Alan

I'm new to this site and thought you guys might like to see my collection so far! Ive got two Mk 3 Trojan Toraktors and a field rider. The field rider is similar to a Mk 4 trojan but slightly better made Id say. It has a little Albion gearbox, wheel weights etc. no one seems to know much about it! All I know is it was produced near to where the Trojans were! It's meant to be the only one left!! It is the only one I've ever seen but there may be more out there!!! If anyone has any information that would be great! I also have a little tipping trailer and a small set of disc harrows! The disc harrows don't look a homemade jobby but if they are then they are very good! Again I know nothing about these!! Let me know what you think!!

Started off as a broken 4 wheel drive toy truck.  The chassis was cut in half, the axle units forming the basis of each tractor.   The wheels from the truck were used on the trailer.  The tractor wheels were from another broken toy. Well, it was broken after I had butchered it.
 
Radio controlled. Total length 30". Mainly made from plastic sheet, bits of brass and numerous odds and ends.  The pivot moves in two directions, allowing articulation. Each tractor has it's own small electric motor, the radio gear and battery's are in the trailer.  Not as powerful as I had hoped, but will climb over small lumpy bits.  A pig to drive in reverse though, as the trailer decides it want's to do it's own thing.
 
The name ALJO, is a combination of mine Alan, and my mate's John.  GAR- DOE is meant to be a garden tractor size doe..  And in case anyone is wondering the 6V means 6 Volt. which is the drive power.  Just needs a suitable sized driver.

your smart beyond your yrs.

What a great use for some old toys... Top work

Started off as a broken 4 wheel drive toy truck.  The chassis was cut in half, the axle units forming the basis of each tractor.   The wheels from the truck were used on the trailer.  The tractor wheels were from another broken toy. Well, it was broken after I had butchered it.
 
Radio controlled. Total length 30". Mainly made from plastic sheet, bits of brass and numerous odds and ends.  The pivot moves in two directions, allowing articulation. Each tractor has it's own small electric motor, the radio gear and battery's are in the trailer.  Not as powerful as I had hoped, but will climb over small lumpy bits.  A pig to drive in reverse though, as the trailer decides it want's to do it's own thing.
 
The name ALJO, is a combination of mine Alan, and my mate's John.  GAR- DOE is meant to be a garden tractor size doe..  And in case anyone is wondering the 6V means 6 Volt. which is the drive power.  Just needs a suitable sized driver.

Nice work!

Brilliant!

Started off as a broken 4 wheel drive toy truck.  The chassis was cut in half, the axle units forming the basis of each tractor.   The wheels from the truck were used on the trailer.  The tractor wheels were from another broken toy. Well, it was broken after I had butchered it.
 
Radio controlled. Total length 30". Mainly made from plastic sheet, bits of brass and numerous odds and ends.  The pivot moves in two directions, allowing articulation. Each tractor has it's own small electric motor, the radio gear and battery's are in the trailer.  Not as powerful as I had hoped, but will climb over small lumpy bits.  A pig to drive in reverse though, as the trailer decides it want's to do it's own thing.
 
The name ALJO, is a combination of mine Alan, and my mate's John.  GAR- DOE is meant to be a garden tractor size doe..  And in case anyone is wondering the 6V means 6 Volt. which is the drive power.  Just needs a suitable sized driver.

Started off as a broken 4 wheel drive toy truck.  The chassis was cut in half, the axle units forming the basis of each tractor.   The wheels from the truck were used on the trailer.  The tractor wheels were from another broken toy. Well, it was broken after I had butchered it.
 
Radio controlled. Total length 30". Mainly made from plastic sheet, bits of brass and numerous odds and ends.  The pivot moves in two directions, allowing articulation. Each tractor has it's own small electric motor, the radio gear and battery's are in the trailer.  Not as powerful as I had hoped, but will climb over small lumpy bits.  A pig to drive in reverse though, as the trailer decides it want's to do it's own thing.
 
The name ALJO, is a combination of mine Alan, and my mate's John.  GAR- DOE is meant to be a garden tractor size doe..  And in case anyone is wondering the 6V means 6 Volt. which is the drive power.  Just needs a suitable sized driver.

That's really cool,

Started off as a broken 4 wheel drive toy truck.  The chassis was cut in half, the axle units forming the basis of each tractor.   The wheels from the truck were used on the trailer.  The tractor wheels were from another broken toy. Well, it was broken after I had butchered it.
 
Radio controlled. Total length 30". Mainly made from plastic sheet, bits of brass and numerous odds and ends.  The pivot moves in two directions, allowing articulation. Each tractor has it's own small electric motor, the radio gear and battery's are in the trailer.  Not as powerful as I had hoped, but will climb over small lumpy bits.  A pig to drive in reverse though, as the trailer decides it want's to do it's own thing.
 
The name ALJO, is a combination of mine Alan, and my mate's John.  GAR- DOE is meant to be a garden tractor size doe..  And in case anyone is wondering the 6V means 6 Volt. which is the drive power.  Just needs a suitable sized driver.

Started off as a broken 4 wheel drive toy truck.  The chassis was cut in half, the axle units forming the basis of each tractor.   The wheels from the truck were used on the trailer.  The tractor wheels were from another broken toy. Well, it was broken after I had butchered it.
 
Radio controlled. Total length 30". Mainly made from plastic sheet, bits of brass and numerous odds and ends.  The pivot moves in two directions, allowing articulation. Each tractor has it's own small electric motor, the radio gear and battery's are in the trailer.  Not as powerful as I had hoped, but will climb over small lumpy bits.  A pig to drive in reverse though, as the trailer decides it want's to do it's own thing.
 
The name ALJO, is a combination of mine Alan, and my mate's John.  GAR- DOE is meant to be a garden tractor size doe..  And in case anyone is wondering the 6V means 6 Volt. which is the drive power.  Just needs a suitable sized driver.

Started off as a broken 4 wheel drive toy truck.  The chassis was cut in half, the axle units forming the basis of each tractor.   The wheels from the truck were used on the trailer.  The tractor wheels were from another broken toy. Well, it was broken after I had butchered it.
 
Radio controlled. Total length 30". Mainly made from plastic sheet, bits of brass and numerous odds and ends.  The pivot moves in two directions, allowing articulation. Each tractor has it's own small electric motor, the radio gear and battery's are in the trailer.  Not as powerful as I had hoped, but will climb over small lumpy bits.  A pig to drive in reverse though, as the trailer decides it want's to do it's own thing.
 
The name ALJO, is a combination of mine Alan, and my mate's John.  GAR- DOE is meant to be a garden tractor size doe..  And in case anyone is wondering the 6V means 6 Volt. which is the drive power.  Just needs a suitable sized driver.

It's what my house is called because of the notoriety of the second owner

 

The plant nursery is just over a kilometer away from the house and they had a huge sale along with free food and drink, several hundred townspeople in attendance. I drove the Massey MF-14 with the cart attached and the wife walked along side, she wanted the exercise, but from the looks everyone gave me I guess they thought I was a jerk for not letting her ride in the cart or drive.

My first car was a 1942 Austin 8 soft top, bought for £10 including a gallon size tin of body filler approx 1964. The roof leaked like a sieve. The wipers only worked when they felt like it. Started easier with the handle than on the button, but still managed to get up to Scotland and back on holiday with it. JUST. My girl friend, now wife, used to hate it when I collected her from work, as her work mates were picked up in more modern Consuls, Vauxhall's etc.

My first car was a 1942 Austin 8 soft top, bought for £10 including a gallon size tin of body filler approx 1964. The roof leaked like a sieve. The wipers only worked when they felt like it. Started easier with the handle than on the button, but still managed to get up to Scotland and back on holiday with it. JUST. My girl friend, now wife, used to hate it when I collected her from work, as her work mates were picked up in more modern Consuls, Vauxhall's etc.

Thanks chaps
 
Yep, get that visit organized Mark
 
Not much to report, the left side foot plate thingy is taking shape. As you can see it needed quite a bit of extra metal to get it to the right shape.
 

 
 
And a slight change of plan. The frame I made to be welded under the fender pan is now being welded to the chassis.
 

 

 
 
And the latest Why Not video for ya all..
 

Great weather yesterday meant bendy received his final decals and an airing in the sun. Finally fitted a throttle and made the linkages work.

My first car was a 1942 Austin 8 soft top, bought for £10 including a gallon size tin of body filler approx 1964. The roof leaked like a sieve. The wipers only worked when they felt like it. Started easier with the handle than on the button, but still managed to get up to Scotland and back on holiday with it. JUST. My girl friend, now wife, used to hate it when I collected her from work, as her work mates were picked up in more modern Consuls, Vauxhall's etc.

My first car was a 1942 Austin 8 soft top, bought for £10 including a gallon size tin of body filler approx 1964. The roof leaked like a sieve. The wipers only worked when they felt like it. Started easier with the handle than on the button, but still managed to get up to Scotland and back on holiday with it. JUST. My girl friend, now wife, used to hate it when I collected her from work, as her work mates were picked up in more modern Consuls, Vauxhall's etc.

This morning I was asked about the engine. Tonight it has found a new home, where I know it will be cared for and appreciated.

Happy Birthday young man.

This is exactly how I got addicted to Bolens.
 
We do have a big problem in the UK with the small number of Bolens tractors available and this forum does have a large number of guys that like other brands, especially the red brand. As such, can I suggest we keep this as a secret otherwise they will all try a Bolens, get the same addiction and we will all be chasing a very small pool of tractors. I would also hate to see the other brands of GT's being left under hedges unloved and rusting away.
 
The pool of Bolens just got a little smaller as I have just agreed to buy another one    more details to follow after I pick it up, which hopefully is Friday.
 
Iain

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