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Hello
Just a few of the more interesting tractors at the show today.
Fred

Hmm 37% percent of machine built in Britain ,the rest else where ,booms from Spain etc the Cat is more British than the jake ,i wonder if the chrome rams will be rusting on this one ,like they are on other new machines they need to get their act together as the Volvo and cat are Superior machines ,...

Hi James.
I had a Liner site saw at one time. It had a 24 inch blade and was powered by a single cylinder Lister so you shuuld be ok for power.
Good luck.
Fred

Hello, This is a little job to build a reinforced concrete wall in a stream bed. The back of these workshops collapsed in a flood about six months ago. We have fabricated four temporary columns to support the roof, diverted the stream and formed a temporary access road using concrete highway barrier...

essexpete wrote:Well I would not have thought to visit CMN for a nature lesson! Absolutely stunning photos, particularly the Osprey.
Thanks

I would like to echo Petes sentimens.
Well done and thank you.
Fred

Hi Kari
Check out edit to my earlier entry re.steering ram and pump.
Fred

Great photos Geraint. Thank you. Looks as if it was a good turn out. I'm only sorry I could'nt make it this time. Nice to see my friend Barry Cossletts gear. I liked the old Foden too. Looks as if Davies cranes had a good turn out, I Hired a crane from them a couple of weeks ago. They are a good out...

Looks like you had a great time there Nick :thumbup: I can't help thinking that these latest Hidromek machines look very similar to JCB? Jeremy Hi Nick Glad you had a great time in Turkey. :thumbup: Jeremy thought the Hydromec looked similar to the JCB. Is there any tie up with Sumitomo :?: :?: The...

Hello Rasmus, All excavators struggle to counter-rotate their tracks, especialy in soft or sticky ground. It is both normal and good practice to lift the machine to help it round. This reduces the stress and loading on travel motors, gearboxes and hydraulics. It also increases track life and it cuts...

Hello Biill, and welcome.
Help and be helped is what it's all about, so you should feel quite at home here.
Fred