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  1. Northdowns Martin

    Oil filter draining/drip tank-bath-thingy????

    Reconfiguring our oil/paint store at present. Looking for ideas for draining oil filters, measuring jugs, funnels etc. Thought about using a 200lt oil barrel but doesn't really work being round in shape ideally needs to be square sided. Anyone got ideas they care to share?
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    Kverneland TS for direct drilling

    Looking at a KV TS for a specific project drilling mainly into unmoved ground. I see they can be fitted with a narrow tungsten point. Are they worth the extra spent?
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    Plug in Hybrid Land/Range Rover

    Anyone running one that would like to comment? ~Looking at petrol/electric Discovery or Evoque
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    Chain and strap storage box

    Looking for supplier of a storage box with opening on side and gas strutts holding it open, only discription I can liken it to is the battery cupboard on a lexion combine!
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    Limited access barrier lock solutions

    Coded padlocks for a multiple access barrier on a byway keep being stolen thus leaving the route open to all. The idea is users register their vehicle and personal details in return for the code number, indelibly the number ends up on sm pages etc etc. The system isn't a problem, if a non...
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    Vaderstad 6m rapid

    With or without system disc. Freely turning coulters important
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    JD Gearbox set up issue

    Hi we've got a 30 seiers JD with Power Quad gearbox that goes one gear higher than was in going forward when put into reverse. We have another 30 series that has Auto quad, I know how to set up the gears on that no problem. However the Power quad i can't work out how or even if it can be...
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    Blocking off Vaderstad seed tube

    Need a method to block off 1/2 the tubes preferrably in the distribution head. Is there an offical part? Cork, tissue paper etc?
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    What farm vehicle?

    Presently run a Discovery 2 as farm vehicle/run around. Used for towing, ferrying workers/family about, carrying tools, dog you get the picture. Now needs updating, got the dilemma finding something for carrying capacity, security, towing and off road ability and not looking out of place in golf...
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    BPS Field Name Column

    Column C1 on my field data sheet has lost the prepopulated names and changed to first 8 characters from C2 column. Is there a way to put back my individual field names?
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    Farm classifieds

    What’s up with classified ads? Won’t load, been like it all day. Tried different computer, and wifi
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    Who understands Vaderstad drills?

    What are the differences between a Rapid "F" a Rapid "S" and I'll throw in a Radip "P" to complete the list?
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    Seed banding outlets

    Anyone suggest where I can source these or something similar from? Ideally they need to be 200mm wide.
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    GPS Section control

    Looking to build/upgrade an interow harrow and wish to include section control allowing each individual hoe to be lifted using GPS. Manual lift via hydraulic system is fairly straight forward however I'm stuck as to how to get the tractor GPS to talk to machine. Is there an off the shelf system...
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    When does BPS claim close?

    Having a debate whether midnight on 16th is Sunday night going into Monday or Monday going into Tuesday?
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    What to sown as buffer next to ditch water way?

    Sorting out area of heavy land with ditches, looking at CS and wondering what works best. Aiming to go 3m around perimeter of whole field and 6m alongside a ditch. AB8 - flower rich margins has been suggested.
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    Crop damage caused by trespass

    Has anyone know of a method of valuing the amount of crop damage caused by vehicle trespass? Police want to know total value of damage we suffered last night fron a 4x4 ripping over our fields. I will attempt measure the total distance travelled but don’t really know what to multiply it by.
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    Liquid Fert Oxfordshire to Kent

    Full artic tanker load to ME65DR
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    AHDB webinar on muck

    May be of interest to some.
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    Hydraulic driven fan unit wanted

    After a unit similar to one pictured, if anyone can help out it would be much appreciated
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