The Tractor Twitcher Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Following on from the County, Roadless and Doe conversion topics i've contributed photographs towards, here's another I hope members will find interesting and further contribute their own photographs towards. The featured manufacturer on this occasion; Muir Hill. I spy a pair of Muir Hill Fordson N based dumpers in this shot taken by my Dad from the top of a New Holland TF-78 combine harvester at the Fordson 500 event. Whilst here's a modified Major shunting tractor. Next up a selection of 101 tractors from various events i've attended over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 Lastly from my own photographs 121, 161 and 171 tractors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 Almost forgot these rusting relics I captured whilst on Thorngumbald Young Farmer's charity road run back in 2010. Found in a boat yard at Hornsea a trio of 121 tractors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke (DeWitt) Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Wow, those are some neat models. Its amazing how many brands are represented there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 Wow, those are some neat models. Its amazing how many brands are represented there. ....Here's the other photographs my Dad took from the top of the combine harvester at the Fordson 500 event. Plenty of Fordson and Ford variations on display. I believe there was just over 1100 tractors on site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuirHillyBilly Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Wow missed this, some lovely MH beasts, I bet most are still running now. It reminds me I must get my 121 finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 Wow missed this, some lovely MH beasts, I bet most are still running now. It reminds me I must get my 121 finished Thanks Lee, it's been great to find these tractors at various vintage rallies and still being used. Here's my latest Muir Hill find from Malvern at the weekend. Looking forward to seeing your 121 finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 There used to be a few muir hills between hornsea and spurn point. Good tractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdeere6910 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 The drainage company down our lane has 4 muir hill 121's. I think only 2 really work now though, one is slit in the shed and the other is sat in there as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 There used to be a few muir hills between hornsea and spurn point. Good tractor I'm fairly certain there's still a 121 residing on a farm at the bottom of the village of Allerston Pete. Not sure if it's still in use though. The drainage company down our lane has 4 muir hill 121's. I think only 2 really work now though, one is slit in the shed and the other is sat in there as well I've seen a few on drainage work in the past Patrick, including the 121 I photographed with the swan neck dump trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdeere6910 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 The one you photographed looks exactly the same as the ones down our lane David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMB Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 A rather sorry MH 121 from near Painswick. It's owner passed away a few years ago: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 Nice Series 3 121 there Chris. Well i'm currently in the process of sorting out all of the photographs i've taken this year and here's another to add to this topic. A tidy industrial 101 with matching dump trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyrilhanna Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 a wee job i done for a boy....not offten u see one like this....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuirHillyBilly Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Wow can you take me through the process of restoring that beauty?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyrilhanna Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 i will do but il put it under some tractors iv restored...will do it some night this week.........loads of photos.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 I'll look forward to those photographs aswell. Very smart tractor, lovely restoration to return it to it's former glory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuirHillyBilly Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 (edited) This little fella is back on the workbench for completion (after a huuuge delay ) More news soon. Edited November 6, 2012 by MuirHillyBilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persehall Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 just sold my 121 s3.having been let down by a restorer.those boat launching tractors are being eaten by rust.criminal to let a tractor get like that nick............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyrilhanna Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 just sold my 121 s3.having been let down by a restorer.those boat launching tractors are being eaten by rust.criminal to let a tractor get like that nick............ u should of give me a call.......would love two do a s3 121 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britainswomble Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 I wonder what happened to all the Perkins engined Muir Hills. I seem to remember there were a few around which had the model number 111. Also 141's are pretty rare too. I think we sold a 141 when I was at S.T.'s, which went to a farmer in Fletching. The biggest disadvantage of the Muir Hill transmission was the amount of PTO power absorbed in it. PTO outputs were always a disappointment from such a Majestic tractor. I used to pick them up from the factory. Due to the time it took from ordering one to taking delivery; I've had to wait at the factory while the wheels were fitted before it could be loaded on my truck. Sometimes the paint was barely dry when they were loaded. Other times we've picked them up with the wrong wheels fitted and had to fit the correct ones when it arrived for its pre delivery inspection. It was a great tractor to drive, but you did get thrown around quite a bit driving on rough ground. More so because of its height. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britainswomble Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Muir Hills do have other uses. Not the best of places to have a nest, but this bird thought it was a good idea to have one overlooking the rest of our sales yard. Sadly I think she never successfully raised her young. Too many cats around when the new housing estate was built nearby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuirHillyBilly Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Brilliant pic William. I grew up on a farm with a 121, hence my love for Muir Hills, nothing quite beats the sound of one at full tilt!! As you say though they were a rough and ready unruly beast, these videos demonstrate the sound well; 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Brilliant first video Lee....I'm going to send that link to Charlie Gray and Jim Stewart ( Stewarts Trailers) the chairman and vice chairman of the Scottish County Tractor Club just so I can wind them up the next time I see them ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuirHillyBilly Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 This one is excellent too, this Massey just can't get the old Beast to lie down 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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