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inaccessible hose on Hitachi EX27U

Last post by le.maisonniau « Sun Jul 12, 2026 8:09 pm
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by le.maisonniau » Wed Jul 08, 2026 5:27 pm

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Hi Guys,
Pulling my hair out here HELP !!

Just spent two weeks (Yep two weeks) stripping down my EX27U to sort out cooling system overheating....

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This may be a useful tip for someone who finds them selves doing a job like this on their own,

There are 4 componants to the fan assembly, a fan,...

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Sun Jul 12, 2026 8:09 pm
Rust’N’Restoration YouTube channel

Last post by cbchuter « Tue Mar 31, 2026 8:20 pm
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by Whitlock 505 » Sat Apr 27, 2024 9:51 am

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Hi fellow plant enthusiasts!
While since I’ve posted on here and hope this is allowed Holger?
My Son and myself have set up a YouTube channel and...

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Sharing projects on YouTube with your son sounds pretty awesome. When I started my own hobby channel, editing videos was more of a hassle than...

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Tue Mar 31, 2026 8:20 pm
renovating a 6" sykes pump auto priming

Last post by Matchless?58 « Mon Dec 15, 2025 4:51 pm
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by mickmtb » Sun Dec 14, 2025 10:05 pm

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wotcha
im trying to sort out a sykes water pump
the engine is a lister st3 i have that running.
ive rebuilt the vacuum head, remaking a new valve...

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I recall that when I worked at shell haven we used to have this type of pump . To get it started pumping we used to stick a 2 gallon bucket of water...

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Mon Dec 15, 2025 4:51 pm
rollers

Last post by Baloo « Sun Sep 07, 2025 4:46 pm
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by Baloo » Sat Sep 06, 2025 9:12 pm

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im not sure where to put this so will try here
amongst my collection of junk, sorry treasure, ive got these 2 rollers collected some time long ago...

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I think the AB one has a Ford pop engine, more pictures no problem, will take the strimmer up and beat the hedgerow back a bit

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Sun Sep 07, 2025 4:46 pm
stothat & pitt vibro roll 28wd3

Last post by derwent « Sun Dec 15, 2024 6:55 pm

by derwent » Sun Dec 15, 2024 6:55 pm

anyone got any infor. on setting drive clutches & what oil to use.
thanks
Brian.

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Sun Dec 15, 2024 6:55 pm
Cement mixer ID

Last post by mattblack « Tue Nov 28, 2023 8:06 pm
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by mattblack » Mon Nov 27, 2023 10:23 pm

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Hi, been lurking on here for a while but this is my first post, so please be gentle...

Some time ago I bought a Villiers MK20 engine on ebay, it...

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Thanks for the replies, I found this video of a Benford fast tow that looks very similar, but lacks mudguards:

Benford are not listed as using...

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Tue Nov 28, 2023 8:06 pm
Looking for old auction data and technical specs of old construction/agricultural equipment

Last post by gecko.cx « Mon Jan 18, 2021 1:36 am
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by tomastyr » Tue Jul 30, 2013 8:47 am

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Hi,

does anybody have a clue from where could I get old auction data and technical specification of old construction and agricultural equipment ?...

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Very US-centric, but Richie's has good list of specs

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Mon Jan 18, 2021 1:36 am
Do You Know What is Dragline?

Last post by Santu « Sun Jan 17, 2021 6:12 am

by Santu » Sun Jan 17, 2021 6:12 am

A dragline usually refers to a large bucket excavator that is controlled by a system of pulleys, chains, and ropes that hoist the bucket. Dragline...

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Sun Jan 17, 2021 6:12 am
Piling rig

Last post by jhonygee2020 « Tue Nov 03, 2020 2:52 pm
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by essexpete » Tue Jan 07, 2020 6:21 pm

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Don't know anything about it but looks impressive.

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looks fine.

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Tue Nov 03, 2020 2:52 pm
Liner site dumper

Last post by Jeremy Rowland « Wed Sep 23, 2020 7:46 pm
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by mallis » Mon Jul 13, 2009 9:30 am

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Hi from Aust.
Have aquired myself a LINER site dumper which i know was built in the UK and has Petter ph1 engine,with a siezed bottom end.
Cant find...

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Easy fix are the best problems to have if you're going to have any. :thumbup: :claphands:

Jeremy
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Wed Sep 23, 2020 7:46 pm
1989 JCB 3CX Brake Pipe Replacement

Last post by topkit « Sat Aug 29, 2020 10:52 pm
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by cby2k1 » Mon Aug 10, 2020 10:55 pm

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Just wondered if anyone had done it / has any advice on replacing the brake pipes on an '89 3CX Grey Cab. Realised at the weekend that I've got no...

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As Jeremy says i would make a set of brake pipes up using something like a classic car brake pipe kit where you get a roll of copper pipe and cut it...

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Sat Aug 29, 2020 10:52 pm
Ritemixer

Last post by Whitlock 505 « Sun May 17, 2020 10:06 pm
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by fang » Sat Feb 29, 2020 6:22 pm

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Does anyone have any info on this company and what happened to them. Or any sales literature, etc?

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I had a Ritemixer 6 metre drum on a Leyland Constructor 2421 mixer back in 1990, good drums and they went through a period of turmoil in the mid 90’s...

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Sun May 17, 2020 10:06 pm
Benford mixer information

Last post by Whitlock 505 « Sun May 17, 2020 8:42 pm
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by fang » Sat Jul 06, 2019 12:24 pm

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Hi

Can anyone identify the mixer shown in this photo? I think it is a Benford. I'm looking for any sale literature, parts book, drawings for this...

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Not sure if it’s the same one but there’s a parts manual on eBay now for a Benford N series reversing drum mixer

Ian

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Sun May 17, 2020 8:42 pm
Benford 171 pedestrian roller oil leak

Last post by Jeremy Rowland « Tue Jun 11, 2019 2:05 pm
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by Martind01 » Tue Jun 11, 2019 11:26 am

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We have aquired this roller and have found an oil leak on the trunion shaft, it a sundstrom pump but we either need a seal kit or another unit where...

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Hi Martin, I would check with Benford first or a drives/hydraulic supplier who should be able to help you out.

Jeremy

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Tue Jun 11, 2019 2:05 pm
Wickham-Poole system

Last post by hair bear « Sun Sep 23, 2018 4:55 pm
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by fang » Sun Sep 16, 2018 11:48 pm

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Does anyone have any information on the Wickham-Poole trailer system. I have got a bot of info off google and Flickr, but I believe brochures were...

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Sorry, it's got to be at least 15 years ago. There was a farm sale and they were in the long grass, not part of the auction. Farncome springs to mind.

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Sun Sep 23, 2018 4:55 pm
Steering

Last post by Jeremy Rowland « Tue Sep 11, 2018 7:25 am
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by 43fraseraemurray » Mon Sep 10, 2018 10:16 pm

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Hope someone can help - Ford 13/6 steering ram end coupling has sheered off. Is there a way to remove it without removing the front half of the...

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Hi Fraser and welcome to CMN :wave: please post some photos of the issue it will give people a better idea of what your problem is hopefully somebody...

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Tue Sep 11, 2018 7:25 am
Cement mixer

Last post by sdarmstrong « Fri Jun 15, 2018 12:35 am

by sdarmstrong » Fri Jun 15, 2018 12:35 am

Hey guys , check out our new Facebook group for old cement mixers . Some cool stuff there . Please feel free to join and contribute!

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Fri Jun 15, 2018 12:35 am
Garic

Last post by Garsdale « Mon May 07, 2018 5:52 pm

by Garsdale » Mon May 07, 2018 5:52 pm

Storage unit

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Mon May 07, 2018 5:52 pm
Vermeer pile driver's

Last post by Jeremy Rowland « Tue Apr 24, 2018 7:20 am
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by Mrsmackpaul » Mon Apr 23, 2018 9:13 pm

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Have had a few changes in life of late and now find my self work on the construction of a 600 acre solar farm in northern Victoria

Never beeb...

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Nice one Paul :thumbup: :claphands: always good to learn something new and in this world every day brings something new along. :thumbup:

Jeremy

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Tue Apr 24, 2018 7:20 am
Dumper Repair Manuals on Net

Last post by swalshire « Sat Feb 17, 2018 10:58 pm
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by XS650 » Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:48 am

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If you go to the Winget Ltd website ,parts and service, operators manuals,

There are PDFs of operators and service manuals going back to 1960s...

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Folks, anyone know where I could get a parts manual for a thwaites 4WD dumper ?
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Sat Feb 17, 2018 10:58 pm
Need help with JCB tractor

Last post by mother « Tue Nov 28, 2017 12:29 am
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by ktruong » Fri Feb 13, 2015 10:40 pm

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Hi,

I have a JCB 3C or 214 model (SLP214TC6U0 ) that I could not start the engine. However, my brother knows how to get the starter to crank and get...

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Hi,

Key switch is Ok?
Seems like you start the engine directly on starter motor.
Check fuselink box on engine compartment and fuses and relays...

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Tue Nov 28, 2017 12:29 am
Auto-mower winch tractors

Last post by rustexpert « Sun May 21, 2017 12:40 pm
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by fang » Mon Apr 03, 2017 7:31 pm

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Does anyone know anything about or have any sales literature, etc for the Auto-mower winch tractor conversions done on Fordson and Ford tractors....

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There is an Auto-mower Winch group on Facebook. It was started and kept going by an ex-Norton-St.-Philip employee. He will answer any questions like...

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Sun May 21, 2017 12:40 pm
Good relocatable buildings for equipment storage

Last post by rorybagleys « Fri Apr 08, 2016 9:25 pm

by rorybagleys » Fri Apr 08, 2016 9:25 pm

We're looking at different storage buildings to use for maintenance on the machines. Loaders, dumpers. Needs to be relocatable so we can move it in a...

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Fri Apr 08, 2016 9:25 pm
John Deere fuel line problem

Last post by rockstar91 « Tue Apr 05, 2016 5:35 pm
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by rockstar91 » Thu Mar 31, 2016 7:02 pm

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My friend had a John Deere skid steer 320 and he wants to know how to reprime the fuel lines. Does he need a filter? no right?

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thanks guys! I'll let him know

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Tue Apr 05, 2016 5:35 pm
Generator factors

Last post by rockstar91 « Thu Mar 17, 2016 5:43 pm
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by rockstar91 » Tue Mar 15, 2016 5:14 pm

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First off, how come there isn't a generator/genset category?

I know the importance of a generator and its use, but what factors come into play when...

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Hi Jeremy,

Thanks for keeping me posted.

It was for industrial

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