dalethecaptain

I was wondering if any John Deere operators or enthusiast could help me with this. I have recently picked up an Ertl Precision JD 9750 STS, and from what little knowledge I have these machines were not readily available in Europe, with the WTS and Cylinder Tine type machines being more common. The model I have has a damaged front wheel so I plan to convert this to single floats up front as per the euro spec, but I was wanting to know if anybody has any literature or pictures they would be willing to share that shows the differences in the headers, as well as any other physical differences in the actual machine so I can convert this to something resembling a machine that is more common in the UK. On my travels I have seen a fair few 9780 CTS around the UK, and apart from the engine size, it would also be interesting to known the physical differences between this model from 2003 onwards and the 9750 STS. Any help is much appreciated, and thanks for looking!

Yes, I could be wrong but I don't recall seeing many TW's or pre Force 2 Fords with mudguards at the front, certainly in the UK at least. The first time I recall seeing them in the UK was on a '89 G plate 7810 SJ come to think of it. If somebody knows for sure it would be great to clarify it before I go take them of my Marge 7610....

That is looking good already, I have been looking round for something like this for a bit. Is it based on any particular trailer? It certainly has the more traditional look of the classic MF/Petit trailers than the UH Joskin dropside thats in the pipeline.

Is the TW30 4WD a weathered one, like the one in the picture you posted, or is this another version? Oh, and cheers for all the information Atte, this is much appreciated as always, big thumbs up!

Thats perfect! The details are spot on, and the Weise Cab sets it off superb.

I am assuming the Fendt Katana is still going to be delivered with both the maize head and the grass pick up. Am I correct in this assumption or was that just the first edition Agritechnica model?

I am in the process of making a bonnet for a TW15 (1984 and 1987 models), and have been researching this lately. The last link Katana posted states that the TW 15 and TW25 have the same wheelbase of 2668mm, which is contrary to what I had thought of the TW25 and 35 being the same wheelbase but slightly different LOA. From the images at the top, it is visible (just) that this is the case, and I am assuming from the images these are the bubble cab models on sale from '83-'85. One would hope that UH's model being and '84 would have had the wheel base difference to the 8830 but I won't hold my breath... Can anyone else with a brochure from this era confirm it? I already have dimensions for a TW20 from '79-'82 and these are different again, but I got this from an '81 X plate real life machine, which is approx. 2790mm. Assistance from the true blue bloods would be much appreciated!

I have found that the problem with a lot of realistic linkages (e.g. Schuco, Wiking) is the lack of adjustability in the top link makes posing or mounting the implement difficult. I have swapped a few top links from Weise Fendt models, which are open ended and adjustable and these work great. If you could machine some, and leave a bit of extra 'meat' on one end, I could hand file the hook end of the top link into them as required. And I would be willing to pay what it costs for your efforts because I think for those fanatics like me who have gone to the trouble of replacing the linkages (like on UH models), even though the PMA top links are ok, an adjustable one would be loads better. I did get some from a dutch guy, but the centre body of the link was a bit too bulky, and on the longer length links it did not look right. If you could copy the top links (front and rear) of the Weise Fendt 824 for example, that would be a winner.

Which version is it, does it have the tilting cab with the engine detail underneath? If its this one, there should be a little u shaped tag that clips in below the front number plate. Push this out to the front and the cab should fall away. I think the later type without the engine detail just pulls off but I am not too sure.

Magirus Deutz have quite a cult following, the air cooled engines are incredibly reliable and had loads of power for the size of truck. Have a look at this site: http://www.magirusdeutz.co.uk/MD8worldmaggies.htm There is quite a bit of info on that site that should help you with the detailing, and the company history is quite interesting.

Farmodels have a stock of Work lamps: http://www.farmmodels.co.uk/spare-parts-farmmodels.html And the French site Artisan32 have quite a large section, they take paypal and the service is very good: http://www.artisan32.com/category.php?id_category=11

Can anybody help me with a method of getting the wheels of a Weise Fendt 515 doing as little damage as possible? It looks like the rear centres cover a screw, but I was wondering if these are glued in or pushed in. I have no idea about the fronts, have not even looked at them but they look complex! Thanks in advance.

Cheers! You posted the lower picture before and I have made some plans and acquired donor bits, its most definitely moving up the to do list Just out of interest, what was the MF20D based on originally (chassis and engine type)? I still want one of these and might attack that first seen as UH have offered the MF20B.

Not useless knowledge at all, I have been working on a Sankey style cab as I have long wanted to make at 20 series industrial, Your pictures have just settled a few issues I was having! I had planned to convert the 240, but seen as its now coming in yellow it has saved me some work. Better get to work on that Hydrovane for the back end then....

I am generally happy with UH models, they have a good range and cater for a lot of tastes. The quality and accuracy is pretty good for the money, my only problem is the ridiculously unrealistic rear linkage, to which I must also say said rear linkage does seem to fit most all implements out their and is therefore more practical. I have had a few higher end mass produced models recently that have a few quality issues recently (Imber and Schuco) and at £50 a piece for something that is not that well finished off is pretty irritating. I have 20 or so Universal Hobbies models and each and everyone is to my satisfaction. I only hope if they are going to increase production and broaden the range they can maintain the quality at the price point. That said, as soon as my work situation stabilises further not only will I be buying the new UH models, but I have a fair few pieces I would like to get from DBP and BOR as well, its tough times for all and I am very sure that those who can support high end, low volume custom builders will do so regardless.

I think a classic is anything you instantly recognise, and then double take just to be sure. So many times have I nearly ended up in the ditch/hedge doing that as I have driven past machinery working in fields. You may not be a die hard fan of the brand, but you know what it is, and then think to your self, Nice! I grew up wanting to drive them all, so I am possibly not the best person to ask...

The tyres look a lot better on the finished model than they did on the early pictures. Nice set of boots!

I am pretty certain there will be an Orange one before the spring!

Thats interesting! I would like to track these down for a bit of history. I have picture of K--- XEC which was a 5640 SL in industrial yellow with mowers and a Quicke Loader. (I still prefer the hearing aid beige colour of the H model 10 series). A friend of mine has an '89 F plate 3910H ex Barrow Council on his small holding, it has high hours but it is absolutely mint, this also has a set of Ransomes Mid mounted mowers that were a popular option with council parks departments. I'm hoping to build a few of these just to do something different, I am also getting measurements to attempt to scratch build a Sekura type cab for the Marge Models 7610, it might be a good, if expensive base model for 39/46/5610H base model.

I'm actually in Sheffield, but I go up to Grange/Furness to visit the family quite often. I have not seen any municipal mowing equipment about for some time so would be interested, I thought the local councils had given up and just contracted it out. Would this be at the old CCC Sedbergh depot?

Thats a belter of a set up there! The McConnel looks good on the Ford.

Cheers for that! That machine was on the 'bay last week, it was a bit far and would of been pricey for me to collect, but it only needed some cosmetic work really. I did not go and look at it which I really should of, I have seen some ex council tractors that have really been abused in recent months, with massive hours but still chugging on. Apparently this type of cab is pretty quiet, which is why I am looking round for a 240 like this. The ex highway machines seem to be much cheaper than the red ones. And a compressor and loader fitted to one would be pretty handy for building my new house...

I would appreciate a bit of help from those in the know, Could any one tell me which cab option is fitted to this Massey, its an '86 model? I have not seen one like this before, so I was wondering if its common or not. Not only am I wanting to build a model of this on the upcoming UH MF240, but I am after something the like for my small holding. Cheers in advance!

Cheers! Its a cracking model to start with after all is said. I am trying to find the pictures I took of the real thing. I would like to do one with Faucheux loader, these were popular in Europe and you see a lot of 40 series tractors in France with these fitted. They are not very robust, but the operators said they were light which meant these tractors were pretty good on the road still, you did not loose any agility in tight spaces either. I am also going to look at putting Wiking style set of link arms on the rear, it will look the part with Kuhn flail or a Joskin topper on it. Cumbria Council, before it contracted to Amey Mouchel had these with Ransome's rear and mid mounted gang mowers fitted, that would be some project...

I had worked at a factory that had an employee sports facility and they had a few 56's for grounds care. The 5640 SL had a Quicke Loader, so I used a donor from the UH Valtra, I just need to order up the decals from Agrium's website then it will be spot on. I have also fitted the wheels and tyres from the UH Renault Ergos, the 56 industrials that I saw all had what appeared to be much smaller and less aggressively treaded 'low impact' tyres. The UH Ergos has these solid type rims which I think look the business. The 2WD Imber Fords have the correct axle, but I was never that happy with the models posture, so I will also be making up some better fitting front hubs/axle carriers from brass to correct the track and the toe in/camber of the front wheels.