scraperboy222
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hi all just a couple of pics of some tractors we used to run here in oz
i will post some more later if these work out.
i will post some more later if these work out.
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some wabco pics
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scraperboy222
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The 222 had the alternator staight off the rear of the engine then the tourque convertor/transmission unit bolted to the rear of that.trans was a 5 speed semi auto
single electric drive elavator box.
single electric drive elavator box.
scraperboy222
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a few more photos
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Buckethead
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The one in the bottom pic looks like a Michigan
The one in the bottom pic looks like a Clark Michigan 110, not a Wabco.
The one in the bottom pic looks like a Clark Michigan 110, not a Wabco.
scraperboy222
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It is a clark 110-15B same tractor thats on the float in a earlier pic we used to run it as well down here.
scraperboy222
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a few 101g photos
Gord229
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Hello Scraperboy222
The 222H looks fairly new in the photo. Do you still own/run this baby?
I made a mistake late the year before last and bought a 623E Cat instead of one of these. I have regreted my decision ever since. it has cost a bundle to keep and the problems seem to never end.
I own a 229F and have for more than 10 years. She, in comparision has cost vey little in terms of breakdowns and has a very good reputaion around town as one the most reliable scrapers available. I love operating it!
Cheers
Gordon
The 222H looks fairly new in the photo. Do you still own/run this baby?
I made a mistake late the year before last and bought a 623E Cat instead of one of these. I have regreted my decision ever since. it has cost a bundle to keep and the problems seem to never end.
I own a 229F and have for more than 10 years. She, in comparision has cost vey little in terms of breakdowns and has a very good reputaion around town as one the most reliable scrapers available. I love operating it!
Cheers
Gordon
scraperboy222
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hi Gordon
the 222H is a 1985 build from memory the photos were taken in 2005 just before it was sold that was a sad day. was a very nice machine to operate i have only seen 1 229F it was at Morven up here in QLD about 8 years ago i have not operated one of these what are they like?
Cheers
Bevan
the 222H is a 1985 build from memory the photos were taken in 2005 just before it was sold that was a sad day. was a very nice machine to operate i have only seen 1 229F it was at Morven up here in QLD about 8 years ago i have not operated one of these what are they like?
Cheers
Bevan
Gord229
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Bevan - thanks for the info on the 222H. Sorry to hear you had to part with it.
As for operating the 229F, it is a lot of fun. They are a very well balanced machine and you have to work hard to drop the nose. I enjoy showing up the Cat boys by going places they can not go. For example, with the very low centre of gravity and width on its side, you can cut a 2.5 to 1 batter (as long as you are careful not to overload the bowl and have a good exit route). The best I have ever done with a Cat is 3 to 1 and that's frightning.
The old girl looses it a bit on long hauls as the Cats have a better top speed but at the end of the day I am usually only down 2 or 3 loads.
Not bad for a machine which has just celebrated its 40th birthday!
Heres a couple of shots of it at work here in Canberra a couple of years ago.
Cheers
Gordon
As for operating the 229F, it is a lot of fun. They are a very well balanced machine and you have to work hard to drop the nose. I enjoy showing up the Cat boys by going places they can not go. For example, with the very low centre of gravity and width on its side, you can cut a 2.5 to 1 batter (as long as you are careful not to overload the bowl and have a good exit route). The best I have ever done with a Cat is 3 to 1 and that's frightning.
The old girl looses it a bit on long hauls as the Cats have a better top speed but at the end of the day I am usually only down 2 or 3 loads.
Not bad for a machine which has just celebrated its 40th birthday!
Heres a couple of shots of it at work here in Canberra a couple of years ago.
Cheers
Gordon
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scraperboy222
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Hi Gordon thanks for the photos looks like a very tidy machine.My dad started out in 1973 he bought a 10E2 drove it home from brisbane 1100km through toowoomba 5pm friday afternoon not sure how this would go these days he then traded up to 111As all second hand bought a new 101G in 1979 which we still have several other scrapers bought and sold over the years 101Gs 110-15B clark before getting the 222H.
Bevan
Bevan
frankderrico
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Scraperboy222, did you work on your dads 111A's very much? I'm having trouble with mine,:Banghead maybe you could help. Hope so.......Frank in Wisconsin:usa
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A downside to the H
A fellow contractor had a 222H from new. 12000 hrs & no engine rebuild either, (the trick- oil change every 100 hrs filters & oil again & 200 hrs)
The only downside was the hitch cracked & needed exchange EVERY 450-500hrs
Apparently the H's were 1' longer than the G's. This was the only reason deduced for causing the problem
Does anyone else have a similar story on the H as there were a few around here that suffered this problem (was a warranty job till the dealer decided to find an "opt out" reason)
A fellow contractor had a 222H from new. 12000 hrs & no engine rebuild either, (the trick- oil change every 100 hrs filters & oil again & 200 hrs)
The only downside was the hitch cracked & needed exchange EVERY 450-500hrs
Apparently the H's were 1' longer than the G's. This was the only reason deduced for causing the problem Does anyone else have a similar story on the H as there were a few around here that suffered this problem (was a warranty job till the dealer decided to find an "opt out" reason)