Project Xerion.

[Cab-over Pete]

Eastern counties where the ground is dry and the wallets are fat!

Cracking bit of kit.

 

[Cab-over Pete]

Really sorry to hear that Pete. You've worked bloody hard on this and been gracious enough to share with us the highs and lows. I've really enjoyed this thread, and a lot of your other contributions. Wishing you all the best with it for the coming year.

Thank you for saying so. It’s all good really. It’s only a bit of weather and cash flow.

 

[76masseyman]

Eastern counties where the ground is dry and the wallets are fat!

Cracking bit of kit.

Is that one able to tow on the highway, or is it a case of JFDI ?

 

[AlfM]

I found this on Facebook not sure where it is

If it’s the one that was at LAMMA then south Norfolk

 

[Larel]

Is that one able to tow on the highway, or is it a case of JFDI ?

That was my thought when I saw the picture because it looked like what Pete was trying to achieve.

 

[Cab-over Pete]

As far as I’ve been advised, it’s illegal.

It’s not an agricultural tractor, it’s an ag machine, and it’s over 3 metres wide. Therefore, I think it’s illegal to tow.

That’s the advice I was given by somebody who makes his living giving advice to the police and VOSA.

 

[Henarar]

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=459619808041422&id=309138109756260

 

[Jim B]

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=459619808041422&id=309138109756260

“The link you followed may be broken, or the page may have been removed”

 

[v8willy]

“The link you followed may be broken, or the page may have been removed”

 

[WJEG]

Might just be best to remove them and put a stop end cap in their place? One less thing to worry about then.
Knowing Pete, it will see the pressure washer most days! So caps would possibly suit better than the needing to re-grease the fittings.

 

[Cab-over Pete]

Looking good.

I think that size of body will suit the Multistrife down to the ground and I’m sure it will cope with it easily.

I really do hope it gives many years of great service. Cracking job.

 

[Cab-over Pete]

Are you keeping my Warwickshire Bear on the bonnet?

He’ll love a different view!

 

[WJEG]

Are you keeping my Warwickshire Bear on the bonnet?

He’ll love a different view!

Yes he looks good.. he fancied a holiday by the coast

 

[Lofty1984]

How’s the beast going @Cab-over Pete

 

[Cab-over Pete]

Eeeerrrmmmmm.......well........

As far as I know, it’s ok now. But I have had a bit of bother with a frazzled ECu, which was a bit vexing to say the least.

When it’s going, it’s a pleasure to use, but without a shadow of doubt I’ve had more fitters out to work on it in one year than we’ve had out to four Big A spreaders in 25 years.

To actually do the job it’s a good bit of kit in theory, but if it keeps costing money I might have to think again.

Truth told, I think I’ve lost my way with my machinery choices a bit these last five years. I’m really yearning to get back to something with a proper gearbox and even a clutch. No emissions rubbish, no technology, just big, basic, chunky chuff off engineering that keeps going.

Trouble is, it’s that road towing business that governs all I have to do. The Xerion ticks that box, so stays for now.

 

[Lofty1984]

Eeeerrrmmmmm.......well........

As far as I know, it’s ok now. But I have had a bit of bother with a frazzled ECu, which was a bit vexing to say the least.

When it’s going, it’s a pleasure to use, but without a shadow of doubt I’ve had more fitters out to work on it in one year than we’ve had out to four Big A spreaders in 25 years.

To actually do the job it’s a good bit of kit in theory, but if it keeps costing money I might have to think again.

Truth told, I think I’ve lost my way with my machinery choices a bit these last five years. I’m really yearning to get back to something with a proper gearbox and even a clutch. No emissions rubbish, no technology, just big, basic, chunky chuff off engineering that keeps going.

Trouble is, it’s that road towing business that governs all I have to do. The Xerion ticks that box, so stays for now.

Ah sorry it’s not been plain sailing Hopefully once you iron all the issues out she will turn out to be just the ticket

 

[Cab-over Pete]

I keep hoping........

 

[CAT_2]

Which machine had more fitters to it?
Xerion on Multistrife?

 

[Zebbedee]

Did you ever explore replacing the wheels and more modern tyres on the big a to get road width down? I,m sure you spoke about it would seem doable in theory

 

[spanners and hammers]

Eeeerrrmmmmm.......well........

As far as I know, it’s ok now. But I have had a bit of bother with a frazzled ECu, which was a bit vexing to say the least.

When it’s going, it’s a pleasure to use, but without a shadow of doubt I’ve had more fitters out to work on it in one year than we’ve had out to four Big A spreaders in 25 years.

To actually do the job it’s a good bit of kit in theory, but if it keeps costing money I might have to think again.

Truth told, I think I’ve lost my way with my machinery choices a bit these last five years. I’m really yearning to get back to something with a proper gearbox and even a clutch. No emissions rubbish, no technology, just big, basic, chunky chuff off engineering that keeps going.

Trouble is, it’s that road towing business that governs all I have to do. The Xerion ticks that box, so stays for now.

seems to be the thing with all modern stuff cant help thinking tech peaked and we going back wards