the showman

Looking good Norm.

Our ploughing match was cancelled because of the weather , just waiting to find out when they going to hold it

Happy belated birthday Sparky, hope you had a good day

Seems a shame to paint it Chris. its been in the shed through the winter but now it outside i just wanted something on it to protect it

Got my working wheelhorse out today, first job was to fit the refurbished rear wheels, change the standard seat for a heavier one and fit the wheel weights. taken off. two standand wheels 52lbs. standard seat.............11lbs. fitted on. two narrow wheels 48lbs. seat........................37lbs. two rear weights.....100lbs. so total extra is 122lbs, I'm pleased with that and should help with traction

Looks good Paul, lucky to find one of those

And with a 2 blade deck , " first cut is the deepest ".

Just to let you know if anyone was going to the ploughing match tomorrow at Sompting / Lancing Its been CANCELLED due to bad weather conditions

Looks like Rod Stewart driving an 800

Have you started weighing bits yet ?

Managed to sneak into the back of the van while Pam was walking the dog. Had another look at the id tag which reads 181- 04- 28146. The wheels were originally white and looks like the tractor was originally gold. It has 400 x 8 front tyres and 600 x 12 rears

Just looking at the brochure and its different to mine ? it has wider wheels, different seat and mine was gold before it was painted brown ?

Yes ive found it, thanks Iain, downloaded it ready to print it off

Thanks for all the details you've posted, all very helpful to a " newbie ". the idea is to get it up and running properly and then make a hitch for the plough

Yes Nigel, it was

Proper job, as always.

That's exactly how I found it, the hood has been repainted at some point, I'm just going to get some decals and leave as is, I think the wheels should be white but will wait for one of the Bolens boys to tell me the correct colours

I went up to a friends place on Saturday not 20 miles from here to collect a set of rear wheel weights and while i was there i saw the little tractor they came off. It was hiding in a dark container looking all forlorn to be losing part of its rearend so a deal was struck and it was loaded in my van. Its in good condition and will enjoy its new home with the Horses. Heres a few photos for you to look at and i need a new coil if anyone has one.

Happy Birthday Mike, hope you have a good day bud.

Thanks Iain that's very helpful, your right it has got a dynastart

Looks well there Paul, and you got the best spot

Thats a great help , I'll have to see what parts are available when i get five minutes and go from there. at least this is a start to work from, i think its had new points but will check with the previous owner

That's great, thanks for that

I wanted to get some better photos first Norm

Bolens 600