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Hello Paul, thanks for your comments. I am hoping we can find someone to keep the crawler going. It would be a pity to loose it now after surviving 40 plus years. Regards Steve

A couple of shots of the crawler.

My MF400 Tracked Loader unfortunately has to go. I rescued it from the scrapman in 2009. It is tired, but still runs and drives. The chains and sprockets are bady worn and there are some leaking hoses. The cab is an english make ( I think, by the style, but the experts will be able to identify it )....

A project worth doing - The machine has worked hard but could be restored. The engine runs and the hydraulics work ( albeit slowly and noisily ). It has a gearbox problem - only one forward gear and no reverse. It would be a shame to see it scrapped. Please contact Steve on 07970 845 543 to discuss....

Thanks for the photo Tim, It brings back great memories.
I used to hang around their jobs as a kid and soon was the runner to the local shop for thieir supplies. I often got a ride on the dumper or in a Case 1150 loader.

Hello, I am also looking for a repair manual for a JCB 3C ( suffix E reg ). I am trying to assist a friend with his 3C which has a stuck clutch. I note the link to the parts catalogue, does any one have a manual that deals with the engine / clutch / gearbox repairs ? Any assistance will be appreciat...

Does anyone remember the company JJ Gallagher who were active in Birmingham in the mid 60's to mid 70's on demolition associated with the re-development and new ring roads. I have never seen a single picture of thier equipment or lorries, if you have seen any please let me know. rgds Steve

Hello all, this is my first post on your site ( I did not realise it existed but I am glad I found it) I am restoring a MF400 tracked loader circa 1973, the chains, sprockets and rollers are shot!. I have found a donor machine but it is not on its tracks and is about 160 miles away !. I think it wil...