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Ive seen a stump grinder about 6 foot wide , with a cylindrical 2 foot dia centre with small cutters about 12" apart, for clearing small tree roots such as xmas tree roots , im clearing about an acre of these roots soon , anyone know any thing about these machines? I will be using a 360 digger...

Hi dave, thanks for that, it down loaded ok , will have to wait til im not using the tractor.

Thanks for that a very importaint point and good to know, thanks Dave. is there a ford forum?

I have a 8011 and the power steering leaks slowly from the steering box , is this just a seal? seems like its at the bottom of every thing , looks like the rad has to come off first, has anyone done this job and stopped the leak ? its a 1974, or do i just leave it alone?

Hi , I could`nt find a zetor heard of 3 but they just seem to dissolve as soon as i tried to reach them, so ive found a ford tw10 with recon engine 110 hp seems good allround non turbo 6 cylinder , dare i ask any opinions? its an 82 i gave 4,000

Hi i have a 8011 too and the same thing happens , i think its low oil level, when facing uphill the oil is further from the pump and lower as far as the pump is concerned. I just undo the joint above where the pump is a turn and you can see the air come out, it may be a worn pump but like you...

First I must say i love this site ( been on here about 2/3 weeks) Im thinking of crimping hydraulic pipe ends , you know a, hydraulic pipe splits right in the middle of a job, so you rush off with the offending pipe 2/3 hours later your back to work minus a lot of money which you gladly spend at...

Thanks for your help so far , will let you all know what i find.

Im interested i buying an older Zetor 4x4 approx 100hp , is there a best model for power but reliability being most important. I have a 8011 1976 about 20years and a 5545 which ive had for about 40 years in the time when most locals had fordson majors and they said dont buy a zetor there...