Tirfor Problems

[Bretonboy]

Bought an old ex army tirfor, that has given great service since purchase. Unfortunately I have had the Clutch pin break. Wondering if anyone has had a simular problem and how they sourced the part/parts.

 

I have attached hopefully a picture that might help identify the make model.

 

Many thanks

[RobRainford]

We have one just like that. I've been after more info and now I know. It's got no tirfor plates on it and won't pull the cable under load.

 

If its a 3 ton dead weight lift does that mean its a 6 ton pull? Could do with trying to go ours.

[Bretonboy]

Well I have spoken to Arbil, who sent me a parts diagram for their TU32 model, which was not the same as mine but at least I now know I need a new clutch pin and not a thingy for the wotsit. Best guess is that they serviced/ LOLER these for the army.

 

Have mailed them back with these photo's but not had a reply as yet, might be the inclusion of photo's has sent my message into their spam box??

 

Just as an aside given that this was army issue, why no carrying handle ???

[White Noise]

Sorry to sound thick are you on about the shear pin ?

[Andy Collins]

IIRC I think Honey Bros supply shear pins for these.

[Arborist]

Its a T35, Try Speedy lifting.

[Bretonboy]

No not a shear pin, having just got off the phone to Arbil, who are being very helpful and sending me the parts diagram for the machine. They also can and will service the machine if needed. Thanks for the Speedy Lifting heads up.

[agg221]

The T35 used to be rated at 5tons. There are some slight differences in parts between Mark 1,2 and 3 (not sure how many more recent ones there are) but all parts are available. Tractel still make them, Speedy are agents. You can sometimes get hold of Tractel directly, who are also very helpful if you manage to make contact and can supply a parts diagram and help you identify model from the serial number stamped into the edge of the aluminium casing.

 

Alec

[slack ma girdle]

Speedy are very helpful, but have a small order charge, which ment the 3 parts i needed that cost £18, came in at £50.

[Bretonboy]

Well got the reply for Arbil

 

"The part you require is now obsolete, but the release knob has change slightly on how it fits, unfortunately Tirfor do not have any up to date drawing to show you the new part. Enclosed old drawing. the release Knob No. 1433 has change and know fits into No. 1426. price as follows

 

Release Knob No. 151795. @ £9.96 + vat

 

Pin No. 1575. @ £1.28 + vat

 

Circlip. No. 82646. @ £0.90p + vat

 

Carriage extra or you can arrange your self."

 

Also sent me a old parts diagram for the machine which I attach for reference. My Knob is just fine so it looks like for a couple of quid I'm back in business.

 

3 cheers for the boy and girls at Arbil, great service!!!!!!!

Tirfor document.pdf