Slindon on Sunday with a loading shovel

solarman216 · 11-12-2021, 00:53

Yep that is correct my last pay and play of the year, I am going in my patrol and towing a trailer with a Bobcat skid steer loading shovel that has been in my workshop for more than a week being refurbished, it is now up and running and my mate Dave who owns it wants to put it through its paces, I have spoken with John the site owner and he is happy as long as it passes his scrutinising, it is narrow but low centre of gravity, I think he will roll it but time will tell, Rick

solarman216 · 11-12-2021, 19:00

sorry to say the Bobcat will not be joining us due to an unsurmountable problem, so just me in my Patrol and a T2, Rick

Banshee · 12-12-2021, 14:51

Looking forwar to more pics Rick

Didn't reply to last weeks but I certainly enjoyed the write up and pics you posted

Flying Torquewrench · 12-12-2021, 14:55

What is the problem with the Bobcat?

solarman216 · 12-12-2021, 22:12

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Originally Posted by Flying Torquewrench

What is the problem with the Bobcat?

Not the Bobcat, it was the trailer we were going to use was needed else ware, Rick

solarman216 · 12-12-2021, 22:22

A good day at Slindon today, within 15 mins of arriving we were purposely fully stuck and I chose a place with not much to winch to, the tree just to the left was only good for about a 3 Mtr pull, out of site to the right was a fallen tree, we tried that but it broke in half, must have been rotten, so out with the ground anchor, tried 5 pins first but it moved

solarman216 · 12-12-2021, 22:29

The cavalry arrived to drive in the other 5 pins and out she came no bother, no rear wheel drive as diff was grounding out all the way, got video of all but only had time to check that it is good, again much more winching through out the day but no time for stills, Rick

11-12-2021, 00:53	#1
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Slindon on Sunday with a loading shovel Yep that is correct my last pay and play of the year, I am going in my patrol and towing a trailer with a Bobcat skid steer loading shovel that has been in my workshop for more than a week being refurbished, it is now up and running and my mate Dave who owns it wants to put it through its paces, I have spoken with John the site owner and he is happy as long as it passes his scrutinising, it is narrow but low centre of gravity, I think he will roll it but time will tell, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

11-12-2021, 19:00	#2
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	sorry to say the Bobcat will not be joining us due to an unsurmountable problem, so just me in my Patrol and a T2, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

12-12-2021, 14:51	#3
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	Looking forwar to more pics Rick Didn't reply to last weeks but I certainly enjoyed the write up and pics you posted __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

12-12-2021, 14:55	#4
Flying Torquewrench Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Worcestershire Vehicle: Nissan Patrol Y61 2.8TD Posts: 1,152	What is the problem with the Bobcat?