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John Eyres

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    johne started the topic Barford Atom history in the forum General talk and discussion 8 years, 5 months ago

    I read with a warm heart on a cold day the articles on the origins of the Barford Atom both in the club magazine & web site. For my sins I may be able to add to the knowledge base from another point of view. However I think that may well commit me to write a future magazine article.
    As the proud owner of a Mechanical Hoe, albeit clutchless…[Read more]

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    johne replied to the topic Martin Markham Colt – location of chassis number in the forum Ride-on machines 10 years, 10 months ago

    Thanks to all the help I got, I have now found my chassis identification hidden under layers of paint. For reference front nearside, 3” in from end plate, top of U channel, stamped numerals. Photo attached.
    And it turned out to be the chassis number corresponding to that passed down through previous owners on the back of an old envelope which a…[Read more]

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    johne replied to the topic Martin Markham Colt – location of chassis number in the forum Ride-on machines 10 years, 11 months ago

    Many thanks for info. It would appear that any label that was there has long since disappeared.
    The previous owner told me the chassis number was 136 and date of manufacture was 1965. Without the evidence, is that plausible do you think?

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    johne started the topic Martin Markham Colt – location of chassis number in the forum Ride-on machines 10 years, 11 months ago

    Does anyone of experience or knowledge of the exact location for the chassis number on a Martin Markham Colt tractor? I would like it for registration and insurance purposes.

    I have been told that it is front near side. A bit of a vague search area and I have not found anything obvious in terms of stamping/marking on the chassis forward of the…[Read more]

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    johne replied to the topic Barford saw bench in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 11 years, 7 months ago

    A nice bit of kit and well worth having. I have not see one in the flesh other than in a sales brochure.
    It is the saw attachment designed for use with the Barford Mechanical Gardener. The trangular casting locks on the front of the MG tractor and power is via a V belt pulley. In the second photo you can see a rather hefty drive pulley shaft on…[Read more]

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