Recent content by combinedoctor

My 7920 was the best tractor I've had. it was lacking in power for its weight though. I wish I still had it instead of the heap of shite that I have now mf8737 💩 ps if anyone wants to buy the best tractor in the world........I have a mf 8737 for sale 🤣

I am interested in how you rate the pulling ability of the case v the Massey? As I'm thinking of trading in a Massey 8737 for an Optum 300.

Try switching the travel announcement off. I had a radio that did this. It worked for me

There is cheaper, but whatever you do don't buy Massey 87 series or valtra s. These are the same tractor and my Massey is the worst tractor I've ever had, always broken. My friend s series valtra was even worse. Gearbox issues electronical issues, a new front diff, rear diff problems, water...

Nearly, I couldn't re-plumb a house, but could do the plastering ,engine rebuild and clutch in the tractor. And only ever caught one gate post 👍

Not sure, 39 hours for a normal week 15h or more a day at busy times.

Thank you I am settled here so I will show them this thread and take it from there. p.s I do have my HGV licence class one (c+e)

Thank you for all the replies. It has helped alot and really has opened my eyes. I feel unappreciated. However I guess alot of employees do.

Hourly, located in east Yorkshire. If I ask for £15 an hour I would be getting a £234 a week raise. Erm 🤔

Building and machinery maintenance.

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Good morning, I am trying to negotiate a wage rise which will be only my third pay increase in the last 17 years 🙄 and wondered what I should be heading for? I am the sole tractor driver, sprayer operator, combine driver and farm mechanic on a 600 acre cereal farm. The only help I get is when...

A fantastic point. Unstrapped bales, muck loaded till it's falling of trailers, red diesel used for haulage. Lack of lights and number plates. If I did this in a truck I would be up in court every single time.

Why? I use cycle lanes when painted on the road but not when they are on the footpaths as they are not safe for myself or the pedestrians sharing them. Would you like to walk your toddler on a shared footpath with cycles doing over 20mph? We cycle for fitness so need to push on to keep the...

Nice bike though, what year is it? I guess 89