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Photo Competition 2019: Win a CAT Tie Clip!

Last post by Holger « Tue Mar 24, 2020 7:21 pm
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by Holger » Tue Oct 22, 2019 2:41 pm » in Photo Competitions

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Hello!

Some weeks ago Alan approached me and offered an original CAT tie clip for the members of CMN!
We talked via email for some time and agreed...

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Nice one!
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Thwaites Tusker (apparently!)

Last post by GTsStuff « Wed Sep 23, 2020 5:20 pm
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by Dieseldazzler05 » Sat Sep 17, 2016 10:26 pm

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So on my quest for a dumper I came across what I've been told is a tusker,
bodywork is in pretty bad shape and its sat for a few years but for a...

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Hi,

The V's are the location points to attach the hydraulic digger arm pack.

Rgds
GT

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Wed Sep 23, 2020 5:20 pm
My Thwaites(?) 3Ton!

Last post by singlemalt « Thu Sep 17, 2020 7:21 am
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by singlemalt » Mon Sep 14, 2020 10:18 am

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Hi all - new to the forum and my first dumper! I've always wanted one, and now I can justify it as I have quite a bit of earth moving to do in...

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Hello again Matt,

I should have said that some of the PJ engines were fitted with full flow filters in an external canister as an option, so you...
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Thu Sep 17, 2020 7:21 am
thwaites 4 tonne year 2000 forward & reverse spool valve

Last post by cobbadog « Wed Sep 09, 2020 8:16 am
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by smarttee » Sat Sep 05, 2020 5:47 pm

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Hi Everyone , can anyone tell me how the spool valve works, there appears to be two solenoids operated by the switch on dashboard for forward and...

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Try cleaning up ALL the electrical connections and try what has been suggested by kaos, that is a simple and safe test. If you get the result from...

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Wed Sep 09, 2020 8:16 am
thwaites 4 tonne year 2000 dumper wiring diagram

Last post by cobbadog « Sat Sep 05, 2020 7:59 am
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by smarttee » Thu Sep 03, 2020 11:09 pm

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HI everyone,

Can anyone help me with a wiring diagram for my 4 tonne thwaites dumper. It would not start today and appears to have lost feed to...

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That was definitely a dirty contact inside the switch. For your forward and reverse issue now you will need a multimeter but if there is a switch...

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Sat Sep 05, 2020 7:59 am
Petter PH1 difficult to start

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by edbangingamateur » Sat May 30, 2020 9:47 am

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Hi, I'm new here. I have an old dumper, not sure of make but it has a Petter PH1 engine. It will run with difficulty starting. Generally need to use...

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Just as a bit of help in the future. When I change rings I actually use my ring compressor to help with the removal and fitting of the rings to the...
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Sat Sep 05, 2020 7:55 am
Dumper identification

Last post by Slooby « Thu Aug 27, 2020 11:02 pm
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by Ronan Keaveney » Thu Jun 27, 2019 9:28 am

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Hi all. I'm a new member to this great forum... I've recently bought a dumper that I'm planning to restore, it dosent need a lot apart from some work...

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Ahhh, the landcrab...both my grandfathers owned the Wolseley version with the 6 pot lump at the same time, one maroon and a manual, the other...
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Thu Aug 27, 2020 11:02 pm
winget 4s dumper

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by mechman » Thu Nov 21, 2013 1:24 am

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hi mechman here my recently aquired dumper is very difficult to turn over the compression stroke it has a petters PH2 engine. I was thinking that a...

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Hi Jeremy.
Why didn't I think of Google. done it. It fits in/on top of the delivery spring. Thanks for the info, (Google is your friend).
Norm. :doh:...
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Thu Aug 13, 2020 9:20 pm
George Fowell OR Fowler Dumpers

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by XS650 » Wed Sep 09, 2009 10:14 am

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Does anyone know anything about these ? how did they steer, were they a manual steer articulated dumper :dizzy: 059s.jpg
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Thanks again
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Fri Aug 07, 2020 3:49 pm
Dumpers on Screen

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by XS650 » Mon Jan 27, 2020 8:57 am

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Being watching lots of old archive films recently and screengrabbed a lot of plant , here are some of the dumpers ( I will bore you with the other...

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Going back to the Nimbus this is a 61 advert and is LHD , So must have changed form right to left hand drive between 58 and 61.

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Sun Jul 12, 2020 2:34 pm
Leak at top of steering column - orbitrol

Last post by jcb4cx « Sun Jun 21, 2020 3:22 pm
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by Corranaheen » Tue Jun 16, 2020 10:19 pm

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Trying to find source of fluid leak at top of steering column I discovered the power steering valve was leaking and filling the steering column which...

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Yes that is the correct spelling

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Sun Jun 21, 2020 3:22 pm
Dumper restoration

Last post by essexpete « Sat Jun 20, 2020 11:48 pm
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by Studu » Mon Mar 07, 2016 8:37 pm

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I was given this old dumper that I found in a hedge. After towing it home, it appears to be whole but in need of much restoration. I think it is a...

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As essexpete states, be very careful with the spray once it does happen. It will penetrate the skin, is painful and not good for your system only...
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Sat Jun 20, 2020 11:48 pm
British Dumper

Last post by XS650 « Thu Jun 18, 2020 5:10 pm
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by Johnson Dumper » Thu Jan 22, 2015 10:27 am

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RoadMac (Road Machines Ltd.)

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Jesus can you still buy 'em :)
Remmber it as the Barford Bug in 70s
Nice to see Mortimer Vibroll is still on the go.
Craig
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Thu Jun 18, 2020 5:10 pm
Clutch

Last post by cobbadog « Tue Jun 16, 2020 12:49 am
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by Corranaheen » Fri Jun 05, 2020 8:16 pm

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My clutch gave up today. I need release bearing cc8-14-16, pressure plate Borg & beck 45616 and clutch both & beck 52857. Anyone know where...

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Well done, we are glad you are back in action. Sounds like good service.

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Tue Jun 16, 2020 12:49 am
ED750 Ignition

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by Webs29 » Tue Jun 09, 2020 7:31 pm

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It's a long shot but does anyone have a picture or wiring diagram for a Volvo Pel Job ED750? Previous owner put on a universal ignition that doesn't...

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Hi Web29,
The add tells you what wire goes to which terminal. If you are unsure of which colour wire is what you will have to trace the colour back...

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Fri Jun 12, 2020 2:41 pm
Road machine (drayton) ltd dumper???

Last post by cobbadog « Fri Jun 12, 2020 2:34 pm
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by Peterbentley88 » Mon Feb 20, 2017 8:28 pm

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I am new to this forum and have joined up to find out if any of you knowledgeable people can...

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Something else that might help you date the machine is from the engine number. Some where on this great Forum is a list of engine models and year of...

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Fri Jun 12, 2020 2:34 pm
Newage 40M2 Spring Retainer

Last post by cobbadog « Thu Jun 04, 2020 7:50 am
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by Webs29 » Wed Jun 03, 2020 3:09 pm

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Hi all, I'm having an issue with my Newage 40M gearbox. Sometimes when I try to select a gear, the stick seems to jump out of place an I cant select...

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Definitely is missing but likely to be found inside the gearbox. Go hunting for the old one and see if by building it all up with weld you can get ti...

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Thu Jun 04, 2020 7:50 am
Mystery Dumper, possibly Liner

Last post by cobbadog « Sat May 30, 2020 1:39 pm
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by Goges » Sat May 30, 2020 12:11 pm

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Hello everyone. Just bought 3 dumpers on the weekend, all the same. But I'm trying to find what make and model they are. If anyone can help with...

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roughriderI was going to say that it is very similar to my Liner Roughrider. The id tag would have been riveted onto the LH side rear panel but your...

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Sat May 30, 2020 1:39 pm
How do i find the age of my Fredrick Parker 3 tonne dumper

Last post by XS650 « Tue May 26, 2020 8:21 am
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by sam2 » Sun May 24, 2020 11:12 pm

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I can’t upload photos of the manufacturer plate

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And with the magic of the internet a auction picture of a RJE Compair with Parker badges!
Is it one of these ?
Craig
original.jpg original (2).jpg

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Tue May 26, 2020 8:21 am
Newage 40M2 Gearbox

Last post by essexpete « Mon May 25, 2020 4:16 pm
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by Jonserinio » Mon May 25, 2020 12:58 am

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Hello all,
This is my first post.
Ive got an old Thwaites 4000 dumper which I use only occasionally has been very good.

It recently started winning...

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I don't know much about these gearboxes literally years since I have had one apart! One thing could you clarify what you mean by trying to move...

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Mon May 25, 2020 4:16 pm
Well I still don't know what it is .!

Last post by cobbadog « Fri May 22, 2020 8:08 am
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by oldtime » Fri Apr 17, 2020 2:06 pm

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After some more computer time .my dumper is not a PAUS . So I am still trying to identify the breast . The hydraulic drive worried me . Think itight...

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I was also given another contact if need, let me know.
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Fri May 22, 2020 8:08 am
What Model Thwaites

Last post by olddog76 « Thu May 21, 2020 11:43 pm
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by olddog76 » Sat May 16, 2020 2:27 pm

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HI, thanks for letting me join, can anyone tell me the model and roughly what age from the pictures? Thanks in advance for any help.

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Hi, Thanks everyone, you've all helped me figure roughly what this Dumper is and where to go for more info and parts.
Thanks very much. Olddog76

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Thu May 21, 2020 11:43 pm
Thwaites Alldrive 4000 Hand Brake

Last post by oldtime « Mon May 18, 2020 3:44 am
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by Gavy » Mon Sep 16, 2019 11:36 pm

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Hi, can anyone tell me how the hand brake works on the front axle of an Alldrive 4000, I have managed to get the hydraulic foot brake working but...

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Pts 33 and 34 in your drawing
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Mon May 18, 2020 3:44 am
Thwaites 4000 Alldrive 2 Tonne?

Last post by Leedslad « Sun May 17, 2020 8:01 pm
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by BrianC86 » Wed Sep 25, 2019 11:30 pm

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I bought a dumper off eBay over the weekend and after getting it home and doing some research, discovered that it's far older than I initially...

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Hi Brian, I have what looks to be the same model, with some of the same issues, I have managed to find a manual for a slightly different model but...
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Sun May 17, 2020 8:01 pm
French Dumper

Last post by XS650 « Tue May 12, 2020 7:12 am
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by Johnson Dumper » Thu Jan 22, 2015 11:27 am

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Termit DB 310 / DB 612

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For the F4250 Sambron must have took a very good examination of a Thwaites :)
Craig
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Tue May 12, 2020 7:12 am
Steering wheel replacement

Last post by cobbadog « Sat May 09, 2020 7:42 am
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by Perardu1959 » Fri May 08, 2020 1:24 pm

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Hi,
I have a 1969 Benford 1 ton? dumper which has a some point in its life had the steering wheel replaced with one similar to that fitted to Hillman...

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Another option for a repair would be to use some shim metal. Cut a strip and wrap it around the spline with some above the top of the shaft and...

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Sat May 09, 2020 7:42 am

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