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is this ral 2004 definite for the timberwolf ornge colour code?

Recommendations for a decent portable winch - minimum 1 ton pulling capacity for pulling timber up a steep woodland, and a reasonable speed required. My truck winch is not suitable - far too slow and not designed for this job. On this particular job the timber has unfortunately been cut short requiring multiple grabs of small bits so I do not need a winch with the highest pulling capacity. Not too slow a pull. Looking at: PCW5000

Hendon sounds like the one from the comments so far. 2.4 or 3m + the tallest being 4.8 sounds like the ideal pair...although the right amount of hedges required for that lavish outlay!

Anyone have much to say on the comparison between henchmen and hendon tripod ladders (triple adjustment). I've managed 10years without a tripod ladder, though predominantly arb work, the right ladder for a safe hedge reduction or trim has come to replace the old bifold ladder.

You hit the nail on the head!

Thanks, it's good to hear. As you say, Big J, different for everyone, ultimately it's what works for both employees, boss and comes down to the type of graft.

I run my own business and I'm interested to know what other business's allow for break times during a day's work. Typically I work 8 or 9 hour day, I have been allowing 30mins tea break mid morning and 30 to 45 minutes lunch. It was less a year ago, and now breaks have slipped since new team leader has been full time without me on site. I think 15 minutes tea break and 30 -40mins luch is plenty fair enough. Keen to hear from others. Cheers

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Looking for a groundsman to drive truck and chipper to and from job site, perform all aspects of ground work. Confiedent and clear in organization of equipment and communicating with clients. CS30, CS31 & CS38 required . CS39 is a benefit but not essential. LOCATION IS SOUTH DEVON. £120+ / day depending on skill and experience. Starting on 1 - 3 days per week for a trial month, then potential for full time work.

Last winter Radmore and Tucker told me the new version / upgrade of the t540 i xp would be coming out by now, obviously brext covid and whatever else have held things up. Apparently the next adjustments to this model will include an incresed water resistance, weather an official higher ixp (water resistance) rating I am not sure. Question is, if anyone has info on when this might be I'd like to know. Otherwise I am very tempted by chainsawbars.co.uk's offer for the ECHO DCS-2500T. Cheers fellas!

Now proud owner of the spanking new ST6 P. Looking for recomendations on a decent tracking device and if there is much difference between them?

Thanks that is much apreciated! I can see one for sale, which is why i ask, though i amfairly reluctant to go for GM unless it's their more reliable model which did their name some good - though i forget which one that is.

2009 Greenmech 8” Diesel chipper stc19-28 mt50 anyone with experience of this tracked chipper? found one for with just over 1000hours for £10.5k

You're correct - my mistake. Well then more option

Thanks for sharing the info and experience on this topic. Some decent points have been put forward. Re the sub750 chippers, I'm keen to know of how many guys have been caught out from towing over their permitted weight given on the driving license. I myslef have towed way over my 750 towing limit, now in the process of applying for C1 +E so i am well covered for anything i will drive and tow. But my subbies can only tow 750kg. Essentially it's fine until you get pulled..then it's not so fine. but that is fairly rare, providing the springs aren't frowning on the truck and there's not a pyramid of woodchip on top. Strictly speaking i should get sub750, which unfortunately cancels out my options for an older TW230. I think the Jenson A530 is most likely the best bet for a 2nd chipper. Although the Forsts are smooth and fast with good service response, they don't seem as reliable as the Jensons or TW. I'd entertain the idea of a GM though as I've heard of less issues with TW & J, i think they are the beasts to go for.

Nice one good info thanks. that's what i am looking for. experience of several chippers so a genuine less bias review can be made!

The 230 does seem decent from my research online - as far as youtube and reviews can show. it seems very robust and tuff, like you could throw anything at it. the ST6 decent and very efficient and more refined though possibly slightly less robust due the refined qualities, for example the grp cover and the fact it looks prett damn cool and well built from a visual perspective - which results in scrapes and aging perhaps showing up more than on the 230 which looks more basic but perhaps tuffer on the outside. Maybe i'm reading into it too much... I'm in south Devon

Thanks mate, what year did the 230's older engine change to the following model? I expect i might get a little more for my money with the 230 compared to the forst....

C'mon mate, might be funny but it's a waste of space on this thread. valuable backed up info is apreciated, i can go on you tube if i want to watch cartoons....

Usually you get what you pay for. do you know why they are so cheap?

ok. i'm not sure how you can get better service than forst - if it's under warranty still...as they'll be out within a few hours. So I guess Quadchip are the same?

I've not ruled that out, but i beleive timberwolf are more akward to deal with when it comes to mechanical repairs....have you got a 230 yourself? it's got generously wide infeed rollers which i expect will be efficient when stacking the hopper with a shed load of conifer and leafy brash

thanks mate. sounds just about the same as what i thought.

🤣 i know they got that rep but have you heard 1st or second hand to back that up out of interest?

how long have you used / owned one of these for? and have you experience to compare with other 6 / 7'' chippers?