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If you go to the photo gallery tab then via the index go to Howard you will find pictures of the mini gapper.
Neil

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Need to add a few more to the list.

Ransomes
Sachs
Kubota
Iseki
Ryobi
Husqvarna

If going full size then,

Ford
Vauxhall
Jaguar
Land Rover
etc.etc.

Neil

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Welcome. I am as far as known the only person with any new Ransomes MG spares but it is only my hobby. will need to establish which version of the crawler you have and I can send copies of manuals and parts books so please email me njarrett@btinternet.com
Neil

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The weight is far from the only thing missing from the manuals !!!!!

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Chris,
The Diesel MG40 with hydraulics weighs 15 1/4cwt (772kg)
Neil

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Bearing boys and HPC gears both list UJ couplings
Neil

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Search Dron-wal on Google images. Plenty of different versions.
Neil

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Without a photo I guess it is probably a hand spray / mister.
Neil

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I am not entirely sure this is a type T as the starter shaft appears to be low down and the flywheel looks like it has the Vee belt groove to drive the cooling fan.

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Thank you for the suggestions.
I will message the owner and see if I can find out some more info.
Neil

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I only have these extra photos. The engine is fitted to a Ransomes MG5 tractor in the Netherlands but is not original.
I am interested as it appears a good fit.
Neil

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If you do not get any recommendations you could email me to discuss njarrett@btinternet.com
Neil

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As you have stripped it so far I would continue as if ever you need to remove it for some essential maintenance it will make life easier. Just grease the cross tube up when putting it all back together.
MG5 is easier than MG6 as they have 2 cross tubes and cannot be twisted off.
Neil

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This is an age old problem.
You will need to make a small pusher to fit between the main chassis and the side frame as close to the cross tube as possible. A very large nut and bolt that only just fits is best the as you undo the nut the length increases. When it is at the end of the bolt you will need to add spacers.
Lots of heat on the tube can help.
It can help to drill some holes in the top of the tube to fill with release fluid and allowing it to soak in.
When it has moved out far enough to clear the front and rear axles you can swivel the frame to help release it.
Good Luck.
Neil

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A longer answer is NO they are not the same.
The MG2 track and early MG5 have a lighter cast form and additional profile on the outer edges.
Late MG5 and MG6 have a heavier cast form and a slightly increased drive wheel engagement tooth.
MG6 (ITC version) and MG40 has a deeper section and deeper drive wheel engagement tooth.
Add to this the possibility of having broached holes in the outer edges for swamp block bolts and the ITC and most MG40 having a wider ground contact tooth than the agricultural version there are a lot of combinations.
Late MG6 onwards track does not fit MG2 very well.
MG2 track will not run well on later machines and may cause drive wheel jump and easier for the track to come off.
Neil

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