I'm an idiot. Have a good laugh

[GeorgeK]

Just in case anyone needs cheering up... I present the sum total of my day's achievements!

So... The digger conked out in the field, not 200m from the yard. Thought I'd pull it onto the low loader and ferry it back to put in the 'to do' pile. You can probably guess the rest. I almost got away with it too, but the neighbour, who loves a good gossip, saw me limping back on two flat tyres and came round to see what the story was. On a more serious note, luckily there were no injuries but this serves to be yet another example of why not to save 5 minutes by not doing things properly!

 

[michael N123]

So what’s shifting a digger on a low loader got to do with 2 flats?

 

[GeorgeK]

The front bucket went into the tyres when I was pulling it round onto the trailer. Because we were in the privacy of a quiet field we just weren't being as careful as we should have been. Chain not long enough either

 

[Still Farming]

So what’s shifting a digger on a low loader got to do with 2 flats?

Tried pulling it maybe ?

 

[neilo]

The good news is that they'll only be about a grand a piece to replace.

 

[Mickstup]

I didnt know I had relations in Leicestshire.

 

[Still Farming]

The good news is that they'll only be about a grand a piece to replace.

Just pop back on and pump up maybe ???

 

[neilo]

Just pop back on and pump up maybe ???

Yep, with a bit of luck. If I'd done it, I'd have managed to put a hole through the sidewalls.

 

[Still Farming]

If it wasn't for bad luck we won't get any luck at all ???

 

[Timmy_45]

Could be worse, you could have been that chap whose tractor ended up blocking a main railway line earlier today!

 

[8100]

Your like me.I am that unlucky if there is such a thing as reincarnation i will come back as myself

 

[7610 super q]

Did similar last week, using the shunting tractor out the way with the balespike method....
Old enough to know better.
Got away with a gaiter and inner tube though.

 

[8100]

@7610 super q
How come your avartar screen is black or is it just my end ?

 

[GeorgeK]

The tyres have got inch sized holes through the treads so I guess they're wrecked? Got to laugh or you'll cry

 

[Lucy @ Farm Marketplace]

Just in case anyone needs cheering up... I present the sum total of my day's achievements!
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So... The digger conked out in the field, not 200m from the yard. Thought I'd pull it onto the low loader and ferry it back to put in the 'to do' pile. You can probably guess the rest. I almost got away with it too, but the neighbour, who loves a good gossip, saw me limping back on two flat tyres and came round to see what the story was. On a more serious note, luckily there were no injuries but this serves to be yet another example of why not to save 5 minutes by not doing things properly!

Your going to need this https://www.marketplace.farm/farm-machinery-parts-and-spares/tyres/

 

[wasted years]

Insurance job surely?

 

[7610 super q]

The tyres have got inch sized holes through the treads so I guess they're wrecked? Got to laugh or you'll cry

Mine had a hefty hole, but was repairable. I'm not sure whether insurance would cover it, but if it does, new tyres would be a no brainer.

 

[Grouse]

Insurance should cover it - it’s not wear and tear - it was an accident.

I had similar 30 years ago - steel road spike sticking out of wall on public highway took a brand new tyre out - NFU coughed up as the Council just denied it was one of theirs put there not long before

 

[spin cycle]

@7610 super q
How come your avartar screen is black or is it just my end ?

if you 'end is black' you'll need to pop along to the gp.....assuming you're caucasian

i am so sorry...couldn't resist

 

[Barleycorn]

Tyre Salvage could be your friends http://www.ts-tyre-repairs.co.uk/ They collect / deliver all over the country.