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Another vote for Polycrub erected a 10mx4m in the spring. Took two of us circa 5 days in total but slowed down by wind/rain. The hoops were anchored in circa 3 tonnes of concrete so it ain't going anywhere soon I hope. Getting the posts level is critical, the fitting and joining of the sheets...

We're fortunate to have flat fields being in the valley bottom. As previously posted, circa 50hp 2wd 40 yr old tractor will handle a 9ft rotary topper. However picture illustrates the downside of rear mounted in-line vs off-set. And yes I know know....no RKT guidance :cool:

A further endorsement of Teagle- run one their 9ft toppers behind a DB 1290 (flack jacket and tin hat on for the mention of a 90 series :)) on grass and rushes. Admit thicker stuff makes the old DB work hard but only at circa 50HP that's to be expected, on that basis 120 HP is over...

Dodie quoted us for some drainage work when working with his brother-in-law- also had the privilege 5 years ago of participating in the local tractor run which raised money for Dodie's MND charity which past Bluecairn Dodie's family farm

Shaft driven twin rotor blades (and made in Britain :))

Gave up trying to find a good used machine so had to raid the savings bank- hopefully it will be with us a long time! Tried it in anger for the first time over the weekend and pleased with it- only went through one shear bolt which was down to the long grass hiding dangers underneath :banghead:

Some pictures from todays at the National Ploughing championships at Mindrum Mill. Great to be out at an event like this after 18 months and to catch up with colleagues from BVAA

I recognise that view as well :)

Really appreciate the offer might drop by with the trusted DB1290- having said that not sure whether I'd be quicker running.....I'll drop you an advanced warning to stick the kettle on :cool:

Don't worry @Bill dog I've not suspiciously attached a GPS tracker to you :) I live in Oxton and have run up down (mostly walked up, run down) that hill many times. Agree the view is great

Is that by Blackchester on the way down to Midburn in Lauderdale?

Potentially looking at importing a tractor from Paddy Lacey Tractors. Anybody have an experience of the dealing with them, and/or recently importing a tractor from Ireland to the UK?

I echo the previous posts, as a subscriber to both Classic Tractor and Farm Machinery Journal I find both a good read. In particular Rory Day, his team and contributing colleagues @ Classic Tractor do a really good job of producing a fresh, insightful and entertaining magazine. Well done! In...

Had a couple of scary moments due to brakes on my 1290 too, now fixed :)