Thwaites 6T dumper centre pivot repair

[130-6]

Can anyone advise if the center pivot can be repaired and reinforced on this dumper. The main steel has been worn down as well as the pin bush etc. How much of a pain is it to repair and what costs are involved?

 

[V8Druid]

gonna need some good facilities to tackle that -- and a gas axe -- pin kit for that is NOT cheap
swivel or straight tip ... that'll take some parting, without destroying most of it, I'd guess

 

[T whiting]

 

[130-6]

gonna need some good facilities to tackle that -- and a gas axe -- pin kit for that is NOT cheap
swivel or straight tip ... that'll take some parting, without destroying most of it, I'd guess

Thanks, it was bought at auction by a mate but now the repairs need done before it can be used. Auctions are not always the bargain they seem...

 

[Mick-the-fitter]

I’ll show you where we are with our 2nd 9 ton Dumper centre.

 

[LKSF]

Buying from Auction is always a lottery, a lot of people stick stuff through as they know there is no comeback to them.
(sorry if i'm quoting the bleedin' obvious).

 

[Bri963]

Not a monster job if you have gas bottles, a good welder (I’d do it with stick, 7018’s) and another machine to help with parting the two halves. I‘ve done a Wacker Neuson dumper. Basically the boss that the bearing sits in needs to be bottled out and a new one welded in before fitting a new bearing. You just need to be careful not to burn away the frame outside the boss.

 

[DaveDCB]

Thanks, it was bought at auction by a mate but now the repairs need done before it can be used. Auctions are not always the bargain they seem...

That is true.. but that’s the first place you look on a dumper

 

[Mick-the-fitter]

Unless it’s an old Terex make sure all the wheels go round

 

[CPS]

unless you have the gear and experience id give someone like welderfabber a call

 

[V8Druid]

unless you have the gear and experience id give someone like welderfabber a call

not gonna be a cheap experience though .....
someone closer to home'd be a better bet

 

[Furniss]

What would it cost to have him do that do you reckon £1800 + VAT + travel ?

 

[Gunners]

What would it cost to have him do that do you reckon £1800 + VAT + travel ?

You've got to pay for the camera crew to film him too. And his talent agency's fee...

 

[V8Druid]

What would it cost to have him do that do you reckon £1800 + VAT + travel ?

when you need yours doing - I'm your man

 

[Furniss]

when you need yours doing - I'm your man

What will it be then do you reckon - 2 blokes, all those miles, kit and experience ??
be all of that down here I reckon, bearing in mind someone quoted me 1k for a 3t ram repair

 

[V8Druid]

What will it be then do you reckon - 2 blokes, all those miles, kit and experience ??
be all of that down here I reckon, bearing in mind someone quoted me 1k for a 3t ram repair

it won't've been cheap for sure, with who did it .... as said - has an entourage to support

you still got that weeping ram under the bench ?

 

[6feetdown]

Just about to find it

 

[Furniss]

it won't've been cheap for sure, with who did it .... as said - has an entourage to support

you still got that weeping ram under the bench ?

Yep
1 new off a 3.5t kubota sent in error
1 with leaking seals/worn piston
1 with repaired cylindre

Cant get shut of them.