Les Day

Thanks 👍all for the replies & I'm also going with tree of heaven.

Local authority shows it as poplar but looks more like Tree of Heaven. Shall keep looking.

I really should know this but clean gone outta my head.

Thanks Stere, appreciated.

Morning all, Anyone able to ID this tree please? Kent, UK.

Hi all. As the heading says, we're looking to replace an old Tirfor, used mostly to get a loaded Transit out of mud (or wet grass!). I was thinking there might be something runs off a 12v battery & could be anchored to a tree?

I'm thinking lilac but if anyone can confirm, I'd be grateful.

Morning all. Re the excellent chip site directory. I called one this morning at Ashford, Kent (Littlebrook road). They last took chip 2 years ago & no longer need it.

This charitable trust are easy to deal with, although lately we've not worked nearby. They have numerous animals for which they require all woodchip. However they also have horses so will take sycamore, so long as you tell them where exactly it is left. Staff member Catherine called me today asking that I put the word out locally.

Having had the Evo165d SE (45hp) for about 6 months, I can say that its been a real asset for us. GM telephone support from Jase & the team has been excellent & my worry re not having the turntable were misplaced. 205...hmmm...

Morning all. Any recommendations re barrier cream for this? Itching is driving us all mad.

Re the original thread title, I can now answer my own question having had the use of Greenmech's Evo165d (25hp) for the last week while our Quadchip was being looked at. First off, I'm smit. It's plain to see that their r & d people have been busy, the whole feel/use had a heavier weight (yes, I know, it is heavier). Consumption & general processing, inc those awkward forks that got put to one side for 'later', was far quicker. The throw was enough to cause small dents to the ally box bulkhead so theres no need to unhitch to get the shute closer. Miss the turntable? Yes, no doubt that was handy feature in tight domestic or roadside situations but we preferred the quicker processing once the machine was set up. Having a slightly narrower track was a bonus for our small workshop so everything considered, we opted for the bigger (45hp) diesel as being old, I believe in less stress. Just wondering it GM would paint it pink or camo to deter thieves.

Hi all. Used to be regular on here a few years ago but business took off & found I had no spare time. Anyway, I hope this subject hasn't been already spoken of but we're starting to find our Quadchip 160 is a bit lightweight for the sort of stuff we're doing so wondered if anyone has experience of the GM165EVO. Cost at £21.5k is slightly less than the 160 but I'm told its built of heavier plate due to having no turntable. Any opinions please?