Tom

Hi all,

Hope everyone is well. Haven't posted on here in a long while as work is incredibly busy but try to pop on for a browse now and then. Just thought I'd share my latest purchase as it's pretty special (in my opinon!!) and I have been after one for years. Just the one picture for now, more to follow. Curious to know how many of these exist in the UK?

Tom

Hi Chris,

I received the entry form however unfortunately I'm not going to be able to make it this year. I hope you guys have a good time and I hope the weather is as good as last year!!

Tom

Hi,

I have PM'd you.

Kind regards 

No, it's not Iain this time! Even more local, it's amazing how close other collectors are without you even knowing!

Tom

Hi guys,

The martin markham made it's way too its new home tonight. Unfortunately I felt I needed to let it go because of my recent, much larger, purchases! It went to a very local collector who says it will be attending it's first show next month!! I'm glad it's only gone down the road.

Tom

That's very nice Tom, looks like it could do a good days graft

Thanks Paul, it certainly can

Nice tractor Tom, won't take many of those to fill the shed up

That's the problem Chris, I'm having to sell a few things to make space, it's worth it though..

Looks in good shape for it's age.

It certainly is, for 9500 hours on the clock it's doing very well. It is a one owner from new and that owner, believe it or not, was Sandringham Estate so it's not had a hard life and I know it's always been well looked after with regular servicing using genuine oil and filters.

Very nice tractor Tom!

Nice wheels Tom

Thanks guys

Pleased you got it Tom, it looks great.

I expect it was a slow journey home. Bypass at rush hour 😀

Iain

Thanks Iain, I'm pleased with it. I decided not too drive it home, thought I'd take it home on the low loader instead, a bit quicker and a bit more comfortable!!

Wheel Horses not big enough for you now Tom eh?       Seriously though it looks a very capable machine

Some of the horses can retire now as I can use this instead

nothing runs like a deere 

Very true

Tom

Looking good Ewan, the chassis is looking awesome, you have done a great job of it.

Tom

Great find, I especially like the chrome hub caps! Have you got any pictures of the sweeper?

Tom

Thought I'd share a few pictures of mine and dads new purchase..

Tom

Big one is a 7930 and I'm pretty sure the small one is a 6420s, I do love the deeres

Tom

Nice tractor, im missing my wheel horse, I don't think my dad would notice if I took one of his

You have plenty of nice ones to choose from!

Pictures look good Tom, I'm pleased it is still going strong.

 

Iain

Thanks Iain, such a good little tractor and so reliable.

Tom

So would I, it will be interesting to see if anymore come about in the future..

Tom

Looking well Tom

 

Supprised you have not sold this one also  

This ones staying, for now

Looks like a good worker and a strong tractor.

Thank you, it certainly is a good worker, a real tough machine.

Tom

Thanks Tom, I can't wait till it is finished. Yours has a nice patina, I would leave it!

I think I will, I'm waiting for another one to pop up.. I think I may be waiting a while! I'm still yet to see another with the same hitch as yours and mine, very weird,

Tom

Very nice machine, no expense spared by the look of it. A great addition.

Tom

Coming on really well, I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product. Every time I look at this thread it makes me want to do mine but I just can't bring myself to do it!

Tom

A few updated pictures, this thing has hardly had a rest recently!

Tom

Looking good!

I got room for a Wheelhorse or two

I'm sure we could do a trade for that lovely Cub cadet of yours

Tom

What are your plans for yours Tom ??

 

Have you got any literature for it ?? I've got a brochure for the Deluxe model (which yours and mine are),

 

More than happy to do you a copy if you want   

Hi,

I think you're right about the lights being put on to make it road-worthy. At least they did a nice job of fitting them I'm not sure what my plans are yet, I need more space!! I may take you up on that offer regarding the literature...

Tom

Great looking Bolens Chris, can't believe the back hoe went though! It did need a lot of time and money spent on it though.

Tom

Yours looks great Paul, all very original! Are you taking it to any shows this year?

I put all mine roughly together this morning to see what it looks like when it's all assembled. I'm quite impressed by it..

Tom

Thanks for all the comments guys. There was one offered up on VHGMC but I'm 99% sure it wasn't that one as it was

a lot rougher. The one on ebay however I didn't see, did it have a red bonnet? As this one does..

Tom

Hi all,

Managed to get my hands on a Martin Markham, he started to strip it down so it's in pieces, luckily it's only the big bits he's

taken off so far. Gearbox seems OK, engine turns and has good compression and the rams for the loader are in good

condition. The bonnet has headlights which look factory, were these an option? I only have one picture but will get some

more of everything when I unload it all..

Tom

Thanks guys, I am ever so pleased as I've been after one for a while. I'm looking forward to having a proper go with it..

Tom