No,no, it all looks very serious to me....
Guess we should all be giving advice . I`m gonna say get a Valtra link box - they will NEVER break down, just so reliable it`s
not true..... And, any colour you want!
Self propelled or Mounted .....Transport Box
- Thread starter An Gof
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Guess we should all be giving advice . I`m gonna say get a Valtra link box - they will NEVER break down, just so reliable it`s
not true..... And, any colour you want!AnyOldName
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- The Motor City
80bhp..... no chance, unless you want to spend your life changing gears every time you come to a hill! and it will need a hell of a lot of front weights too
fermerboy
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- Location
- Banffshire
No no no!!
Buying a transport box!!
Surely you'd be better off hiring one when you need it, no deprecation, hire costs fully offsetable against profits.
Are you sure it isnt a case of heart ruling head? Just buying it because you can, not properly costed and justified.
Oh and dont forget to account for the extra R & M costs on the tractor, along with the extra deprecation from having to change it sooner due to the extra hours clocked!
Buying a transport box!!
Surely you'd be better off hiring one when you need it, no deprecation, hire costs fully offsetable against profits.
Are you sure it isnt a case of heart ruling head? Just buying it because you can, not properly costed and justified.
Oh and dont forget to account for the extra R & M costs on the tractor, along with the extra deprecation from having to change it sooner due to the extra hours clocked!
ollie989898
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All these posts and no one has reached the correct answer. Based on my conclusions from reading multiple threads on this and surrounding subjects, clearly a trailed transport box is the answer.
Nearly
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- North of York
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- LINCOLNSHIRE/KENYA
Obviously no one is taking this seriously because they haven't mentioned how much better a German (Horsch) transport box would be.
Have you noticed how many times ?
A certain person ?Mentions that word , does he get royalty’s. Kick back ?. re trspt box , a135 or dexta is the preferred go to power unit here , and has to have the black and white Animal herding operatives fitted too ,
tommy tucker
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Really think you should future proof this investment by getting it isobus compatible just in case
I think the transport box would be the best investment but fear your tractor is to big for the job, perhaps trade it up for a TE20 then the overall package will be no heavier than the gator and cause less compactionI have a big capital expenditure decision to make. The old transport box that father bought about 30 years ago has finally succumbed to tin worm and i need a new one.
Now i have put together several complex spreadsheets to analyse this purchase because i really fancy a self propelled transport box, something like a JD Gator with all the extras. The spreadsheet tells me that for a smart farmer like me its a "no brainer``
But i thought i should compare it against a more modest mounted transport box. The SP transport box will be about £20k fully loaded but i reckon i can get a mounted one (new not even s/h) for less than £600.
Fortunately i have an old tractor used for corn carting that i can use to hitch it too, its an 80`hp JD. Will that be adequate? The tractor has doors so it will match the spec of the Gator
Can the TFF members help me make the right decision here ....... i really want to keep up with all the "big boys" and run a super sexy JD Gator ....... but can i justify it over the more modest mounted version. Will my neighbours laugh at me if i take the mounted option? How many acres and head of cattle do i need to justify the Gator?
I can get interest free finance on the mounted transport box and a 5 year warranty. Also the mounted version is available fully galvanised as an option and does not need an expensive belt
- Location
- Wormingford, Essex
No, not trailed, you've not thought about backing into corners and going round poles.
- Location
- Shropshire
Can you fit Trimble to that?
There’s a thought
I could have one of those fancy German watertanks on wheels, cut the top off the tank and hey presto a box ?
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- LINCOLNSHIRE/KENYA
That's a fantastic idea. Now all we need is to come with a clever name for it.
Because it is trailed I'm thinking something like maybe trailer and if you could make it tip you'd really be on to something.
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- Huntingdon, UK
I think we ought to take this a stage further and buy a trailed hooklift to allow quick body changes, you could even put a flat on it then.
A trailed transport non box?
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- LINCOLNSHIRE/KENYA
This is brilliant it's like a brainstorming session. And people think we're just yokels.
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- Huntingdon, UK
- Location
- South Molton
I have a Twose of Tiverton transport box for sale
One careful owner.
Been parked up for a while.
Has drain holes in the sides, and floor.
Come with free camouflage, docks and nettles can be removed FOC if not needed.
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Delivery to any UK postcode can be arranged. Surcharge for delivery to pixieland.
One careful owner.
Been parked up for a while.
Has drain holes in the sides, and floor.
Come with free camouflage, docks and nettles can be removed FOC if not needed.
POA
Cash on collection
Delivery to any UK postcode can be arranged. Surcharge for delivery to pixieland.
Suffolk Serf
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- Location
- Bury/Thetford
They’ll NEVER catch on I tell you.
Suffolk Serf
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- Location
- Bury/Thetford
A mate of a mate was talking once to a bloke in the pub who said that he’s heard of a transport box that broke once.
Therefore you shouldn’t ever get one.
Therefore you shouldn’t ever get one.
- Location
- Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
I have a big capital expenditure decision to make. The old transport box that father bought about 30 years ago has finally succumbed to tin worm and i need a new one.
Now i have put together several complex spreadsheets to analyse this purchase because i really fancy a self propelled transport box, something like a JD Gator with all the extras. The spreadsheet tells me that for a smart farmer like me its a "no brainer``
But i thought i should compare it against a more modest mounted transport box. The SP transport box will be about £20k fully loaded but i reckon i can get a mounted one (new not even s/h) for less than £600.
Fortunately i have an old tractor used for corn carting that i can use to hitch it too, its an 80`hp JD. Will that be adequate? The tractor has doors so it will match the spec of the Gator
Can the TFF members help me make the right decision here ....... i really want to keep up with all the "big boys" and run a super sexy JD Gator ....... but can i justify it over the more modest mounted version. Will my neighbours laugh at me if i take the mounted option? How many acres and head of cattle do i need to justify the Gator?
I can get interest free finance on the mounted transport box and a 5 year warranty. Also the mounted version is available fully galvanised as an option and does not need an expensive belt
