[AT] WantedL Lilliston Rolling Cultivator

Herbert Metz metz-h.b at mindspring.com
Mon Nov 9 02:28:37 PST 2009


Al, thank you for the tips about the spiders on backwards and Wayne Auction
in Goldsborough.  I attended that auction several years ago when I bought a
G from a guy in that area.  I have made note to phone them today.
Herb

> [Original Message]
> From: Al Jones <farmallsupera at earthlink.net>
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Date: 11/8/2009 6:30:01 PM
> Subject: Re: [AT] WantedL Lilliston Rolling Cultivator
>
> Herb,
>
> That sounds right.  I knew Bigham had done something like that.
>
>  I don't think you will have trouble finding one.  If it comes from
tobacco
> country, it will probably have a fertilizer attachment on it and the
spider
> gangs will have 5 wheels.  Most tend to have 4.
>
> Also, be real careful about the spiders.  If the bearings have ever been
> replaced, it's easy to put them together wrong by having the wheels on
> backwards.  If the tines make little holes in the ground when you turn
them
> slowly, they're backwards.  The back side of the tine should contact the
> ground.
>
> HTH
> Al
>
>
> > [Original Message]
> > From: Herbert Metz <metz-h.b at mindspring.com>
> > To: Antique tractor email discussion group
<at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> > Date: 11/8/2009 2:20:09 PM
> > Subject: Re: [AT] WantedL Lilliston Rolling Cultivator
> >
> >
> > Your inputs are appreciated.  One of Bighams sales people told me that
> > Bushhog bought Lilliston approx twenty years ago, then Bigham bought
that
> > portion of Bushhog approx eighteen hears ago; so the Lilliston Rolling
> > Cultivator is still being mfged.
> > An experienced unit is all I need, and better fits my budget.
> > My understanding is each cluster consists of 3 to 5 (cast) spiders, and
> > there is a bearing on each end of the cluster. Spiders are 14 1/2" or
16"
> > diameters. A pair consists of a right and a left.  In this north GA
> ground,
> > it would be prudent to walk the field and remove any stones bigger that
> > golf balls.
> > Will contact several farm implement stores in this area, and some farm
> > auctioneers.  
> > If anyone in tobacco country hears of one that might be for sale, shot
me
> > an email or ph 678-947-6987.
> > Herb
> >
> > > [Original Message]
> > > From: Rupert <rwenig2 at xplornet.com>
> > > To: Antique tractor email discussion group
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> > > Date: 11/8/2009 9:27:16 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [AT] WantedL Lilliston Rolling Cultivator
> > >
> > > 	Here's a link for a dealer <http://www.bighambrothers.com/6400.htm>
> who 
> > > might have a used one on hand. click on the find a dealer link to see
> if 
> > > there is one closer to you.
> > >
> > > Rupert
> > >
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
> > > >>>> We will enlarge our garden again next year.   Sooo, I am in need
> of a
> > > >>>> Lilliston rolling cultavator.   If you have one for sale or
trade, 
> > know
> > > >>>> of one, please email me or phone 678-947-6987.
> > > >>>> Herbert Metz
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> > > Rupert Wenig
> > > Camrose, Alberta, Canada.	
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