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  1. TelesnaAg

    Equipment system implosion

    In oz we are experiencing (i would think alot of western countries the same), a collision course with implosion. The equipment is to technical for the staff available to fix and not reliable enough. This goes for cars/utes as well. 1 month wait to get in at both my ford dealerships. Auto...
  2. B

    Ford Ranger 2.0 10 speed auto for towing

    Looking to change our 3.2 Ranger and someone said the 10 speed isn’t good towing as it spends its whole time hunting for gears. Anyone know if this is the case?
  3. texelburger

    Manual or Auto for towing

    Looking to change our pickup,we currently have a manual l200 but the gearing is quite high especially when starting on a hill with 60 spring lambs in a Gamic tri axle livestock trailer.So we are considering an Auto and I was wondering what the pros and cons are.We are looking at a Ranger,Hi Lux...
  4. Bald Rick

    End of the manual gearbox in cars

    Predicted that within 5 years new cars won't be offered with a manual gearbox. Change driven by rise (& legislation) of EVs but also by new drivers opting to learn only on automatics. Be a bit sad IMO as it's a pleasure & a skill to match gear changes to revs but with flappy paddles, I have...
  5. Cowabunga

    Commercial Grenadier at last

    An email this morning from Grenadier which accidentally admits that their ‘certified commercial’ versions were never actually such a thing. They have now announced a blind van that actually meets the legal criteria for tax purposes. The second row doors have been blacked out and made...
  6. Stags Agri

    THE SOUTH WEST APRIL ONLINE TIMED AUCTION

    1600+ LOTS - NOW LIVE! THE SOUTH WEST APRIL ONLINE TIMED SALE OF 55+ TRACTORS, 15+ EXCAVATORS & DIGGERS, 15+ ATV’S & COMBINE, 55+ VEHICLES, 235+ LOTS OF FARM MACHINERY, 70+ TRAILERS, 80+ ATTACHMENTS, 210+ LOTS OF LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT, 530+ LOTS OF ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT & 350+ LOTS OF...
  7. L

    Tyre disposal cost

    Just had a bill from our local tyre place, new tyre for our topper, which is what we expected but then a charge of £60 for disposal of the old tyre and the same amount for the old tube ! Now before I go in and make a fool of myself.......does anyone think they have made a mistake? The new tyre...
  8. Whoflungdung

    Hilux Mk 8 canopy

    Toyota Hilux MK 8 canopy for double cab without ladder rack wanted please. Upto £500+ vat
  9. bobk

    Electric cars aren't the future

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68818113
  10. Clive

    Scram Africa '24 - picture heavy !

    Not sure if this is interesting content "off topic" for a farming forum or not ? (please let me know if not and I will stop boring you all). Next week I set of on a bit of an adventure through Morocco via Barcelona in a Puma engined series 1969 2a landrover with my friend Alan The route...
  11. M

    New work truck

    Currently run a discovery 4 and do love how it drives/comfort and towing but getting fed up with always having to spend money on it. Don’t want to spend much over £20k on a replacement for it. needs to be good towing truck Hold diesel tank in the back Comfy 4/5seats thoughts?
  12. nick...

    How long before biggest dealers pack up

    With the way things are and no improvement on the horizon ,how long will it be before a huge dealer shuts up shop.they mostly got very large expensive premises and massive stocks of parts and machines but they will be suffering the same as the smaller dealers.seems to be a weekly occurrence of...
  13. P

    Crows and their nests.

    Any one else noticed the Crows seem to be building nests lower this year ? Old tales were its a sign of a bad summer
  14. Boomerang

    Recommend me a car ( no this isnt a pickup thread)

    Getting time to change, looking for small crossover ,suv , something I can step into not fall into and have to heave myself out. Don't want a ladder to get in either. Reliable , comfortable, reasonable economy, and a spritely drive , want decent performance doesn't have to be...
  15. B

    New Ranger vs New Amarok

    So they’ve got the same chassis, gearbox, engine and suspension. Body panelling are different marginally but effectively they are the same vehicle. The price difference is £5000-£6000 for the same model with the Amarok being more expensive. However the Amarok has 5 years warranty where as the...
  16. Agriland RSS

    NFU Mutual urges vigilance amid rise in thefts of farm pick-ups

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Rural insurer NFU Mutual is urging farmers and other owners of pick-up trucks to take actions to safeguard their vehicles amid a rise in thefts in rural areas. NFU Mutual and the National Rural Crime Unit (NCRU) said newer pick-up models are...
  17. Barleycorn

    Vehicle towing limits

    Just wondering about the justifications for vehicle towing limits. Last week I took a couple of steers in with my Freelander 2 and IW trailer. To be honest I was probably (!) close to the limit as it has a towing capacity of 2 tons. However it went like a dream, I hardly noticed the trailer...
  18. Panzer

    Turbo life expectancy

    How long should a turbo last on a tractor? JD 6820 9500hrs regular oil changee.
  19. Vader

    GFC was to go ahead - now not going ahead

    Just seen in FW that RT plan to press ahead. RT(and so NFU) have now come out with it. So that's the battle lines drawn.. If you want GFC, then stay in nfu If your again it, join BFU Also looks like we need to talk with NSA Anyone with contacts at top of NSA? Updated on 8th March following 2...
  20. Farm Classifieds

    Toyota HiLux Double Cab 2.8 Diesel Invincible X Auto

    Toyota HiLux Double Cab 2.8 Diesel Invincible X Auto Advert added by: Marcus Freeman Ltd Machinery Details Category: Farm Vehicles Pickups and Vans Price: £38000 Condition: New Description NEW Toyota HiLux Double Cab 2.8 Diesel Invincible X...
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