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    Small Bale Trailer Size.

    I'm in the process of the refurbishment of a small bale trailer for personal use. It will be used for both round and small hay bales. Also may be used for haylage, one row on the floor. Would 18 ft. long by 8ft. 4in wide be ok. The reason for that width is that 3 by 3 ft small bales can be...
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    Fertiliser, Chain Harrowing & Rolling

    Need to do some chain harrowing, and rolling when the ground is suitable for same. My question is:-- is it ok to spread the granulated fertiliser and then chain harrow and roll, as the case maybe, afterwards, when the ground is suitable.
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    Trailer Hub Grease Caps

    As the heading suggests.
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    Trailer Hub Grease Caps

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    Lean To Log Shed

    Going to put up a lean to shed for logs. Floor Area will be 15'9" ×15'9". The height will be 10ft high (front) sloping to 8ft (back). That's a 2ft fall. I intend to use 6x3 timbers. Question:: 1. what size RSJ's for the 4 uprights. 2. Should I use 2x RSJ' to carry the timbers for the roof and...
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    Trailer Tyre Pressure.

    What pressure should be put in tractor trailer wheels, 10 R75 - 15.3. It's a 10x6 trailer, single wheel, wooden floor and 20" steel sides and only used occasionally on both road and land. The most weight it would carry would be 3.5 tonne.
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    Jump Start Booster Pack

    Anyone know what size of a Jump Start Booster Pack would be required for to start, a tractor, jeep, quad etc. With the winter here, it's a good time to buy. What's out there, that's good value for money. Hopefully wouldn't be needed at all, but better looking at it than looking for it. Thanks...
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    Stocking Rate for 300kg Angus Bullocks over the Summer months.

    Thinking ahead to 2021. How many Angus bullocks would 35 acres comfortably graze, bought in at around 300 kgs in March, grazed for the summer and sold around end of October/ early November. I know that there might have to be some bales taken out, if grass got ahead of them. Thanks for any input.
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    Airless Spray Gun

    What cheap Airless Spray Gun would be good enough for occasional use on old farms machines. Maybe touching up a haybob for example or spraying the tailboard of a trailer. No fancy work involved.
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    Tipping Trailer

    On a 13.5 foot tipping trailer, how far from the back tailboard should the axel be situated. This is a single axel and is 7 foot wide. Is there any rule of thumb regarding the distance ratio in front of the axel versus back of the axel for tippers in general.
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    Ford 6610 Hydraulics

    Over the past week or two, I have noticed that it is getting very hard to raise the front loader, or for that matter, the back arms. It takes a lot of revving up and then even it struggles. Any idea's or suggestions. Thanks.
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    Battery Charger

    Anyone know anything about a Sip Chargestar T27 Battery Charger (12/24v). Will be used for Tractor/Digger Batteries.
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    Fertiliser Spreader Gearbox Oil

    Anyone here know how much gear oil should be put in an Anfer 12cwt spreader. The draining nut is on the bottom and the filler nut is on the top, but there doesn't seem to be an indicator to show when there is enough oil. Would i be correct in using 80-90 gear oil and how much. Thanks in advance.
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    Anfer Spreader Settings

    Can anyone enlighten me as to the spreader settings for an Anfer 12cwt (600kg) Fertiliser Spreader at 540 revs.
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    Battery Booster Pack/Charger

    As the title suggests, what pack are recommended for starting/ charging batteries for Tractors,lorries, diggers. Also, is there a difference between what is described as a starter/charger and a boostet/ charger.
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    Tractor Counter Weight

    Going to make up a counter weight for the Ford 6610. Will be used very little, only when moving a few bales of silage. I will be making up a frame and will fill with concrete. What size should I make it (WxLxH). I dont need it to be too big or too heavy, around 400 to 500 kg.
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    Steel Bits

    What is the difference between HSS bits and Blacksmith bits. The Blacksmith bits are way dearer.
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    Lean To Roof Fall (Pitch)

    A question for the experts. What fall (pitch or degree) is recommended for a lean-to shed with a cladding roof. The width of the leanto from the existing shed will be around 16- 18 ft. at max. Thanks in advance.
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    Ducks Foot Bale Handler.

    Going to make up a bale handler and put the ducks foot (paddles) over the spikes. Intend to use 80x80 box for the frame. Two questions: 1. What wall thickness should the box be? 2. What distance should the spikes be kept apart, bearing in mind that the paddles will have to be put over them when...
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    Kuhn GMD 44 Mower

    Anyone out there with ideas regarding replacing the bearings on the cutting disc. The one on the inside, that is the one nearest the gearbox, needs to be replaced. On these old mowers do you have to split open the mower bed to get at the bearing. Thanks
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