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- Sun Sep 02, 2012 12:19 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Genuine Roadless Dexta
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3953
Re: Genuine Roadless Dexta
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...
- Sun Sep 02, 2012 12:01 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Genuine Roadless Dexta
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3953
Genuine Roadless Dexta
This one at the Camrose Vintage Working Day near Haverfordwest in 2011
- Sat Sep 01, 2012 11:03 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Is this a Roadless conversion?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6831
Re: Is this a Roadless conversion?
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???
- Sat Sep 01, 2012 7:54 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Is this a Roadless conversion?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6831
Is this a Roadless conversion?
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...
- Sat Aug 13, 2011 8:18 pm
- Forum: Ford and Fordson Conversions
- Topic: EBRO tractors
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6873
Re: EBRO tractors
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...
- Fri Aug 05, 2011 7:48 am
- Forum: Ford and Fordson Conversions
- Topic: EBRO tractors
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6873
Re: EBRO tractors
Brian;
Thanks for the information. I am trying to trace the ex-Ferag guys now who went to Kv. If you can spare the brochures {even for me to scan & copy, that would be very helpful. Email me for my address.
Cheers David
Thanks for the information. I am trying to trace the ex-Ferag guys now who went to Kv. If you can spare the brochures {even for me to scan & copy, that would be very helpful. Email me for my address.
Cheers David
- Thu Aug 04, 2011 8:51 pm
- Forum: Ford and Fordson Conversions
- Topic: EBRO tractors
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6873
EBRO tractors
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...
- Sun Nov 14, 2010 3:08 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: 1961 Super Major
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6673
Those 3 spoke cast iron front wheels are correct original specification for 1960-62 Blue/Orange Super Majors supplied in Britain,Supermanuel wrote:Front rims may be from older Fordson.
The rear wheels on this tractor have been repainted at some time in its life.
NOTE :- the grills are original SILVER COLOUR !!!
- Sat Nov 13, 2010 9:12 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: 1961 Super Major
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6673
1961 Super Major
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...
- Tue Jan 12, 2010 7:13 pm
- Forum: Ford World Series
- Topic: Fordson badges & buckle
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3853
Fordson badges & buckle
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...
- Sat Jan 09, 2010 4:47 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous topics
- Topic: Modified Ford models
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3170
Modified Ford models
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...
- Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:22 am
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: WHAT IS IT ?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6766
- Wed Sep 02, 2009 12:43 pm
- Forum: Fordson Dexta
- Topic: Ford 9N diesel conversion in Spain
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6695
Ford 9N diesel conversion in Spain
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...
- Tue Sep 01, 2009 3:43 pm
- Forum: Fordson F, N and E27N Major
- Topic: Rare Spanish E27N conversion
- Replies: 16
- Views: 25954
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...
- Mon Aug 31, 2009 3:43 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: EBRO 160
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2607
EBRO 160
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
- Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:24 am
- Forum: Fordson F, N and E27N Major
- Topic: Rare Spanish E27N conversion
- Replies: 16
- Views: 25954
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...
- Sun Aug 30, 2009 7:03 pm
- Forum: Fordson F, N and E27N Major
- Topic: Rare Spanish E27N conversion
- Replies: 16
- Views: 25954
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...
- Sun Aug 30, 2009 12:25 pm
- Forum: Fordson F, N and E27N Major
- Topic: Rare Spanish E27N conversion
- Replies: 16
- Views: 25954
Rare Spanish E27N conversion
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...
- Fri Aug 28, 2009 9:53 pm
- Forum: Fordson F, N and E27N Major
- Topic: Unique E27N
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3446
Unique E27N
A very inovative conversion in Spain from David Monton
Can someone please give Brian a large Brandy to get over his shock & horror!
Can someone please give Brian a large Brandy to get over his shock & horror!
- Thu Aug 27, 2009 5:33 am
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: Ebro 155E
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2951
Ebro 155E
Last Super Major version - later models were EBRO design with Perkins engines
photo c/o David Monton in Spain
- Wed Aug 26, 2009 11:40 am
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: EBRO 155
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3507
- Tue Aug 25, 2009 11:21 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: EBRO 155
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3507
EBRO 155
The first of the models after MF took over Ford's share of the company
photo c/o David Monton
- Mon Aug 24, 2009 9:30 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: EBRO Super 55 - the one I want!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4137
- Mon Aug 24, 2009 8:44 pm
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: EBRO Super 55 - the one I want!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4137
EBRO Super 55 - the one I want!
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...
- Sun Aug 23, 2009 9:53 am
- Forum: Fordson New Major
- Topic: EBRO 55 's
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2986
EBRO 55 's
photos c/o David Monton