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Brian Wade replied to the topic Farmers Boy in the forum Pedestrian operated machines

Mon, 05 Dec 2016 21:34:26 +0000

There’s a full history of the Farmers Boy machines in (Seventy years of garden machinery) by Brian Bell.

Brian Wade replied to the topic Farmers Boy in the forum Pedestrian operated machines

Sun, 04 Dec 2016 16:26:33 +0000

Here’s a leaflet copy of your model.

Brian Wade replied to the topic June Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion

Sat, 25 Jun 2016 12:53:33 +0100

Yes, thanks Alan, excellent magazine.

Brian Wade replied to the topic What make?. in the forum Pedestrian operated machines

Wed, 22 Jun 2016 09:55:27 +0100

The leaflet was about market garden and fruit farming, but no mention of the make of the rotovator.

Brian Wade started the topic What make?. in the forum Pedestrian operated machines

Fri, 17 Jun 2016 12:43:12 +0100

Anyone know the make and model of this rotovator. leaflet dated 1969.

Brian Wade replied to the topic Anyone know what this is a hoe of sorts in the forum Garden implements

Thu, 16 Jun 2016 12:29:16 +0100

Anyone know what make and model this rotovator is. Photo from a leaflet dated 1969.

Brian Wade replied to the topic Road Register a garden tractor in the forum Ride-on machines

Mon, 13 Jun 2016 18:48:07 +0100

When I registered a nuffield tractor, I went to DVLA site filled in registering a vehicle for the first time and worked from there. cost me £20 for local tractor club to verify age and check serial no. DVLA have a list of clubs they approve.

Brian Wade started the topic Pathe news reel- Machinery demonstration 1949 in the forum Pedestrian operated machines

Wed, 14 Jan 2015 20:51:52 +0000

I just came across this video of a walk behind machinery demonstration in 1949. I havent seen it posted before so I thought it might be of interest.

Brian Wade replied to the topic water filled wheels.. Advise please in the forum General talk and discussion

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 20:25:39 +0000

I remember as an apprentice at a Fordson dealership in the sixties being given the job of mixing the calcium chloride flakes with water then hand pumping the solution into the rear wheels of Fordson Majors just below the centre line to stop surging when traveling in top gear. Using wheel weights or a land wheel strake was the other option, but…[Read more]

Brian Wade replied to the topic unusual engine in the forum General talk and discussion

Sat, 29 Nov 2014 16:35:38 +0000

Hi,The drive is an extension of the camshaft which turns in the opposite direction to the crankshaft pulley. When used, a rotavator doesn’t need a reverse gear in the gearbox, I believe some ariens (U.S.A) models used this system. regards Terrano.

Brian Wade started the topic Farmers Boy Minorette in the forum Pedestrian operated machines

Sun, 02 Nov 2014 12:42:59 +0000

Does any member have a user/parts manual of the Minorette I could copy as I can,t work out where the belt adjuster fits as mine must be missing and I could make a new one if necessary, Thanks Brian.

Brian Wade replied to the topic Trusty bolts. in the forum Pedestrian operated machines

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 18:29:50 +0100

I’ve used a threaded stud cut to length and a collar turned to inside, outside dia. as the stud nips the collar when tightened but allows it to turn.

Brian Wade replied to the topic John Deere 332 and a plough in the forum Ride-on machines

Mon, 07 Jul 2014 21:33:21 +0100

It may plough ok on an allotment or light stubble land but I don’t think it would plough grassland or heavy loam. (no disc or landslide) but worth a try.

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