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    Drainage costs

    We charge around £1700/ acre for 80mm, 800mm deep at 10m spacings with gravel to plough depth.
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    Drainage pipe

    Yes internal diameter is much smaller. I can get my hand inside Wavin 100mm but not inside the Cherry pipe. I can buy Cherry 160mm for almost the same as Wavin 100mm. Deliveries from Cherry are on time with great communication, Wavin could arrive unannounced anytime. When using wrapped pipe it...
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    Drainage pipe

    Naylors claim their pipe is made to British Standard but doesn't actually carry a kite mark. I've seen some very poor quality pipe from Naylor therefore would never use it. Wavin is by far the best quality pipe on the market however they put their prices up a few year ago and Cherry under cut...
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    moleplough pipelaying with 360

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    moleplough pipelaying with 360

    Trencher all the way 7000m in 5 days
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    Which Drainjetter ?

    I looked to replace my Homburg Delta last year and as I do a lot of jetting, I went with the Mastenbroek jetter. I find that with the less rigid hose it goes up clay tiles easily. It also operates at up to 90 bar therefore clears thick silt with ease and makes a far better job and not only...
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    Exhaust emissions

    I've never put oil in it. The machine is brand new and has only done 200 hours.
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    Exhaust emissions

    It doesn't affect performance. During regeneration, which lasts for 10 minutes it burns at 600 degrees. When I bought the machine I was told it would regenerate between 200 and 300 hours and it will need replacing at 3000 hours. It has regenerated 11 times in the last 130 hours. With the cost to...
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    Exhaust emissions

    Hi all, I would be grateful for your views or experiences on DPF filters. I recently bought a new 8 tonne Kuboto excavator, which to meets emission regulations comes with a DPF ( Diesel Particulate Filter). I was told that, dependant on conditions, the machine would regenerate somewhere between...
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    Today at work

    Now that wasn't yesterday. Did it look something like this ?
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    Today at work

    Yes it is, well spotted. It only has 700 hours on the clock !! An ideal machine for this job although the younger generation do find it challenging to drive.....
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    Today at work

    Loaded up with pipe, stone carts full and ready to roll. Even the clouds disappeared and out came the sun. A very productive day with 2600m of drains laid.
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    Quote me, drainage pipe

    Best price will be Agrii in Perth ask for Stewart
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    Haulage Quote

    Yes I've got someone, thanks for your interest
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    Haulage Quote

    Thanks all for your help, it's much appreciated.
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