Tom 215 #1 Posted December 31, 2014 Hi all, As many of you know I am the proud new owner of Ians 312-8. I picked it up yesterday, was a pleasure to see you again Ian and to meet Nigel aswell! I also had a drive of his GT14 which was awesome The pictures I promised.. As I got her home Removed the deck.. Ags all round.. Testing the ball hitch.. Blade mounted.. I am very happy with the tractor, not that I had any doubts about it! I am definitely hoping to bring it along to tractor fest in the summer until then I will be working it. Thanks for looking. Tom 2 Triumph66 and Muz123 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jparkes43 27 #2 Posted December 31, 2014 wow nice addition you got there!! cant wait to hear/see some more. james Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,874 #3 Posted December 31, 2014 great to meet you tom, glad your happy with the new machine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 215 #4 Posted December 31, 2014 wow nice addition you got there!! cant wait to hear/see some more. james Thanks James Tom great to meet you tom, glad your happy with the new machine Likewise Nigel, looking forward to seeing your landy project finished Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,728 #5 Posted December 31, 2014 Looks great Tom, a useful workhorse, glad its gone to a good home !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #6 Posted January 1, 2015 It didn't take you long to get the ag's on the back Tom It's good to know the 312 has gone to a good home where she will be loved, looked after, and worked Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 215 #7 Posted January 1, 2015 Looks great Tom, a useful workhorse, glad its gone to a good home !! Thanks Paul Tom It didn't take you long to get the ag's on the back Tom It's good to know the 312 has gone to a good home where she will be loved, looked after, and worked They were already on rims so I couldn't resist! While I had the wheels off I also tightened up the hubs as I think they had come a little loose but they are fine now Was nice seeing you again Ian and I hope to see you and Nigel at one of the shows in the summer! Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #8 Posted January 1, 2015 Hey Tom, good to see it's going to be a worker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #9 Posted January 1, 2015 You certainly got a good deal there, Tom. 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 215 #10 Posted January 1, 2015 Hey Tom, good to see it's going to be a worker Thanks Mark, I can't wait till it's a bit warmer which means more seat time! Tom You certainly got a good deal there, Tom. Thanks Norm, I certainly think so too A few more pictures Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 215 #11 Posted February 7, 2015 What a brilliant machine, didn't get stuck once today and boy it was muddy! Tom 4 meadowfield, nigel, slf-uk and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #12 Posted February 7, 2015 Tom, From the mud on the tyres it looks like you have been having lots of fun. Iain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 215 #13 Posted February 7, 2015 Hi Iain, Yes lots of fun was definitely had, but also a few jobs that needed doing have been cleared up Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 524 #14 Posted February 8, 2015 She looks right at home with the big boys Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 215 #15 Posted February 8, 2015 It definitely does!! I'm hoping to get a plough for it soon. Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,874 #16 Posted February 8, 2015 ithink the plough i have here for you would work nicely behind that tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 215 #17 Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) I put the cultivator behind the 312-8 today just to try it, it works well and will work even better when the tines and wheels are adjusted. The ground was too wet for any cultivating really, I can't wait till we get better weather. The 312-8 still amazes me at its capabilities and I am very impressed by it. I would love to add 26x12x12 tyres in the future or even some wheel weights. Once our workshop has been finished I am going to de-grease it and wash it right down and give it a good service. I would like to renew engine oil and transmission oil, new air filter, new spark plug, new fuel filter, renew grease in spindles and front axle pivot, weld up hi-low lever, add slot hitch and cable, fabricate a battery holder, either replace or repair seat, potentially add some lights, just give it a birthday really It won't be going anywhere so I want to make it nice. Tom Edited February 23, 2015 by Tom 3 Triumph66, nigel and slf-uk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #18 Posted February 23, 2015 Tom, It looks great and the right colour for the tractor. I would have thought it would have been better to install a sleeve hitch rather than a slot hitch as sleeve hitch attachments seem to be a bit easier to find. Iain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 215 #19 Posted February 23, 2015 Hi Iain, You are definitely right. The only reason I am installing a slot hitch is because I have one and I haven't got a sleeve hitch! For now I will install a slot hitch with an adaptor to make it accept sleeve hitch attachments. Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #20 Posted February 23, 2015 That looks good Tom, if you can make it to Rural past times you'll be out in the working field all day May-be we could tempt Iain into coming down with you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 215 #21 Posted February 23, 2015 Too right I would Chris, I am going to try my best to make it. Like I have said to Iain, he is more than welcome to come down with me Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #22 Posted February 23, 2015 Tom, I got my Brinly plough out of storage and into the workshop where I had some light, then attempted to take a picture highlighting the height of the sleeve hitch attachment. I think the plough need a bit of a clean before trying to use it. Iain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 215 #23 Posted February 23, 2015 Hi Iain, That's great, I appreciate it. You are talking roughly a foot at the hitch end. I'm hoping the barford is similar, I know Mark converted one but it wasn't an adjustable one like this. I will checks my barford plough tomorrow. Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #24 Posted February 24, 2015 The only trouble with reading your posts about my old 312 Tom is..... I'm now going to have to buy another one Glad your enjoying the old girl and finding her just as unstoppable as I did Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 215 #25 Posted February 24, 2015 Thanks Ian, I am really enjoying it. I would be more than happy to trade the 312-8 for your GT14 Tom 1 Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
