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Well derp! on the front:001_rolleyes: cos the crane is on the back to better load attatched trailers (my reason for buying the MB Trac btw) I note no blade on the front, but assume sufficient anchorage available at the rear from the blade and/or crane. This unit is optimised for forward travel pulling a laden trailer. Not optimised for winching. the winch may be as much for self recovery, (though I note double drum) another good reason to keep it on the front, * it also acts as a needed counterweight that is not a dead weight*. I can only surmise. Since I did not bother reading the figures this was a purely qualatitive excercise. Though I noted sommat about front axle lift. (& see*)

A large vehicle like a 110 is quite hard to hide if to be used on covert :001_tt2:operations.

Due to a technical misunderstanding between the cooker and the Mrs and the enclosed instructions:blushing: we still got the leg of lamb to go. Good job there were other meats in the mix. Superb stuffing simply made with fresh roasted chestnutts, susage meat, sage and breadcrumbs. With a selection of home made red current jelly and misc other potted goodies. Unbelivably good. Must have been my roasting of the chestnutts on the embers in the Morso stove. I also picked the fruit to make the jellies. And made custard without lumps ( I simply followed the instructions:001_rolleyes:)

Twice a week, most weeks:thumbup: Not bad for a grumpy old man:001_rolleyes: Aint it great to have an empty house. The weans being away at Uni.

Depends how much dearer per kg the kindling is compared to firewood price? The only downside that I can see is weight for weight one will light fewer fires with the larger pieces, but the larger chunks will contribute better to the heat output. But "expensive" fuel. I would suspect (but purely "gut" feeling ) that 50% extra weight for the same money would get you sales. Though the extra bulk and untidyness (vis-a-vis storage) is a consideration which only the consumer can make judgment on. I simply light the stove with the finer rubbish from the pile, incl what would be considered logs (weight wise) as long as they are splintery or have a high surface area. They would definately be a lot bigger/coarser than your sample as above. For the boiler outside I throw back the nice(er) straight(er) bits and split them with an axe for the next nights lighting while the boiler gets up to temp. Cheers Marcus

(i) The reason for generally reversing a bogged/stuck vehicle out is that it requires less force=traction to move the wheels back along the already formed wheel ruts, than to attempt to bulldoze on through fresh ground. Plus it can be assumed that the ground behind is firmer than the ground in front. (ii) My experience of Ag tractors is limited to the 70's and 80's, however I am still sure that any ag tractor (from that period) will have a selection of lower forward gears than reverse gears (shuttle transmissions excepted) Reason being because of less reverse gears, nominally 1 reverse to 3 or 4 forward, reverse has to be a useful comprimise. I know that with the DB1490 reverse falls between 1st and 2nd in terms of ratio. (iii) Regarding the ploughing, Dad ploughed with a 990 2WD, I do not recall that he reversed the tread pattern of one tyre, though he had them both water ballasted. The counter-intutive idea might have been to even the traction between the 2 tyres, since the one in the furrow has generally a better bottom to grip, reduce its effectivness to match the one on the sod, therefore equalizing wheel-slip. Otherwise the tractor would be "crabbing", or wanting to, in the absence of application of the diff lock. I just made that theory up btw, furthur reasarch is now required. Gibber mutter & twitch

Ah but! the lugs on Ag tyres are optimised:001_tt2: for pulling in the correct:001_tt2: direction! Ok one can see better, and indeed the rear will stay down But? how is reverse lower geared??

Gee! They even tolerate ME:blushing: on BFF:thumbup: A very well run, incredibly knowledgable & helpful site. Even for non farmers, with an old tractor to keep, like myself. Be it crops, livestock or welding/plumbing/electrics or humour:lol: a proper fount of all wisdom.

All depends on what the local Sainsburys are knocking out at a massive discount tomorrow afternoon. With home grown spuds and veg of course. (There is generally enough in the freezer to cover iffen Sainsburys disappoints....................................but they never have yet.) Boxing day is our big extended family bash.

Is/was the "LMS" not Large's own design of band saw? I think a cousin talked about laser cuttng steel for this project.

Many years ago I questioned why my father kept the trailer hitched on the tractor when pulling a big Ash over. With the wire rope att to the rear of the trailer chassis. Simply to keep the tractor wheels on the ground for traction was his answer. I found that a trifle counter-intutive at the time (why does pulling "extra" weight make the tractor pull better?) , but now it simply seems obvious. Aint maturity and experience grand.

After just missing the last of a French built professional machines ( with the agent based in NZ?)ie they discontinued production of domestic scale machines to concentrate on professional commercial coffee stuff. I bought a Rancillo grinder and Rancillo expresso machine. They have given 10 years sterling service. We do not buy coffee out as the NI retail supply is generally shite. Rancillo was recommened on some Dutch geezers site. He was a complete coffee freak/nerd/prefectionist type. His site was devoted to the never ending quest for the perfect expresso. Btw, we simply buy 5 strength super market, (& generally Sainsburys), coffee beans

My genuine condolances to his family. But "turbo" nickname Motorcross Single vehicle accident Head injuries (seat belt/airbag?) Inappropriate speed?/cause of accident? More questions than answers. I see enough of this on our own patch.

Its sold! boo hoo

I tink that perutation would be the wrong side of 10k for me Stephen

Am simply plain jealous:001_tt2: A good looking Yoke and well shod. A loader too.

TCD, I must say that Balfor design looks better than my Krpan, for my particular requirments. The 2 large pneumatic tyres much better for non-concrete surfaces. The Krpan is on 4 poxy wee wheels which only drag. A couple of wheelbarrow "trintles" from the skip are in order.

Re the Russian river crossing clip. I was quite impressed by it ..........................................................at first. But, on reflection, he had the advantage of a good hard gravel bottom to the river:001_tt2: As OUR Yorkshire friens would say "pure luxury"

Spares!!!!!!!! I got a sledge and a welder already haint I But actually, no tlr, I would hang my forestry winch on the back and drag the trees out. Only a 1/4 mile or so. Hence a tracked dumper not suitable.

Something I thought a "gimmick" but the Krpan (and others) being telescopic makes it much more compact to store. Only suitable for filling low trucks, trailers or bags. Not enough reach to fill the bay of a shed. I tried

Iffen ye knowed me ye would realize " Ah got no style" Ah strickley roots and stumps I might chance it but would need to find out the weight/vis-a-vis track area. The tracks look nice and grippy for traversing stumps, tis the bits in between the stumps could cause the bother. Though in General Russian stuff is better designed for peat/thawed permafrost than many realize. PS I have persused that one previously, Haylocks also got a couple. Cept I ud be looking 2 for the price of their 1:001_rolleyes: Delivered to NI to boot!

About 2,000.00 + VAT, a slight difference between electric or hyd drive but very little. I got mine a bit keener along with a PTO saw, and sommat else?????, :blushing:bloody hell a proper Senior moment ongoing here. I have forgotten:blushing:

I treated myself to a wee 5.0m Krpan one from Marshall Agri Engineering. I fancied an old Fisons fertilizer or Potatoe evevator but not to be had locally nor at a sensible price. PS the brother trashed a perfectably servicable Lely bale evelator that would have been perfect for my billits or 500mm lengths. Dozed it into a corner after 25 years of dry barn storage. the hardwood slats were still perfect, though the engine was knackered. Gerr!!

To access the Moss in persistently wet conditions

Ah But Gentlemen, The clutch was not being abused as it was properly fully engaged at all times, therefore not slipping, in so far as I could establish, deliberately so as to get the tractor dug in, and in the ground conditions I doubt the tyres or chains were taking any harm. I did not watch the clip in its entirity only enough to draw my own conclusions. Cheers M