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<blockquote data-quote="Tazza" data-source="post: 2861" data-attributes="member: 82"><p>Welcome to the forum.</p><p>Ok, please don't take any of this the wrong way, but a few things you will need to consider before you buy a machine, i'm sure there are quite a few i didn't cover here.</p><p>What lifting capacity do you want? if your JUST clearing under-growth you could get away with a small machine, but if you plan of moving large trees and heavy growth you may need a larger unit.</p><p>Is it low-lying ground? if so, after light rain it may become boggy and you will require tracks. You mentioned hilly and rocky terrain, i don't know how tracks cope with rocks. If you get tracks they are more costly to replace than tyres. You also need to keep up with the maintenance on the idlers for the tracks.</p><p>If you are capable of basic maintanence this will also help you keep your running costs down.</p><p>You will need to watch the tipping angle also, you did mention it was hilly, if its too hilly you risk flipping your machine.</p><p>I do think its a good idea starting with a second hand machine and trading up as business picks up. But beware of excotic branded machines. If you break something it can cost you a small fortune to repair.</p><p>Like i said earlier, there will be more things you need to consider but this is all i can think of rite now. I'm sure some other users will chip in with their knowledge.</p><p>I hope some of this is of at least some help to you. Just my 2c worth</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tazza, post: 2861, member: 82"] Welcome to the forum. Ok, please don't take any of this the wrong way, but a few things you will need to consider before you buy a machine, i'm sure there are quite a few i didn't cover here. What lifting capacity do you want? if your JUST clearing under-growth you could get away with a small machine, but if you plan of moving large trees and heavy growth you may need a larger unit. Is it low-lying ground? if so, after light rain it may become boggy and you will require tracks. You mentioned hilly and rocky terrain, i don't know how tracks cope with rocks. If you get tracks they are more costly to replace than tyres. You also need to keep up with the maintenance on the idlers for the tracks. If you are capable of basic maintanence this will also help you keep your running costs down. You will need to watch the tipping angle also, you did mention it was hilly, if its too hilly you risk flipping your machine. I do think its a good idea starting with a second hand machine and trading up as business picks up. But beware of excotic branded machines. If you break something it can cost you a small fortune to repair. Like i said earlier, there will be more things you need to consider but this is all i can think of rite now. I'm sure some other users will chip in with their knowledge. I hope some of this is of at least some help to you. Just my 2c worth [/QUOTE]
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