Wreckers Yard: trailer goes its own way


Some days things go well, some days they don’t. These picture, sent in by a Radnor young farmer, look like a case of the latter.
The tractor and trailer were trying to reverse down a narrow slope between a pond and some trees, when the trailer and its 4t of soil decided to slip down into the pond.

It took two telehandlers and a lot of harsh words to get it out.

Bent drawbar. Ouch…
Wrecker of the Year!
If you’ve captured any amusing machinery mishaps on camera, send them in to fwmachinery@rbi.co.uk
Early in January we’ll be judging the coveted title of ‘Wrecker of the Year’. Aside from the highly prized title, we’ll also be giving away two digital photo frames worth £75 each for the best pictures.
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