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The original 4wd system was invented by Selene in Italy using WW2 Jeep front axles fitted to Ferguson 20's and the larger ones to E27N's. They built the larger 4wd conversion using surplus WW2 GMC 6x6 truck front axles. The axle used for smaller tractors came from the WW2 Dodge Weapons Carrier truck...

This one at the Camrose Vintage Working Day near Haverfordwest in 2011

The sandwich box.

I believe its the modern conversion which are being made in mid-Wales - in one of the tractor magazines a while ago. Land Rover front axle???

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/davidbate/2-21-2009_009.jpg http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/davidbate/2-21-2009_017.jpg http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/davidbate/2-21-2009_010.jpg Is this a genuine Roadless-Selene conversion? Were the Dexta front axles ex-WW2 surplus Dodge Weap...

UP DATE I have been in contact with the Ferranti tractor specialist who joined them from another well known tractor brand. The tractors were shown at the Smithfield & Royal Shows in 1980/81 and discussions were held with potential dealers. But no tractors were sold and they were all sent back to Sp...

I am researching the history of EBRO tractors built in Spain. FERRANTI ENGINEERING imported them into the UK, showed a 6125DT at the 1980 Royal Show. Who were Ferranti? Any help would be gratefully received - replies here or email me dinas@arepo.com Kubota bought the EBRO factory in the late 1980's...

Supermanuel wrote:Front rims may be from older Fordson.

Those 3 spoke cast iron front wheels are correct original specification for 1960-62 Blue/Orange Super Majors supplied in Britain,

The rear wheels on this tractor have been repainted at some time in its life.

NOTE :- the grills are original SILVER COLOUR !!!

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/davidbate/11-6-2010_026.jpg http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/davidbate/11-6-2010_027.jpg February 1961 Super Major in original condition. The tall air cleaner came from an Ebro 55 courtesy of David {Ebro} in Spain. I am looking for an original non-safety...

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/davidbate/1-12-2010_002.jpg This pewter belt buckle was given to me many years ago by Jack Heald - the US Fordson guru http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/davidbate/1-12-2010_004.jpg enamel tractor badge http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/davidbate/1-12...

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/davidbate/12-27-2009_069.jpg Ford Dexta 2000 http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/davidbate/12-27-2009_071.jpg Ford 3600 http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/davidbate/12-27-2009_072.jpg Ford 3600 http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/davidbate/12-27-2009...

I know its not quite a Dexta but it seems logical to post here http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/davidbate/DSC03050.jpg http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/davidbate/DSC03054.jpg http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/davidbate/DSC03056.jpg http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/davidbate/DS...

My Spanish friend David Monton has asked me post his email about the history of Barreiros engines. Please excuse the English, David doesnt speak English and uses an on-line translation service. This gives another side to the Barreiros story. Its good that we are able to share information between ent...

Still Super Major based with MF tinwork, Major front axle & mudguards. Note the extensions on the subframe to mount the power steering ram.
photo c/o David Monton

I am no expert on Perkins engines. Maybe someone here has a P6 Major and can compare it to the close-up side view photo. Spain's vehicle industry was based on co-operation between the Spanish government and manufacturers from other Countries. The EBRO was a classic example with their tie up with For...

David, Thanks for all of the interesting information from Spain. I searched for Barreiros on the internet and found out that they were founded in 1954. This conversion had to be made after the E27N was out of production. I wonder how many E27Ns there were in Spain. Did they import E1A Majors into S...

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/davidbate/Fordson.jpg http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/davidbate/IMG_5329.jpg http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/davidbate/IMG_5317.jpg http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/davidbate/P8280020.jpg Tractor owned by David Monton in Spain - believed to...

A very inovative conversion in Spain from David Monton



Can someone please give Brian a large Brandy to get over his shock & horror!

Last Super Major version - later models were EBRO design with Perkins engines

photo c/o David Monton in Spain

I believe the 155 Series were built 1968 to 70.

The basic tractor is a Super Major, with MF 165 front axle, & tin work.

These were the first tractors produced after MF took over Ford's interest in EBRO tractor company.

The first of the models after MF took over Ford's share of the company
photo c/o David Monton

Henk;
This KFD + Howard reduction box is in Holland. Have you seen it?

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/davidbate/ebronarrow-1.jpg The orchard model that Ebro manufactured in Spain. Note the different front axle , rear wheel centres and front wheel rims from the Stormont KFD. Also the righthand foot brake pedal juts out from the mudguard. These are rare in Spain...

photos c/o David Monton