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Thwaites Alldrive 4000 Hand Brake

Last post by essexpete « Tue Sep 17, 2019 10:20 pm
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by Gavy » Mon Sep 16, 2019 11:36 pm

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Hi, can anyone tell me how the hand brake works on the front axle of an Alldrive 4000, I have managed to get the hydraulic foot brake working but...

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The tops of the levers move towards each other when the handbrake is applied? I assume you are talking about brakes that are oil immersed and inboard?

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Tue Sep 17, 2019 10:20 pm
Petter fuel cap missing

Last post by Gavy « Mon Sep 16, 2019 11:48 pm
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by freddyuk » Tue Jun 11, 2019 1:02 pm

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I have lost the fuel cap off my Thwaites single cylinder so can anyone help with finding a replacement? It is a screw on type of around 1970 year....

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Try David Cornwallis

Hamnish Court
Leominster HR6 0QW
Tel: 01568 760243

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Mon Sep 16, 2019 11:48 pm
Petter PH1 Bryce fuel pump problem

Last post by bangertrack « Sun Sep 15, 2019 11:01 pm
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by bangertrack » Sat Sep 14, 2019 11:58 am

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Hello, had a problem with ph2 in my thwaites alldrive dumper. Found the main fuel pump spring had broken. Needed the dumper so took one out of a ph1...

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Fred, thankyou for the information. That mark above the teeth was not on my unit, but I marked it as shown on yours - in line with the first tooth...

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Sun Sep 15, 2019 11:01 pm
Old Benford info please

Last post by cobbadog « Fri Sep 13, 2019 7:53 am
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by freddyuk » Sat Aug 05, 2017 7:23 pm

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I have bought an old benford 2 ton dumper. It has an H registration plate. I am wondering what it weighs (kerb weight) for towing purposes as I have...

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The 3 stud pattern on the wheel is an unusual one and the only vehicle I can think of is a French made one, either Citroen or Renault.
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Fri Sep 13, 2019 7:53 am
Muir-Hill

Last post by essexpete « Wed Sep 11, 2019 12:55 am
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by sdarmstrong » Tue Sep 10, 2019 10:28 pm

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I would like to add an old Muir-Hill to my collection. Condition not too important. Any lying around unloved ?

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££

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Wed Sep 11, 2019 12:55 am
Thwaites alldrive 7000 Upgraded Hyd pump

Last post by tfox « Mon Sep 09, 2019 1:43 pm

by tfox » Mon Sep 09, 2019 1:43 pm

Hi Guys,

I have my Thwaites 7000 plumbed to run my log splitter using a simple divertor valve between the skip valve chest and steering unit. I'd...

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Mon Sep 09, 2019 1:43 pm
winget 4s dumper

Last post by Jeremy Rowland « Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:13 am
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by mechman » Thu Nov 21, 2013 1:24 am

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hi mechman here my recently aquired dumper is very difficult to turn over the compression stroke it has a petters PH2 engine. I was thinking that a...

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Since your going to have electricity go for an electric pump.

Sounds like a good plan to me. :thumbup: Happy hols Norman. :thumbup:

Jeremy
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Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:13 am
British Dumper

Last post by XS650 « Mon Sep 02, 2019 10:03 am
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by Johnson Dumper » Thu Jan 22, 2015 10:27 am

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RoadMac (Road Machines Ltd.)

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Is the copper thinking about a speeding ticket ! :)
PS. I now know who's beating me to dumper brochures on Ebay !

Craig
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Mon Sep 02, 2019 10:03 am
German Dumper

Last post by Johnson Dumper « Mon Aug 26, 2019 8:41 am
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by Johnson Dumper » Thu Jan 22, 2015 2:09 pm

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Moll M 8 LD / M 10 D

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O&K AS 600 Autoschütter (1955)
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Mon Aug 26, 2019 8:41 am
Unknown Aussie Dumper Lister ST2 4X4 What Is It???

Last post by essexpete « Fri Aug 23, 2019 7:03 pm
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by robbyt8874 » Fri Jun 22, 2018 1:45 pm

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Hi Everyone,

Found this site and found my sanity, because according to the Wife I'm the only one interested in this stuff...

Anyway, I acquired an...

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Photo?
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Fri Aug 23, 2019 7:03 pm
Dumper identification, please

Last post by Deguigand « Fri Aug 09, 2019 11:56 pm
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by Deguigand » Thu Aug 08, 2019 1:07 pm

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Hello, I’m new to dumpers. I’m hoping someone on here will recognise this one.
It has a Petter PH2 engine, 4wd, disc brakes,hydraulic steering and...

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Thanks cobbadog and essexpete for useful suggestions and web links. I’ll be onto oil and filters etc pronto. This dumper ain’t gonna be no toy, it’s...

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Fri Aug 09, 2019 11:56 pm
Thwaites 4WD 3T Dumper Restore

Last post by cobbadog « Thu Jul 18, 2019 7:50 am
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by swalshire » Wed May 16, 2018 2:51 pm

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Hi Folks,

I am restoring a Thwaites 4WD 3T Dumper & want to seal a couple of axle oil leaks before I start putting it all back together. The...

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How bad are the old gears?
Sometimes they can be built up again with weld and ground to shape or new ones can be made if it is important to have...
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Thu Jul 18, 2019 7:50 am
Benford ts40ps Hydro

Last post by seamushowley « Tue Jul 09, 2019 12:47 pm

by seamushowley » Tue Jul 09, 2019 12:47 pm

Hi, Would anyone be able to help me as I am looking for information on the benford TS40PS hydro dumper. It is a double hydraulic tip.
If anyone had a...

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Tue Jul 09, 2019 12:47 pm
Dumper identification

Last post by Ronan Keaveney « Mon Jul 01, 2019 8:16 pm
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by Ronan Keaveney » Thu Jun 27, 2019 9:28 am

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Hi all. I'm a new member to this great forum... I've recently bought a dumper that I'm planning to restore, it dosent need a lot apart from some work...

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Judging by the pictures I think mine is a Nimline...
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Mon Jul 01, 2019 8:16 pm
Dumper identification

Last post by Ronan Keaveney « Sat Jun 29, 2019 10:12 pm
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by Ronan Keaveney » Thu Jun 27, 2019 9:28 am

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Hi all. I'm a new member to this great forum... I've recently bought a dumper that I'm planning to restore, it dosent need a lot apart from some work...

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Seals and gaskets are important along with good oil ...
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Sat Jun 29, 2019 10:12 pm
barford 9 ton dumper

Last post by v8detroit « Sat Jun 22, 2019 7:32 pm
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by v8detroit » Wed May 01, 2019 11:35 pm

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looking for a gear knob for my 1999 barford sx9000 dumper .it has the electric clutch switch on it ,cant seem to find one anywhere .any ideas thanks.

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this is the gear knob I need

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Sat Jun 22, 2019 7:32 pm
Single cylinder petter

Last post by cobbadog « Fri Jun 07, 2019 6:45 am
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by sdarmstrong » Mon Jun 03, 2019 1:49 pm

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Hi
The excess fuel position has become stuck on my petter engine . As a result it won’t start . I’m guessing Fred knows exactly what’s wrong , so I...

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Sounds about right to me.
We call that "Murphies Law" if it can go wrong it will but when you do your best to improve something and then...

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Fri Jun 07, 2019 6:45 am
Thwaites 4000 lister ph2 black smoke

Last post by cobbadog « Sun Jun 02, 2019 8:08 am
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by ehannon » Tue Apr 16, 2019 11:17 pm

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Please could someone here shed some light on this.

Ph2 engine electronic start- valve clearances checked, compreesion very good in both cylinders....

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Great description on setting up the pumps and easy to follow instructions.
Hopefully he has the problem sorted as he says the filters and injectors...

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Sun Jun 02, 2019 8:08 am
Which model Thwaites is this?

Last post by cobbadog « Mon May 27, 2019 8:09 am
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by SiH » Fri Mar 29, 2019 11:07 pm

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Hi folks,
I’ve just got hold of this dumper, that has been sat in a field ,bucket high in brambles and ferns for a fair few years. It has a lister 2...

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MY Liner Roughrider has a SR2 Lister and fortunately runs like a clock so I went the whole nine yards and a full service with all new filters, fuel,...
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Mon May 27, 2019 8:09 am
Unknown dumper.

Last post by mechman « Thu May 23, 2019 10:06 am
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by Dinley » Mon May 20, 2019 7:56 pm

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Can anyone help me identify this dumper. Struggling to find another like it.

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Dinly.
The skip on mine was out of line by a good 2 inches vertically, had to cut, repair, and shut to fix it, the repairs are also on Winget 4s...
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Thu May 23, 2019 10:06 am
French Dumper

Last post by Osgood « Tue May 21, 2019 9:20 am
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by Johnson Dumper » Thu Jan 22, 2015 11:27 am

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Termit DB 310 / DB 612

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Thanks, I like the military (presumably WW2) tow hitch!

So I wonder if the Clowez was a copy of the Fowell, or was the Fowell a copy of the French...
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Tue May 21, 2019 9:20 am
Benford vin missing help !!!

Last post by cobbadog « Fri May 17, 2019 1:20 pm
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by Dumper fanatic » Mon May 06, 2019 6:38 pm

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Hello

I have a Benford ( I think ) dumper YKX251J it has the vin plate missing and DVLA refuse to give me the original registration unless I...

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The ID plate was and still is missing from my Liner Roughrider and I found the chassis number stamped on the frame on the opposite side of the...

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Fri May 17, 2019 1:20 pm
Spanish Dumper

Last post by Johnson Dumper « Tue May 07, 2019 5:25 pm
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by Johnson Dumper » Thu Jan 22, 2015 8:27 pm

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Humsa

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more Ausa
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Tue May 07, 2019 5:25 pm
Italian Dumper

Last post by Jeremy Rowland « Wed Mar 20, 2019 8:51 am
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by Johnson Dumper » Fri Jan 23, 2015 11:02 pm

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Fiori

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Thanks Jorg :claphands: the Fratelli trike dumper is rather unusual can't imagine that three wheelers would be very stable over a rough building...
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Wed Mar 20, 2019 8:51 am
Benford dumper 1 ton brake shoes

Last post by cobbadog « Sat Mar 02, 2019 6:01 am
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by Cab21cab » Sat Mar 02, 2019 12:08 am

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Hello all, could you please help, i’ve Just purchased an old Benford dumper, not sure what age it is but it has a serial number LD5291 with a petter...

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Take your parts to the local brake shop and they will be able to either bond new linings on for your or sell you the rivet type. The wheel cylinder...

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Sat Mar 02, 2019 6:01 am

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