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Benford dc 15cwt

Last post by Diabolical Dick « Sun Dec 28, 2025 10:44 pm
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by wicklowdumper » Tue Jul 19, 2022 12:00 am

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My Benford dc after a stripdown and rebuild with overhauled engine, pump, injector, clutch, gearbox, steering box etc etc.Some small welding work...

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I have just seen your post... I bought a similar Benford DCP last week, needing restoration. Apparently the 19" artillery wheels dates yours as...

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Sun Dec 28, 2025 10:44 pm
Winget 2s brakes and axle oil seal

Last post by Devonpete « Fri Nov 14, 2025 4:22 pm
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by Devonpete » Thu Nov 06, 2025 10:41 pm

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Hi everyone,

I have enjoyed reading some of the posts regarding my 2s dumper and was wondering if someone knew where I can buy some new shoes and an...

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I can highly recommend these guys who do all my brake and clutch linings on mowers and my dumper as the originals are no longer available.

Thank...

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Fri Nov 14, 2025 4:22 pm
Help Needed on Steering Box Reassembly!! Vintage Dumper - Liner Roughrider

Last post by Billy26F5 « Tue Nov 04, 2025 5:09 pm
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by Delalio » Mon Nov 03, 2025 11:34 pm

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Hi all,

TLDR: How the hell do you reassemble the steering box and keep all the bbs in place when pressing the top and bottom bushing in place? I've...

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Just thick clean grease. Haven't actually done one myself but many folk have done theirs like this, which was also how Ford instructed dealers to do...

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Tue Nov 04, 2025 5:09 pm
Looking for a second hand gearbox 40M42. LINER

Last post by gecko.cx « Tue Oct 28, 2025 11:17 am
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by AbtsakkersLINER » Fri Jul 04, 2025 2:39 pm

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Hi all, my dumper LINER roughrider 750 came without gearbox and clutch. I thought to make an hydraulic driving system; pump-motor , some valves and...

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Which manual are you after?
The link above is for the 40M /40M2
I have never worked on a Newage box, so I'm already out of my depth.

That is the...

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Tue Oct 28, 2025 11:17 am
Front wheel steering dumper?

Last post by This'lldo « Sun Oct 19, 2025 6:48 pm
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by This'lldo » Wed Nov 17, 2021 11:24 pm

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Hi,
Glad I found this forum.
I am fettling a dumper at a local steam preservation site. Not so much as an exhibit, but as a useful bit of equipment....

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Its been a while!
We did have the GF running and shifting sand and gravel with it. But starting became very difficult. One or two guys who said the...
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Sun Oct 19, 2025 6:48 pm
Thwaites alldrive 4000- Cessna tipper valve assembly/seals

Last post by ehannon « Sat Oct 18, 2025 5:36 pm

by ehannon » Sat Oct 18, 2025 5:36 pm

Hello guys.

Im looking for some help please.
Does anyone here have a workshop manual for the 4wd 2 tonne 4000 thwaites?

I need to find out the...

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Sat Oct 18, 2025 5:36 pm
Winget 2S project

Last post by essexpete « Tue Sep 30, 2025 5:43 pm
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by Fil » Sun Nov 20, 2022 6:22 pm

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I should probably start a new thread to introduce my project, which as far as I can work out is a 1971 ish Winget 2S trip-tip with a Petter PH1...

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I have not got any concrete advice but you might be able to source from classic car suppliers or possibly get them re-lined.
A quick Google...
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Tue Sep 30, 2025 5:43 pm
Bonser 2-ton dumper - servicing...

Last post by ABC5528PILOT « Wed Sep 10, 2025 4:22 am

by ABC5528PILOT » Wed Sep 10, 2025 4:22 am

We're servicing a Bonser dumper, probably 2-ton and am looking for some advice and knowledge.

Filters and oils seem straightforward; it has Petter...

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Wed Sep 10, 2025 4:22 am
British Dumper

Last post by Jeremy Rowland « Mon Sep 01, 2025 9:38 pm
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by Johnson Dumper » Thu Jan 22, 2015 9:27 am

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RoadMac (Road Machines Ltd.)

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A couple of British dumper makers I have never heard of before ( did every town have one ! )
Bamforth 15cwt by John Bamforth and Sons Ltd of Abingdon...
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Mon Sep 01, 2025 9:38 pm
Looking for info

Last post by Robwill « Thu Jul 31, 2025 1:01 am
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by Robwill » Wed Jul 30, 2025 1:01 pm

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Hi legends,
Just bought a new beast for the fleet :D . Found an ID plate but can't work out if it's Barford or Benford and what year/model it is....

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It doesn't take much imagination to guess what you'll be using the dumper for in White Cliffs.
I'd also suggest if you get it bogged, you are doing...

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Thu Jul 31, 2025 1:01 am
Thwaites 4000 Alldrive 2 Tonne?

Last post by verdone « Wed Jul 16, 2025 10:19 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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Look if the brake fluid is the right one, if not flush it out and put the right one in and then bleed the system and pray it hasnt done damage to the...
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Wed Jul 16, 2025 10:19 pm
Thwaites 2 or 2.5 ton petter ph2 dumper

Last post by verdone « Sun Jul 06, 2025 8:41 am
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by verdone » Fri Jul 26, 2024 9:40 pm

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Hello,

I just bought this old dumper with lots of problems which i am trying to fix, it was supposedly in good working condition...
Can anyone...

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Little update, i have rebuild both the injectors and it was a world of difference but then the starter broke :evil: by the end of this sage i will...
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Sun Jul 06, 2025 8:41 am
LISTER LD2 starts and stops after 10 seconds.

Last post by hair bear « Tue Jun 24, 2025 9:36 pm
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by AbtsakkersLINER » Mon Jun 23, 2025 8:18 am

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Hi, my rather old LISTER LD2 starts (with some oil) and stops after 10 seconds. Valve setting is checked, oil changed for new, cleaned the whole...

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Blocked fuel tank breather?

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Tue Jun 24, 2025 9:36 pm
Identity

Last post by gecko.cx « Fri Jun 20, 2025 10:54 am
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by Supaimpy » Wed Jun 11, 2025 11:37 pm

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Trying to if this 4 wheel drive dumper has 2 cul diesel disc brakes and hyd tilt

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Is the rear axel driven?
If you zoom in a lot, you can (just) see a tail shaft and rear diff.

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Last post by gecko.cx View the latest post
Fri Jun 20, 2025 10:54 am
Questions on LINER roughrider 750

Last post by AbtsakkersLINER « Thu Jun 12, 2025 12:30 pm
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by AbtsakkersLINER » Thu Apr 17, 2025 7:31 pm

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I bought a rather old and very rusty dumper LINER 750 a week ago, cleaned it a bit and found out that a lot of work has to be done. But first a need...

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For what I know now: rpm LISTER is from 300 to 1800 rpm. So the pump will give a variabel amount of oil with an almost constant pressure. So the hyd...
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Last post by AbtsakkersLINER View the latest post
Thu Jun 12, 2025 12:30 pm
Roughrider750 brake shoe

Last post by essexpete « Fri May 16, 2025 4:37 pm
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by AbtsakkersLINER » Thu May 15, 2025 7:49 pm

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Hi, one brake shoe (9 inch x 1.3/4) inch is totally corroded.
We cannot use it anymore.

See enclosed picture.
Who can help me further ?
Regards,...

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Or possibly the classic car enthusiasts?

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Last post by essexpete View the latest post
Fri May 16, 2025 4:37 pm
Dumper Identification

Last post by XS650 « Tue Apr 15, 2025 9:51 am
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by AMac27 » Sat Apr 12, 2025 8:05 pm

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Hi,
I have recently purchased a dumper for help with a self build. It requires a good bit of tidying up which I’m doing slowly but I’d like to know...

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Or slightly later-
Liner Roughrider SUPER 2250

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Tue Apr 15, 2025 9:51 am
3-4 ton dumper converted to loader

Last post by essexpete « Sun Feb 09, 2025 11:33 pm
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by MattSaschlo76 » Thu Feb 06, 2025 10:23 pm

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Can anyone help me with telling me what make this machine and engine is. Starting to think it's make up of a bit of anything at the time.

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Well done Craig, older than I had guessed.

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Last post by essexpete View the latest post
Sun Feb 09, 2025 11:33 pm
Thwaites Dumper Difficulties

Last post by essexpete « Tue Jan 28, 2025 9:02 am
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by Dumperdick999 » Wed Jan 01, 2025 12:55 pm

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Hi Everyone, and Happy New Year! :wave:

I’m new here, but am hoping one of you clever people can give me some pointers so I can mend a problem with...

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I am not expert but a careful inspection/ measurement of the crank will be needed.
Thank you for keeping us posted.

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Last post by essexpete View the latest post
Tue Jan 28, 2025 9:02 am
Thwaites Orion Dumper Stuck in Gear

Last post by Tillywolves « Sat Nov 16, 2024 11:50 am
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by Alptf » Mon Nov 11, 2024 11:06 am

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Hi,

We have a Thwaites Orion Dumper, which has been great, however I was using it yesterday and after 3 or 4 hours it is stuck in gear? any...

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If its the 40M2S gearbox, this is the manual.

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Sat Nov 16, 2024 11:50 am
Benford TT2000 Dumper Brakes (or lack thereof)

Last post by Josh_ZA « Sun Nov 03, 2024 6:44 pm
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by Josh_ZA » Thu Oct 31, 2024 9:56 am

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Hi All, I also posted on a different forum as I'm trying all avenues.

I've just acquired a Benford 2 Tonne 4WD dumper for DIY work on the farm...

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Thanks Cobba for the input. I'll be tackling it in the next couple of weeks (off to do the day job for ~10 days), sounds like from all the input to...
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Sun Nov 03, 2024 6:44 pm
Parts for Petter engine - available??

Last post by AndyM « Tue Aug 13, 2024 4:57 pm
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by freddyuk » Mon Apr 29, 2024 10:48 am

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I have dug my old Thwaites 1 ton dumper out of the mud and given her a wash down. Starts first time as ever. She has a Petter single cylinder engine....

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Mead Plant are pretty good as well for old Petter spares

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Tue Aug 13, 2024 4:57 pm
Benford Dumper King Pin Help

Last post by Jeremy Rowland « Sat Aug 10, 2024 7:33 pm
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by Tim Arnold » Sat Aug 10, 2024 11:33 am

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Hi
Not new but lost log in so had to re register.
Owner of a 50 year old JCB 3D and this Benford Dumper

Steering has become very difficult as the...

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Tim, check that there is not a taper pin through the axle locking them into place, my best guess is that they are seized in and require a bit of...

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Last post by Jeremy Rowland View the latest post
Sat Aug 10, 2024 7:33 pm
Thwaites Dumpers

Last post by IBH « Sat Jul 06, 2024 8:50 pm
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by IBH » Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:28 pm

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I wasn't sure which forum to put this one in:

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A Thwaites 9 Tonne front tip at work.

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Sat Jul 06, 2024 8:50 pm
thwaites 4x4 aligator dumper

Last post by agf « Fri May 31, 2024 10:04 am
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by crew_cab » Wed Apr 05, 2023 4:26 pm

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has anyone any ideas my dumper starts ok and goes in to gear but looses drive
sometimes in a few minutes other times after around 10 /15 minutes...

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Thankyou, great help.
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Fri May 31, 2024 10:04 am

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