844john Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Starting to work my way through some of our gear here, so thought I'd copy our little feed trailer as it makes a good match for the 475. It's a weeks but made for MF and sold in their colours (although ours is blue, but I intend to respray it in Massey livery) Anyway, progress so far: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Farm Models Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Now that is what I’m talking about. Love it mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 15, 2018 Author Share Posted January 15, 2018 Thanks Sam, can't beat a bit of old school gear (which most of ours is!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Farm Models Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 1 minute ago, 844john said: Thanks Sam, can't beat a bit of old school gear (which most of ours is!) Defo ! I’ve been looking for a real Mf 200 silage trailer for my mf 590. There few and far between unfortunately, but yes I agree old school through and through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Trailer looks great john so does the little Nash, really tidy. Are the sides a home made affair? The plus 40 of ours had two sections both the same depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 15, 2018 Author Share Posted January 15, 2018 Thanks Martin. No, the sides appear to be original to the trailer, but I know what you mean, I've tried to find some pics of what it would have looked like when it was new but no joy as yet, this is how she looks today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Yeah looks original to me too, she looks well looked after, all that's left of the one here is the chassis and the two headboards and tailgate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 PS, l like your first choice of tractor better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 15, 2018 Author Share Posted January 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, mb86 said: PS, l like your first choice of tractor better. We'll, I tried her on the 67 Martin but she just struggled a bit so had to resort to a red bonnet ( even if it does cover a perkie lump!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 15, 2018 Author Share Posted January 15, 2018 8 minutes ago, mb86 said: Yeah looks original to me too, she looks well looked after, all that's left of the one here is the chassis and the two headboards and tailgate. She leads an easy life in semi-retirement, lives inside and holds sheep cake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_emmons Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 the trailer looks great John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 15, 2018 Author Share Posted January 15, 2018 Thanks Brian, Haybob and a Teagle 8' offset topper next on the list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 2 hours ago, 844john said: We'll, I tried her on the 67 Martin but she just struggled a bit so had to resort to a red bonnet ( even if it does cover a perkie lump!) You need to utilise your right boot more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Wow that is simply stunning love it already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenside MF Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 top quality build as usual from you John,I've only done two trailers but they are the most enjoyable builds for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 33 minutes ago, Fenside MF said: top quality build as usual from you John,I've only done two trailers but they are the most enjoyable builds for me Thanks Jamie, this is the first trailer I've done and I'm finding it enjoyable as well. Next trailer on the agenda is a Triffit 16tonner, I've already done the plans so looking forward to getting a start on it when I've finished this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 On 15/01/2018 at 8:31 PM, mb86 said: Trailer looks great john so does the little Nash, really tidy. Are the sides a home made affair? The plus 40 of ours had two sections both the same depth. i have a brouchure for weeks in the folder and they sold several different lower and higher pannel sizes, i have certainly seen some mf ones like johns, but i guess you would seeing as weeks made them for mf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 36 minutes ago, Tractorman810 said: i have a brouchure for weeks in the folder and they sold several different lower and higher pannel sizes, i have certainly seen some mf ones like johns, but i guess you would seeing as weeks made them for mf I had a bit of a hunt through my brochures as well Sean, the lower panels on our trailer look to be what were used as silage extensions on the MF 20 trailer, so its got me wondering if ours started of like it is now, or as a drop side and converted at a later date. However, I can't see any signs of hinges ever being on the bed, and the back door seems to match the rest of the trailer. I think a bit more digging is in order! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Farm Models Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I’ve seen a few like this too looks a similar sorta trailer to the old Weeks “Five Tunn” we had. But different head board braces. There must be allot of variations - I thought the silage sides on a few of them were mesh if I remember rightly on the little 3 tonners with wooden sides and bed. Got a few brochures here I can send pics of John I reckon they will be of some help mate 1 hour ago, 844john said: I had a bit of a hunt through my brochures as well Sean, the lower panels on our trailer look to be what were used as silage extensions on the MF 20 trailer, so its got me wondering if ours started of like it is now, or as a drop side and converted at a later date. However, I can't see any signs of hinges ever being on the bed, and the back door seems to match the rest of the trailer. I think a bit more digging is in order! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Front crossmember is different to ours too, it was deeper in the middle with weeks stamped in from behind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Farm Models Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 1 minute ago, mb86 said: Front crossmember is different to ours too, it was deeper in the middle with weeks stamped in from behind I’ve given up trying to even workout all variations of the 60s to 90s gear I’m interested in there’s to much. It’s a mind field. Over the years manufacturers have made so many slight variations. There is 1 machine I cannot find and that’s a 2 row wuffler they did make them but for the life of me I cannot find one !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 You don't fancy making one of each variation then. . Was it still called a wuffler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Farm Models Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 1 hour ago, mb86 said: You don't fancy making one of each variation then. . Was it still called a wuffler? I’ve done one of each variation just not done the twin row one. Yeah it was called a wuffler exactly the same just wider. I desperately want to find one ! I doubt I ever will they Say there like rocking horse...... I’ll settle for a lely cock pheasant for now, until I find that blooming wuffler ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 10 hours ago, Cheshire Farm Models said: I’ve seen a few like this too looks a similar sorta trailer to the old Weeks “Five Tunn” we had. But different head board braces. There must be allot of variations - I thought the silage sides on a few of them were mesh if I remember rightly on the little 3 tonners with wooden sides and bed. Got a few brochures here I can send pics of John I reckon they will be of some help mate Thanks Sam, that would be great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Farm Models Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Anymore pics mate? Looking forward to seeing her done ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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