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Now ive got the Bolens running i want to put it to work so the first job is to make a rear hitch. hunting round in the shed for suitable material i came across a camshaft locking kit for an Audi A 6 so being that I won't be doing anymore of those i cut it up. Heres today's progress and photos

Hi all, here's a little video of the Westwood in action!

We have completed another video on progress. I have to say I prefer working on the tractor to editing a video but my son Joseph wants a video diary of progress. Comments welcomed. Iain

A friends Mom flipped his Work Horse on it's side 10 years ago. Horse went to the dealer, repaired and a new 48" SD deck. Parked in his barn after repairs. Never used again. Cleaning out his barn I offered, "I'll haul the tractor away 'No Charge." Leon Redbone agreed. After cleanup, a bit of paint, added the Dial-A-Height, machine is excellent. Didn't care for all gray, belt guards are now Rustoeum Regal Red. Coarse skateboard grip tape on the foot rests, new seat.

I am not sure if I have introduced my HT23 on here before. I bought the tractor in 2009 and I mainly use it for grass cutting duties Last year I lifted the deck and one of the deck lift bolts broke, I then managed to rip up the wood threshold on the door of my workshop trying to drive it in with the deck dragging on the ground. I have been a bit busy so it has taken me until now to get around to fixing it. First I remove the old lift bolts, looks like someone has been here before as they should not be made out of M12 threaded rod I then pulled one off my HT20 so I could see what they should look like I then made some replacement parts then I made a quick frame to hold the parts in place for welding I even gave them a quick coat of paint before fitting I can't believe what a difference it makes, the deck lift has never been this good. Another job done. Iain

Looks like you are getting workshop time at long last Iain. Like the special effects in the video. Give Joseph a medal for chasing you up.

I think your version is much better than the original. I use mine a lot and it is far too wide at the hitch end and it gets in the way. It looks like you have done a fantastic job of overcoming that problem. Iain

Thanks Iain, I downloaded a plan from Gt talk but went my own way with the metal I had in stock

Looks great Chris. I have a genuine Bolens hitch, let me know if you need any measurements from it. Iain

Roller made from oxygen bottle, bearings made from an oak post, frame from 6" x 3" channel!

Grandsons are claiming all the rides but, they have to earn 'em. The roller worked but, drives needed a little more packing.

Nice work.

I think that should be strong enough.

Hi all The horticultural group took part in a charity match at Balbuchty farm Perth We had eleven entries ten plots were used three people had ploughed for the first time the weather stayed good until the last hour then we had some rain but it not stop us having fun.Some photos hope you like First T Tweedie with Ransome crawler Second E Cummings with John Deere third A Walker with Kobota G Shearer Fourth with Gutbrod Highlands of Ploughing match 2017 It should have been called the Highlands of Fife sailing club it rained all day very wet very mucky but some of the members made it plain sailing{ no pun] HA HA T Tweedie and E Cummings fought to the very end T Tweedie was 1st E Cummings was 2 nd I managed to draw a type of feering then got stuck. I another three members gave up Hi All Did some ploughing at a small holding this week first time it had been ploughed for a long time also ploughed in the wood at Stravithie spent years burying rubbish now new owner wants to plant shrubs are these stones to big for a rockery

Now that is what you call a lawnmower ! ( Apologies to Crocodile Dundee)