slf-uk 914 #1 Posted July 16, 2016 (edited) I picked up another Bolens today but unfortunately I can't post any pictures ATM due to a problem with my account. Picture will follow I promise... Many thanks to Chris for flagging it to me even though he had to listen to my wife's rants. Us Bolens boys hunt as a pack and we agree who is going to go for a tractor. That way we don't end up bidding against mates. Tractor is a Bolens HT20 which only has 1400 hours. I have been after another HT for years so I am very chuffed. It had been outside for a while but I got it started and drove onto the trailer. I have no idea where I am going to store it but that is tomorrows problem. Iain Edited July 16, 2016 by slf-uk 4 Alan, the showman, Triumph66 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #2 Posted July 16, 2016 I am glad you brought the tractor Iain Your lovely wife was not too bad with the rude words I had on my phone I too having probs with pics so have given up for now 2 Triumph66 and slf-uk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #3 Posted July 16, 2016 Glad you collected it Iain. Chris forwarded me a photo of your latest steed on his phone. The price you got it for is a steal. Look forward to photos when you can upload them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #4 Posted July 16, 2016 16 minutes ago, Chris said: I am glad you brought the tractor Iain Your lovely wife was not too bad with the rude words I had on my phone I too having probs with pics so have given up for now I still can't believe you told her that you keep telling me to sell some. Cheers mate Iain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #5 Posted July 16, 2016 1 hour ago, slf-uk said: I still can't believe you told her that you keep telling me to sell some. Cheers mate Iain Iain, he only said that so that he can have first dibs.... 1 slf-uk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #6 Posted July 17, 2016 11 hours ago, Triumph66 said: Iain, he only said that so that he can have first dibs.... Actually, Iain, I should say we being Chris and I want first dibs...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #7 Posted August 1, 2016 Now my login has turned green again I can post some pictures and I know you all love Bolens pictures Stopped half way home to check the straps A few pictures after a bit of a test run Always good to have to have a family shot. This is the HT20 pictures with my HT23. Iain 5 Alan, Triumph66, minky and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #8 Posted August 1, 2016 What does the FMC stand for? Probably not what I'm thinking. 2 slf-uk and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #9 Posted August 1, 2016 Yes you are correct Norm, FMC does stands for Fantanstic Metal Creation! 3 slf-uk, Alan and Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #10 Posted August 1, 2016 Nice tractors Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #11 Posted August 1, 2016 4 minutes ago, Triumph66 said: Yes you are correct Norm, FMC does stands for Fantanstic Metal Creation! Not what I was thinking. 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #12 Posted August 1, 2016 26 minutes ago, Stormin said: Not what I was thinking. Norm it is an easy mistake to make. Many people think it stands for Fabulous Metal Creation and in truth they are not far wrong. Don't be embarrassed. 1 Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #13 Posted August 1, 2016 (edited) Food Manufacturing Company I think Iains got alot of grass to cut. I have just got to make some time to help drive it How many one owner from new machines crop up these days?? Edited August 1, 2016 by Chris 1 slf-uk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #14 Posted August 1, 2016 I thought it was Flipping machines cr- p 2 slf-uk and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #15 Posted August 2, 2016 22 hours ago, nigel said: I thought it was Flipping machines cr- p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #16 Posted August 2, 2016 Andrew and Chris have got the definition of FMC spot on. I think some of you were thinking of other brands 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #17 Posted August 2, 2016 Don't know of any others with FMC on. Must admit it's in good condition and only 1400hrs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #18 Posted August 2, 2016 Actually FMC is Food Machinery Corporation. Founded in 1883 as the Bean Spray Pump Company based in Los Gatos, California by chemist John Bean. The company's first product to be manufactured was a piston pump. Bean invented the pump to spray insecticide on fruit orchards in the area. In 1928, Bean Spray Pump purchased two companies, one company manufactured a sealed can rotary pressure sterilizer[and the other company manufactured canning machinery. At this time the company changed its name to Food Machinery Corporation and started using the initials FMC. Here in the States it is widely reported that Bolens was a division of the Ford Motor Company, hence FMC, but that is nothing more than Appalachian legend. However do NOT try and convince them otherwise, it is akin to insulting their wives. 2 Stormin and slf-uk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #19 Posted February 6, 2017 Just been looking at your HT20 again Iain. Is there any significant differences between the HT20 and Ht23 apart from the horse power? 1 slf-uk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #20 Posted February 6, 2017 18 minutes ago, Triumph66 said: Just been looking at your HT20 again Iain. Is there any significant differences between the HT20 and Ht23 apart from the horse power? Andrew, the big difference is the back axle. A HT20 has a single range Sundstrand and a HT23 a two range Eaton. I was chatting to Chris about this the other day because I wondered what axle he had in his 1886. If I remember correctly the 1886 has the same Sundstrand as the HT20 but my 1477 has an earlier Eaton. Hope that makes sense Iain 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #21 Posted February 6, 2017 Thanks Iain, that does make sense. Great photo of those two together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joseph 332 #22 Posted November 25, 2018 Over the last couple of weekends we have spent some time on the HT20. Still more work to do 4 Triumph66, nigel, Alan and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #23 Posted November 25, 2018 I'm just wondering how long it will be before I start seeing commercial movies you produce, great job. 2 slf-uk and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #24 Posted November 25, 2018 Another good video Joseph. I notice that your Dad is nowhere to be seen AGAIN. 2 slf-uk and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #25 Posted November 25, 2018 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Alan said: Another good video Joseph. I notice that your Dad is know where to be seen AGAIN. How Joseph can direct, produce and film this as well as owning and driving the HT20 is a complete mystery to me. As you say where is Iain? Come to think of it; WHO is Iain?! Edited November 25, 2018 by Triumph66 2 1 Sammoore13bolens1053, Alan and slf-uk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
