essexpete wrote:I stand corrected the Orion should have a single cylinder.
New bloke with a Thwaites Orion dumper
I think you have a Tusker model, 2 cylinder that sometimes was fitted with a small 180 backhoe.
Thanks essexpete always thought the Tusker came with the backhoe and not a dumper, it’s a great piece of kit and I am looking forward in restoring her gear box and new front tyres/brakes soon and then to fully restore her to full glory next year with an engine rebuild as she smokes a lot from the head. I will try and document the refurb with pictures.