Importing a New Machine From The USA

[Cab-over Pete]

Were you correct then?



Ok, they do have a newly appointed dealer. I’m sure they won’t mind me posting that, they were well aware of TFF. In fact it was a TFF member that asked them to call me. Thanks @Rusty#1

They will have a 6x6 truck in the uk in about a month and they said they would drive it to me and we can have a bit of a go in it.

There are loads of tyre options, oversize no problem and several gearbox options including an Allisson auto. Bit early for pricing but they are on to it.

They use heavy trucks in their main business and have had similar trouble to me in trying to buy a new vehicle. Tatra ticked their boxes and one thing led to another and now they are the uk dealer.

I’m really looking forward to finding out more.

 

[Shovelhands]

Were you correct then?



Ok, they do have a newly appointed dealer. I’m sure they won’t mind me posting that, they were well aware of TFF. In fact it was a TFF member that asked them to call me. Thanks @Rusty#1

They will have a 6x6 truck in the uk in about a month and they said they would drive it to me and we can have a bit of a go in it.

There are loads of tyre options, oversize no problem and several gearbox options including an Allisson auto. Bit early for pricing but they are on to it.

They use heavy trucks in their main business and have had similar trouble to me in trying to buy a new vehicle. Tatra ticked their boxes and one thing led to another and now they are the uk dealer.

I’m really looking forward to finding out more.

The Tatra Agrotruck looks the biz to me.

Gonna be interesting

 

[Zebbedee]

Were you correct then?

Seems that way,,,,, waiting for the Cab-over Pete press release after testing

Ok, they do have a newly appointed dealer. I’m sure they won’t mind me posting that, they were well aware of TFF. In fact it was a TFF member that asked them to call me. Thanks @Rusty#1

They will have a 6x6 truck in the uk in about a month and they said they would drive it to me and we can have a bit of a go in it.

There are loads of tyre options, oversize no problem and several gearbox options including an Allisson auto. Bit early for pricing but they are on to it.

They use heavy trucks in their main business and have had similar trouble to me in trying to buy a new vehicle. Tatra ticked their boxes and one thing led to another and now they are the uk dealer.

I’m really looking forward to finding out more.

 

[michael N123]

Keep seeing stuff so now I’m just posting whatever looks cool this was on farm machinery for sale and wanted Facebook page

 

[Cab-over Pete]

Looks good. I remember seeing pictures of it somewhere as a tanker.

 

[bez]

Could that be done with something more modern, looks like a useful idea. Maybe lacking some creature comforts

 

[dave160cvx]

Keep seeing stuff so now I’m just posting whatever looks cool this was on farm machinery for sale and wanted Facebook page

Just along the road from me. Tank collapsed in on it last year. Think they put new engine in it.

 

[michael N123]

Could that be done with something more modern, looks like a useful idea. Maybe lacking some creature comforts

Proberly as long the starter tractor has ground speed pto

 

[davedb]

Proberly as long the starter tractor has ground speed pto

Or a drop box that could be modified to take the drive to the back

 

[windymiller]

 

[Cab-over Pete]

Interesting little wheels in between the main load carriers. I wonder if that could be an option?

Might have to have a measure and a head scratch.

 

[Deerefarmer]

@Cab-over Pete are you aware Oxbo Ploeger is bringing out a 3 wheeler floater resembling the terra gator? We just toured the factory and they said it be coming in a year, they didn't give any details

 

[Mounty]

Seen this video in the past. Nice rig and ideal for forestry. The rear wheels are narrower on the TG aren't they Pete?

 

[Shovelhands]

@Cab-over Pete are you aware Oxbo Ploeger is bringing out a 3 wheeler floater resembling the terra gator? We just toured the factory and they said it be coming in a year, they didn't give any details

There’s pics of it within these pages, and some discussion about it.

Iirc it was mentioned that it looked very ‘terragator like’.....

I think we had a letter from Agco recently, letting us know that Terragator parts were going to be available through Ploeger
And I’m sure there was mention of Ploeger taking over the factory and staff? So definitely a tie up and possibly some Terragator heritage in the new three wheeler?....

 

[Deerefarmer]

Ahh yes I haven't followed this thread very close so my bad on that.

There pics of it within these pages, and some discussion about it.

Iirc it was mentioned that it looked very ‘terragator like’.....

I think we had a letter from Agco recently, letting us know that Terragator parts were going to be available through Ploeger
And I’m sure there was mention of Ploeger taking over the factory and staff? So definitely a tie up and possibly some Terragator heritage in the new three wheeler?....

 

[Mr Happy]

I was told at LAMMA last we that parts for Terragators are being sold buy Ploeger. So you probably have to buy them from PMC at Fakenham as they are also owned by Ploeger as well.

 

[Shovelhands]

I was told at LAMMA last we that parts for Terragators are being sold buy Ploeger. So you probably have to buy them from PMC at Fakenham as they are also owned by Ploeger as well.

I can’t imagine them being overly bothered about supplying parts for a 22 year old Big A.........thankfully we very seldom need main dealer parts, but sometimes it’s the only option , so that fiasco is yet to come

I can’t remember if the letter from Agco stated who our nearest dealer was, or if it was just a generic letter?

 

[Cab-over Pete]

My letter said the dealer was PMC

It looks a good tool but too dear for me I’m afraid.

The main man is Dorus Van Esch who was the euro man for Terra Gator.

 

[farmerclare]

There you go Pete

 

[York]

There where 2 major polayers at Terra Gator's EU operation.
dorus van Esch
Adri Kunst.
the later was the 1st CEO after Gerrit Kurstjens sold the company to AgChem. When Mr. Kunst left Terra Gator, I think he is now with Vervaet, vanEsch was the CEO.
After the decision of AGCO terminating the busines of manufacturing the Terra Gator applicator line the engeniering people split between Ploeger, where van Esch is now & Vervaet, to my understanding.
BigA spare parts:
it's not only the prices for spare parts through the official channels but it's now even the availability.
the old 2505 which we used, 2was "re imported" to the US for very good money. Reason is that the used Rockwell axcels are in high demand as the manufacturer stopped manufacturing spare parts so they are now scrapping old units to keep the fleet running.
just my 2 cents of it.
York-Th.