The Farmers Mart Feb-Mar 2018 - Issue 55

FENCING 53 • FEB/MAR 2018 Evolution of Post Drivers The evolution of Bryce post drivers continues with improvements and developments showing no signs of stopping. THEIR latest tractor-mounted machines have been supplemented with the introduction of the Bryce Profi and Magnum XL range. These offer extended sideshift travel, quadshift travel and extra hitting height without incurring any penalty in closed travelling height. ‘ creates a much Fencing can quite a time consuming and costly task on a farm, and it may be more prudent to hire a good quality fencing contractor. There are plenty of benefits to hiring a contractor to do the work. Firstly it will save time, time that could be spent doing other jobs around the farm. Another impor- tant reason is the additional cost of purchas- ing the tools and equipment required to carry out the fencing work would be saved. A contractor can advise on the most suit- able fencing for the landscape or the most suitable type of fencing required for your stock and your method of farming. They will also have the experience to spot poten- tial complications and prepare for them in advance. Contractors will ensure that the material used for fencing is of high quality and the fencing installation is implemented properly. This experienced knowledge will make sure the fencing will last for years and withstand the challenges from the time they are installed. The use of preservative treated fencing timbers is a still a viable and economical option on the farm, but you will need to aware that the quality of treated timbers will vary from supplier to supplier, just like any other goods. Price will also vary, and those timbers of better quality will cost more to purchase, but in the long term will save both time and money. When purchasing timber posts, it’s impor- tant that they meet the industry require- ments in BS 8417 and that ground contact timbers are preservative treated to meet the requirements of Use Class 4 (permanent ground contact). It’s not unreasonable to ask suppliers to cross cut a treated post sample to show the preservative penetra- tion they are achieving in the posts they are supplying to market. Customers should shop around for the best quality timber within their budget, speak with potential suppliers about the products and find out as much information as possible, so you can make an informed decision before purchasing. It could save a lot of time and money in the long term by spending some extra time sourcing your materials. safer working environment and highly improved cycle times. ’ Patent no. 13 has recently been granted on their new hydraulic rock- spike swing engagement and rock- spike clam shell holder combination which creates a much safer working environment and highly improved cycle times. The new Bryce 180 Pro Tracked Machine now comes with power lock slew turret, power slew weight transfer system, dual controls, hill- side track running gear and a wide track option.

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