Ledburyjosh

I have a 5, 10, 20, 25, 30 & 60m rope along with my little side strop and pick the appropriate one or two for the tree size. Minimal excess rope on the ground is the aim for me

On 26/03/2024 at 20:39, adw said:

Pretty sure you cannot , the motor shaft is different, the deeper side cover will fit no problem, I do wonder about using the saw at lower rpm with the additional wait of the clutch, the biggest plus is the extra inertia of the clutch at full rpm.

OK thanks.

Have you seen both saws side by side to see that?

I known of many 500i's in use none have yet to have problems.. 

Yup I found the msa220 horid and lacking power.

On 12/03/2024 at 12:34, Coppicing Fan said:

Hi and thanks for all the positive info' as I have recently bought the Echo 2500T. Does anyone have any problem with the battery with one charge light remining? Basically I can't run the battery out and can't totally discharge it as it keeps cutting out, even if I am just revving it without trying to cut a limb, the on/off light blinks, then when i turn the saw on again and rev it for a couple of seconds, it stops and the on/off green light flashes. I can keep doing this until i am fed up with trying to get the last light to go out. So far haven't succeeded. Thanks for any thoughts.

That's just low battery, swap batteries when that starts happening. 1 light is the lowest indicator, it does not go to zero lights to display no battery remaining

The echo 2500 battery shouldn't be over looked mind. It's impressive (tested side by side in a 4" log cuts faster than the new stihl battery top handle and 151 which i wasnt expecting) and amazing erganomics all without the faff of pulling a cord to start it.

It's an absolute winner for pruning, but equally will keep cutting with a 10" bar all in wood.

Having looked at each parts diagram I suspect that yes it can be modified.

I watched a yountube vid which shows the side cover fitting on to a 540i. 

The diagram suggests if everything from the worm gear outwards is changed a 540i would take a clutch..

Great thanks.

The enlarged cover sounds good, I cut some off from my 540i to help with blockages, it is an annoyance.

I've never had an issue with my throttle, or atkeast never one that I've picked up on.

Managing larger cuts is a bonus or more for me it would be it tough grain. I find the one place I don't think batteries out do petrol is flush cutting when removing trees. It's slow, drains battery and stops frequently. This is the bit that bugs me and I was curious of if it was a worthy improvement...

Now I wander if you can mod a 540i with the clutch and cover parts instead of buying a 542i..?

Has anyone got to to have a go on the new husky saw?

I have the t540ixp and am a battery convert.

I had discussed with colleagues it would be much better with a clutch to allow it to slip a bit and keep cutting.

Well the new model has a clutch, so I'm wandering of selling mine and going for the 542ixp.

But would like to hear from anyone who's had a go to get an idea of how much better it is?

Where in the NW?

I am in Cumbria and have some days available

I normally state 1 week from site visit to preliminary AIA being emailed over.

After that the ball is back in their court as to how long they take to respond/adjust plans etc.

The whole process can take months.

To me I usually get my responses/ammendments donw within a week. If it will be longer I keep them in the loop

I have just replaced the AV rubbers on my ms460 after noticing it feels like something is sloppy. 

With new rubbers the feel is the same but I did notice that it looks as if one of the bits of metal isn't seated correct against a rubber. Even though it feels as if the bolt is fully in and tight.

It makes sense to me that the metal washer thing should sit flush with the AV rubber.

Picture attached.

Does anyone know of this is normal or have a 460 to compare to?

Thanks

Has anyone bought anything from this webpage.

It sells cheaper than normal arb gear.

I'm always sceptical of webpages offering discounted goods especially when advertised to me via social media..

And feedback or reviews appreciated.

Thanks

OK thanks. I'll see if Google knows if not I shall take a punt

Im in need on some new AV rubbers for my ms460.

Looking on LS there are numerous parts listed for the same item. Im wondering if there are just the same or have subtle differences I should be aware of.

Annular Buffer 1125/05 & 1125/10 or 1125/06 can be used in place of both of these.

Thanks

Nothing currently.

I'm working freelance climbing. Looking to start taking on my own work again after relocating several years ago.

Mine saved many hours on this job. A line of 15 pops to come down. Awesome bit of kit. 

I've named it the HARS- Hopefully Adequate Rigging System

How do you find it without the self tailing bit?

I have used a woodland Mills wc 88.

It's OK. Slow and steady. Well suited for an estate wanting to chip the odd tree and shrubs etc.

I'm sure if you ran it on a 100+hp engine it would be good.

I've used it on a 48hp engine and it's very useable

Yes this set up works well. I have had just this and a road tow chipper previously. 

I had a thing called a load handler 

it worked well along with a potato fork. As you say 10 mins to empty what was about 2m3 of chip.

That may end up being the option i take. 

Although a tipper has some benefits to it still.

but still curious of the 2wd models and there load capacity.

Yes. The naughties era ones

On 10/01/2024 at 10:25, steve@black said:

I still have a complete one with a damaged winch which could be repaired with the right pair of hands . Strictly collection only though . Devon?Somerset border 

A complete winch or GRCS?

Does anyone use one of these for arb work set up with a tipper?

I'm considering a small set up which could be one of these with a greenmech cs100...

Hi,

I'm considering adding Bat surveys to what I do.

Does anyone know how to start this process?

Is it a specific course/qualification to bats in trees or a generic bat survey thing?

The end goal is to charge to inspect trees for bats.

Ta

Did you get this sorted?