catkom3 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Well the first thing you notice on receiving the model is how heavy it is,really solidly built,lot's of diecast in this one 945 grams compared with the 740 grams in the Britains John Deere 9530T,it is well detailled with lifting three point linkage,wonder why Norscot didn't do that on the 765's,also has opening drivers door and lifting steps upto the cab,it is also the ONLY rubber tracked model in my collection,( includeing 1/50th ) that is free rolling,put this tractor on a slope and it will roll down it,now some photo's, The bonnet should stay up itself,but because it's so heavy I had to made a stay to make it stay up, Hope you like that,if you like big rubber tyred tractors,you will not be disappointed with this,I would say though taking these pictures I did knock the top hook off the three point linkage,you would maybe want to check your's if / when you get one, Regards Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Tell me Joe...is this one staying as is apart from the bonnet stay or is it getting the chop as well \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 nice review joe,still cant see why people were moaning about the tracks,they look fine to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catkom3 Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 The track's that are on it are 22mm wide which makes them the 30' spec,but if you want wider track's on it the ones off the Britain's John Deere 9530T are exactly the same length,the only difference beingthe drive lugs in the centre,the Britains ones are 5/6 mm wide and the Norscot ones are 2/3 mm wide,you can either pare them down or remove the ones which go round the rear drive wheel and front idler,that's the option I chose as they are unseen anyway, Kinda leaves the big J D a bit naked though, Tell me Joe...is this one staying as is apart from the bonnet stay or is it getting the chop as well \ It'll be staying like that I guess Bill,but an artic 975C might be a future option, ;) Regards Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I did wonder what thoughts you were having Joe ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenside MF Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 that is a mighty fine model Joe,always see plenty of these about here in the fens,nice to see the topcons gps on the roof,I wish someone would cast them. One question though can you hitch mounted implements,don't see a top link like wikings \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Quality review Joe and looks great from here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catkom3 Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 Cheers Baazaa,pity you didn't get your's in time, that is a mighty fine model Joe,always see plenty of these about here in the fens,nice to see the topcons gps on the roof,I wish someone would cast them. One question though can you hitch mounted implements,don't see a top link like wikings \ Category 4 I think jamie,no top link required,but I could be waaay off Regards Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catkom3 Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 Here are a couple of short video's I made this afternoon of my R/C Deutz X720 towing my John Deere 9530T fitted with the Norscot Challenger 865C's track's,didn't half make it grunt :laugh: ,the clicking you can hear is the chain link's jumping past the tow hook on the Deutz,two pull's just under a minute = flat battery,just as well I used the J D as I don't think it would have pulled the heavier Challenger http://s221.photobucket.com/albums/dd229/Cat854G/?action=view¤t=DSCF4821.mp4 http://s221.photobucket.com/albums/dd229/Cat854G/?action=view¤t=DSCF4822.mp4 Regards Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Mega oooofing smart! It really does look the part, Joe. Thanks for the nice big pics and the comparison to a similar sized model. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catkom3 Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 Cheers Tris ,what do you think,time for a paint job Na,I prefer the Cat yellow myself, Regards Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Rude not to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Nice a review, and nice looking model.. Would agree though CATs should be yellow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford 8830 Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 love this model as my current ride!!! the wider tracks help alot. go on do the white one mate and then you can do one for me!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingu Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Looks a fantastic model a definite must have as drive a 865 (A) for a living, now just need to find a 6m topdown and I'm getting there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegreen Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 The rear linkage is top drawer on this model, checkout the picture 8 on the photobucket attached to the other pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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