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I've seen it Iain if you want to PM for the real deal LOL :001_tongue: Just kidding, good bit of kit that is :) How much does it weigh empty Stevie ??

 

about 33ton lol

dont know mate. the farm 90hp john deere tows it no bother. it is a bit nose heavy with crane on, i wouldnt go sticking it on an old 135.:001_smile:

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Versatility is the key, being able to use one piece of kit for several jobs is vital.

My Botex was made in 1986, the tractor in about 1978. They are only used occasionally , but are invaluable. The trailer design is such that wood can be stacked in either direction long ways or accross the bed. Most new trailers only carry wood longways which is a disadvantge. This crane is very short so reach is an issue. (Its the grandaddy of the Botex360.) With thought , massive lumps of timber ( and rootballed palm trees) can be loaded or moved.

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Disadvantages of a roof mount are you lose reach and it can make it unstable, far better on a short king post behind the cab.

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did this today just for show, the lump is lifting is not that big and all the tyres are full of water

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We use this, made from one of those 8wd military trucks you see, trailer wheels both drive, have found it an invaluable piece of kit for bigger jobs. I tried a botex trailer/crane once but found the crane could not lift the bigger sticks.

 

Thats a peach of a setup

 

were did you get it done ! or was it a diy ?

 

Bit of both, we bought it as an unfinished project and completed it. Having it 4wd is handy but makes it heavy. Don't have to use it so often with the bigger tractor on it though.

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Yes could be off putting that photo. You can of course lift and shift most things with that setup you just have to know what your doing, I'm sure you'll agree.

 

I lifted some immense lumps of oak with my Botex, close in right behind the rear window and drove backwards witht he front wheels off the deck to stick them in a trailer lol.

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Yes could be off putting that photo. You can of course lift and shift most things with that setup you just have to know what your doing, I'm sure you'll agree.

 

I lifted some immense lumps of oak with my Botex, close in right behind the rear window and drove backwards witht he front wheels off the deck to stick them in a trailer lol.

 

full agree buzz, experience and common sense play a big part when using it.

 

given a choice i would prefer stabilising legs

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Bit of both, we bought it as an unfinished project and completed it. Having it 4wd is handy but makes it heavy. Don't have to use it so often with the bigger tractor on it though.

 

Andy, just curious really, how does the drive work on the trailer?

 

Is it PTO driven, if so, how do you go on for regulating your forward speed so as not to wind up the PTO on the tractor?

 

Sorry for quizzin, im ex agric you see:sneaky2:

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