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    Kverneland 7558

    My 7558 control box, the retaining nut on the plug came loose and the 4 wires have broke from their solder. Does anyone know what order these 4 wires go onto the plug?The plug is numbered 1,2,3,4 on each pin Local auto shop can solder it but need to know the order
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    Pig and poultry shed cleaning

    Never used a contractor, only cleaned our own. approx 150x90ft shed, houses 700+ fattening pigs.. 1 day to muckout 2 days pressure washing 1 day disinfecting 1 day for passageways/outdoor area/feeders Shed is about 1000 sqm approx The above is based on one man. If it was someone elses shed...
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    Solar for beginners

    Hi, Luckily I was sitting down when opening my most recent energy bill! 750 acre approx, Mainly arable in Scotland. My power requirements would be made up of a Farmhouse, Medium size electric grain drier and lighting for various livestock sheds. Having a look into Solar panels, raised a few...
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    We would love to hear your feedback on a new Severn Trent Fertiliser we're developing

    A product that has real potential....potentially I express my concerns like many others above have, trace elements. Provide an accurate in depth analysis that would be available to farmers. Not just one sample to base the facts on, but many (Every load perhaps). Cost wise, I'd be happy to pay...
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    Spreading Fibrophos

    Thinking about Fibrophos in the not to distant future. I'm aware it's spread with a lime type spreader... Bredal, Amazone etc etc My question is what widths are people spreading it too? Also what machine are you using? We're 24m tramlines and i would like to be spreading it on both established...
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    Goes into gear but won't drive.

    Worthwhile checking the gear linkage, if there was no unwanted bangs etc when it stopped working could be a simple problem such as a roll pin has come out the linkage somewhere. Have someone in the cab working the gear stick and another check the linkage out.
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    Lime grows grass

    Currently getting Great quality Calcium Lime from West Midlands to home in Central Scotland We're getting it ourselves and costing Mid-High 20's Stockpiling some for spring application 100 acre at around 1.8t/acre
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    Liquid Fert tank bunding

    We fill these tanks for a well known fertiliser company. Majority being 30m3 plastic single skin. It's not a legal requirement to bund, however will likely become one. Any new tanks now are risk assessed with location etc and environmental factors, some are bunded, some are not. Most likely...
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    Scottish Capital Grant Scheme?

    Got my energiser claims to submit. In the process of ordering a GPS system. With regards to tyres, i've applied for VF tyres and rims for large tractor, does anyone know which specific tyre brands are eligible? 800 wide for rear is about what i'm after.
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