Craig.

Most JCB`s I've seen are registered as engineering plant, as such are not allowed to tow a trailer, unless the trailer itself is engineering plant, or a living van or office used in the maintenance of roads, so as some one else said could have insurance problems, or a bit of explaining to do if stopped. Having said that I`ve see it done by simply bolting or welding a bracket under the slide rails and a ball hitch bolted to that.

Just seen thread. Congratulations to you all. Hope you've had that stella by now.

Just seen peasgood`s link, should of looked at that before posting:blushing:

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From Construction and Use Regulations The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 Wings 63. (1) Save as provided in paragraph (4), this regulation applies to— (a) invalid carriages; . (b) heavy motor cars, motor cars and motor cycles, not being agricultural motor vehicles or pedestrian-controlled vehicles; . © agricultural motor vehicles driven at more than 20 mph; and . (d) trailers. . (2) Subject to paragraphs (3) and (5), every vehicle to which this regulation applies shall be equipped with wings or other similar fittings to catch, so far as practicable, mud or water thrown up by the rotation of its wheels or tracks. (3) The requirements specified in paragraph (2) apply, in the case of a trailer with more than two wheels, only in respect of the rearmost two wheels. (4) Those requirements do not apply in respect of— (a) a works truck; . (b) a living van; . © a water cart; . (d) an agricultural trailer drawn by a motor vehicle which is not driven at a speed in excess of 20 mph; . (e) an agricultural trailed appliance; . (f) an agricultural trailed appliance conveyor; . (g) a broken down vehicle; . (h) a heavy motor car, motor car or trailer in an unfinished condition which is proceeding to a workshop for completion; . (i) a trailer used for or in connection with the carriage of round timber and the rear wheels of any heavy motor car or motor car drawing a semi-trailer so used; or . (j) a trailer drawn by a motor vehicle the maximum speed of which is restricted to 20 mph or less under Schedule 6 to the 1984 Act. . (5) Instead of complying with paragraph (2) a vehicle may comply with Community Directive 78/549. Spray suppression devices 64. (1) Save as provided in paragraph (2), this regulation applies to every wheeled goods vehicle which is— (a) a motor vehicle first used on or after 1st April 1986 having a maximum gross weight exceeding 12,000 kg; . (b) a trailer manufactured on or after 1st May 1985 having a maximum gross weight exceeding 3500 kg; or . © a trailer, whenever manufactured, having a maximum gross weight exceeding 16,000 kg and 2 or more axles. . (2) This regulation does not apply to— (a) a motor vehicle so constructed that the driving power of its engine is, or can by use of its controls be, transmitted to all the wheels on at least one front axle and on at least one rear axle; . (b) a motor vehicle of which no part which lies within the specified area is less than 400 mm vertically above the ground when the vehicle is standing on reasonably flat ground; . © a works truck; . (d) a works trailer; . (e) a broken down vehicle; . (f) a motor vehicle which has a maximum speed not exceeding 30 mph; . (g) a vehicle of a kind specified in sub-paragraphs (b), ©, (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (j), (k), (o) or (p) of regulation 51(2); . (h) a vehicle specially designed, and not merely adapted, for the carriage and mixing of liquid concrete; or . (i) a vehicle which is being driven or towed to a place where by previous arrangement a device is to be fitted so that it complies with the requirements specified in paragraph (3). . (3) A vehicle to which this regulation applies and which is of a class specified in an item in column 2 of the Table shall not be used on a road on or after the date specified in column 3 in that item, unless it is fitted in relation to the wheels on each of its axles, with such containment devices as satisfy the technical requirements and other provisions about containment devices specified in the British Standard Specification, provided that in the case of a containment device fitted before 1st January 1985 the said requirements shall be deemed to be complied with if that containment device substantially conforms to those requirements Under wings look at (h), and spray suppression (I) although I don't think you need spray suppression on a land rover (not heavy enough) or a tipper if that's what your having.

About the mud guards/ wings, If its going to have bodywork built on the chassis, in the c&u regs, there is an exception for - unfinished vehicles or trailers proceeding for completion. I`ll try and find a link for you

Why was that Steve? What have we let are self in for?

We`ve booked into Travelodge just down the road from the show site. Checked online still rooms available, but they haven't half bumped the prices up since we booked :sneaky2:

Yes, there will problely be an other one on the bottom of the radiator.

Arbor eater, Has it got a lister 2 cylinder?

Have a word with your local agricultural or plant engineer, or a mobile hydraulic hose firm if they can come and put their pressure gauges on your equipment. On the splitter info plate or in the hand book it should state it`s operating pressure, it will only make the 10 ton force at that pressure. Once you know what pressure you power pack is producing, you can go from there, the pump could be worn, or adjusted to a lower pressure, or just not made for the pressure you need. The may be a pressure relief on the splitter again they can check and adjust this for you, don't go winding the relief valve in and hope for the best, you could risk damaging the power pack, or generally finding the weak link in you set up. One other area you could lose pressure, is on the internal seals in the ram, but I would say that was unlikely unless the splitter was old or done massive amounts of work, or poorly looked after with bad oil, or dirt in system. If every thing in ok, you just need a bigger splitter:laugh1:

You can or could do it one of two ways, either the assessor would come out to you on site 3 times I think to see you working, take photos of you working, and your work, speak to supervisor and so on to build up a file to prove competence, when that is done you upgrade to competent operator card, (blue). Or you can do an other test very similar to the first test you done but a bit more involved, questions asking about what work you had carried out, a questioner sent to your foreman/manger backing up what you have said you've done, and loads of photos being taken all day from checking oil, and refuelling to the finished task, again to build up a file to prove competence.

Are you on a Red card, or Blue? I think the red only lasts 2 years, then you need to do the nvq to convert to the blue card that lasts 5 years, then you just needs the hours worked signed up in your log book to renew after the 5 years + cscs less than 2 years old if I remember rightly.

There is a few schemes/certificates for 360,s depending who your working for or boxes need ticking.I Don't know any one in your area who does training. I know quite a few people who have gone for npos? card's as a cheaper and easier option to cpcs.

We all lose acquired rights in September this year, you don't lose your hgv entitlement after that date, as far as I know if you wanted to drive professionally after that date you would just have to do the 35 hours dcpc course`s. Again as far as I know, the 4 parts is the initial dcpc for people just acquiring a hgv licence.

Yes that's right.

Have you tried Bodnant estate/gardens, I know the other year they where selling cord.

Horrible news, sincere condolences to you and your family.

Not the best photo sorry, had loads of other peoples stuff but didn't have any good ones of mine, and I`m not going out side to take one now, its chucking it down.

A pic of my 135 in our local show the other year.

I would think the base tractor`s cab would be rated to ROPS on its own. Can`t help with FOPS spec though, and would guess a one off build would be hard to get approved if needed, I would go by gut feeling that you would feel happy sitting in the cab and something fall against / on it.

I`m pleased with mine, I don`t do a big mileage and what I do is bad for mpg in any vehicle, all hills and bad roads, I`m getting about 25mpg, 30+ on the rare occasion I go on a good run. It had a little flat spot when running light and you put your foot down when it was new, but it seems to have gone once run in. Pulls well, smooth and quite inside the cab, but with the window down makes a nice sound You can get only get the 3.2 in double cabs, in both limited spec (mine), and the wildtrak. For me the limited had plenty of spec/toys.

I had the same as Felix, contacted brix (who I bought them off) emailed some photos and the serial numbers, they contacted haix, haix OK the warranty claim and I got sent a new pair. Great customer service, but it doesn't excuse the poor quality soles. Just to note, the new pair have got a different design of sole on them, so hopefully they've addressed the problem.

You could try TCF Engineering, not far up the road just out side Corwen, they have two sizes. http://tcfengineering.co.uk I do know of an other one but I would be a bit heavy duty for a L200, it would be better with a CAT D4 in front of it:laugh1: Have you got enough there to get a tractor and forwarding trailer in for a day?

The new shape ranger looks a lot bigger, but its not much in the flesh, I compared mine to a `03 model, the biggest difference was in ground clearance and overall height, yes it is slightly longer in overall length and wheelbase, and a bit on width. Compared the same with a `59 narava and hardly any difference, except for the height.