Project description
Don’t see many of these in the UK, debuted in January 1979. They called them the 2+2 and they were unique in the market. The name-calling started right away. Some of the more polite ones included “anteater,” “land shark,” “worm” and “Snoopy,”
Reason for Job:
The tractor was imported from the USA by our customer with a known drive fault. After spending 18 months as a shed ornament, she was put on a low loader and sent in. Our instructions were to get the tractor working mechanically and to re-furbish cab interior. The owner wanted to sort exterior cosmetics themselves.
Main problems found:
TA ( torque amplifier) had failed.
Bearing had failed on hyd pump drive.
Bearing had failed on transmission input shaft.
PTO clutch was burnt out.
Prop-shafts on input to trans and 4WD to front axle had excessive wear.
Cab lining was hanging out.
Remedy:
Reconditioned transmission with new bearings seals and a couple of shafts.
New prop-shafts.
Modified hydraulic pump drive and pump.
New plates and seals in PTO drive.
New seat.
New Weston pattern cab lining kit.
More about Swinnerton Machinery
Here at Swinnerton Machinery, the dedicated team of highly skilled engineers not only repair agricultural machines, their wide range of knowledge transfers to plant, automotive and HGV.
We always deliver quality and reliability to our customers. We offer a wide range of services including:
- Transmission repair/overhaul including manual, automatic, power shift and CVT
- Engine repair/overhaul
- Diagnostics, code reading and configuration
- On site repairs, servicing and diagnostics
- Air-con servicing and fault finding
We service a vast number of local businesses, however due to our central location in the heart of the Midlands, our customers are now approaching us from the entirety of the UK & Ireland, sending equipment for repair to Swinnerton’s Tamworth workshop.
Our Expert Team
As a dedicated repair team with 100 years combined experience – there’s a breadth of knowledge spanning models from the 1960’s to present day. The advanced knowledge of our team means we are able to talk you through the proposed solutions to fix your vehicle/machine at the most efficient price.
Workshop and Mobile Services
Our large workshop gives us the capability to work on the smallest ground care equipment up to the largest articulated tractors.
In 2019 we upgraded our business unit to include a dedicated engine and transmission workshop. Making these improvements gives us the ability to be more efficient, whilst maintaining the best quality.
We also offer mobile services for onsite repairs, diagnostics and fault finding (UK mainland only).
