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Hi Derek, unfortunately my BMB is still a long way off from being finished. It had stood outside for many years, it was completely overgrown with briars. I had stripped it down and had started to sort it out when I got sidetracked by collecting Ransomes crawlers. I’ll get it finished one day (hopefully).
Rob

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Hi Tony, I’d like to be able to attend but I’m over in Northern Ireland so it would be a bit of a trek.
Look forward to seeing some photos of your new machine. Those 2 machines will make a very nice display.
Rob

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What part of the world are you in? I have got the scythe fitting for this machine.

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Thanks for that Rob; how far off is yours from completion..? Best, Derek

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Hi Rob
As soon as I get it off the trailer & into the garden I’ll be putting a few pictures of both on the forum, yes it has a plough also steel & rubber wheels but not the original engine so I don’t know the machine No. Are you going to the AGM or Oxford bring & buy, as I’m going to try and take both units to the AGM weekend and would like to meet up.
Tony.

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Hi Tony, well done with your new purchase. From the photos it looks to be in very good condition. Can you put a few photos up of your new Troy? Did it have a plough fitted?
Rob

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Hi Derek, it certainly looks a very purposeful machine fitted with those dual wheels.
Rob

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Hi Dave, I’ll get some photos and details together over the weekend for the Ransomes MG5. I’ve included some photos done today of my BMB Plowmate just before we’re about to plough this little patch… Best, Derek.

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I’m well chuffed to have won second place with the Jobber display, I thought your MT/Tarpen display was worth an award Mr Haggle !!

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Hello nice little Tractor, If you google Toro master parts viewer, click to open then right top open parts viewer and enter Model No 82-11BP01, you should see parts diagram. This will also help to see how it’s put together. Make sure to enter the number with the dash. Owen.

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Hi Rob
I went to Tractor world that day with the intension of buying the Troy & came with it, a very good purchase it is to I won the machine for £60 so now I have both & I seriusly belive that I now have a Mk1 and Mk2 I will let you know more when I have measured them both and got them standing side by side with photos.
Tony.

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Thanks for those, very clear. Whilst I’ll make up a temporary tool bar its great to see what the original looks like. This will give me a steer, but also I’ll keep my eyes open for the original; unless someone has one they would like to sell?? Cheers again, Derek

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All received Rob; thanks for your trouble. First week as a fully fledged member and I have to say all very helpful…

I’ll take some photos during the week and get them up. I’m currently making up a tool bar to take a potato lifter and a potato ridge for both the Ransomes and the BMB Plowmate. Will get some photos of both the Ransomes MG5 and the BMB Plowmate on the ride on section… I’ve got to get my first earliers in next week; plus I do veg gardens for some other people, so pressure is on!

Good luck with your Plowmate… they are brilliant machines!

Best,
Derek

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Hi Tony
I don’t know if you have seen it, but there are a couple of photos of a Troy Tractivator in the general section of the forum. On the second page of the ‘Tractor World’ post there are a selection of machines from the auction. The handles look to be of a similar design as to what you need for your machine.
Rob

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Hi Derek
Email sent. No need to worry about money, I have them already scanned and saved as PDFs. That’s what the forum is all about, helping each other out when we can.
Post some photos of your MG5 in the ride on section, it’s always nice to see some new machines on here.
My own BMB Plowmate is still in bits, one day I’ll get it back together.
Rob

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