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V8Druid

V8Druid

do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
A BIG welcome to the latest member of the Hydrema Duck Owners Club ...... (y)
I have it on good authority, (the horse's mouth), that the latest 'Drema duck, to grace the UK's shores, made a successful landing, late last night :giggle:
Doubtless, we will all see a lot more about it, in the very near future :cool:
Congratulations and I hope she treats you as well as mine has;)

#4 knows who he is and will hopefully break cover shortly :D
It's been a pleasure, being involved in your new acquisition and thanks for the opportunity to help (y)
... can't wait to have a proper shufty at the beast :cool::giggle::giggle:
 
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fred

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So it looks like im member number 4 of the Hydrema wheelers club!

Tail end of last year I was in the market for a telehandler for site work and came across Graham's thread on the old forum, which got me thinking perhaps a duck would make a more usefull site materials handler than a traditional telehandler. The ability to plant it on a spot and unload deliveries/load the scaff from that position would have multiple advantages. Not ploughing up the site with constant back and forth, tight sites easier, much more lift capacity, more reach, load muckaways (0.8 cube bucket whats not to like),pour conc etc.

So after a visit to see Grahams duck I was sold and the search started!

Graham found several likely candidates and the list was whittled down to the Hydrema 1520. It ticks all the boxes with stabs, blade and already had an engcon on it. Located in Sweden at a Hydrema dealer, Tim the MD of Hydrema UK was really helpful with questions and paperwork always replying within a couple hours. A lesson a few dealers could learn!! It needed a few minor bits and bobs sorting as it had been sat for a while and a deal was struck.

Well she arrived yesterday on the low loader from Immingham port. A whole new learning curve now, not only the two sticks but 2 pedals as well to control the 'third' arm and engcon! The ability to put a pallet in front of you and lift it straight up dead vertical to 8+m is soo useful, not to mention it will lift north of 8 tons close in !!

So I'm waiting for the Licence plate from DVLA for road travel as it has a 30 klik box, we've exchanged many letters I think its broken their system as some of their questions are barmy and of course they cannot be contented by email or phone...

So a big thanks to Graham aka V8Druid, for finding it and answering many months of my constant queries and questions, I think our private message thread is well into double figures pages! A true gent - thanks Graham.

Anyway a few pics before she is signwritten

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V8Druid

V8Druid

do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
fred said:
So it looks like im member number 4 of the Hydrema wheelers club! ...... after a visit to see Grahams duck I was sold and the search started! ....
... she arrived yesterday on the low loader from Immingham port..........
it has a 30 klik box, ........

...........think our private message thread is well into double figures pages!...........

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:cool::cool::cool::giggle:(y)
'Twas a pleasure Ryan ;)(y) ..... she's a beaut, looks in fine fettle and as Johan in Sweden's had her through their workshops, for a full service she should be ready to rock:giggle:
can't wait to come have a look at her, up close and personal :):giggle::giggle:
DVLA are still being their usual helpful selves then ?!!!!! :mad::rolleyes:
 
Engcon UK

Engcon UK

The Noble Art of Digging
Congratulations, Ryan. I'd be interested to know what control system it's using - if you have a moment, let me know the Engcon S/N and I'll find out.:cool::)
 
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fred

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Engcon UK said:
Congratulations, Ryan. I'd be interested to know what control system it's using - if you have a moment, let me know the Engcon S/N and I'll find out.:cool::)
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I emailed Andrew the engcon plate yesterday to double check its definately S60 as its getting on 18 years old!
 
V8Druid

V8Druid

do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
Engcon UK said:
Congratulations, Ryan. I'd be interested to know what control system it's using - if you have a moment, let me know the Engcon S/N and I'll find out.:cool::)
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like mine Robert ..... buttons and rotate pedal for prop. feed ... as far as I can make out SS10?? , IIRC with tilt/gripper change over
 
V8Druid

V8Druid

do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
V8Druid said:
like mine Robert ..... buttons and rotate pedal for prop. feed ... as far as I can make out SS10?? , IIRC with tilt/gripper change over
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Engcon UK said:
Congratulations, Ryan. I'd be interested to know what control system it's using - if you have a moment, let me know the Engcon S/N and I'll find out.:cool::)
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nope ... got that wrong (sort of) by the sound of it .... seems a weird combi :confused::unsure: of all sorts
 
Grahams

Grahams

Don't complain - suggest what's better
Comgatulations.
I know how you feel dealing with DVLA. I ended up after months of stupid extra questions telling them I was going to drive it on the road regardless, but was trying to do the right thing and give them money. After getting all huffy and saying they would report me (difficult without a number plate!) I ended up being offered a Q plate, so went with that. Hides how old it is.
Graham
 
Engcon UK

Engcon UK

The Noble Art of Digging
fred said:
I emailed Andrew the engcon plate yesterday to double check its definately S60 as its getting on 18 years old!
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The plate relates to the hitch, Ryan. All I can tell from that is that it was supplied to Hydrema Sweden in September 2001, so it's probably an EC15A. Interestingly enough, we supplied a tilt cylinder seal kit for one of these yesterday, so you're not alone:love:
 
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fred

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ah ok, I'll have another look. The dealer mentioned it was 2001 engcon although it may have been lost in translation...
 
Engcon UK

Engcon UK

The Noble Art of Digging
fred said:
ah ok, I'll have another look. The dealer mentioned it was 2001 engcon although it may have been lost in translation...
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Build date for the hitch 21st September 2001. I'd be surprised if the tilty isn't similar. Everything on the digger looks like it's been well looked after - a good find, I'd say(y)
 
V8Druid

V8Druid

do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
well it would appear that a fifth member of the HDOC has sneaked in 'under the radar' - and died :confused:

this is to be sold in Scortlan' next month, to clear an estate ...... M1700 .... waiting on further details .... looks very tidy (y)

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I want his front hitch :giggle: .... and wouldn't turn me nose up at the Engcon either:rolleyes:

I'd be guessing it's swum across from Scandi at some time :)
 
Grahams

Grahams

Don't complain - suggest what's better
That looks a very nice set up.
Graham
 
V8Druid

V8Druid

do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
Grahams said:
That looks a very nice set up.
Graham
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" Major Auction Sale - Friday 10th May 2019 - Dispersal Auction Sale of Vintage Tractors , Lorries, Diggers, Plant and Machinery, Drainage Equipment and a huge selection of quality tools, sundries, fittings and fixings on behalf of J & R Contractors, Aldbar Farm, Brechin, Angus. "

be surprised if that wasn't a cheap 'Drema Gra :rolleyes: :unsure:

https://www.facebook.com/4504182417...394378246003/2118392198246221/?type=3&theater

nice looking lathe there too :)
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looks to be a B series cab .... anywhere between late '99 to '05/'06 and most likely a Perky motor;)
 
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