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Hi Fritz if your machine still has its brass manufacturers plate with its serial number I will be able to date it for you.

John

Hi Pete I will try to get some pics together for you
John

Pete Weatherill used the same 4WD conversion on the 2H and 8H, I think I might have a picture of it on the 8H I will do a bit of digging, Bray may have done so machines as well

Hi Pete the top one is an 8H that has had the Fordson skid unit removed and replaced with a Volvo tractor unit (Drive Axle and engine cover) the second unit has been painted in Fordson colours it is fitted with the wrong driving wheels.

Hi Fred these might jog your memory John http://www.classicmachinery.net/forum/images/userpix/82_39SD7Q5X7SSGS1445176067.jpg http://www.classicmachinery.net/forum/images/userpix/82_2D87XGYUHLC0W1445176069.jpg http://www.classicmachinery.net/forum/images/userpix/82_32GJEXHNTIRE1445176072.jpg http://w...

The 22H was not a replacement for the 2H it was developed as a cheaper alternative for Local Authorities but it became popular with the ReadyMix industry.

Hi Pete
The machine is a 22H with narrow cab in its loader form but it could take a Sherman Trencher

Hi Pete and Alf
I have emailed Alf I'm out in Oz at the moment and will help with any information when I return
John

Hi Ronnie and Pete
Weatherill Built 644 S2's by the time production finished in 1969

John

Have a good Christmas and New Year

Benati's rivals were Benfra of Modana who manufactured machines for Fiat as well as in their own name