pmackellow 12 #26 Posted December 29, 2012 Hello Dibnah, this project looks great As mentioned on that other forum it would be great to see this machine (and/or Workhorse) at Ardingly 2013, bit of a trek for you I know but it would get lots of appreciation... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DIBNAH 17 #27 Posted December 29, 2012 Cheers Paul, read loads of your posts and articles and its good to see others taking their personal time up for the benifit of others, learnt a lot about horses from your writings- sadly too late for the 700!. Will attempt to finish this project and the skidder so maybe I'll take up the invitation :bow-blue: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massey 119 #28 Posted December 29, 2012 Your project is looking great so far, the plow and winch will be a nice add on. :handgestures-thumbupright: Can't wait to see your progress as you finish it. What's the tracked unit in the photo? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DIBNAH 17 #29 Posted December 29, 2012 Hi, Its a Ransomes MG40 Tracked Dumper 1960/65. They were used on water works for cleaning the sands beds. It follows a skimmer unit which dumped sand directly into it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DIBNAH 17 #30 Posted December 30, 2012 Stormin, the ground clearance is a very good point and I've been and taken a few measurements and placing any frame under there will end up getting jammed on something. So taking on board your comments and combining them with Neil's Im still going to fit a blade and winch plus forks but have adjusted my thinking!. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,984 #31 Posted December 30, 2012 It can be done and reasonably simply I think. Some kind of frame bolted to the chassis sides, passing over the axle with winch on front and plough mounted on pivoting arms. That Ransomes would look great in my yard. :grin: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DIBNAH 17 #32 Posted December 31, 2012 Sorry, its already promised to another forum member at the moment, I used to watch it on the filter beds (father in law drove it). The skimmer unit was sold locally and i'm trying to rescue it, watch this space! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,984 #33 Posted December 31, 2012 I only said it would look great. Don't think swmbo would agree. :roll: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DIBNAH 17 #34 Posted December 31, 2012 Would you be happy if I got you a fullsize decal for the garage wall. Meadowfield-------- a moment of your time----- :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 761 #35 Posted December 31, 2012 As I've said before, Excellent Fab work & design there Dibs . Look's the business with the Rears on the front as well . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DIBNAH 17 #36 Posted December 31, 2012 Cheers Rich, Long way to go yet, think i'm going with the rubber fenders put the lights on top, winch/ blade mount/ blade/ 2nd gearbox/ dual batterys - you know how long these things take. Then theres the clean and paint!!!!!. Watched a lot of your work on other forum so you know what i'm talking about. :bow-blue: . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,754 #37 Posted December 31, 2012 Would you be happy if I got you a fullsize decal for the garage wall. Meadowfield-------- a moment of your time----- :) Ahhh, decals in the garage.... That's where some of the odd ones end up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DIBNAH 17 #38 Posted December 31, 2012 Just a decal with HOME OF THE WIDESTRIDE WHEELHORSE Mfg PW Engineering Sheffield would do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,754 #39 Posted January 1, 2013 Just a decal with HOME OF THE WIDESTRIDE WHEELHORSE Mfg PW Engineering Sheffield would do. A bit like this 36"x3" scaled up from C series hood decals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DIBNAH 17 #40 Posted January 1, 2013 Lovin that :flags-wavegreatbritain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RCTruckDaddy 8 #41 Posted January 12, 2013 Somebody here made a plow and attached at the front and used a winch. Then he had no clearence problems under neath and he had greater lifting height. Maybe an idea with the forks being used. Get more tilt back to keep the log on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DIBNAH 17 #42 Posted January 12, 2013 Thanks for the info, do you know which forum it was posted on- I've already started building it but would like to see that, Regards Dibnah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 761 #43 Posted January 12, 2013 Thanks for the info, do you know which forum it was posted on- I've already started building it but would like to see that, Regards Dibnah. Could be this one?. Alternatively, do a Search in Implements & Attachments section, there are quite a few that may help. Regards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DIBNAH 17 #44 Posted January 12, 2013 Cheers Richard, thats a good way of mounting a winch without destroying anything. Pics dont show it but does that lift a standard underslung plough as I dont want to mount mine the same due to ground clearance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,754 #45 Posted February 20, 2013 aye up Paul, any updates? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Smith 142 #46 Posted February 20, 2013 That machine is Sweeeet. Great job Charlie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,984 #47 Posted December 17, 2013 How's this progressing? Is it finished? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,754 #48 Posted December 21, 2013 Hey Paul, How's it going? Any updates to share? Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,410 #49 Posted December 22, 2013 Have sent a PM to Paul to get an apdate ??????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DIBNAH 17 #50 Posted December 22, 2013 Hello gents,Progress has been a tad slow due to the wifes illness but shes recovering and being self employed customers arrive anytime of the day or night, and I also look after a mixed fleet of 40 forktrucks so project time gets limited. I will however post some pictures on of Widestride and Commando 7.I really want to attend the Wheelhorse round up this year so i'll have to get a move on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
