diggerjames 543 #1 Posted January 30, 2015 Hi all I've recently purchased a ransomes Turf Trac which is made by steiner it's an American machine it's 4x4 hydrostatic I don't no much about these but they seem massive In the states , I'm picking it up tomorrow ! Hopefully more pics to follow and information ! 8 slf-uk, pmackellow, wurzel and 5 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #2 Posted January 30, 2015 Look forward to seeing more photos of this machine. Looks a beast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #3 Posted January 30, 2015 That was on that auction site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #4 Posted January 30, 2015 It was Norm a quick call and it was off! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #5 Posted January 30, 2015 Ahh, I recognise that one 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #6 Posted January 31, 2015 Is it me or does it look like theres no engine?? Or is it in the rear?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #7 Posted January 31, 2015 No engine. No doubt James has a replacement lying about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #8 Posted January 31, 2015 if anyone knows of another of these I would be interested, they are a very clever machine with loads of pull. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #9 Posted January 31, 2015 When you going to open your Ransomes museum, Johanathan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #10 Posted January 31, 2015 I wish I had your machine storage space James A nice find and something different, what's your plans for it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #11 Posted January 31, 2015 Any idea what sort of age this is James ?? No literature on it in my collection, sorry mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #12 Posted January 31, 2015 Hi all it's an 1989 it's come with it's registration On A G plate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #13 Posted February 1, 2015 A few more pictures of the new machine 4 pmackellow, the showman, meadowfield and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #14 Posted February 1, 2015 I really like that, it looks great. A cab to keep you warm on these winter days too. I want one now that I have seen your pictures. It would be great to see more when you get it home. Iain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #15 Posted February 2, 2015 Hi all just a quick update I've got it home now , I'm going thru it all the workings of the tractor and I'm quite impressed with what it has , more of that to come along with pictures I've being looking for a replacement engine for it , it should have a three cylinder kubota engine around 20 hp but they are like hens teeth to find a good one at the right money . As the tractor takes it's drive thru a little prop shaft fitted to the crank pulley I could fit any engine into it ( with in reason ) , so I've been offered a very modern 4 cylinder jcb Perkins mini digger engine at the right price so I'm gonna measure it and see if it will fit in the engine bay etc more pictures to come ! 5 slf-uk, the showman, wurzel and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #16 Posted February 2, 2015 The last picture is what the a American version looks like , I must admit I like Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #17 Posted February 2, 2015 Looks great and even better with duals 2 diggerjames and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #18 Posted February 3, 2015 Hi Stormin Don't think I have ever been called johanathan before! First for everything. If you are passing Rumneys would you call in and ask if my MG6 barrel/ valves are ready. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #19 Posted February 3, 2015 I'll enquire. I'll let you know later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #20 Posted February 5, 2015 Hi just a quick update brother nathan us off to skipton to pick up a Jacobsen triking mower which I've bought for the three cylinder kubota engine , it comes complete with all the ancillaries etc , which is what I need and hopefully parts to make the drive shaft between engine and hydraulic pump! , So tomorrow should see more photos and progress ! 3 meadowfield, nigel and pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #21 Posted February 7, 2015 Hi all well today has been quite productive I've stripped down the Jacobsen with the help of Nathan and Sam what a sod they are to work on not nice at all but hay ho , the Jacobson has come with lots of usable parts pumps and wheel motors ready for another project ( how many is that Mark ) , so I've had to coo le a drive shaft together and use what I've had , and we have manged to get the engine in which is in and inline but just doesn't seem to sit right in the mountains so I'm gonna re design that but I have had it running and it runs well and every thing seems to work so now that ino it isn't a basket case I'm gonna look at making a longer drive shaft and sitting the engine in further forward , any way pics to follow! 2 nigel and slf-uk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #22 Posted February 7, 2015 That's cool James, I like the lifting rope 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nathanwhittaker 50 #23 Posted February 7, 2015 trim.7sUwlc.MOV 2 slf-uk and Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #24 Posted February 7, 2015 I do like that engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #25 Posted February 8, 2015 Nice work chaps! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
