines?? 

Thanks everyone for their thoughts/views, much appreciated. 

I'm now possibly thinking that on the Ash dieback site I'm doing, that I hire in a friend's tractor and timber trailer to shift the timber. The only issue is that access isn't great, several ditches etc. 

I'm thinking try and get some of it moved with the quad and trailer to near roadside where the tractor/trailer can then grab it. 

The Copse Is only about 0.5 hectare. 

Hi all

Toying with the idea of doing low impact forestry. There is alot of unmanaged woodland around me so think there would be plenty of opportunities.

im looking into getting a timber trailer for my quad bike, possibly the kelfri with crane or looking at others without a crane

I would be planning on using it for my own little bits of woodland management, but was also wondering whether I’d be able to drum up any work for it as well as the setup being useful/beneficial. 

please let me know your thoughts. 

Many Thanks 

liam

2 hours ago, the village idiot said:

 

Great stuff Liam.

 

Looks like you are having fun!

 

Presumably you'll only be able to extract to roadside with the quad and trailer. What's your plan from there?

 

Do you know what the owner's plan is for the area you are cutting. Are they going to re-plant or wait for natural regeneration?

 

I think there is a grant available for re-planting after 'chalara clearance', but I imagine it probably needs to be applied for before the felling stage.

 

Keep the pictures coming.

Yeah everything will be extracted to roadside/rideside. Then I will either hire my mates tractor and timber trailer to move wood to my yard, or will be left on site and I will log up when I need to and take away in my transit tipper. 

They have decided to let it regenerate naturally although they are worrying the the FC will sting them for money if nothing grows? 

Hi all

im looking into getting a timber trailer for a quad bike. I would be planning on using it for my own little bits of woodland management, but was also wondering whether I’d be able to drum up and work for it?

would a quad bike and timber trailer be beneficial?

please let me know your thoughts. 

Many Thanks 

liam

A couple more photos from a day Ash Felling last Friday. Nearly at the end of this site now, only a few roadside trees to do and around 10-20 at the end of the wood..... Once dry enough ill be able to get in and extract the timber. Probably looking at purchasing a timber trailer for my quad bike 

Hi guys 

I'm selling my fordson major. Has been used to run log splitter but am selling all my farm machinery to go more into forestry equipment 

For sale I also have topper, trailer and log splitter 

Based on West Sussex 

2 hours ago, the village idiot said:

Great stuff, and thanks for posting pictures!

 

Do you always burn your brash or is it a site specific decision?

 

Can you tell us more about your set up? What sort of deal do you have with the landowners? Are you finding enough sites to be viable? Is woodland management the core of your business? Did you enjoy your lunch or did you wish you had brought something else?

I’m 22 years old based in West Sussex.

On this site the owner wants the brash burnt, although we have been leaving a few piles for the wildlife.

At the moment it’s just me and the saw, often have someone with me stacking the wood and put brash on fire. Planning to buy a timber trailer for my quad bike to make moving the timber easier. Had a leyland 272 synchro tractor but unfortunately that died last year so ended selling for spare parts. Have a Fordson major but that is up for sale as doesn’t get much use.

The arrangement I have with the landowner is that i get all the wood that I cut. I was previously just doing thinning work and taking out and dead etc, but ash dieback hit hard this year and has wiped out most of the wood. The woodland is predominately ash with several birch and small amount of hazel couple as well as some oaks. 

Once the ash ash is all done there is interest from the landowner in thinning one of their smaller copse by their house which is a mix of birch,alder etc. 

I want ant to get more into woodland management but currently have been running my own business for 3 years doing garden and tree work. Then come the winter I sell logs. 

Lunch??? Usually forget to take any lol ?

I've been out on one of my small sites Felling Ash dieback today ?

Evening all.. Just thought I'd post an update. Currently around half or just over half way through this site now and all going well. Not easy going doing everything by hand without any machines at present. Hoping to have everything down by spring and then once it's dry enough I can get in to extract timber 

Liam 

1 hour ago, HuntingHicap said:

Hi, I am interested if you need it removed FOC? ? Milling is only a hobby for me so can't afford to pay for the timber. Based near horsham so can remove it from site if you want it gone.

Thanks. But ideally I'd like some money for it, if not I'll just log it for firewood