TM190 Posted September 23, 2010 Author Share Posted September 23, 2010 I haven't got two MF which are the same shade of Red! Even the UH 7499 and new 5480, Both meant to be 50th Red, both are different. Then you open a Tin of 50th red and its different again! When ever i get the dam thing apart! Its well built I'll say that.. Had to leave her, Need the bigger toolbox with the more Experienced tools! Scratch that! I WILL NOT BE BEATEN... ESPEICALLY BY A BRITIANS!!!!! ;D ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Well I've got a few Not hitting UK shores till next week I think but its not what you know, Its Who you know Suppose you's want a few pictures eehh? they are available on ebay,and not pre order Warning Box contains 4 Bloody Wire Ties!! And very Tight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catkom3 Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 So blake,does the front weight come off Regards Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countygatefarmer Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 I got one today and must say that I really like it. Despite all the color issues (which are a fact) a big step forward for Britains, isn't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractorbob Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 mmmm. will get one of those at spalding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 just paid for mine on eBay.. G & M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Is this going to be available through MF dealers in a dealer branded box or just through toy shops in a Britains box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr softie Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Is this going to be available through MF dealers in a dealer branded box or just through toy shops in a Britains box? hi robbo this model is listed in the new mf2010/2011 collection catalogue i picked up last week, but reekie stirling cant answer that question, they just order the part number and wait to see what box all their models turn up in from mf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMB Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Hoping to get my hands on one at Toytrac, because I'm going to be patient Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM190 Posted September 24, 2010 Author Share Posted September 24, 2010 So blake,does the front weight come off Regards Joe. No, Nor does the front linkage Raise,Lower \ Well not without a few tweaks anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ploughmaster Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Any news on price?? I have seen an official Britians retail price list which gives the recommended selling price as £15.99. Thanks for the pics TM190 - mostly looks good, but what you say about the new linkage is worrying (what exactly did Ertl think was wrong with the original Britains linkage with the lever operated cam anyway ). I don't think there is anything missing from the cab rear - it looks the same as the mock up we saw at Spalding in April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manor Farm Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 any one got any links on ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr softie Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 picked mine up at lanark today, very good improvements on this tractor from britain excellent details for the price of this toy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Just checked and theres non on ebay at the moment. g and m had them listed as a 7580,none left know though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 No, Nor does the front linkage Raise,Lower \ Well not without a few tweaks anyway tweaks! ;D ;D seriously though, i hope the tweaks are easy!....dont like paying for something when you have to modify it just to get it right....when it could have been done like that in the first place!! I have seen an official Britians retail price list which gives the recommended selling price as £15.99. Thanks for the pictures TM190 - mostly looks good, but what you say about the new linkage is worrying (what exactly did Ertl think was wrong with the original Britains linkage with the lever operated cam anyway ). I don't think there is anything missing from the cab rear - it looks the same as the mock up we saw at Spalding in April. agree there!!, that was the benchmark for all others to use!.With the rear cab missing bit, from memory most of the older britains were like that werent they?, a kinda hole to the rear? ??? ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM190 Posted September 26, 2010 Author Share Posted September 26, 2010 tweaks! ;D ;D seriously though, i hope the tweaks are easy!....dont like paying for something when you have to modify it just to get it right....when it could have been done like that in the first place!! Had a look at front linkage today, Looking at it i think it does move up + down but theres two wee metal lugs that stop the arms moving? I really do wonder sometimes what goes on in that Britians factory!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Gough Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Had a look at front linkage today, Looking at it i think it does move up + down but theres two wee metal lugs that stop the arms moving? I really do wonder sometimes what goes on in that Britians factory!!!! i think the answer is not much as this is the first good tractor for quite some time, by my calculations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Hot off the press - finishes it off nicely I think........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Bad quality picture - the batteries ran out just after I took this!! Quick assessment - I think it is a good one. The linkage in my humble is very good - I put a lot of pressure on it and I think the tractor will rear up before the linkage goes (as in the past). The front weight, therefore, is there for a reason!! I will however, echo other comments on finish - couple of scratches and one of the rear work lights was not painted in. Very good for the modern carpet farmer I would say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike R Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 I have just got my MF 7480 today after looking a it I am really quite pleased with it overall I think Britains have made a really good job on it, the linkage is much better and the overall built is much better carry on building them like this and they will get more people buying them I rate this has a 8 out of 10 which is very good for Britains remembering that this is a toy not a collectors model like uh build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 I agree with you there Mike... I also got mine today and I must agree... it's a superb improvement in both acuracy and build... I'd actually go to 9 out of 10 for mine... he cab detail is superb too. It only looses one point for being the older colours really \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Right, I have a question about this model for the dedicated Britains and Massey fans. As far as I can make out the standard Massey Ferguson part number is 42501, the box has a black edging with the name on I went to a Massey dealer today and as well as this version they also had another box type, part number 42669 with grey edging on the box Other panels on the box are different as well. The side of the standard box has a model whilst the grey box has the real tractor. On the other end the data panel is also a different colour Ideas folks please :of :of :of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Red & Grey is MF's current corporate identity Mike.... the Grey box is an official dealer boxed version I reckon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 certainly matchs the uh mf dealer box colours to, i asume mf dictate that?? if the compnays want the ok to make them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 certainly matchs the uh mf dealer box colours to, i asume mf dictate that?? if the compnays want the ok to make them Indeed they do mate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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