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Thwaites alldrive 4000 ph2 engine

Last post by Mike_510 « Sat Aug 15, 2026 9:41 am
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by Mike_510 » Fri Aug 14, 2026 4:10 pm

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Hi
I’ve got Thwaites alldrive for a self build, so far it’s had all oils and filters changed, replaced spool valve due to a leak, and alternator...

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Have you any experience with the clutches on these dumpers

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Sat Aug 15, 2026 9:41 am
Thwaites nimbus

Last post by freddyuk « Tue Aug 04, 2026 10:15 am
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by Mickken123 » Mon Jan 14, 2019 6:09 pm

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Hi everyone. Newby here . So I've just bought a thwaites nimbus not sure of year but around 60s me thinks. When I bought it the half shaft has been...

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I am also doing the brakes and ball joints. The rear axle may be Vauxhall or Triumph Herald or Landrover. That is what I have gleaned so far.
I have...

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Tue Aug 04, 2026 10:15 am
George Fowell OR Fowler Dumpers

Last post by XS650 « Fri Jul 24, 2026 10:08 am
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by XS650 » Wed Sep 09, 2009 10:14 am

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Does anyone know anything about these ? how did they steer, were they a manual steer articulated dumper :dizzy: 059s.jpg
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Going down a Henri Clowez rabbit hole maybe they made them themselves :think:

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Fri Jul 24, 2026 10:08 am
Stothert & Pitt Dumper

Last post by essexpete « Thu Jul 23, 2026 8:08 pm
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by SiH » Sun May 03, 2026 12:55 pm

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Hi all,
Gladly just got hold of this dumper, after wanting one for a while. Been told its a Stothert and Pitt SXD 025 or O20, but not sure as cant...

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If you think it might not be the original engine and replaced something older then the dumper may be a bit older than I first thought.

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Thu Jul 23, 2026 8:08 pm
Lister starter idea

Last post by gecko.cx « Wed Jul 22, 2026 5:27 am
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by HighspecPie » Mon Jul 06, 2026 8:18 pm

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Hello All.
I’m new here.
Have just got hold of a Benford 750 (I think)
The original owner had an idea for starting this thing with an SDS drill....

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Where did you find this?

They are available to buy on several of the SE-Asian shopping platforms

Specs on a bare motor sold for the same purpose...

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Wed Jul 22, 2026 5:27 am
Benford steering problem

Last post by wicklowdumper « Tue Jun 16, 2026 1:12 am
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by cookiefonyodi@aol.com » Thu Jun 04, 2026 7:21 pm

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Hi, i have a Benford LD-LE-LEC-LED Dumper which no longer steers and i was wondering if anyone knows where i can get my steering column and steering...

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I restored a little Benford DC. It needed bearings in the steering box which are the same as a Series 2 Landrover box. I got the bearings and races....

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Tue Jun 16, 2026 1:12 am
Still confused which model I have......

Last post by essexpete « Fri May 08, 2026 1:09 pm
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by freddyuk » Thu Apr 30, 2026 4:15 pm

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I am about to rebuild my small dumper which I have used after fitting new brakes and filters but since then it has sat unused and suffered a bit from...

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If the plate is right, then it is not a Thwaites but very similar. The main difference is the drive set up, which was a bit of a lash up on the...
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Fri May 08, 2026 1:09 pm
Benford brakes, missing parts

Last post by Deedpopo « Thu May 07, 2026 8:54 am
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by Deedpopo » Thu Apr 30, 2026 12:10 pm

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Hi,
I have a aquired a small Benford dumper with a Deutz F1L210D engine, there seems to be no plate on the dumper to give model no. or date.

The...

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That master cylinder looks about as generic as they come. A complete cylinder won't be a whole lot more expensive as a rebuild kit if you have any...

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Thu May 07, 2026 8:54 am
Winget Four / 40e - Tub design

Last post by essexpete « Mon Apr 06, 2026 10:36 pm
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by reuby_tuesday » Sun Apr 05, 2026 7:30 am

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Hi Folks

I have since identified my dumper that I inherited from my father as a Winget Four 40e.
It at some point had the tub removed and a FEL from...

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Is this your model? Price a bit steep!

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Mon Apr 06, 2026 10:36 pm
Liner Roughrider Gear Select Issues

Last post by Graham_IOM « Wed Apr 01, 2026 11:25 pm
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by Graham_IOM » Sat Mar 21, 2026 7:48 pm

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Hi there. I wonder if someone can help me out.

Some time ago we obtained a small mystery dumper. No markings to identify maker. We made some...

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Hi. Thanks for your responses, guys. My brother in law reckons it's the selector mechanism inside the gearbox. It jumps out of first gear, as I...

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Wed Apr 01, 2026 11:25 pm
Thwaites 4000 Alldrive 2 Tonne?

Last post by vhoulihan92 « Sun Mar 29, 2026 3:44 pm
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by BrianC86 » Wed Sep 25, 2019 11:30 pm

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I bought a dumper off eBay over the weekend and after getting it home and doing some research, discovered that it's far older than I initially...

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Hi Brian, did you get a PDF copy of the 4000 manual in the end? Looking for the same myself. Thanks Vincent
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Sun Mar 29, 2026 3:44 pm
Thwaites 4000 Manual

Last post by vhoulihan92 « Sun Mar 29, 2026 2:01 pm

by vhoulihan92 » Sun Mar 29, 2026 2:01 pm

Hi All, just recently got a Thwaites 4000 I believe. No nameplates on it but from comparing photos does looks to be one. Has a PH2 LP and Newage 40M...

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Sun Mar 29, 2026 2:01 pm
Benford dc 15cwt

Last post by wicklowdumper « Wed Feb 04, 2026 10:58 pm
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by wicklowdumper » Tue Jul 19, 2022 12:00 am

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My Benford dc after a stripdown and rebuild with overhauled engine, pump, injector, clutch, gearbox, steering box etc etc.Some small welding work...

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mine has conventional drum brakes

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Wed Feb 04, 2026 10:58 pm
Winget 2s handbrake

Last post by Devonpete « Sat Jan 24, 2026 3:02 pm

by Devonpete » Sat Jan 24, 2026 3:02 pm

Hi everyone
The handbrake pawl on my winget 2s is very badly damaged.
Does anyone have a picture of how it should look or where I can buy one. I...

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Sat Jan 24, 2026 3:02 pm
Winget Rear Axle 175RF

Last post by essexpete « Fri Jan 23, 2026 12:06 pm
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by Yammy998 » Thu Jan 22, 2026 5:43 am

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Hello All

I am putting this out there to see if anyone has any infomation on bearings for 175RF Axle please, have had quotes but crazy prices

Cheers

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Your axle does not come up, but they may be able to help.

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Fri Jan 23, 2026 12:06 pm
Winget 2s brakes and axle oil seal

Last post by Devonpete « Fri Nov 14, 2025 4:22 pm
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by Devonpete » Thu Nov 06, 2025 10:41 pm

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Hi everyone,

I have enjoyed reading some of the posts regarding my 2s dumper and was wondering if someone knew where I can buy some new shoes and an...

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I can highly recommend these guys who do all my brake and clutch linings on mowers and my dumper as the originals are no longer available.

Thank...

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Fri Nov 14, 2025 4:22 pm
Help Needed on Steering Box Reassembly!! Vintage Dumper - Liner Roughrider

Last post by Billy26F5 « Tue Nov 04, 2025 5:09 pm
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by Delalio » Mon Nov 03, 2025 11:34 pm

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Hi all,

TLDR: How the hell do you reassemble the steering box and keep all the bbs in place when pressing the top and bottom bushing in place? I've...

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Just thick clean grease. Haven't actually done one myself but many folk have done theirs like this, which was also how Ford instructed dealers to do...

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Tue Nov 04, 2025 5:09 pm
Looking for a second hand gearbox 40M42. LINER

Last post by gecko.cx « Tue Oct 28, 2025 11:17 am
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by AbtsakkersLINER » Fri Jul 04, 2025 2:39 pm

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Hi all, my dumper LINER roughrider 750 came without gearbox and clutch. I thought to make an hydraulic driving system; pump-motor , some valves and...

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Which manual are you after?
The link above is for the 40M /40M2
I have never worked on a Newage box, so I'm already out of my depth.

That is the...

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Tue Oct 28, 2025 11:17 am
Front wheel steering dumper?

Last post by This'lldo « Sun Oct 19, 2025 6:48 pm
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by This'lldo » Wed Nov 17, 2021 11:24 pm

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Hi,
Glad I found this forum.
I am fettling a dumper at a local steam preservation site. Not so much as an exhibit, but as a useful bit of equipment....

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Its been a while!
We did have the GF running and shifting sand and gravel with it. But starting became very difficult. One or two guys who said the...
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Sun Oct 19, 2025 6:48 pm
Thwaites alldrive 4000- Cessna tipper valve assembly/seals

Last post by ehannon « Sat Oct 18, 2025 5:36 pm

by ehannon » Sat Oct 18, 2025 5:36 pm

Hello guys.

Im looking for some help please.
Does anyone here have a workshop manual for the 4wd 2 tonne 4000 thwaites?

I need to find out the...

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Sat Oct 18, 2025 5:36 pm
Winget 2S project

Last post by essexpete « Tue Sep 30, 2025 5:43 pm
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by Fil » Sun Nov 20, 2022 6:22 pm

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I should probably start a new thread to introduce my project, which as far as I can work out is a 1971 ish Winget 2S trip-tip with a Petter PH1...

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I have not got any concrete advice but you might be able to source from classic car suppliers or possibly get them re-lined.
A quick Google...
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Tue Sep 30, 2025 5:43 pm
Bonser 2-ton dumper - servicing...

Last post by ABC5528PILOT « Wed Sep 10, 2025 4:22 am

by ABC5528PILOT » Wed Sep 10, 2025 4:22 am

We're servicing a Bonser dumper, probably 2-ton and am looking for some advice and knowledge.

Filters and oils seem straightforward; it has Petter...

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Wed Sep 10, 2025 4:22 am
British Dumper

Last post by Jeremy Rowland « Mon Sep 01, 2025 9:38 pm
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by Johnson Dumper » Thu Jan 22, 2015 9:27 am

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RoadMac (Road Machines Ltd.)

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A couple of British dumper makers I have never heard of before ( did every town have one ! )
Bamforth 15cwt by John Bamforth and Sons Ltd of Abingdon...
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Mon Sep 01, 2025 9:38 pm
Looking for info

Last post by Robwill « Thu Jul 31, 2025 1:01 am
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by Robwill » Wed Jul 30, 2025 1:01 pm

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Hi legends,
Just bought a new beast for the fleet :D . Found an ID plate but can't work out if it's Barford or Benford and what year/model it is....

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It doesn't take much imagination to guess what you'll be using the dumper for in White Cliffs.
I'd also suggest if you get it bogged, you are doing...

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Thu Jul 31, 2025 1:01 am
Thwaites 2 or 2.5 ton petter ph2 dumper

Last post by verdone « Sun Jul 06, 2025 8:41 am
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by verdone » Fri Jul 26, 2024 9:40 pm

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Hello,

I just bought this old dumper with lots of problems which i am trying to fix, it was supposedly in good working condition...
Can anyone...

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Little update, i have rebuild both the injectors and it was a world of difference but then the starter broke :evil: by the end of this sage i will...
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