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Advice On Turf Contracting

  • 19-07-2010 12:48PM
    #1
    Hardtokill
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭


    I am thinking of starting contracting in turf cutting. I have a Hitachi 60 which I am hoping is up to the job. What, if any are the requirements I need to meet ie licence for cutting? Tax requirements? Insurance? Any other advice would be greatly apprciated.
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  • #2
    roosterman71
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,112 ✭✭✭roosterman71


    Check that the bog you intend to cut on is not on the banned list for turf cutting

    Then get wide tracks on your digger, and a wide bucket. You'll need a good reach on the digger arm (not sure how big your Hitachi is)


  • #3
    djmc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,611 ✭✭✭djmc


    I would think a ex 60 6 ton machine might be a bit small
    wide tracks would be a big help
    A turf hopper and 4wd tractor with double wheels


  • #4
    cedan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 117 ✭✭cedan


    Afaik there are no licenses needed to cut turf, you only need a license to sell turf off the bog. Depending on the bog, you could fit your digger with wide pads or even a set of mats might do for a while, it all depends on how much you want to spend really.

    I'd imagine your biggest problem will be finding a bog to cut turf in though. There was war this year, around the midlands anyway, with contractors moving into each others bogs etc. This was all down to the turf cutting bans, that the lads have mentioned already. So i'd make sure that you have something to cut before you invest too heavily in machinery.

    I don't think that there are any special tax regulations, wouldn't know a whole lot about this though, only insurance you'll need is on your machinery,maybe public liability might be worth looking into?


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