Farmerpickle
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Twyman hedge cutter. Are these any good? Are any of you owners of one and would you recommend it?
I'm not 100% sure about the hedge cutters. But I think the post knockers are but they are now Kidd branded. I'd imagine if the hedge cutters are still being made they would be Kidd branded.Are they still made?
I don’t actually think so as haven’t seen a new one for several years. Were made in Tiverton by an ex Twose guy and his staff ( Richard Burman I seam to recall)Are they still made?
So are you still building hedgecuttersHi, Kidd acquired the rights to the twyman product range several years ago under the previous owners. The hedge cutters were discontinued by the previous owners of the business, but we are looking at a new design that has the benefits of the twyman machine, and addressing some of the shortcomings.
Please do drop me a pm if you arestruggling to get parts, the old Kidd business was taken over by us earlier in the year and we are looking at upgrading the range, and offering support where parts may not have been available in the past.
We are in the process of redesigning at the moment, with a view to start production for next season.So are you still building hedgecutters
So, what is your selling points to draw people away from mcconnelWe are in the process of redesigning at the moment, with a view to start production for next season.
Simplicity is the main one, we want to have something that doesn’t have complex electronics, but still benefits from proportional valves. The rotor speed and reach of the machine were very good for its weight class, and that’s something we want to retain.So, what is your selling points to draw people away from mcconnel
Will it be branded as Kidd?Simplicity is the main one, we want to have something that doesn’t have complex electronics, but still benefits from proportional valves. The rotor speed and reach of the machine were very good for its weight class, and that’s something we want to retain.
Will it be branded as Kidd?
Good to hear someone interested in building something with minimal electronics. It should be a huge selling point if you get it right.
I bet you’ve never seen one of these. I’m sure in my leaflet collection I have the brochure. Was a fascinating concept, if I remember correctly there was a shaft with a crank across the front and perhaps two plungers like a small baler which forced the grass through a fixed blade. They were like a type of forage wagon but I’d assume not very successful.Only after extensive testing and we find it is “good strong tackle” it’ll get the Kidd branding
Just to make it clear @fergus, what is the name of your business. Have you taken over the manufacture of all of the Kidd machines that have been built in Devizes and where are you making them. I am referring to the company that built my Kidd 240 topper in 2013.Hi, Kidd acquired the rights to the twyman product range several years ago under the previous owners. The hedge cutters were discontinued by the previous owners of the business, but we are looking at a new design that has the benefits of the Twyman machine, and addressing some of the shortcomings.
Please do drop me a pm if you are struggling to get parts, the old Kidd business was taken over by us earlier in the year and we are looking at upgrading the range, and offering support where parts may not have been available in the past.
If you want someone to do some testing I'll volunteer, I currently hire my neighbours machine, got some big hedges.Only after extensive testing and we find it is “good strong tackle” it’ll get the Kidd branding
Il test her too if he wants, im no feared of settin her into heavy stuffIf you want someone to do some testing I'll volunteer, I currently hire my neighbours machine, got some big hedges.
I'm surprised they brought the name Kidd 240 back. The first thing that springs to mind is the Kidd Clipper 240-2.Just to make it clear @fergus, what is the name of your business. Have you taken over the manufacture of all of the Kidd machines that have been built in Devizes and where are you making them. I am referring to the company that built my Kidd 240 topper in 2013.