Landmaster Super 88

[Muddy Mick]

Hi all

I'm new to this site and have a question for anyone who may be able to help.

I have bought an old rotavator for use on my lottie only problem is the driveshaft is missing.
I need a replacement or the dimensions to fabricate a new one.
Also what material do I make a replacement out of?
Would mild steel cause to much torque?

Any info would be most welcome and appreciated.
Thank you all.

[lincsyokel2]

have you tried checking ebay first?

[Muddy Mick]

lincsyokel2

Yes to no avail!

There is a rota like mine minus engine on fleabay but its too far away from me in deepest darkest Sheffield.
I will keep looking as mine looks a really nice little machine.

Thanks.

[chriscross1966]

I've got one of those (or somethign very like it cos it hasn't got an ID late I've found yet..... I only really want the engine off it. I'm in Swindon or I can bring it to Oxford on an arranged day (THis sunday would be possible cos I have to drive up anywhay then)

chrisc

[Muddy Mick]

I am in Sheffield so it would be a bit of a hike for me to Oxford.

If it is the same d/s as mine would you consider posting?

Regards
Mick

[chriscross1966]

I am in Sheffield so it would be a bit of a hike for me to Oxford.

If it is the same d/s as mine would you consider posting?

Regards
Mick

Hmm.. .I was hoping to get rid of all of it in one go.....

chrisc

[Muddy Mick]

Chris

I would really like to take it all for spares but I can't travel that far.
Shame it would've been ideal.

Mick

[chriscross1966]

Just a thought, I'll be coming up to Castle Donington in early September, I'd be able to bring it with me and you  could pick it up.....I'll be there for a few days working at the Off The Tracks festival.....

chrisc

[Muddy Mick]

Sounds good
Hopefully I will have a drive shaft before then but spares are always welcome for an old machine that is no longer in production.
How much do you want for it? and could I see a pic of it to see if it is the same as mine.

Cheers
Mick

[chriscross1966]

Hi MM,

Guess a tenner will cover it if I take the engine off, though I must admist I was considering stripping it down for other bits (I'd like the tines for backup on one of my others for instance and the motor won't be there at all)


chrisc

[Muddy Mick]

Hi CC

It's not the same as mine!
The one I have isn't a direct drive but has a drive belt down onto the shaft.
If I can figure out how to do it i'll post a pic.

Cheers Mick

[Muddy Mick]

For some reason unknown to me I can't post a picture like yours(embedded)
So I have made it my Avatar.

Mick

[chriscross1966]

Having had a poke around at mine I might well try to get it running .... it's entertainingly "retro" attitude to health and safety has a certain naive charm....

[Muddy Mick]

Good luck with that Chris

I know what you mean I'll have to do a risk assessment on mine!
My search for a drive shaft will continue.
So if anyone out there can help? please drop me a line
All the best
Mick

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