Tractor & Machinery

MF 17 trailer rebuild part 2

After languishing in the orchard for a few years unused, I have now made some progress on the refurbishment of my MF 17 trailer. Part one saw me moving the axle to its forward position, which reduced the wheelbase, and will make the trailer more manoeuvrable when it goes back to work.

PARKING BRAKES

The trailer is equipped with drum brakes, purely for parking, and has a hand-operated brake lever located on the drawbar. This operates the drum brakes via a rod,

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