Author Archives: johnarentz

Jeff Bussell  –  Jeff.bussell538@gmail.com Hi all Jeff Bussell here, I’ve recently purchased another austrak rt45 this one a cummins 4b engine shaft drive with recent hydraulic pumps/ motors overhauled at torque hydraulics in Adelaide. I have a slight issue with the … Continue reading →

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Williames-Williams-Wildcat-and-Hydraulic-Slasher-Vintage-Tracto/322039571722?hash=item4afb0de50a:g:xuIAAOSwh-1W5k9z This one looks to be in reasonable order. Note that the front ram is missing and listed as leaking. Most hydraulics places are loath to replace ram seals these days and when they do the cost is pretty much … Continue reading →

Bill Wallace has two Wildcats for sale: I have two Williams Wildcats (Chain drive) plus some VH4D engines for sale. Neither Wildcat is a goer but both are pretty well intact. Two of the engines I bought as goers but … Continue reading →

Good morning I’m looking for a austrak  or wildcat …… something  to tinker with project hobby etc . Does anyone have one for sale in VIC would be good but will travel …thanks mick  email mick – ratboy4@bigpond.com

Ian  has a stripped down VH4D motor ex Wildcat. “It is completely stripped and reconditioned ready for reassembly. I have pistons, rings, gaskets etc ready to go and don’t have time to assemble it. I am demolishing my shed as … Continue reading →

Wildcat Project for sale on EBay It’s a nice straight looking machine with little corrosion if any. The Wisconsin has gone west at some point and a Mitsubishi Turbo diesel motor has been acquired ex a 4wd with the intent … Continue reading →

Mike in Tasmania is reconditioning his shaft drive RT45 but has struck a problem with missing “handbrake” assemblies on the drive motors. If you have any info on brake assembly replacement or have parts that could help please contact Mike … Continue reading →

Hi there, I have decided to embark on a project to get the attached wildcat up and running. It was being used for spraying over 20 years ago and broke down… subsequently was left in the paddock, and now I … Continue reading →

 Still Looking for Eaton or Southcott variable displacement pumps for repair of a VM powered Shaft Drive RT45.  I would really like to see the owners get this RT45 back in the field if possible . If you can help … Continue reading →