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It’s Tyndrum so might be too far!

Thanks for the advice folks, this was my thinking but thought I would to see if it was worthwhile. Looks like we’ll be hauling a few tonne of Sitka away then, as he doesn’t want it lying around his B&B. Might be time to invest in a firewood processor..

Just about what I thought 😂

Hi folks, I’ve been asked to remove roughly 15 Sitka Spruce/Larch/Hemlock (17-20m tall, 400-600mm girth) from a garden, it’s pretty tight access and most of the trees require climbing, so naturally is going to be expensive. The owner is keen to try and recoup some cost though, and is interested in trying to sell the timber rather than paying us to shift it. I can’t see it being worthwhile for him, but it would be interesting to at least try. I can’t see them being useful for anything other than chip as they aren’t particularly nice sticks. We can get timber roadside and it would be easy enough to load onto a lorry. Has anyone got any experience of this kind of timber sale? How many m3 is worth it for sale etc. cheers!

Deposit put down on a 2017 E26, looking forward to it!

Thanks Doobin, knew you’d have some knowledge of them. It’s a slightly older (2017) E26 I’m looking at, from Hywel Evans. This other option is a newer E27z but the zero tail is definitely off putting. I’ve only used zero tails before to be fair but can see the advantage of a more standard weight distribution.

Turns that all those machines were incorrectly specced, or entirely falsely advertised. dies anyone have insight in the differences /benefits of E26/E27/E27z

Picked it up last week, you were right GH94 is made to measure. Massively impressed, it’s really eats! Now to find a tipper trailer she’ll fit on!

So after getting on the group I’ve had about 30 options which I’ve whittled down to; 2019 Takeuchi TB230 with 2400 hours for 18k 2017 Yanmar SV26 with 3400 hours for 16k 2018 Kubota 25-3 with 2400 hours and grab/shear and flail for 27k There’s a ton more around the 20k mark but if I dont have to travel for days to get them it’s handy! Cheers doobin I’ll get on that group

Cheers doobin I’ll get on that group

Cheers for all the input Looking at a E26 bobcat now, 16k with grab but 4500 hours.. too high is my feeling but any thoughts would be appreciated

Hi folks, Im looking at getting a used GM safe-trac 19-28 mk2. Seems like generally quite positive reviews of it; but anything to watch out for? Ex hire so maybe not ideal. The other questions is what trailers are folk using with them? The ease of a 1054 plant trailer is attractive but wondering how folk find them on a tipping trailer? Thinking a 10x5 with the rear doors off would suit but if anyone has thoughts that would be handy

Not a huge amount of small scale forestry around here, all the estates forestry interests are in Sitka. You might get a job that would require a machine like that for a few days once or twice a year? Maybe in 30 years once the native woodlands being planted need thinned it would be the machine to have ! You would have more luck Perthshire or Aberdeenshire way for that kind of work. Give me a shout, I'm based up near Mull

Aye this is the other thought, definitely more economical and makes sense going from no digger to any digger setup is going to be useful!

I’ve used a few battery too handles, t540i, milwaukee, both the 18v and 36v Makita. The T540i was the best, hands down. The t542i seems like it’s much more powerful, and if I was to get a battery top handle meant to replace a petrol saw it’s what I’d get. Milwaukee was surrounded by a bit of hype, and the torque is mad. It feels a bit plasticky and is heavy though, and I wouldn’t buy one for myself. My day to day top handle is an echo 2511 ported by C&S though so it’s always going to be hard to beat that for power to weight. 36v Makita is quite heavy, and a bit of a weird boxy shape but does the job; it got me out of a hole whilst I didn’t have a running petrol top handle saw so I can’t complain. I was running it with a 12” panther and it was very smooth, although the auto turn off was a pain, and the fact it won’t run unless there is zero resistance on the chain is a pain. 18v Makita is light, but underpowered. I use it on all my reductions; it’s ideal up until about 4” cuts and then it’s almost useless. I’d get another one of these; it’s a step up from a silky and doesn’t get in the way as much as the bigger saws. Similar issues with auto stop/resistance though.

Looks a mint machine, but I’m away up in Argyll, so bit far I’d say!

Sorry I’m hoping for 15-20 with grab so will be looking at either an older or smaller machine I think

Around the 15-20 mark is my thinking

Thanks doobin, wasn’t hoping for that answer but I was kind of expecting it!

An 8026 with low hours has come up near me for a decent price. Only has one Aux hydraulic system though Has anyone had an experience with an 8026 for arb? And secondly anyone know how hard will it be to retrofit a secondary Aux hydraulic system and change control to rollers on the sticks for a rotating grab? cheers!

Does anyone know of anywhere you can either source a reasonably priced 500i full wrap handle? Or even a non OEM one that isn’t going to cost 25% of the saw itself?

Hi folks, Anyone know of a decent Arb LOLER inspector in Aberdeenshire/Angus area? None on find a freelancer currently. Cheers!

3 year climbing experience Felling up to 380mm Felling over 380mm Multiple Windblown Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue Use of Chainsaw from Rope and Harness EFAW+F Full clean C+E driving licence Pickup w. towbar + trailer All climbing kit + saws + basic rigging. Plenty of experience in rigging/removal situations as well as pruning scenarios. Day/Hourly rate dependant on kit required/work being carried out.

Banchory area, cheers

Shouldn’t really matter what other people are quoting. As long as you know how much it’s going to cost you to turn up, do the job, make a bit a profit as well as paying yourself and your team a fair wage. Most of the guys that end up driving the price down tend to making bugger all anyway.