nashmach Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 I am thinking of buying one of these for use around the farm - does anybody have much about them - what to look for what not to buy and pictures please?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmermarshall Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 hi there i have your machine a 3cx 2wd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashmach Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 hi there i have your machine a 3cx 2wd You would pay too much for a 3CX over here hence why I am looking at 3C's - would like to get an early one with Fordson Major engine but I'd say they are as rare as hen's teeth. Even a 3 would be fine if it was in good nick. What do you think of the 3CX farmermarshall my friend's dad bought one lately and he's got the back actor off already and its going to cost a fair few bob to fix it. (It won't slew properly something to do with the splines in the bottom) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmermarshall Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 well mines in quite old but still alot of digging left in her yet !! really how much would be thinkin of spending because i seriously am thinkin about selling an your not a million miles away..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashmach Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 well mines in quite old but still alot of digging left in her yet !! really how much would be thinkin of spending because i seriously am thinkin about selling an your not a million miles away..... As little as possible yet still get something a bit decent - its really only for light farm work and maybe a bit of work around with my neighbours when I go home at the weekend and something for me to be fooling around with. As for the million miles away bit it would cost a fair bit to transport a digger from your's to mine Still any pics of it or guide price pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allis8550 Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 You would pay too much for a 3CX over here hence why I am looking at 3C's - would like to get an early one with Fordson Major engine but I'd say they are as rare as hen's teeth. Even a 3 would be fine if it was in good nick. What do you think of the 3CX farmermarshall my friend's dad bought one lately and he's got the back actor off already and its going to cost a fair few bob to fix it. (It won't slew properly something to do with the splines in the bottom) I've got a 3C II , bought it about 10 years ago , cost ?1500 but been worth every penny since, mine wouldn't slew properly either , splines go in the kingpost, but a local firm can re-con them for about ?200. Worth giving that a good check out before you buy , make sure everthings working as it should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashmach Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 I've got a 3C II , bought it about 10 years ago , cost ?1500 but been worth every penny since, mine wouldn't slew properly either , splines go im the kingpost, but a local firm can re-con them for about ?200. Worth giving that a good check out before you buy , make sure everthings working as it should. Leyland engine I presume. What kind of gearbox is in it? How can you check that the slew is working right? Any chance of a pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allis8550 Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Yes, Leyland engine , not sure about the gearbox , just the standard one I think, best way to check the slew is a bit of heavy digging , mine started OK but the more I dug the more it slew to one side and refused to slew back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashmach Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 Is it a manual one or a torque? Did you fix up the slew later on? It's a pretty big job I hear due to the weight of the back actor and trying to knock the pin downwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allis8550 Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Manual , not to bad to get the backactor off , used a trolley jack and a frontend loader only took two of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmermarshall Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 this one is for sale mate ?4000 o.v.n.o. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civilpek Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 a builder i used work for had two early ones with plates from the mid 70s a 3c 2 AND A 3c 3 a fair enuf ol yoke they were but a bit awkard and bulky but ok for digging around the farm with the back actor and stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPN Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Get a Massey 50 or 50B (pref 50B). Torque is pref to manual. They are lighter and more manouevreable than the older JCBs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archbarch Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Get a Massey 50 or 50B (pref 50B). Torque is pref to manual. They are lighter and more manouevreable than the older JCBs. i used to work for a drainage contractor years go stick to a JCB other makes just havent got performance or reliability like a JCB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashmach Posted July 10, 2006 Author Share Posted July 10, 2006 i used to work for a drainage contractor years go stick to a JCB other makes just havent got performance or reliability like a JCB I'd agree with that as well as the MF's you could spend more than they are worth by just looking at the power steering system :D Not a huge fan of 50 B's anyway to be honest. Farmermarshall nice digger should sell quickly for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civilpek Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 just out of interest i see in Farm and Plant magazine there is a jcb 3cx sitemaster 88 reg for sale in Co. Cork for ?8500 doesnt look in too bad condition and isnt two expensive considering its 4wd and has the 4 in 1 bucket and forks................ may be of interest to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashmach Posted July 12, 2006 Author Share Posted July 12, 2006 Thnaks for that Alan - hoping to get a Fordson Major based one now for 1 to 1.5k - if not I'm buying a Major or a Dexta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civilpek Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 a what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Thnaks for that Alan - hoping to get a Fordson Major based one now for 1 to 1.5k - if not I'm buying a Major or a Dexta. there was one of those in classic tractor ads this month, back private ad pages i think it was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashmach Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 No it was a Leyland engined based one Can get a nice one from England for ?1200 but I'd say transport could be an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 was it,sure it said it was a fordson based version, will have a look when i get home,prehaps it was in one of the proper dealer ads then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashmach Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 Maybe that is the Whitlock digger that Brock's have for sale that you are getting mixed up with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 might well be mate,will have a look at home later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPN Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Trust me! You will be much happier with a 50B! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashmach Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 Trust me! You will be much happier with a 50B! And the pocket will be a lot lighter too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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