Atkinson / Land Drive spreaders
- Thread starter fang
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Our local lime quarry has one , will ask merlin for a parts book to copy and any pics what do you wantbto look at
That's great thanks. Just photos in general would be great
- Location
- Mid Norfolk
We've got one. Currently using it to put some boron blend on beet land for incorporation. Any particular detail you want pics of?
Not been yet
- Location
- Mid Norfolk
The spinner boxes were made by Neeter Drive who still sort of exist. https://www.powerjacks.com/products/bevel-gearboxes
No idea on the worm drive, the name plate is long gone. If the mechanical belt drive ever fails on ours, it will be a good excuse to convert it to hydraulic for more control.
The chap I used to spread for called it a Radicon box not sure if that is the correct spelling though.
seem to remember Rad on it
- Location
- Mid Norfolk
Could be a radicon.The chap I used to spread for called it a Radicon box not sure if that is the correct spelling though.
seem to remember Rad on it
john432
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- Location
- Carmarthenshire
Is/ was there someone down the West Country that specializes in Atkinson spreader parts?
- Location
- Mid Norfolk
Econ bought the company and designs. Might be worth a call.
- Location
- Welshpool Powys
@Cab-over Pete may have some pics
Cab-over Pete
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- Location
- Kenilworth, Warwickshire
I have a 1960s Atkinson fertiliser spreader and a 1991 Land Drive lime spreader.
The Land Drive has a Bonfiglioli gearbox and twin Bedford transfer cases with (I think) an Albion axle.
I don’t know what the old Atkinson has, will have a look when I get a minute.
The Land Drive has a Bonfiglioli gearbox and twin Bedford transfer cases with (I think) an Albion axle.
I don’t know what the old Atkinson has, will have a look when I get a minute.
Would be interested to see some photos of the old Atkinson, particularly of the spinner drives
Cab-over Pete
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- Location
- Kenilworth, Warwickshire
It is a single spinner machine, for fertiliser only. I’ll get some pics.
Not an Atkinson but been sent these pics today. Says its too good to scrap but no use for it. Wondered if anyone on here or anyone you know who was looking for one might be interested. It's an old Bredal Land Drive of about 4 or 5t capacity. Pretty solid, everything does work apparently. Transfer box all good. Floor belt is useable but one edge of it is pretty ruffled up.
That's all I know but if you want to know more DM me for a number. Located in Kent.
That's all I know but if you want to know more DM me for a number. Located in Kent.
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Cab-over Pete
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- Location
- Kenilworth, Warwickshire
They ran a lot of kit at one time, don’t know if they still do? Tim somebody I seem to recall. Boxall? Or was that another operator down that way?
I seem to recall they had a Big A painted in their light blue colours.
I seem to recall they had a Big A painted in their light blue colours.
I think Boxall's still spread in that area Pete. They did have a Big A in those colours. It was used in some publication for years but can't remember what? Pretty certain Bourne's just use contractors these days and aren't quite as big in the lime job as they used to be. Got some nice new tippers though and do a lot of aggregates too.
Cab-over Pete
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- Kenilworth, Warwickshire
I can see the pic in my mind, a blue Big A climbing up a rolling downland field.
I think it was an old ALPC leaflet or something.
I think it was an old ALPC leaflet or something.