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What van can you fit a quad bike in?

As per above, I imagine vivaro transit etc but what about dispatch? Obvs depends on size of quad but all hypothetical at the moment.

Started by Ben Pritchard in Machinery and Vehicles

1 Reply · Reply by Luke brooks Feb 2, 2021

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Well, that's a job that needed doing done!

The lining of the van has lasted around 4 years.... it was composting itself! One of the many tasks this holiday was to re-line it - job done and all packed for Monday morning!!

Started by Adam Woods in Jobs and Vehicles

17 Replies · Reply by Gary RK @ Landscape Juice Network Jan 4, 2021

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Toyota Landcruiser Commercial - long term test...

Theres lots of talk of different vehicles on here van V pick up, large van V small van, MPV V 4x4....

There's a virtually unknown contender in the ring - Toyota Landcruiser Commercial.

Same rugged underpinnings as a Landcruiser but a stripped back, no

Started by Adam Pilgrim in Vehicles

6 Replies · Reply by Kieron Glover Nov 14, 2020

Peugeot Expert’s Fundamental Flaw

Was broken into yesterday with £2000 worth of tools taken and wasn’t aware how stupidly easy it is to break into these things -- 2015 model and was completely baffled how they broke in without causing any damage to the doors until I came across this

Started by Mark Wilkinson in Vehicles

15 Replies · Reply by Jonathan Davidson Dec 5, 2020

Advice please

Evening all

I currently work as a full time gardener for a well known charity that is currently making huge redundancies. Thankfully my role doesnt seem to be at risk at the moment however it has made me think it would be very wise to have a side gig

Started by John Heald in Vehicles

43 Replies · Reply by Adam Woods Aug 19, 2020

Tractor or Front mounted deck

Good morning people,

First post here so looking forward to joining the community!

Looking at investing in my first ride on mower. I'll explain my situation quickly.

Set up my company 10 months ago and do one or two big gardens (as well as some little

Started by Tom Evans in Machinery and Vehicles

10 Replies · Reply by Kris Baker Jul 28, 2020

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It’s not all doom and gloom!

Despite the recent climate of uncertainty and a drastic change in lifestyle that Covid-19 has caused, there have also been some very positive things that have come out of self-isolation and herd immunity.

The restrictions imposed on our movements incl

Started by Fleur Voice in Health and Safety, Social Media, and Weather

4 Replies · Reply by Dan Rawstorne Apr 27, 2020

Tripod ladder transport

Hi all, i've recently bought myself a set of 10ft tripod ladders (so much sturdier than my previous steps!!) what i want to know is how you all are securing them to your roof bars? I have a set of ladder clamps which are great for normal step ladders

Started by Dan Houlbrooke in Vehicles

9 Replies · Reply by Sean Payne Feb 23, 2020

Birmingham Centre 'Clean Air Zone' delayed to July 2020

Birmingham Council website

The start has been delayed from Jan to July 2020 'because the Government have not sorted out the gadgets that will check emissions'.

Leeds and Birmingham both plan to implement a charge (£ unknown) to older vehicles that exce

Started by Tim Wallach in Vehicles

8 Replies · Reply by Tony @SM Jan 15, 2020

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New Van for garden maintenance.

Hi everyone,

looking at replacing van over the next couple of months, a new shape Ford transit or a new shape Citroen Dispatch seem to be catching my eye. Does anyone own one of these? Any particular models I should check out? Negatives or positives

Started by Harry@VWGS in Vehicles

21 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Dec 15, 2019

Van seat covers

Hi what seat covers are you using in your vans?

i brought some Xtreme auto ones from Amazon but they have only lasted a couple of months.

thanks

Started by Oliver clarkson in Vehicles

5 Replies · Reply by Oliver clarkson Aug 22, 2019

Small van Strimmer storage

Looking for inspiration for strimmer storage in my vw Caddy .

I think im trying to figure how i could suspend them from the ceiling above the mowers?

Started by James ODonnell in Vehicles

1 Reply · Reply by Dave Colton Jul 21, 2019

Panel van or Pick-up

I've decided to try an get some more grittiing work this coming winter to go along with a couple of small contracts i already have. So I'm thinking 4 x 4 Pick-up and snowex trailer. However I'm a little worried about whether a pick-up would be big en

Started by Jason Creed in Vehicles

9 Replies · Reply by BCH Gardens Jul 9, 2019

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the g.v.w (gross vehicle weight) con

Not sure if you heard on the radio about a vans being stopped on Marlow Bridge a couple of weeks ago. Basically the've put a sign up to say max 3T gvw. Many vans were stopped an ticketed, irrespective of what they actually weighed, if they have a gv

Started by Andrew Watts in Vehicles

8 Replies · Reply by Sean Clarke Jun 4, 2019

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London congestion and Ulez charges....how do they affect your business?

My business was based in the sticks so I never had to travel into London to work.

How does the congestion charge and especially the new Ulez (Ultra Low Emissions Zone) fees affect your business?

London director of the CBI business lobby group, Eddie

Started by Phil Voice in Business, Groundscare, and Landscaping

2 Replies · Reply by Andrew Betteridge Apr 10, 2019

Equipment Maintenance

I come from a formally trained automotive technical background, and achieved a City & Guilds in Hydraulics - Pneumatics along the way, complimented with several years experience in various manufacturing and service industries. I'm not trying to impr

Started by Mike Lish in Machinery, Vehicles, and Info

6 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Jan 11, 2019

Guidance on buying a trailer

Hi I am looking to buy a trailer fairly soon. It must be caged 4 ft wide and between 6-8ft long. I have my trailer license, I shouldn't be towing more than a ton at a time. Does this trailer have to be braked? I've seen a few on eBay for around £900

Started by Kingsley Powers in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

19 Replies · Reply by Paul Doyle Dec 31, 2018

Anyone run from the back of a Bipper?

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone runs a Bipper/Nemo or fiat equivalent as their only vehicle for self employed garden maintenance? I am in need of transport to and from work but that could double up as a van for my own gardening business. Have about

Started by John Heald in Vehicles

7 Replies · Reply by Del Hooper Jun 16, 2018

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Should you pay company van tax?

One to bookmark : COMPANY van tax – do I have to pay it?

The answer is “yes” if the van you drive is supplied by your company and you use it for private mileage.

In which case, HMRC expects you to pay company van tax – the Van Benefit Charge – be

Started by Gary RK in Vehicles

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Rural & van thefts

An article worth reading (which was circulated recently by Surrey Poilce) regarding van thefts and keyless entry with an interesting piece of technology ‘U-Watch Cube’ available to reduce thefts and break-ins.

http://www.ruralalert.co.uk/da/214962/Ve

Started by Gary RK in Vehicles

1 Reply · Reply by Gary RK Apr 26, 2018

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