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Drotts on demolition

Last post by XS650 « Tue Aug 21, 2018 8:18 am
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by XS650 » Thu Dec 11, 2008 6:29 pm

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I'm just old enough to remember when all demolition seemed to be done with an old Drott ,a piece of wire rope and a Bedford tk or Thames Trader...

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Llanwhrst town hall bites the dust on film ( health and safety not invented ) and I know its a Cat :D -

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Tue Aug 21, 2018 8:18 am
Komatsu D10S

Last post by mini78 « Tue Jun 05, 2018 1:54 pm
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by mini78 » Sun Sep 25, 2011 10:44 am

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I have to post a big thanks to the guys at Komatsu in West Australia. My old machine went in for a long overdue repair of the fuel pump and literally...

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Hi Diggerpete. The tracks on the D10 are all caste in one piece. That is to say the chain, plate, grouser and bush are all one casting then pinned to...
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Tue Jun 05, 2018 1:54 pm
M40 Track loader

Last post by hair bear « Wed Apr 25, 2018 12:22 am

by hair bear » Wed Apr 25, 2018 12:22 am

This has been bugging me for years.
Does anyone know the story behind the track loader beside the M40 in Warwickshire? It seems like it's been there...

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Wed Apr 25, 2018 12:22 am
Schmeidag loader project on ebay

Last post by FOWLER MAN « Tue Apr 17, 2018 3:36 pm
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by MasterofSparks » Fri Apr 13, 2018 10:15 pm

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Came across this little beauty on eBay. Item No: 292521368594

schmeidag loader
Single cylinder loader. Skid steer
Bucket, dozer blade and digging...

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Hi Dan,
A nice little project for someone as you say. :thumbup:
A company I worked for in the early 60s had one of these. I did a bit of work on...

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Tue Apr 17, 2018 3:36 pm
help needed for transporting a digger

Last post by Jeremy Rowland « Fri Feb 23, 2018 11:28 am
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by jimfoster4 » Sun Apr 16, 2017 11:49 pm

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Hi All, Know its a long shot but wondered if anyone might be able to help or advise about moving a 4 ton drott from the lake district to north...

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Pete the post is Spam so I removed it. :thumbup:

Jeremy

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Fri Feb 23, 2018 11:28 am
Case 1150 traxcavtor

Last post by Mrsmackpaul « Mon Feb 19, 2018 9:52 pm
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by Mrsmackpaul » Sat Feb 17, 2018 11:01 am

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A mate and I are working a case 1150 traxcavtor and she has just developed a pretty serious oil leak out of what looks like a low pressure oil pump...

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We came across a work shop manual and have learnt that the doo hicky leaking is a steering brake so when we get some time will park it half on a...

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Mon Feb 19, 2018 9:52 pm
B100 Drott Restoration Project

Last post by mechman « Fri Jan 19, 2018 2:36 pm
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by jimmymc » Thu Nov 23, 2017 8:14 pm

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Good evening gents,

I've recently acquired a B100 and plan on tearing it down and restoring, it's all there and pretty original looking it is...

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Has the Drott got any uglier?
Norm. :?:
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Fri Jan 19, 2018 2:36 pm
Drott BTD6 Radiator Cap Spec and suggestions on fuel problem

Last post by gordon West OZ « Mon May 01, 2017 2:59 am
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by gordon West OZ » Sat Apr 29, 2017 11:59 am

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I have an International BTD6 Drott B6-K3 requiring a replacement radiator cap. Can anybody help with the pressure rating for that particular model....

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Thanks guys for the reply. Re: rad cap - Very informative Fred Thank you. I'll source a 7lb ( I know I can easily get that one) and see how it goes...

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Mon May 01, 2017 2:59 am
County crawler with loader

Last post by hair bear « Tue Feb 28, 2017 10:59 pm
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by topkit » Wed Apr 27, 2016 6:37 pm

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Just found this on Ebay item number 141956853065 over in Edenbridge Kent, County Crawler, i have never seen one fitted with a front loader, Would...

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Just found this on Ebay item number 141956853065 over in Edenbridge Kent, County Crawler, i have never seen one fitted with a front loader, Would...
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Tue Feb 28, 2017 10:59 pm
HYMAC 480 Crawler Loader

Last post by FOWLER MAN « Sun Jan 15, 2017 1:11 am
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by Whitlock 505 » Thu Jan 12, 2017 4:24 pm

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Here's something that you'll all find interesting I'm sure, never ever seen one of these before but it's a Hymac 480 Crawler Loader, must have been a...

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HI,
This is new to me too. I'm not a bit surprised it didn't catch on. :roll: :lol:
A friend of mine Phill Mathews was a development engineer with...

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Sun Jan 15, 2017 1:11 am
Removing & Replacing Tracks on Drott B100

Last post by BlackCat3 « Fri Nov 04, 2016 10:18 pm
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by BlackCat3 » Fri Sep 09, 2016 3:34 pm

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At last I've started to remove and replace the second side tracks on my International Drott B100. I was pleasantly surprised when I went to start her...

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I'm glad I managed to get the Drott track frame removed, had to use a lot of heat. Found out that four out of the five bottom rollers are needing...

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Fri Nov 04, 2016 10:18 pm
Cat 983 wanted

Last post by 68a « Sun Oct 02, 2016 2:08 pm
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by tim1casa » Sun Jul 24, 2016 9:50 pm

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Looking for a 983 to work in the Cameroon. Neil Beecher is alive and well and has a contract that really could do with a 983 or two. I believe he has...

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Dave Skillings has a nearly new 983B with new Cat undercarriage and the later 3408 motor.
Full Rops and aircon.
Mint.
Tell Neil to get his details...

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Sun Oct 02, 2016 2:08 pm
International drott

Last post by martyn williams « Sun Jul 24, 2016 3:13 pm
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by fordf100 » Fri Mar 11, 2016 4:18 pm

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Hi everyone brought this to use on my smallhoulding once I get it sorted have some starting issues & clutch stuck trying to find out year if...

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5961 serial number............. found 5959 is 1957

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Sun Jul 24, 2016 3:13 pm
b100 drott with jcb back actor

Last post by major v8 « Thu Jul 21, 2016 9:24 pm

by major v8 » Thu Jul 21, 2016 9:24 pm

my old drott i wonder what happened to her

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Thu Jul 21, 2016 9:24 pm
btd6 drott at laughton show

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by major v8 » Thu Jul 21, 2016 9:06 pm

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Thu Jul 21, 2016 9:06 pm
M F 300 at work

Last post by Als Garage « Fri Jun 17, 2016 10:46 pm
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by martyn williams » Mon Feb 11, 2013 12:02 am

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Fri Jun 17, 2016 10:46 pm
steering issues with MF 300 crawler loader

Last post by Als Garage « Thu Jun 16, 2016 9:27 pm

by Als Garage » Thu Jun 16, 2016 9:27 pm

Hi,
Are you guys still discussing MF 300 crawler steering issues? I have and MF 300 tracked loader and have intermittant steering issues.
Not 100%...

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Thu Jun 16, 2016 9:27 pm
fiat drott

Last post by jimfoster4 « Mon Apr 25, 2016 4:38 pm
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by jimfoster4 » Sat Mar 26, 2016 10:59 pm

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Hi, Does anyody know of a fiat fl4?? or a fiat 411r tractor?

regards

Jim

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Yeah, the FL4 are great little machines, very handy, have rippers on counterweight (detachable) but just an ordinary, fixed bucket.

Keep checking...
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Mon Apr 25, 2016 4:38 pm
Bristol Taurus Barn Find

Last post by Steelfab « Tue Apr 19, 2016 9:31 pm
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by Steelfab » Sun Mar 27, 2016 12:23 pm

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Hi all, I've just picked up a Bristol Taurus which I have have been after for many years from and been stored in a barn for the later part of its...

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Ive answered most of my earlier questions and the restoration has started and going well so far. I am having difficulty finding where to get...

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Tue Apr 19, 2016 9:31 pm
Lloyd Dragon

Last post by FOWLER MAN « Fri Apr 08, 2016 5:55 pm
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by john » Wed Jul 07, 2010 9:57 am

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Can anybody help I'm trying to find pictures of LLOYD DRAGON fitted with loader arms and any information on the Lloyd Dragon crawler
Thanks

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Hi,
Here's another pic. I found of a couple of Dragons at work. Looks like a demonstration.
The Dragon replaceded the DP in 1950 but all production...
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Fri Apr 08, 2016 5:55 pm
Jcb 110

Last post by ontick2 « Mon Apr 04, 2016 10:52 am
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by ontick2 » Sun Apr 03, 2016 12:15 pm

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Here is a 110 bought last week for restoration
Thanks Lee

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Yes Paul I already have a 110b
Thanks Lee

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Mon Apr 04, 2016 10:52 am
JOHN W DROTT FAMILY

Last post by JimInOz « Fri Mar 04, 2016 3:53 am
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by martyn williams » Sat Mar 15, 2008 1:03 am

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The Drott family has been in contact with me after I have spent some time tracking them down.This is the email:

Martyn, I received an e-mail from...

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Just been re-reading this topic.
Thanks to all who contributed. :thumbup:

I was wondering if there is a written/digital book on the history of the...
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Fri Mar 04, 2016 3:53 am
MF200 crawler backhoe

Last post by topkit « Mon Feb 29, 2016 6:57 pm

by topkit » Mon Feb 29, 2016 6:57 pm

This one has just been listed on EBay item its amazing how good a machine looks with a new coat of paint, i used to see a fair few of these when i...

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Mon Feb 29, 2016 6:57 pm
Drott line up

Last post by davemadden « Sun Nov 08, 2015 9:25 pm
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by martyn williams » Mon Feb 13, 2012 6:26 pm

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This photo was sent to me from Rubery Owen holdings
What a lineup :thumbup:
click on photo to enlarge image
Martyn

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Had a new Drott B100 about 1968. Very underpowered. One of the best IH loaders was the 175B, which in my opinion out performed the Cat 955L
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Sun Nov 08, 2015 9:25 pm
Interesting Specs Page & Cat 931 Query

Last post by JimInOz « Fri Sep 18, 2015 12:53 pm
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by Diggerpete1961 » Wed Aug 26, 2015 1:08 am

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Came across this page of old specs, flyers info, many old loaders & dozers on here
Enjoy
Reading up on the 931, it seems there was a choice of...

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The early 78U Loader & 79U D3 had the 3F/1R transmission.
The 931 & D3 were popular here in the 70s/80s & still command 20+ Grand .

I...

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Fri Sep 18, 2015 12:53 pm

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