Project Xerion.

[mf7480]

Looks great

 

[mf7480]

IIRC Merc were less than keen on the idea, how did you get round it? Has that one been on the market for a couple of years or had another owner in between?

 

[Cab-over Pete]

It was a new unit that Merc didn’t want to quote for, or even a used one through their doors.

It has occurred to me that all that might come round to bite me some time!!

I just don’t like being beaten!

 

[Cab-over Pete]

IIRC Merc were less than keen on the idea, how did you get round it? Has that one been on the market for a couple of years or had another owner in between?

It was for sale two years ago and I think all
It’s done in the meantime is a few days hire work and demos.

 

[yellowbelly]

It was for sale two years ago and I think all
It’s done in the meantime is a few days hire work and demos.

It looks a helluva beast - fair dwarfs that little JD parked behind it.

 

[mf7480]

Am I right in thinking that’s a Secutor Zetros? So registered as an agricultural machine rather than a truck?

 

[Cab-over Pete]

Yes, a Harald Bruhns conversion. Already registered as a tractor and restricted to 60 Km/h

 

[PB1507]

well done, I didn't see that coming !!! My bet was on a MF188 with ground speed PTO and a set of ramps. But that is a beast, keep us all informed as the project progresses.

 

[Pebd99]

Might be an idea for you. There was a past issue of profi that had a Dutch contractor that used mini digger tracks (3 I think) under his combine and fushion baler to spread the weight. Might be a suitable option to spread the weight without blowing a massive budget. 4 wheels can only hold up so much. Best of luck with the latest purchase and hope it works great for you, I’m sure it will.

 

[Bobthebuilder]

so are you allowed to tow the lowloader and jcb behind it

 

[Cab-over Pete]

Sounds interesting! @Pebd99

 

[Cab-over Pete]

so are you allowed to tow the lowloader and jcb behind it

As long as DVLA allow it to be classed as a tractor, which it is already classed as.

 

[Xerion]

Pete I would have made them all wait until 1st of Jan

 

[Cab-over Pete]

Pete I would have made them all wait until 1st of Jan

I think I may have been linched before long!

 

[Cab-over Pete]

I’ll tell you all now, the Top Man that is our @Xerion went to look at the Zetros for me a few weeks ago.

He took a full day out of his holiday week to go and have a drive and a measure up for me.

It’s no exaggeration to say if he hadn’t done that for me I doubt I would have bought it, what with covid and plane travel not being a good idea.

Thanks Max.

 

[yellowbelly]

I’ll tell you all now, the Top Man that is our @Xerion went to look at the Zetros for me a few weeks ago.

He took a full day out of his holiday week to go and have a drive and a measure up for me.

It’s no exaggeration to say if he hadn’t done that for me I doubt I would have bought it, what with covid and plane travel not being a good idea.

Thanks Max.

Does that mean that we're going to have to call @Xerion @Zetros from now on

 

[Drillman]

Only issue I can see is that @Cab-over Pete is gonna need a name change to

Wait for it...

”Bull-Nose Merc”

 

[kill]

@Cab-over Pete is true it you’ve done a deal with Santa, to rent his sleigh and reindeer to deliver and spread white powder, on the 364 days a year he’s not using it?

He was out bid by Steve Earle because he needed it for doing “Coke runs” down Copperhead road!!!!

 

[Xerion]

Pete
Nö thanks needed none at all
That's what mates are for
I am certain you would have done the same for me and anyway it got me out of a day log splitting
Just pleased you have done the deal got her on the yard before any problems arose after the first of January
She is a special I'll give you that fancied driving it back to blighty for you but I guess transport was quicker
Have fun
Max

 

[Cab-over Pete]

10-4 Breaker.