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Iain, it was an amusing 5 minutes. Terry insisted that photos were taken otherwise I would be up the Swanee by havng to push a non working hydro up those ramps on my own. However, Terry did say he preferred the H16 over his Toro....... As you know it's a serious bit of kit the H16 and I can't wait to spend a bit of time to go over it.

We got a tumble dryer Norm......

Well I picked up the mighty Bolens H16 in Cornwall earlier this morning. I attach some some photos of it being loaded up on to the van. To ease loading Terry's son (Mark?) and I took off the mower deck which weighs a tonne ! Terry knocked up a wooden pole which had two holes to fit over some bolts of his ride on to push the Bolens up the ramp. What I can't understand is that when I took the photos I am sure the tractor was white and not red..... Obviously someone have photoshopped my photos between me leaving Cornwall this morning to download them. My thanks to both Terry and his son helping me load it up. i am going to have to ask Iain for some detailed photos of his deck set up on his H16

All being well, I will be collecting the H16 tomorrow morning. I will post some more photos of it when it's back in my possession.

I am not WH owner but hopefully someone can help you out here. Good luck!

The second dog not quite mastered the art of cmamaflague!

I can only see one; where's the other one?!

Good to see something different. Nice find too.

You have done a good job there Alain. That should last another 20 years.

A very nice Landy Mark and a cool photo in its natural habitat.

Nick, The Ariens looks really good and you seems well set up in your van with the electric winch. Good to see something different too.

I think it is a early CC with the dersirable round fenders. Obviously the engine is an addition due to the hacked hood.

A man of good taste!

Harry if it were me a good clean and service followed with a good waxing session will set it off nicely. Nice find by the way! Look forward to see some photos of the 800.

That sounds like a good coversion on the clutch. Your years in the Military is reflected in how tidy your workshop is Alain!

Nice haul! That's what I call a proper garden trailer. It look very sturdy. The front plow looks in really good nick Alain.

I hope for Nigel's sake that the clay soil is not rock hard this year at RPT!

Great photos and clearly a good day had by all. Be interesting to see how the ploughing will look at RPT!

Alain, Yet again I can only drool over your collection of tractors and implements coupled with the amount if room you have got. The tilling finish is really well executed. Cheers. Andrew.

I love those tyres Alain. It really beef up the look of the WH.

That's a nice looking Gutbrod and good to see something different too. A Gutbrod is on my Wish List too.i thought I saw a Gutbrod rotovator on eBay a few months back but whether it sold I don't know.

I had a tour of thier garden too after my tea and cheese sandwich! As a Profesional gardener and former National Trust Head Gardener/Gardens Manager I was tested on my plants identification and knowledge. They want to lift some of the plants and take them to their new garden. Beautiful garden with some very tender loving plants; a plantman's garden.

I have a set of Bolens/ FMC Wheelweights to complete that perfect combination. All we need is snow!

Thanks Alain. Looking forward to getting it back here so I can check these things out. The oils on the dip stick looks clean. It will be great to go through it methodically. When I saw it I realised it was the same era as my front plow with the Bolens Husky Dog logo; a winning combination with the hydro on the tractor and hydro lift too. I know Iain rates it as one of his favourites; he got 4!

Paul,The old chap is a lovely old gentlemen of the Old School; decent, honest and amusing. They live in a typical Cornish Valley with sub tropical plants surrounding them as it's so mild down there. They were only selling as they are selling up due to thier age and ill health. In his barn he got an old Fergie with a FEL and assorted old machinery in various states of dilapidation. I always like the social history of my machinery whether it's classic cars or old garden tractors. To me it's all part of the fun of buying vintage machinery. It was a lucky find as I was just idly browsing on Gumtree and I spotted this 'Ride On' in Cornwall. When I saw the price, that sold it for me. Looking forward to pick it up soon. Cheers Andrew