Vintage Horticultural and Garden Machinery Club | Sam Hitchman | Activity https://vhgmc.co.uk/members/chap/activity/ Activity feed for Sam Hitchman. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:00:03 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 c3581a4d51b562427436b9f19cdb7bb6 Sam Hitchman replied to the topic Ploughing tractors vintage classification in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ploughing-tractors-vintage-classification/#post-38291 Mon, 29 Nov 2021 21:09:10 +0000 Well just as I thought not many ploughmen in the vhgmc all your comments are welcome these are my thoughts after another season ends, I feel something needs to be done as I observed the matches posted on social media and in the press in particular Sundays match at Sherwood forest a national qualifier always a good entry of people trying to qualify…[Read more]

]]> eadd5db755d8bb4c199170e326a98dd6 Sam Hitchman started the topic Ploughing tractors vintage classification in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ploughing-tractors-vintage-classification/ Wed, 20 Oct 2021 16:32:15 +0100 Lots of discussion on this to try to allow more tractors to qualify to plough in competition after discussion with some local ploughmen here are the thoughts from these discussions what do you think a rolling 50year age. 14hp or700cc engine limit. this would allow martin markham. unihorse and winget tractors and a few more to plough and in the…[Read more]

]]> c6e42fad283d950dc6634e318051a682 Sam Hitchman started the topic Sherwood Forest Ploughing score sheet in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/sherwood-forest-ploughing-score-sheet/ Mon, 28 Nov 2016 20:57:13 +0000 Score sheet from sunday

]]> b6d8ff63011509bc564ec0c67f40b905 Sam Hitchman replied to the topic Martin mark ham gearbox in the forum Ride-on machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/martin-mark-ham-gearbox/#post-23143 Fri, 18 Nov 2016 20:33:36 +0000 Hi you could try gary colt on the forum, garry chambers he is a very good source of information. i have overhauled one of these but i did not need any gears here a few picture that may help the needle bearing on the rh side near the trumpet is usually the cause of the trouble plus the fact youcan get two gears at once so twisted shafts are common also

]]> 431922ce6188ae5cf8566fca3d71abb1 Sam Hitchman started the topic welland Sale this is a bit rare in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/welland-sale-this-is-a-bit-rare/ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 20:55:15 +0100 Saw this in the sale at Welland today did not see it sold but i wonder if a member bought it

]]> 62247628cec6c63403ab3e217860c8ce Sam Hitchman replied to the topic Rowtrac plough hitching help!!! in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/rowtrac-plough-hitching-help/#post-21454 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 11:35:32 +0100 Hi Bish not sure these pictures help much this is one for sale at welland a few years ago it had all the litrature and only fetched about £25.

]]> e35ce681588edc3141e2aa679e7eeff8 Sam Hitchman started the topic Anyone know what this is a hoe of sorts in the forum Garden implements http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/anyone-know-what-this-is-a-hoe-of-sorts/ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 16:55:26 +0100 on display at malvern spring festival. the head pivots to keep it level on the ground there is only one cutting edge thats at the front and the serated bit pivots up when you push forward that serated bit is not ground sharp just as cut and i think its made of sstailess steel

]]> a5dc9e426701bf4af83741571efd98fc Sam Hitchman started the topic Merry tiller earthing up potatoes in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/merry-tiller-earthing-up-potatoes/ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 16:37:43 +0100 Just a couple of pictures of Fred earthing up his potatoes with my merry tiller , a great bit of kit.

]]> 53c4544cd0dc7192a58f7c5f640dfa51 Sam Hitchman started the topic Another Trusy conversion Ploughing in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/another-trusy-conversion-ploughing/ Tue, 19 Apr 2016 19:55:14 +0100 Pictured is Barry Forster with his 4 weel conversion Trusty ploghing at a recent Banbury ploughing Match.

]]> 80e2f183d1a69c5825f4fd11d4896bf4 Sam Hitchman started the topic True temper Kelly Perfect weed cutter in the forum Garden implements http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/true-temper-kelly-perfect-weed-cutter/ Sat, 16 Apr 2016 18:56:10 +0100 Bought this at worminghall sale today in the rain i had not seen one before but with research on the internet its american ah well its still interesting.
news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1356&dat=19700521&id…

]]> a65f49fbecb9de4fc87e3a781b17d4a9 Sam Hitchman replied to the topic uploading pics in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/uploading-pics/#post-20359 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 07:32:45 +0100 Steven just download shrinkpic and that does the job for you. Thanks Sam

]]> 7e3d308b4d90c03b753e4e73fca82f58 Sam Hitchman replied to the topic Vintage Horticultural & Garden Machinery Working Day in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/vintage-horticultural-garden-machinery-working-day-2/#post-20353 Sun, 27 Mar 2016 13:50:46 +0100 Hi well was it that good no one took any photos come on chaps,

]]> ceafd9511ae3324032e54802f8df6b21 Sam Hitchman started the topic Colingham Ploughing Match Results in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/colingham-ploughing-match-results-2/ Mon, 22 Feb 2016 09:42:35 +0000 Here are the collingham Ploughing match results and a few of the modern tractor vintage plough combinations well done to all the inventors.

]]> 3fe3167bf67c7d735d9013ac5befa385 Sam Hitchman replied to the topic Trusty Re-engine? in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/trusty-re-engine/#post-17554 Sat, 06 Feb 2016 09:43:12 +0000 It was a petter pc1 fitted to the trusty there are a few variations around but i believe the pc1 is the right engine they are a bit scarce i know becaause its the same engine fitted to the Crawley 75 not many spares availible either. the only trusty i know with this engine fitted is in somerset i think Gerald Harris has it now i have his contact…[Read more]

]]> ff0a597a7c9de70208f1effcf4f0f8ca Sam Hitchman replied to the topic merry tiller front mounting in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/merry-tiller-front-mounting/#post-15464 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 09:42:58 +0000 Pete welcome to the club the onlt merry tiller blade i have seen is rear mounted but ther may be a front mounted one will haggle is the merry tiller expert i am sure he will advise us.

]]> b8a5a5ccb66d3ed631b7bf2c771e23de Sam Hitchman replied to the topic Great Dorset Steam Fair 2016 revised dates in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/great-dorset-steam-fair-2016-revised-dates/#post-15391 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 20:16:16 +0000 Well just think of the traffic Bank Holiday and the steam fair that will be gridlock,and if its wet !

]]> 004b498dae67104ffdd433d4f6faa3e2 Sam Hitchman replied to the topic Mystery rotavator in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/mystery-rotavator/#post-15366 Tue, 01 Dec 2015 16:30:49 +0000 I had one of these little things i posted pictures on the old website

]]> 6135dd387648e07c045b55c66a95fb47 Sam Hitchman replied to the topic John Deere 332 and a plough in the forum Ride-on machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/john-deere-332-and-a-plough/#post-15311 Wed, 25 Nov 2015 23:06:39 +0000 Here a few pictures of a JD that ploughed at a match at banbury in 2011 with a brindley plough it did quite a good job.

]]> e23bcec8fd00067c4fbd57c2b1f6a990 Sam Hitchman replied to the topic Info on the Colwood 'RA' in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/info-on-the-colwood-ra/#post-14872 Sun, 18 Oct 2015 19:11:33 +0100 here is info i have on the RA

]]> a941f23908fff55ed964780a8b1d458f Sam Hitchman started the topic National Ploughing Championships Kent results in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/national-ploughing-championships-kent-2/ Mon, 12 Oct 2015 07:15:30 +0100 On saturday we took part in the national ploughing championships in Kent here are the results and a few pics.
1 Sam Hitchman
2 David Williams
3 Shane Parry
4 Graham Brown
5 Charlie Dodd
6 Andrew Pomeroy

]]> fbbf6429520084760840b2d51d9c975a Sam Hitchman replied to the topic Bridgewater results in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/bridgewater-results/#post-14627 Mon, 28 Sep 2015 18:48:16 +0100 Hi steve 1st Barry Forster 2nd Alistair Hett 3rd ? was that you. 4th Brian Renolds

Sam

]]> 7d547b42b1752a1c57cf462bf6b28219 Sam Hitchman replied to the topic FFF&B ploughing match. in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/fffb-ploughing-match/#post-14626 Mon, 28 Sep 2015 18:45:31 +0100 ok i have not recieved the full results yet but Dave williams 1st
sam Hitchman 2nd thats all i know at the moment as soo as i get the score sheet i will put it on the website

]]> 29d40f424e8bc7c792d55cbbcd3232cf Sam Hitchman replied to the topic National Ploughing Championships Kent in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/national-ploughing-championships-kent/#post-14459 Sat, 19 Sep 2015 19:34:23 +0100 Post now filled thanks

Sam

]]> f68b5ad6ace9ad3d8f4fa5c01975c915 Sam Hitchman started the topic Ploughing rules Clarification in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ploughing-rules-clarification/ Fri, 11 Sep 2015 09:18:19 +0100 Over recent years the trailed plough and ride on tractor is becoming the accepted normal for Horticultural ploughing, mainly the Ransomes TS 42 plough, over the years some poughs have been fitted with different mouldboards this has lead to some strange combinations, that were not fitted at time of manufacture and therefore not legal for vintage…[Read more]

]]> e288ecc9d6ec05d3e7eb59d3c782189e Sam Hitchman started the topic National Ploughing Championships Kent in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/national-ploughing-championships-kent/ Mon, 07 Sep 2015 18:26:58 +0100 Hi every one this year the National Ploughing Championships will be held at Marden, near Tonbridge, Kent the horticultural class will be on sat 10th October we are looking for a steward for the envent you will get free entry to the ploughing championships, but will have to carry out steward duties on the Horticultural section on saturday, a good…[Read more]

]]> cb040975bb128e51f1f68efef80dde23 Sam Hitchman started the topic Ploughing at Rabi match in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ploughing-at-rabi-match/ Sun, 06 Sep 2015 19:46:19 +0100 1st Sam Hitchman 2nd David Williams 3rd Graham Brown 4th Barry Forster.

Good Ploughing conditions a very nice day well i am going to say that anyway.

Plots in order in pictures

]]> 10320103a02dea4a577c469a0835051e Sam Hitchman started the topic Four Oaks at Dorset+ strimmer broomstick in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/four-oaks-at-dorset-strimmer-broomstick/ Sat, 05 Sep 2015 20:54:29 +0100 seen in the autojumble on wed, i also liked the strimmer broomstick

]]> 85e33b4e52cdde838eb8bd8bebd5a992 Sam Hitchman replied to the topic Anyone live nr Glinton, Peterborough, in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/anyone-live-nr-glinton-peterborough/#post-14241 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 18:48:54 +0100 Hi ken did you get my message

]]> 3d8e0f75ea576fbb978192304b2cd6cd Sam Hitchman started the topic Anyone live nr Glinton, Peterborough, in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/anyone-live-nr-glinton-peterborough/ Thu, 27 Aug 2015 19:04:02 +0100 Hi i am after a contact nr peterborough anyone know a member who lives close.

Email me sam.hitchman@outlook.com Thanks Sam

]]> e0c0f992e156df8b119c0a40ffab38c5 Sam Hitchman replied to the topic UNI HORSE SIX EIGHT 4 MAG ENGINE in the forum Ride-on machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/uni-horse-six-eight-4-mag-engine/#post-14107 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 09:50:21 +0100 Hello steven here we are at last finaly up amd running a bit different now.

]]> cd9ecc35d43010295b195dbc3376ae77 Sam Hitchman replied to the topic Horticultural Ploughing Championships in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/horticultural-ploughing-championships/#post-14059 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 13:48:05 +0100 Please note the entry form in the cultivator had the wrong date on should be 27th September see attachment

]]> ba6244bca989477ca8dbb4707c53af6a Sam Hitchman started the topic Horticultural Ploughing Championships in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/horticultural-ploughing-championships-2/ Fri, 14 Aug 2015 13:44:47 +0100 Hi sorry wrong date on entry form in cultivator

should be 27th September

]]> bfc385cdd7481f30cce24c288d593da3 Sam Hitchman started the topic 2015 Qualifying Ploughing Matches in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/2015-qualifying-ploughing-matches-2/ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 19:18:11 +0100 Sorry the Banbury Ploughing match is now on the 16th August please see attachement

]]> 8fad79ff46b88d51eed1803cb9ff7865 Sam Hitchman started the topic Horticultural Ploughing Championships in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/horticultural-ploughing-championships/ Fri, 10 Jul 2015 17:57:53 +0100 This year we are returning to Warriner School Bloxham Nr Banbury. a good venue lots of spectators get your entry in early to avoid disapointment.

]]> 70c7f447a91dd0deb19b859a8d187b6f Sam Hitchman started the topic unihorse hydraulic valve in the forum Ride-on machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/unihorse-hydraulic-valve/ Mon, 08 Jun 2015 10:46:38 +0100 I am just after a picture or some info on a unihorse hydraulic valves the one mounted on the tank on a six eight or similar has anyone had one apart mine was missing.
The pictures show the tank on the tractor and the pump inside my tank I think a valve is fitted where the copper pipe is any help would be appreciated.

]]> 94973d288472ab60b4dc6866a82c6ea6 Sam Hitchman started the topic 2015 Qualifying Ploughing Matches in the forum Help and information http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/2015-qualifying-ploughing-matches/ Mon, 18 May 2015 09:44:51 +0100 Here are the 2015 Qualifiers

]]> 0ae75cee0365276de1c3a39b50e5a61c Sam Hitchman started the topic cultivator reminder? have you chaps got plenty in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/cultivator-reminder-have-you-chaps-got-plenty/ Wed, 15 Apr 2015 21:36:55 +0100 Just wondered have you got plenty of stuff for the cultivator Alan/Charlie I haven’t seen a reminder I think members need to be nudged,has anyone done an obituary to George Holt.if not I will see what I can do he certainly deserves to be remembered.

]]> afa73c28ddd7302e1ffcea86c5cc24e4 Sam Hitchman started the topic Stafford ploughing today in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/stafford-ploughing-today/ Sun, 05 Apr 2015 22:28:42 +0100 1st Sam Hitchman 2nd Barry forster 3rd Graham Saul 4th Dave Williams 5th Graham Brown

a good day sunshine good land what ore could we ask.

]]> 0fee9974cfeb42acfe0c4213a3a27b19 Sam Hitchman replied to the topic Newly acquired Trusty with digger(?) plough in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/newly-acquired-trusty-with-digger-ploung/#post-12406 Sat, 04 Apr 2015 18:47:08 +0100 no dont try to plough with that locked it makes it impossible to steer most people have two stops in the holes on the curved bar this allows some movement see picture, also note in the picture how the plough is set slightly leaning to the left to keep the plough upright while ploughing notice the notches in the piviot flange.

]]> 0fee9974cfeb42acfe0c4213a3a27b19 Sam Hitchman replied to the topic Newly acquired Trusty with digger(?) plough in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/newly-acquired-trusty-with-digger-ploung/#post-12405 Sat, 04 Apr 2015 18:47:08 +0100 no dont try to plough with that locked it makes it impossible to steer most people have two stops in the holes on the curved bar this allows some movement see picture, also note in the picture how the plough is set slightly leaning to the left to keep the plough upright while ploughing notice the notches in the piviot flange.

]]> 0fee9974cfeb42acfe0c4213a3a27b19 Sam Hitchman replied to the topic Newly acquired Trusty with digger(?) plough in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/newly-acquired-trusty-with-digger-ploung/#post-12407 Sat, 04 Apr 2015 18:47:08 +0100 no dont try to plough with that locked it makes it impossible to steer most people have two stops in the holes on the curved bar this allows some movement see picture, also note in the picture how the plough is set slightly leaning to the left to keep the plough upright while ploughing notice the notches in the piviot flange.

]]> 324803488742b3b75e78957d3364c8d1 Sam Hitchman replied to the topic Electronic ignition module Kohler 141 in the forum Pedestrian operated machines http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/electronic-ignition-module-kohler-141/#post-12385 Fri, 03 Apr 2015 19:06:30 +0100 Hi i have fitted one to my martin markham colt easy to do and worked well got it off ebay some chap at Kenilworth.

]]> 4ac4d4e3575cb305e1439f3bbbadfc35 Sam Hitchman started the topic Alex Marks anyone got a contact number in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/alex-marks-anyone-got-a-contact-number/ Mon, 30 Mar 2015 08:24:06 +0100 Hi I am trying to contact Alex marks from the Kingsbridge area I have a phone number but no one answers can anyone help please. sam.hitchman@outlook.com

]]> b84f1f44df8e7cc2ae4bd411416b99af Sam Hitchman started the topic Banbury Ploughing on Grass in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/banbury-ploughing-on-grass/ Sun, 29 Mar 2015 19:53:56 +0100 Ploughing match at middle barton today
Results 1st Sam Hitchman 2nd Dave Williams 3rd Barry Forester 4th Pete Shirley

]]> 6f217ce5b7d6f6def3f46fa84def8a59 Sam Hitchman replied to the topic Tractor World this weekend in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tractor-world-this-weekend/#post-12029 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 18:12:17 +0000 Is it muddy around the auction Geoff I’ll bet it is,makes it hard work but walking around but we still do it in pursuit of a bargain.

]]> 2602db775b47a547d486ff3a1015794e Sam Hitchman replied to the topic crawley 75 diesel in the forum Projects http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/crawley-75-diesel/#post-11939 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 19:45:07 +0000 Thats ok luke i will be interested to see how you get on.

Sam

]]> 0bd86a6d59c9a150dd1e046e2f807f06 Sam Hitchman replied to the topic crawley 75 diesel in the forum Projects http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/crawley-75-diesel/#post-11899 Sat, 28 Feb 2015 20:02:49 +0000 Luke here a few pictures of my clutch note the weided shoe.

]]> ee06f804ff2357e9d12c533fc2635155 Sam Hitchman replied to the topic crawley 75 diesel in the forum Projects http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/crawley-75-diesel/#post-11825 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 19:51:15 +0000 Luke i have sent you a pm here are some photos of one sold at dorset 2 years ago i think i can do better than that

]]> 3b88be76dc5c5873f36ea8e06332e0b0 Sam Hitchman started the topic Colingham Ploughing Match Results in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/colingham-ploughing-match-results/ Mon, 23 Feb 2015 23:01:19 +0000 1st brian Carter 2nd Dave Williams 3rd Sam Hitchman 4th Peter Lyon

]]> 9e2da06193b80148301f22fa89d0bd49 Sam Hitchman started the topic Ploughing today at leighton buzzard in the forum General talk and discussion http://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/ploughing-today-at-leighton-buzzard/ Sun, 08 Feb 2015 20:27:02 +0000 Our midland ploughing group had a horticultural only ploughing match today at leighton buzzard lovely ground 10 entries all ride-on well that must be another first.

1st Sam Hitchman
2nd Dave Williams
3rd Graham Sawle

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