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Have you got an XL cab version of the 885? They are quite easy on access and relatively compact.

Is it a 2 stage clutch on the foot pedal for the PTO? Could be adjustment, locked out or wear.

Personally if you want out put it on ebay with a sensible reserve (or classified) with an accurate description and photos and see what happens.

If you want a spare, to get you out of trouble occasionally, a 6 stud commercial wheel will also fit with the dish turned out.

The loader behind the two TLBs is a Volvo, something like a 641.
The second TLB looks like a white cab/grab handle so possibly a JCB of some sort.

Ok What is the Drott loading then?

Well done Steve and cycling can be fun. I used to cycle with the kids when they were young and then did not get on a bike until a couple of years ago. When you get passed a certain age it is all to easy to do a long day but not actually anything that helps fitness, keep eating to much and before you...

topkit wrote:I am guessing but with that particular shaped extending dipper your machine is a 1981-84 machine. Nice it's 4WD too alot from that era were still 2WD.

Y reg? '82-83.

A well specked model from the white cab era. Has it a manual forward/rev lever? Perkins engine as suggested by position of exhaust.

Heppy buthday Frid an nice to see you back. There has been a dearth of info on the, ahem, older machines.

I guess you have the later electric shift? It could probably do with a trans oil change and filter and then a pressure check by someone who knows those transmissions. It could be forward clutch packs and/or transmission pump that is worn.