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t2ylo

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« on: January 09, 2021, 07:13:19 PM »
Now I have got your attention with probably the sexiest thread on CBF I hope you can help me.

We need a full restore on a set of ransome tractor pulled gangs and our big green heavy roller

Any ideas from you guys?

The work required is beyond our skill set and we hope to use some of the “return to cricket” grant to get the kit fixed

Any help welcome.
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Re: Gang Mowers and Rollers
« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2021, 07:25:36 PM »
Simple - Call out your local agricultural engineer to have a look and advise
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Re: Gang Mowers and Rollers
« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2021, 07:44:10 PM »
I’m afraid they would not be interested in such jobs - I need specialists

I’ve messaged auto roller who look very promising for the roller.

The gangs are proving trickier
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Re: Gang Mowers and Rollers
« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2021, 07:48:39 PM »
Quote from: t2ylo on January 09, 2021, 07:44:10 PM
I’m afraid they would not be interested in such jobs - I need specialists

I’ve messaged auto roller who look very promising for the roller.

The gangs are proving trickier

Strange! They must have plenty of work on. You certainly dont need to be a specialist to work on gang mowers, they aren't particularly technical or difficult to work on. Just time consuming

Im guessing you've already tried garden machinery repair shops aswell?
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Re: Gang Mowers and Rollers
« Reply #4 on: January 09, 2021, 07:51:02 PM »
With any machinery I would say pay for the diagnosis first and foremost. Some jobs are surprisingly simple to do yourself but hard to diagnose without mechanical knowledge.
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Re: Gang Mowers and Rollers
« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2021, 07:53:47 PM »
Yes mate - both need slightly more than a service





That’s the actual roller & it’s this type of gangs (even I don’t have a picture of the actual gangs)

I need restoration contacts not service contacts pls.
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Re: Gang Mowers and Rollers
« Reply #6 on: January 09, 2021, 07:54:39 PM »
Quote from: alba caerulea on January 09, 2021, 07:51:02 PM
With any machinery I would say pay for the diagnosis first and foremost. Some jobs are surprisingly simple to do yourself but hard to diagnose without mechanical knowledge.

Thanks - all the above has been done and agreed, we just now need to find specialists.
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Re: Gang Mowers and Rollers
« Reply #7 on: January 09, 2021, 08:01:00 PM »
Who has told you that you need a specialist?

Two companies I use do triple and gang mowers but I am at the (No Swearing Please) end of the country. If you dont find someone local give me a shout and ill pass the contacts on
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« Reply #8 on: January 09, 2021, 08:06:58 PM »
That would be great, thank you.

We’ve been making do and mending for a number of years with both bits of kit and the time has come to give both a proper overhaul.

All contacts from the forum welcome
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Re: Gang Mowers and Rollers
« Reply #9 on: January 10, 2021, 09:17:41 AM »
On Facebook there is a group called cricket groundsman UK you might get more help there.
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Re: Gang Mowers and Rollers
« Reply #10 on: January 10, 2021, 09:20:08 AM »
Quote from: Buzz on January 10, 2021, 09:17:41 AM
On Facebook there is a group called cricket groundsman UK you might get more help there.

Thank you
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Re: Gang Mowers and Rollers
« Reply #11 on: January 10, 2021, 10:30:41 AM »
Poweroll are another roller company along with Auto roller who you've already contacted. The groundsman FB group will hopefully be able to suggest for the gangs - is there a manufacturer mark on them?
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Re: Gang Mowers and Rollers
« Reply #12 on: January 10, 2021, 11:11:25 AM »
Yes they are ransome - which means once with pimped them up they will hopefully hold their value.
Currently found a great place but it’s in Lancashire and currently trying rt machinery in Aylesbury

Thanks for the roller tip - that’s the best two from what I can see as well. Roller needs a full refit - it’s not safe currently

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Re: Gang Mowers and Rollers
« Reply #13 on: January 10, 2021, 02:10:21 PM »
The gang mowers won't be a specialist fix, they're trailed so no motor.

Bearings will need to be checked or replaced and make sure everything is free, lubricated. Then the blades will need to be sharpened.

See if you can find a construction plant mechanic for them.

I've got a fitter at work that fixes all our construction plant but he also does our groundcare equipment.

Roller will just be engine, hydraulic pump and motors. Hardest thing will be getting the spare parts
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Re: Gang Mowers and Rollers
« Reply #14 on: January 10, 2021, 09:30:10 PM »
You could try Swillington Rollers or JGC Sportsturf.
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