The Classic Machinery Network

Hi Rob If it has grease track tension system, its could be a late TM55 or a TM56 (I have a late 5 roller 55 with Grease tensioner). If track tension system is seized, have a look at the front rails where the front idler bearing assemblies slide on. I had one side sieze on mine. If you cannot free th...

Hi Rob Thats a tricky one, How do you adjust the tension of the tracks ? It will either be by a large nut or With a grease gun. That will help give a clue. The tin work could well be specific to your location, like the blade equipment. I must say the bottom roller guards are something you dont norma...

Hi Kev do you reckon you might get the job to move them on when they are done ?

Thanks for that Kev, Sadly, I am busy tomorrow. Otherwise I would have caught you on the 120/12 South bound. Yes the 14 is a bit of a pain in places, It could well be the bridge at Stowmarket, ALE took a 105 Tonne transformer over it a few years back in the middle of the night. They had to have the ...

No problem Jeremy, got another one to do this week so looks like Finnings have a customer wanting a couple Great pictures kev. I dont suppose you know when the one this week will be moved ? Please. I would love to see it on the road and get some pictures. I am near Ipswich, so you would be passing ...

Hi, I too went to the sale, The Yellow IH is a BTD8 (The big cast iron grill gives it away) Both the Track Marshalls were TM 70's. The orange one is older than the Yellow one. If you go to Cheffins website, the sale results are on there now. There was a lot of stuff that didnt make its reserves. P.s...

Hi Ian, Thats a fine pair of TM55's you have there, Those tracks look a bit tired. Those blades are not the normal Track Marshall blades for sure. I havent been able to find anyone yet, who can give me a figure on the Number of 55's made. Would it not be possible to have the sprocket rims from the b...