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    Used ride on mower advice

    Countax with a collector does a good job, however there are several tasks before you can mow. 1) Start the deck 2) Set the deck height 3) Start the collector 4) Set the collector height 5) Lower the collector Once 2 is completed, then that's it, no need for any further action. They are...
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    Machinery dealer

    I would defiantly visit before buying.
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    Machinery price discussion .

    If your a regular reader of this forum, you should know that second-hand equipment is a liability. The amount of times we have had a thread about ' I bought a second-hand xxxx off xxx and it's gone wrong, I've only had it 5 seconds and they won't pay to fix it' So, unless it's sold by a...
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    Welding plough boards

    If you have the kit to do so, heat the area to be welded first.
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    Welding plough boards

    Due to the hardness of the metal, welding a mouldboard is an art. It needs to be done at the lowest temperature possible, and in short runs, with the right rods. Once you have welded say 1-2 inches, the weld needs covered and kept warm for as long as possible to slow the heat contraction down...
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    Machinery price discussion .

    Absolute rubbish, take a look at HRN's website and tell me that is all there stock on the website Show me one dealers website where all their stock is on the website and up to date.
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    Machinery price discussion .

    So, are you suggesting they list everything on their stock list that is available on the website, as an individual item on the used/new machinery pages ? It would always be out of date.
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    Machinery price discussion .

    Your surely not suggesting this list only represents 5% of their stock ? Their must be around 4- 500 items on this list, they don't have 10,000 machines (items) in stock.
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    Machinery price discussion .

    What's wrong with the website ? A good list of s/h goods, one click on each to get a detailed description, what would you do differently ? https://www.riponfarmservices.com/products/used-machinery/all/ Their is even a link to download the entire stock list.
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    Machinery price discussion .

    You say it's a "random hypothetical example" just so it doesn't start any random rumours, not much wrong with Ripon Farm Services balance sheet, in fact quite the opposite, it's looking very healthy...
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    Machinery price discussion .

    " Deutz tractors are known for their low depreciation compared to other brands. Their excellent fuel economy and cost of ownership make them a benchmark for others1. Let’s delve into the world of tractor depreciation! When it comes to calculating depreciation, several factors come into play...
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    Machinery price discussion .

    You must remember, paid for stock is also a depreciating asset on the balance sheet. Where does the 3% interest charge come from if you've paid ? You math's are a fast lane to liquidation. The ONLY time your plan holds any merit is when their is a threat of bankruptcy.
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    BT /Open reach

    They now sub contract out so much work that one crew go out and fix an individual problem, and create another. We had a BT engineer here the other day because our broadband speed had halved, BT (Openreach) had been working near us the day before. The engineer from BT/ Openreach/Contractor who...
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    Bad Debtors

    Send a final statement by recorded delivery, payment within x days etc, etc Make it clear, if payment is not received by the said date, you may consider taking legal action, and any costs you incur will also be added. If they respond, it will more than likely be to complain about the job/work...
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    Machinery price discussion .

    All the new one's, along with the NH and JD's ended up in a Country with stan in it's name.
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