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    Kramer vs JCB

    I know it sounds obvious, but drive both and see which you like as you will be driving it. We went for the kt407 it was cheaper and came with integrated reversing camera and auto greaser. All that said the best thing I find about the Kramer is the cut out at the top step/cab floor which makes...
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    Stock fence value after 12 months

    The landlord has nothing to loose by saying to you take it down and so isn‘t going to offer you a true value for it. The new tenant would have to fence it if he wanted to stock it, and so as david1968 suggests just agree a figure with the new tenant and forget about the landlord. That way you...
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    Three of the UK's largest farmer buying groups form new alliance

    Definitely good news. People spend a lot of time chuffing and complaining on here about how badly things need to change, when in reality there is little that can be done to bring back more power to farmers. One thing that can be done is to cooperate and use buying groups for sourcing inputs and...
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    Ascenso tyres

    Good to know that no problems so far
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    Ascenso tyres

    We are looking to replace 560/60r22.5 on our muck trailer. Doesn’t get a lot of use so not looking at Michelins, but have been quoted a good price on Ascenso brand. Are they any good or should i avoid them?
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    Trailer tyres

    Looking for a price on a set of four trailer tyres 560/60*22.5 fitted Grantham area please
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    Combined ELS/HLS scheme ending, what are my options?

    We have around 20ha long term grazing that started as arable reversion CSS. We had to enter the scheme as our landlord was putting a larger block in the scheme next door to our parcel. Following the first ten year period the scheme ran on and after a couple of changes it is now part of a...
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    AONB new designation

    I thought there might be some positives, but it seems the only one is that you can get extra grant money as a result of you being in a ”disadvantaged“ area. The disadvantage being that you are in an AONB in the first place.
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    AONB new designation

    Our esteemed MP is trying to make a name for herself by calling for the Vale of Belvoir to become an AONB, because there is nothing else going on in the world at the moment. I am interested to hear peoples thoughts on this both good and bad. Obviously I value the collective TFF thoughts on...
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    Telehandler mounted straw spreader Spread-a-bale vs Altec

    We have a Suire spreader/unroller, it is mounted on a turntable so will spread through 180 degrees. Agents in UK are D Clifford and sons, very good machine supplied by good people.
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    Scrubber.

    Scrubber driers are quite good in that they leave the floor dry, however the most effective solution would be a steam cleaner or hot water machine with a turbo lance ( spinning nozzle ) If you are inside, it might be a problem to get rid of the water
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    Argon gas

    + 1 for gas direct, very good value and service
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    Telehandler pick up hitches

    Front and rear axles appear the same and bearing in mind the front axle is good for considerably more than 4t I dont think axle loadings would be a problem. Thanks Acengineering useful to know other machines generally rated at around 1500kg
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    Telehandler pick up hitches

    We replaced a jd 6150 and loader with a Kramer Kt407. Really pleased with the choice apart from one point. Backed a 14t trailer under the drier, filled it from the drier and then found I couldn’t drop the trailer off as the hitch wouldn’t lift to unlatch the hook. Looking at the machine it...
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    Moisture limits for milling and feed

    “Standard” spec milling is normally 12.5% protein 250 hag and 76kg/hl bushel so perhaps the moisture wasn’t as much as an issue as you think
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    Are extended warranties a con

    I guess what I’m really asking is it worth the money on 500hrs per year, as melted welly suggests I think not.
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    Are extended warranties a con

    We are looking at two new machines both with extended warranties, one three years and one five years. The machine will do around 500 hrs per year and to comply with the warranty terms be serviced by dealers which we will of course have to pay for. Is this a way dealers can artificially inflate...
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    Kramer telehandlers

    We are looking for a good all round machine feeding,loading grain and pallets. Also bedding with a suire strawspreader which we need to reach as far as possible into mobile poultry houses hence to larger machine to help balance the spreader
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    Kramer telehandlers

    People do seem to like driving them, any reliability issues to report?
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    Kramer telehandlers

    Hi all, simple question really. I am looking for owners/users opinions on Kramer telehandlers both good and bad. Preferred model would be KT407.
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