Ransomes MG5 Crawler

[Dieselman 63]

I did some tidying and now I can fit two tractors side-by-side in the workshop, I’m dead pleased! Space, heavenly space

With the wiring complete and looped through the brake box, I was able to finally reattach the tool box. You also have to loop the high tension lead through, an added faff, but it’s worth it in the end as it keeps it in place, not vibrating and dancing all over. A bolt was replaced on the cowling, another source of vibration at high speed (lol) and the tool kit, pliers, bolts for hooking the trailer on and a D shackle all fit snugly in the box along with the handle.

A quick test run at idle, it’s running much better now

Compare this to the first time I ran it:

MG First Idle

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[Dieselman 63]

Stakes might be a bit on the slim side so I may bulk them up in future, but atm it’s holding well and I’ve tentatively pushed the machine to the edge (being careful not to kill myself!!) and the bank hasn’t collapsed. I want to drive it onto a trailer to move a small building at my friend’s property. They said they were going to move it by hand (!) so I offered use of the crawler. We shall see how it goes…

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

careful not to kill myself!!)

If the worse does happen, we hope not.
But can I have all your tools and toys?

Thanks.

 

[OJCar]

With a decent run up to the ramp, you should be able to beat the Guinness Book World Record for longest jump of a Ransomes Crawler ...

What could possibly go wrong

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

With a decent run up to the ramp, you should be able to beat the Guinness Book World Record for longest jump of a Ransomes Crawler ...

What could possibly go wrong

I will hold his beer.
You man the tape measure.

 

[dobbslc]

What's the phone number for the emergency service in NZ?

 

[Dieselman 63]

Off on a new adventure. Can’t wait! Apparently we’re going to tow a small building. I’ve taken the starting handle, aka the key with me

 

[dobbslc]

Can't beat a road trip with a purpose

 

[Blobber]

It doesnt look that big now its in the trailer, pictures of the "small building move" please!

 

[Dieselman 63]

It doesnt look that big now its in the trailer, pictures of the "small building move" please!

As always, pics will be provided. Car badge has been swapped for something more speed-appropriate!

 

[Dieselman 63]

I picked up this pto box which sends the shaft out 90°, it came with a load of other bits including an overrun clutch that was very dirty and full of water ingress, but has started to come up good.

 

[Robotstar5]

I saw this on FB marketplace listed as a crawler attachment, looks like some sort of flail?

 

[Tinbasherdan]

I saw this on FB marketplace listed as a crawler attachment, looks like some sort of flail?

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Spring tine rotavator by the looks of it

 

[jordhandson]

I saw this on FB marketplace listed as a crawler attachment, looks like some sort of flail?

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That is a Mansley cultivator made for Ransomes by Gregson & Monk LTD check out my posting. Im not a 100% but I think they were for the MG6 and up as they had the hydraulic lift arms but don quote me.

Pictures of old or rare vehicles

Check out the Morris Marina door handles :whistle:

www.mig-welding.co.uk

Did you buy it

Cheers

 

[Dieselman 63]

I saw this on FB marketplace listed as a crawler attachment, looks like some sort of flail?

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They’re rare and as such hard to find. I get enough complaints about the tracks though, I dread to think what would happen if I used that on the garden!

 

[Tinbasherdan]

They’re rare and as such hard to find. I get enough complaints about the tracks though, I dread to think what would happen if I used that on the garden!

Only one way to find out ....

 

[Dieselman 63]

Only one way to find out ....

I want to build a slasher for it, that’s the current goal anyway.

 

[Dieselman 63]

A nice way to spend a rainy morning

All cleaned up and ready to put back on the pto. The splines I cleaned with a very fine file and lots of degreaser. It wouldn’t fit on the shaft to begin with but now slides on with ease - very satisfying. Found some random blue paint in the shed which seems a close enough match to Ransomes. Assembly grease added, though there is a nipple which I’ll probably replace anyway, as well as stick new bolts and lock washers on.

 

[Dieselman 63]

The universal joints spun well, getting them free however was another issue. Only one hammered free, so I ended up cutting the rest and punching them out. The circlips shattered as soon as I tried to remove them.

 

[Dieselman 63]

The gearbox is now free of all gears. It’s dirty in there! Bearings are shot and gaskets look cooked, too. I might not use this so I might close it up/sell as the overrun clutch and linkage could be all I need right now. Looks a lot of work here anyway.