The Deed is Done! :)

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Was 2,000 miles a typo, or is this the only dealer in Australia! I'd make sure I test everything when they deliver it - warranty work will be a pain! Hope you enjoy it.

Yup. Australia is kind of a big country - almost 3 million square miles.

 

[NT5224]

Ok folks,

Sorry for the delay in responding. I lead a complicated life across several countries and 'lives' at the moment.

The 5035, (now named 'Hindy') arrived. About ten days back and was immediately put to work digging out pads for installation of water tanks. It did an amazing job and I really couldn't be happier. Better still my wife also loves it.

The dealers who shipped the tractor 2000 miles to our district did an excellent job checking it over before dispatching. They put seven hours on the clock working it to check everything. Any Aussies on here I can highly recommend 'Coast to Country Tractors' at Beenleigh. Young people just starting up but committed to service.

Finally a thanks to the folks on here who made useful comments and suggestions to a tractor newbie. I'm sure I'll be back on here regularly with questions and updates on our adventures. We are a couple living a long way from anywhere, and so by necessity have to be highly self reliant. We have much to learn about the operation and maintenance of Hindy. Pics attached.
Regards to all.

Alan

 

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Congratulations Alan. Looking good!

 

[mike69440]

Watch for those snakes and Crocs!

 

[Gasifier]

Ok folks,

Sorry for the delay in responding. I lead a complicated life across several countries and 'lives' at the moment.

The 5035, (now named 'Hindy') arrived. About ten days back and was immediately put to work digging out pads for installation of water tanks. It did an amazing job and I really couldn't be happier. Better still my wife also loves it.

The dealers who shipped the tractor 2000 miles to our district did an excellent job checking it over before dispatching. They put seven hours on the clock working it to check everything. Any Aussies on here I can highly recommend 'Coast to Country Tractors' at Beenleigh. Young people just starting up but committed to service.

Finally a thanks to the folks on here who made useful comments and suggestions to a tractor newbie. I'm sure I'll be back on here regularly with questions and updates on our adventures. We are a couple living a long way from anywhere, and so by necessity have to be highly self reliant. We have much to learn about the operation and maintenance of Hindy. Pics attached. View attachment 498707View attachment 498708
Regards to all.

Alan

How's the tractor treating you Alan? Is that a grapple or a 4-1 bucket your carrying in the front bucket?