Lord Ferguson Posted June 19, 2010 Author Share Posted June 19, 2010 Yep... not a good advert for Pirelli... good calenders... crap tyres :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eurodeere Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Ag tyres do not like road work, they are designed to grip and self clean on soil. First thing to do is get the front tyres turned around, that will reduce wear, they won't clean as well but your not really using the tractor in muddy conditions. With the cleats in the other direction grip is also increased. Longer term you should get those industrial tyres. Don't forget to get the correct ratio between front and rears to eliminate drive line problems. Good idea to change before fully worn and refit for trading in, no farmer will want a tractor on industrial tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue man Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I think they have enough tread for what I need... with 4wd I think it would give ample traction for loading and hauling a trailer on dry fields \ Are you having a laugh?That THING couldn`t do any of those things when it was standard not a mind when your putting carwheels on it only messing only messing ACTUALLY NO I`M NOT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMB Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Cheeky little begger > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted June 21, 2010 Author Share Posted June 21, 2010 Now then John... don't make me have to put you over my knee and smack your bottom now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue man Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Now then John... don't make me have to put you over my knee and smack your bottom now NSPCC ;D ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow legs Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 ive mitchelin tyres all round and i must say they are wearing well, previous owner puts them on all his new and secondhand tractors, front left has worn badly but thats due to the tracking, its on with been sorted. after simular hrs we have both done markey im guessing ya tires are pants, my back ones havent used a bit in the hrs ive done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted July 1, 2010 Author Share Posted July 1, 2010 right then.... those of you who have kept up with the trials and tribulations of Markie and his equipment fetish will know that I bought a secondhand Griffiths dump trailer a while back which I have become increasingly cheesed off with. I've spent a good few thousand quid making it 'usable' but at the end of the day, my favourite expression is rather apt here "you just can't polish a turd' So... I did a huge amount of research.. BRING BRING "Hello" "Hello mate... are you the trailer man on the front of the farmers trader" "Aye.. that's us alright" "Yeah.. I was just doing a bit of 'bogside reading' and I see you do dumpers" "Aye... we do that" "What's the quality like... they look well built in the picture" "Aye... they are great.. you can find them on our website" "Never mind the website... How much is a 14 tonner then" (says the price) "Is that your best price ? and how much for delivery ?" "Aye.. that's my best price but that includes delivery to your door" "Have you got one in stock" "Aye... we have one in the yard" "ok then... I'll take it - here's my card details " So... in short... out with the crappy old Griffiths that feels like it is going to split in half when I tip it.. and sways like it's going to go over every time it's lifted... in with... drum roll..... wait for it... wait for it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 bogside reading indeed, can just see you saying that to the guy on the phone, well going from those pics, she does look well built, colours good to , make life a lot easier on the soil and sand stuff now, seeing as thats what its built for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masseyjack590 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 looks a bit like a like a Nc what is it marky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted July 1, 2010 Author Share Posted July 1, 2010 bogside reading indeed, can just see you saying that to the guy on the phone, well going from those pictures, she does look well built, colours good to , make life a lot easier on the soil and sand stuff now, seeing as thats what its built for Needless to say I have taken the farmers trader out of the loo now :D As for you young Jack... close... but no cigar.. go again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMullen Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Looks well mark, is it a Herron ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 good to know, would hate to see what happened once you got past the cover of it, hell mrs f would kill you for sure then ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Looking forward to seeing it in the full Mark, am I close with the maker's name Herbst? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1/32 farmer Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 O deere i thought all the mf mags were to wipe your bottom on ;D ;D ;D didnt actualy thought you read them in there : sorry mate (not) soo come on pictures of the trailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masseyjack590 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 i agree with david i think it's a herbst or if not a redrock but i doubt it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted July 1, 2010 Author Share Posted July 1, 2010 no correct guesses yet Mr Mullen and Mr Derwent I'm going to take the old Griffiths trailer to Cheffins tomorrow.. hopefully it won't be back ... just a modest reserve to get rid of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted July 1, 2010 Author Share Posted July 1, 2010 So.... NC ... nope Redrock.... nope Heron... nope Herbst.. nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashmach Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 no correct guesses yet Mr Mullen and Mr Derwent I'm going to take the old Griffiths trailer to Cheffins tomorrow.. hopefully it won't be back ... just a modest reserve to get rid of it Next sale is not for a while I thought - 10 days time? As for the trailer - Agrimac? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted July 1, 2010 Author Share Posted July 1, 2010 it is Colm... but it's better up their yard than mine mate :D ... I am sick of the sight of it... Oh and..... sadly..... NOPE.. Aww come on people... we have everything bar the correct guess so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 my powers of deduction make me think its a :-X :-X :-X pic of her loaded up is good by the way mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigX500 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 sold 3 griffiths trailer have 2 more to sell if you want them mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 JPM, Marco? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 I'll try my luck again....Chieftain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashmach Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 I'd agree with Tris definitely an NI trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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