The Classic Machinery Network

To start with a brief history, researched from many Aveling Barford books and other documents I have.
Barfords of Belton was a subsidiary company in...

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I have my Thwaites 7000 plumbed to run my log splitter using a simple divertor valve between the skip valve chest and steering unit. I'd...

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Hi have a fiat-hitachi FH130-3 and the tracking speeds will not change was wondering if anyone has a link to workshop manuals or hydraulic drawings...

Hi all, having owned my project 1988 Jcb 3cx for a couple of months now and by necessity (with the help of this forum and esp. Agrimax, thank you)...

What angle would my Grey cab 3CX tip over at :geek:
Whenever I go over any ground at an angle I start getting worried .
With the 4 in 1 front...

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I have a large tip-up trailer, and there isn't enough oil in the transmission to fully tip the trailer. Is it ok to fill the transmission over...

Folks,
Does anyone know where I can buy a new/secondhand set of joysticks for a New Holland EC25 Mini Digger, the ones either side of the seat, one...

Hello guys,
I need diverter breaker valve for my 3cx 1988, single hydraulic pump, non turbo engine.
Can I fit mechanic "auxilliary attachment...

Hi all, I have Coventry Climax 60PA fork that I am trying to find information on.

Would anyone have a shop manual in PDF they are prepared to...

I have a Bobcat 320 approx manufacture 1990 and I am in need of a new two speed switch, this is the one mounted on the floor plate.

Any help would...

Hi, Would anyone be able to help me as I am looking for information on the benford TS40PS hydro dumper. It is a double hydraulic tip.
If anyone had a...

Does anyone have any photos of this contract from the early 1970's?

A narrow gauge railway of approx 1 1/2 miles long was used to transport...

Last Saturday (29th June) I visited this event for the first time because they had a classic plant working field there :thumbup: a good show when all...

Brightwells Auctioneers are delighted to have been instructed by the family of David H Jones to sell his life time collection of Classic Plant. The...

Demolition alpine style.

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I am currently in the process of restoring a Hymac 580d, most of the mechanical work has been completed and I’m now looking for someone to...

By any chance does anyone on here own a Gopher Boss or 5 Star 180 Degree small towable machine. I have one to restore but need measurements of the...

Video of the Hitachi ZX 490LCH-6 excavator of MNE B.V. with big new 9 tons Cat S3090 scrap shear.

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HI to all, just a warning about LECTURA SPECS who advertise specsheets on the net . I paid €30 to find the spec of my Alldig by Thwaites . 25% of the...

Hi I'm trying to find where the chassis number is on my THWAITES ALLDIG can anyone help?

Vintage tractors etc. via Thimbleby and Shoreland.

Steam and diesel rollers, living vans, JCB 3cII, etc. via Thimbleby and Shoreland.

Been doing some rewiring and light replacements on a 3cx-4/313232/p/s. Handbrake switch was jammed down. Tried to unscrew it and of course it snapped...

Hi Guys, I have a JCB/Volvo Industrial headstock to fit onto my greycab 3CX, it's missing the ram though. Does anyone have any pictures of the ram...