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It looks like there is a crack propagating down the shaft. If the break was right at the end where, presumably the 'piston' is welded onto the shaft ? maybe there was a weakness in the weld which finally gave way under extreme load conditions.

Great video, thanks for posting it

These machines are quite popular in agriculture for getting into buildings with low roofs.

Thanks everyone for your replies and help, took the plunge and did the deal today. Found out abit on the history side, originally came from holland and was sold in the Ritchie auctions. I expect i will be calling upon your knowledge quite a few times in the next couple of weeks!, will post some mor...

Hi Jon,
Welcome to CMN. I'm really looking forward to seeing some pics of your cats in action.

Hi Dave, Welcome to CMN. That's a great looking MG6 you have there. I have an MG5 myself, they are a fantastic machine even today ! Hi Stu, Welcome to CMN. I'd love to see the pictures you took and I'm wondering whereabouts the 'graveyard' is and if any of the machines are worth salvaging for preser...

Great pictures, Jonathan, keep em coming

Great pictures, Ulrich

That sounds great, Martyn. I spent many hours on it's UK cousin, the BTD6. It was a great little tractor.

Hi Jon, whilst I don't have one myself, you might try Fenland Tractors near Spalding (01406 330386, talk to Martyn or Justyn) they have quite a few ccus in their yard.