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I never said the dream was to use equipment in a cheaper way - this isn’t going to happen. As we all know, not is getting cheaper as the shareholders continue to want more … In an industry where price takers have little choice , options need to be considered on the best use of £££. In terms of...

Lease Purchase (optional balloon) and Contract Hire are two separate finance vehicles . CH is fully inclusive where legal title of asset sits with finance company so no need to worry about warranty or servicing. Lease Purchase requires a separate maintenance agreement and warranty is limited...

The contract hire model will need to come into play like it does in other industries and sectors… Mind set change required in Agriculture to move away from owning high value and complex to repair equipment to a fixed cost of ownership rental model . No worries about residual values as the...

Nah , they’ve used it to contribute towards getting a ferry in the water ….

With high value capital equipment , contract hire will be an increasingly viable option. Why would you want to own a depreciating asset ….Ag world going to have to change how equipment is procured .

And here could be the “silver bullet” ……can Mr C not be approached for some help by means of his platforms and wider influence to communicate the current situation with NFU , RT and BRC and how this is a complete sham set up . He’s never afraid of speaking his mind and comes across as a...

Did Kubota have a similar system years ago … Bi turn ???

Prices vary based on time of day and demand . I regularly charge at Tebay and always around the 31p/kWh mark .

Mmm - surely the volume of SUV’s in general (ICE & EV) are the real culprits ? If the market got away from their love of these heavy , thirsty and uneconomical vehicles , the roads would be in a better state . Increased road tax for -all SUV’s would be more sensible approach .

Comparisons can be drawn all day long from different EV manufacturers . The above calcs are largely academic because with EV’s it’s all about the charging infrastructure. TESLA supercharger network stands out as the most reliable , fast , economical and geographically well laid out. If you...

Yes, we were 1 x hybrid and 1 x EV for a couple of years . Hybrid waste of time - battery range 20 miles (in summer) and 40 l petrol tank .

The success of any EV is down to the wider infrastructure. Tesla still have the best charger network by a long way. I chose Tesla for this reason . Looked at BMW i4 but charger network poor. wife has a Merc EQB and tends to take the train on longer journeys where a charge required. IONITY...

I have a Tesla Model 3 LR. Had it since Dec 22 and have done over 9k miles now . Regular trips to the midlands from Scotland , no issues with range and the best charging network bar none . Fast , comfy and handles very well . FS

It’s all about having the right rubber !

Uncle has one , highly rates it and that’s after owning a Hilux . I’ve driven it and it drives very well. Nice feature is that the cill forms part of the doors - no more mud on trousers… As someone else mentioned , 7year 150k mile warranty not to be sniffed at and manufacturer clearly confident...

SsangYong Musso is worth a consideration. 7year/150k mile warranty. Drove a new one recently and very impressed . Nice feature was the door and cill arrangement - no more dirty trouser legs …..

Yea, I’d be surprised at that too. It’s the big tankers that are likely to give the most challenge. remember the “verbal diarrhea” factor … 🤣

The other aspect is , from Putins stance, after investing heavily in the gas pipe running through Ukraine he sees potential loss of control should Ukaraine become part of NATO … 1/3 of a Europe’s gas comes from Russia via Ukraine so he’s in a fairly strong position ….. should have invested in...

They used to do a lot of work in the O&G industry with off shore hydraulics and drilling equipment. The famous seal was cross referenced with a supplier of off shore parts and components and hey presto !

Ross Agri Service , St Cyrus , Montrose .