Machinery Photo/Discussion Thread II

timple23 wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/tractors-for-sale/ford-8630/23043522

Hardly genuine hours?

Could be once round the clock, but she is in super condition, looks straight and no sign of hard work or abuse.

Same machine. Aren't they making it under licence?

funkey_monkey wrote: »

Is there any input taxes on brining in machinery from Eastern European countries. If say the treasury cost would be high though for a spot on a lorry.

No, once they are in the eu. I know a lad who brought a 40' from poland for e3500.
There's plenty of polish moving back, lower rents n economy booming apparently. You might get a back load. A neighbour of mine bought a rotovator over there recently, he's the type of lad that has never ever bought a dud, so you'd never hear any negatives!

emaherx wrote: »

Any opinions on Tuffmac trailers? Considering a 16ft cattle trailer for the Tractor.

https://www.donedeal.ie/trailers-for-sale/tuffmac-cattle-trailer/8328387

The bale trailers look well made. Was half thinking of one

emaherx wrote: »

Be hard to keep the cows on one though

To be fair they look well spec'd in all their trailers but don't actually know anyone with one.

Every second trailer around here are tuffmacs

emaherx wrote: »

Seeing a few Tuffmac Jeep trailers around here but not tractor trailers.

There are a few tippers and bale trailers around mullingar

emaherx wrote: »

Any opinions on Tuffmac trailers? Considering a 16ft cattle trailer for the Tractor.

https://www.donedeal.ie/trailers-for-sale/tuffmac-cattle-trailer/8328387

That's a lovely looking trailer.......

Farm here is very disjointed and spread over a few miles. We used to walk cattle to out farms years ago but that's not really been possible in recent years due to increased traffic. It's no fun moving a group of 20+ cows and their calves with a 2 cow Ifor Williams trailer on the Jeep.

Currently have an old steel 13x7 tractor cattle trailer with timber floor, but floor and rear door need timber replaced and probably more. The tractor cattle trailer is probably the most important thing here to keep the farm going, friend of mine last year in the drought asked me if I'd welded the trailer to the tractor as he never sees it off.

I was also considering this Bridgeway trailer which is 16x7 its a lot cheaper than the Tuffmac but it's a foot narrower and all steel sheeting, it's also only rated for 25kph which isn't an issue now but a consideration for the future.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cattletrailers-for-sale/new-bridgeway-trailers/22191169

Never wrestle with pigs wrote: »

Looks like a cracking trailer, looking for something similar myself but perhaps one that I can detach the body easily and use as a bale trailer also.

I'd like that option too, but anything new puts it way beyond what I'm willing to spend.

emaherx wrote: »

I'd like that option too, but anything new puts it way beyond what I'm willing to spend.

Was the bridgeway much cheaper?

Muckit wrote: »

The primer and paint isn't great on them. Only single pack paint l think.

Any l see around here look ragged. Sheeting only goes up about 4' and then bars. Looks mean looking

My better half says I'm rough looking but I still got the job done!

Reggie. wrote: »

I agree with her

About getting the job done? Ooh matron!

Lad near me has the tuffmac tractor trailer. Grand trailer, only gets odd use.
I see the lads down my way who move cattle to marts etc. running lynch cattle trailers, good reports.
Bridgeway make good stuff.

Muckit wrote: »

Always dear the first day. As you say this is a vital part of your farm. If you were putting up a new shed you wouldn't bat an eye at price.

This purchase will give you comfort for next 20+ years so divide purchase price by this and it makes it more palatable. I'd steer clear of all steel trailer, esp if has to live outside. Look and wait for a good alum sheeted secondhand one to come up on donedeal if not going new.

This is true, but I really only need a new cattle trailer. I already have a decent tipping trailer that I use for bales too.

Muckit wrote: »

Any l see around here look ragged. Sheeting only goes up about 4' and then bars. Looks mean looking

Actually like that about them. My current one is similar design and it makes the view great for reversing into tight corners.