Project Xerion.

[Cab-over Pete]

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

Now I can imagine me cruisin’ up Kenilworth Main Street with that song blaring out!!

 

[ollie989898]

YES!

Personally I think you should sell tickets to TFF members to come and have a nosey

I'd pay for that.

Love it when a plan comes together!

 

[ollie989898]

Full marks from me, no question about it. That thing looks like a complete weapon. A bit of lime spreading shouldn't be any problem for a machine that looks like something madmax would use to invade Iraq on his lonesome.

What tyres are going on it? What is the top speed (theoretical) of a machine like that? Can you show us some pictures of the cab interior, I bet it is pretty plus compared to a tractor?

 

[v8willy]

A Merc Zetros you say?? Well that's gonna be "here comes Pete & his black Zetor" then

Good to see you moving forward again.

 

[serf]

A Merc Zetros you say?? Well that's gonna be "here comes Pete & his black Zetor" then

Good to see you moving forward again.

Yep it's made for a freudian with a name like that

 

[nonemouse]

Now I can imagine me cruisin’ up Kenilworth Main Street with that song blaring out!

 

[CORK]

Well wear @Cab-over Pete , that there is one of my dream machines.
I can’t wait to see more pics and to see some pics of her in action.
Well done .

 

[Matthew Britton]

Well done @Cab-over Pete, it nice to see that you never give up! It is very satisfying when you get there. I hope it’s all you wish for.

 

[Pebd99]

Sounds interesting! @Pebd99

Issue 9 of 2016 of profi if you need more information.

 

[Cab-over Pete]

Got to be worth a look at least

 

[spanners and hammers]

does it have a little chain in the cab and air horns ???? 10-4

 

[Matthew Britton]

does it have a little chain in the cab and air horns ???? 10-4

If it hasn’t come with that set up I bet it will be installed before it goes to work!

 

[Sheep]

Very nice, a left hooker too. You won't be long getting onto it and suddenly it'll feel strange driving a RHD


Best of luck with it.

 

[Half Pipe]

Was there not mention of @Cab-over Pete and his son testing new air horns recently!?
Sounds like they been getting organised to fit the essentials!

 

[Cab-over Pete]

Ah yes!!! The Dukes Of Hazzard General Lee horns!!!!

No, rest assured, they will NOT be installed on this machine!!

 

[Henarar]

Here we go then. I don’t think I can stand any more texts, calls PMs and posts on here!!

Whilst I mention those, thank you all for your interest, it’s been really great.

Delivered today, a 2015 Mercedes Zetros. The very same one I should have bought two years ago instead of the Xerion.

It’s done 33,000 kms, is 330hp and, crucially, has an Allison auto gearbox. As far as I’m aware it is totally unique in the U.K.

One of the first jobs will be bigger boots. Then working out the hydraulic requirements.

My Bredal body is away for a total power coat job and it will get all new bearings and belts before going back on.

Took her out for a little spin, very nice.

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That definitely looks more the part Pete
How does it compare to the multi when it comes to un laden weight and the size of boots you can get under it ?
If you can get that sorted it looks far more the machine for the job

 

[mf7480]

It certainly makes the Xerion look a bit cumbersome

 

[H200GT]

Very smart indeed!!

It does make you wonder why UK agriculture doesn't use more of these all wheel drive trucks. Put that beside a fendt, and I know which one i'd prefer to pilot!!

Looking forward to see how big a set of Carlos Fandango's you can muster under it now

 

[Cab-over Pete]

That definitely looks more the part Pete
How does it compare to the multi when it comes to un laden weight and the size of boots you can get under it ?
If you can get that sorted it looks far more the machine for the job

I think once the body is on it will weigh just a bit less than the Multistrife. At the moment it is about 1.5t less, having weighed it this morning.

 

[mf7480]

What boots do you think you’ll get under it? Would you get a 750/45 r26.5 under there?