alf aphid Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 Hi there, does anyone have any technical data on the taskers fertispread 1.5tonne spreader? I'm after basic dimensions for a creation! Any my help much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 This might be worth a try Alf.......maybe send Brewingale a PM Also, I have the brochures in the photo's in the link, i'll see if i can hunt them out and PM you a copy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted February 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 Ah brilliant. Thank you very much, if you can find them a scan would be much appreciated, I hope your filing system is better than mine!! Have messaged brewingale, but he's not been on since 2015 ! thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 No worries Alf, they might take a bit of finding but i'll find them, they be in the filling cabinet somewhere...... probably since i scanned them for Brewingale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted August 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Does anyone know how many sizes of the taskers fertispread there were ? I know there is a very dumpy one, I pressume the original. I'm after dimensions of the longer one, but can't work out of there is more than one larger model? Lost the damn photos of the very one I'm trying to create!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted August 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 3 minutes ago, MadMark said: Do you mean something like this? found pictures on the web Yes exactly Mark, my question is are they the only two sizes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted August 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Yes it's probably the second picture from your first reply I'm trying to create. Thanks Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super6 Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 1 hour ago, MadMark said: Dimensions for this Ferti-Major I believe overall length 12' 4" or 3.76m overall width 6' 3" or 1.9m overall height 4' 8" or 1.42m overall height with (optional) scoop raised 8' 4" or 2.54m minimum ground clearance 11" or279mm Hopper width 6' 0" or1.83m length 6' 0" or 1.83m capacity 62 cu.ft or 1.75 cu.m capacity with extension sides 98 cu.ft or 2.78 cu.m spreader disc- height from ground 19.5" or 495mm diameter 16" or 406mm wheels and tyres 12.5 x 15/8 PR track 58" or 1.47m All taken from a Taskers/Paterson brochure of circa 1972/3 This should get you going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted August 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 4 minutes ago, super6 said: Dimensions for this Ferti-Major I believe overall length 12' 4" or 3.76m overall width 6' 3" or 1.9m overall height 4' 8" or 1.42m overall height with (optional) scoop raised 8' 4" or 2.54m minimum ground clearance 11" or279mm Hopper width 6' 0" or1.83m length 6' 0" or 1.83m capacity 62 cu.ft or 1.75 cu.m capacity with extension sides 98 cu.ft or 2.78 cu.m spreader disc- height from ground 19.5" or 495mm diameter 16" or 406mm wheels and tyres 12.5 x 15/8 PR track 58" or 1.47m All taken from a Taskers/Paterson brochure of circa 1972/3 This should get you going Super 6, you are an absolute star! Thank you very much indeed! No excuses now cheers again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted August 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Technical drawing never a strong point! But do we think looks about proportional to the larger type spreader? I think I need to bring the hopper just a little forwards to allow more space around the disk, and also drawbar maybe a little too deep Comments always welcomed....sorry for shadow, difficult with ceiling lights, pic opens the right way when you tap it ps could site admin now change my title please, as dimensions now sorted thank you Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 Another photo from the web Alf, might help you a little with wheel position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 13 minutes ago, MadMark said: That one looks like the one in the link I posted Martin Ah, it is yes, I completely missed that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted August 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 I just can't help thinking the hopper doesn't look long enough. It's drawn scale though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 10 minutes ago, alf aphid said: I just can't help thinking the hopper doesn't look long enough. It's drawn scale though. Very hard to judge without having a good side-on photo to work from. Would it help to make a prototype out of card first? James aka stabliofarmer uses card to great effect in some of his builds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catkom3 Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 I think this is probably the wrong model,but might be useful anyway, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lccZ7hgMbOY Regards Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted August 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 5 hours ago, catkom3 said: I think this is probably the wrong model,but might be useful anyway, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lccZ7hgMbOY Regards Joe. Thanks Joe yes I've trawled all over, like you suspected that is the small version. Thanks all the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted August 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 5 hours ago, MadMark said: The way I would judge it in the photo that Martin put up at the top of the metal hopper there's a hole in the middle of it and the wheel comes upto that, so put 2 wheels side by side and then you have the length of the hopper. But that's just my way of working it out. Yes I've done that a bit, but like MB says, so difficult without true edge on photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted September 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Ok so I couldn't resist. Never like finishing one job before I start another! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super6 Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 A good start, what wheel/tyre combo are you using? So is the tub as wide as it is long or square even? difficult to see from these photos, which could be a good thing having all those leaflet and internet pictures taken from the same odd angles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted September 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 1 hour ago, super6 said: A good start, what wheel/tyre combo are you using? So is the tub as wide as it is long or square even? difficult to see from these photos, which could be a good thing having all those leaflet and internet pictures taken from the same odd angles! Thanks Paul Not decided yet, was going to use the wheels as you see in the photo, however I think the ones from the brochure shots you sent are slightly bigger, problem may be dining one that's right that looks ok. I think the britains varispreader wheel would probably be ok size wise but the wheel itself is crude. all built as per your measurements I.e wide as it is long, I have to say it looks in proportion to the brochure you kindly mailed, however I still feel that there was a later, longer bodied version, not that it matters, going with this one now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted September 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 Actually on reflection I think wheels and tyres are fine, spinning disk assembly and cogs and pulleys next ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted September 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 Rear disk added and some of the cogs, need to find some idler pulleys, any ideas welcomed!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Looking great alf. Some interesting stuff here: http://www.modellingtimbers.co.uk/28.html what have you used for the gears you have already? Look like they could be out of a clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted October 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 1 hour ago, mb86 said: Looking great alf. Some interesting stuff here: http://www.modellingtimbers.co.uk/28.html what have you used for the gears you have already? Look like they could be out of a clock. Ah thanks Martin, they are not quite right but they certainly are my best option yet! I'll check sizes. Yes on the other cogs, my Dad had a box of old pocket watch parts, a couple of which leant themselves to the job in hand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted October 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 12 minutes ago, MadMark said: Coming along nicely there, I like it alot Thanks Mark,should be finished by this time next year!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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