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  1. james ds

    Mulcher head for excavator

    I’m looking at differant options of mulcher heads for a 15 digger, there are fixed tooth, fixed blade or swinging hammer . I seen a Ventura brand at Agritechnia that really impressed me , all hardox steel and the same teeth as stone crushers . Any opinions on which is the best all round machine...
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    Silage trailer hire

    I hired a 16 ft redrock silage trailer out to a farmer a few months ago , he still hasn’t returned it , what should I charge him for the hire of it. Anyone got any idea of the going rate for such a trailer .
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    Lamb exports to Ireland .

    Does anyone know of a sheep exporter exporting live lambs to Ireland from Scotland , are any been exported at the minute , huge demand here in the factories for sheep , a meat wholesaler I know is interested in a few loads for slaughter, he has a contract to fill in Holland and is getting hard...
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    Stolen tractor is found .

    A Jd 7530 and a slurry tanker stolen in Kerry in the very south of Ireland on Sunday night was driven up through the country , it was shared on farm groups on Facebook and today it was recovered in Northern Ireland , just shows the power of Facebook. Well done to all who helped to trace it.
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    Jcb 3230 compressor problem,

    jcb 3230 compressor is down on pressure , hand brake is not pulling fully , gauge down on dash, but the engine is blowing more than it should be, is it possible that the compressor is letting air into the engine or have i two separate issues,
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    Jcb fastrack compressor down

    The pressure on the air gauge on the 3230 is down and the hand brake is not working right , is it possible that the compressor is letting air into the engine as there is a bit of a blow on the engine , are the two problems connected.
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    Cost to change 250 hp tractor .

    I’m thinking of trading up my Valtra t254 with 4200 hrs on it , I’m curious to know what is it costing to change differant brands of this hp up to new . I know new tractors have gone up a lot but so too have secondhand . So what are lads paying to change up recently.
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    New 15 ton digger

    I’ve come across this new breed of a digger , lingo g is their name , they look good , Cummins engine , kaswasaki pumps , I’m looking at a 15 ton model. Anyone know much about them.
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    Claas triple mower.

    I have a Class 8550 tripple mower that is getting on , so I’m trying to replace it with a good second hand triple set, don’t need the front mower, are there any good second hand sets around for sale please .
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    Class 8550 triple more bed trouble

    We have a bearing gone in the idler gear in the bed of the 8550 , it looks like the whole bed has to be opened , any tips on what’s the handiest way to do it, it is hard to see how to drop the complete bed out , I’ve done Kv and pottinger before but this looks more awkward , any tips on how to...
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    Any spare diesel

    Fuel companies are running out here this week , I’m waiting on Agri diesel, but there is no sign of it turning up , how are you lads in the Uk getting on .
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    Opinions on the best farm loader .

    A neighbour with 1000 cattle is looking for a new loader to do the yard work, fill a diet feeder as quick as possible . He’s looking at a bobcat tl38.70hf. Anyone any experience of these loaders or other options .
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    Ford ranger stopped dead

    I have a customer on his way to me this morning in a Ford ranger , it has suddenly stopped dead , where should he start looking.
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    Spearhead flail head trouble

    A neighbouring contractor has just traded in his spearhead machine for a new top of the range contractor sped flail hedge cutter. He’s not too happy with it as the bearings in the head are running red hot. Dealer has changed the bearings but stI’ll running mad hot, has anyone else had the same...
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    Silage additive applicators

    I'm looking for applicators for the silage wagons , what are the best value systems , they seem big money for what they are . What are people using , I have customers who want to use additive for the third cuts.
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    Lely Tedder trouble .

    Are lely tedders really this bad, a few farmers who I cut silage have lely tedders , bought new 4 -5 years ago, only do their own work which would be about 800 acres a year, 3 break downs in the last week , and I have to give them my pottinger to keep them going , two broke again today , both...
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    Agriknives knife sharpening machine

    That Agriknives sharpening machine is now recognized as the worlds most efficient sharpening machine , having won several awards for best new machine of the year awards . reducing fuel by 40%, extending knife lifespan by 500% , a cold sharpening system that keep machines chopping for longer...
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    Manitou 630 hydraulic pump needed

    A friend of mine is looking for a hydraulic pump for a 2003 manitou 630 loader , is there any option apart from genuine , or where is the best value to get one of these pumps. Thanks .
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    Knives for tarrup tenX .

    I have a guy looking for the knives for a tenX , the short one that acts as a blower paddle can’t be got here easily. Anyone know who has some in stock.
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    Pro covers for waltershield heavy duty shafts

    Where’s the best value in replacement pto covers for waltershield wide angle shafts, origionial are very expensive , is there an alternative.
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