the showman 4,074 #1 Posted June 17, 2015 Found this yesterday with the other stuff and forgot it was in the van. Told Pam it would be handy if she ever decided to grow potatoes 4 nigel, Ian, Triumph66 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #2 Posted June 17, 2015 Thats a trusty tractor spud lifter with a draw bar attached. Missed that then!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #3 Posted June 17, 2015 That lawn looks a bit bare, Chris. As you've now got plough, harrows and spud lifter, I'd plant some potatoes. 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #4 Posted June 17, 2015 That lawn looks a bit bare, Chris. As you've now got plough, harrows and spud lifter, I'd plant some potatoes. Don't you think ive got enough to do Thats a trusty tractor spud lifter with a draw bar attached. Missed that then!! I guessed it was Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #5 Posted June 17, 2015 That lawn looks a bit bare, Chris. As you've now got plough, harrows and spud lifter, I'd plant some potatoes. And while you are waiting for the spuds to grow, test the lifter out on the flower beds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #6 Posted June 18, 2015 Looks like my potatoes should break the surface of the water about noon tomorrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #7 Posted June 21, 2015 That would look good as a decorative piece for the garden. Just give it a lick of paint and find the right spot for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #8 Posted June 21, 2015 Its meger heavy, i think if i put it on Wheelhorse ill have to fit wheelie bars Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #9 Posted March 17, 2016 I was sat sitting on the patio with a cuppa and noticed this on the gavel so out of curiosity I tried on the back of the Rowcrop and it fitted straight in the slot hitch, lifted it up with the deck handel and that gave me 4 inches of ground clearance. Its now in bits and down the shot blasters, don't know when i will get it back but will post some pickys when i do 1 Alan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #10 Posted March 17, 2016 I was sat sitting on the patio with a cuppa and noticed this on the gavel so out of curiosity I tried on the back of the Rowcrop and it fitted straight in the slot hitch, lifted it up with the deck handel and that gave me 4 inches of ground clearance. Its now in bits and down the shot blasters, don't know when i will get it back but will post some pickys when i do Are you delivering it to Norm with the potatoe lifter. ? They would make a nice pair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #11 Posted March 17, 2016 One's enough Alan, thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #12 Posted March 17, 2016 One is all your gonna get mate 1 Alan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #13 Posted March 18, 2016 Has anyone got any idea what year this lifter woud be ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #14 Posted March 18, 2016 As Trustys came out in the 40s I think arround the same time or poss 50s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #15 Posted March 18, 2016 Thanks Chris, that's helpful info for the display board 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #16 Posted March 23, 2016 Picked it up today from the shot blasters and considering its 50 or 60 years old and been buried at Johns for who knows how long its come up ok. Its now had a heavy coat of red oxide and waiting for it to dry. 6 4x4forks, Alan, nigel and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #17 Posted March 23, 2016 Looks well mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #18 Posted March 23, 2016 Will you do mine before you bring it up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #19 Posted March 23, 2016 Will you do mine before you bring it up? I think yours needs a little more work than a shot blast Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #20 Posted March 23, 2016 Maybe, but it would be clean to work on. 1 Alan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #21 Posted March 23, 2016 I think there are some bits or handles missing from the lifter, but if you send it by post to Oklahoma this fall I will try it out and let you know how well it works 1 the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #22 Posted March 23, 2016 Don't think a jiffy bag would be strong enough, but Chris could deliver with his Royal Mail Red Sprinter van. If he leaves now he should get to you before the fall. I'm off to now before he see's this. 2 HeadExam and the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #23 Posted March 24, 2016 Now thats an idea wander how much it would cost in diesel and shipping for the sprinter, I like Oklahoma but I think I would have to have an overnight stop somewhere 1 HeadExam reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #24 Posted March 24, 2016 Now thats an idea wander how much it would cost in diesel and shipping for the sprinter, I like Oklahoma but I think I would have to have an overnight stop somewhere HMS Sprinter could take port in Bermuda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #25 Posted March 24, 2016 Got a coat of paint on it today, the paint is Guards red ( its a tin of red that i found at Johns ). I think thats all i can do except cross it off my " to do list " and try it out sometime 4 HeadExam, nigel, Stormin and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
