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They were African tool sellers mate, can remember names and they hardly spoke English, they buy direct from the thieves. eBay account was removed a few days later. Id wager 80% of accounts on eBay selling used tools are similar set ups. unfortunately people still buy off them and leave good feedback. That's why I only buy new tools now from HB or Skyland

yes had the serial numbers of a few from ordering spare parts etc, and lots of pictures of all the nicks and breaks on them. That's how first noticed my husky 560 on ebay.

They weren't the ones that stole them, they were an ebay shop with approx 300 other used tools on. They actually gave them up voluntarily after we turned up at their lockup, threatened to get the police down there ( they didn't know police weren't interested)

Police weren't interested, but we got the saws back

scumbags, keep an eye on selling sites, its amazing how thick some of these pricks are, all our saws were listed for sale together a month later on eBay

Looks better form a Ddrt stand point than the RRP (although ive not had a propper climb on either so cant really comment) If its 80% as good as my SJ3 at Ddrt and also does SRT, then its a winner for me

That's a pre-order though, delivery sometime in July I heard. Rather just pay when its actually available than give a shop a 600 quid interest free loan for 2 months lol

Looks like it ticks all the boxes, SRT/DRT ready, mid line attachable. My SJ3 is due for replacement so will probably grab one of these when they're available

Tbh mate, China these days could be more accurately be described as a Fascist state (the true dictionary definition of fascism not the blue haired progressive definition), so it shouldn't really make you far right! Chinese cars, machinery and tech is taking over the world, mainly because we outsourced so much of our production there and then act shocked when they start beating our own companies. Look at the BYD factory they are building, I think its going to be like 10x the size of Tesla's Giga-Texas plant. We gave China an opportunity to be the worlds factory, and they took it and ran with it, and now whether we like it or not, they're going to dominate global markets with construction machinery, cars, phones, laptops and theres very little we can do to turn the tide. go watch some videos from the recent Shanghai auto show.... mind blowing

Just ordered the Milwaukee M18 top handle, will report back. Ive heard the Husky is better but as previously mentioned, its getting on twice the price, and I'm already set up for M18 as got lots of DIY tools and their pole pruner, so be handy having extra batteries

As yet unclear, no sign writing on the tipper and using a hired MEWP.

What you don't think the tree is hooked up to high speed internet?

Bumping this thread regarding toppys... Whats everyone using for a bigger top handle? We've got 1/4pitch 2511ts and love them, but for the odd large rigging removal job it would be nice to have something a bit bigger, both power wise and bar wise (without hoiking a ground saw up) I used to have a husky T540xp mk1, was a terrific cutting saw when it wanted to run well, and felt really nice in the hand, but that wasn't often. After a year or so the thing was a bitch to start warm, and it finally ripped in half in my hand when it got snagged. Is the MK3 a better saw? or do people still have trouble with them? tried the Echo 362 and was a underwhelmed. The saw ran well enough, didnt set the world alight, but was nowhere as ergonomic as the 2511, and the smaller fuel caps that don't fit stihl spouts was a pain. Ive no doubt it would still be going trouble free had it not been nicked, but i didint rush to replace it. Stihl 201s i find underwhelming as well, and at almost twice the price of the big echo, i think they should be better. Looking at the Milwaukee battery saw too? anyone got one? TIA

Our 7 ton Iveco Daily weighs just under 4 ton with chipper (bandit 75), tools on and 3 blokes in the cab. Fully loaded with wet conifer chip it sits just about 7 ton. That's with a very strongly built aluminium plank and steel framed body, plus a separate toolbox. So it can carry 3 ton of woodchip in its 11.3 cubic meter body. From this one can work out that most 3.5 tonners are weighing (at least) 50% more than they should when heading to the tip. This is all fine until something happens.... A good mate of mine was in a collision the other day with a pedestrian who ran out in front of him for a bus.... the pedestrian sadly died at the scene. He wasn't speeding, overweight, on his phone or otherwise breaking the rules. The police have his pickup truck however, as its evidence in an upcoming hearing. Multiple witnesses say the pedestrian didn't look, and it wasn't my mates fault, but he's understandably distraught. This really reaffirmed my position on this subject. Now imagine you were in a transit tipper freighted with conifer. Speeding or not, even though the pedestrian literally ran out at the last minute and the collision was unavoidable, your looking at death by dangerous driving/manslaughter charges. For me the paperwork etc to run an HGV really is worth it. The trucks are easier to find in good condition due to the more stringent MOT etc. They're better vehicles all round, pull more, handle weight better, tougher running gear etc. The only down side is a bit more paperwork, and having to put your lads through their test. I mainly drive the truck, and if we take multiple vehicles, then my lad drives my 4x4 towing the Ifor or Arb digger, so i haven't bothered with this part anyway. Anyway, essay over... but food for thought!