The Classic Machinery Network

I actually have a few to I like to choose from time to time - I was going to choose the nice blue background this month like Holger but decided to choose this one instead - hope use like it

Hi Julian it usually means there is water in your system which isn't good long-term for the system and pump - A full hydraulic tank drain with all digger functions stretched out on the ground (safety first) and also an essential hydraulic oil filter change will get rid of most of the milky stuff. Fi...

It looks at first glance exactly the same as CATs' but as you can see it's Terex designed (still can't take to the extending dipper design -outer over inner - just seems a weaker engineering design - especially in years to come when the whole thing loosens up )

Hi Alan and a big welcome to CMN - Congratulations on your purchase of a piece of Rocesters finests in the form of a JCB 2D mk11. I have bought and sold a few over the years and have a lovely one tucked away at the back of the yard as part of my ever growing collection. (see pic) Your JCB is more li...

Hooray CMN is back -computer porn was starting to bore me - Holger - next time you need 50 pence for the meter just let me know

Copy CAT literally Where's Mr Pininfarinna when you need him?

fraserbee wrote:I teach physics (with some general science too).

Hi Fraser looks like you share the same yellow blood as all of us plant nuts on here - tell us - do you collect any brochures or models etc?

Yes fellow members Happy New Year -Eat Drink and be Merry - as we all just pass this way once!!! Take Care - Chris

Ok call me teachers pet lads but as it's approaching the end of the year I think it's only too appropriate that we shoud raise our glasses to Mr Holger in recognition for taking the time, money and effort to establish such a fantastic site that is Classic Machinery Network - It's one of the only 4 t...

*Public announcement - I have about 7 of these lovely 1:25th scale, Hand built, Drott BTD6 Models left if anyone is interested just PM me please - as B&Q said - when they're gone they're gone