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Big loader - Iain - 01-14-2021
Hi I've got our old original big loader out of the loft for my grandson but is tyres have perished and it wont work, I bought the ones for the tomy train but they are to small
Does anyone know if these are available anywhere
Thanks Iain
RE: Big loader - Super - 01-15-2021
Hello Iain
Welcome to Blue Plastic Tracks.
I think Sunhuntin might know much about the Big Loader sets as they have quite a few. Lets see if they can help.
https://sunstomyandfriends.weebly.com/big-loader-sets.html
RE: Big loader - sunhuntin - 01-15-2021
hi iain,
there must have been replacement tyres back in the day [indeed i have a pack, not for sale sorry] but i cant find anything on ebay.
my best suggestion would be to buy another whole chassis and either use that, or swap the wheels over. my website has a picture guide on opening and repairing big loader chassis.
good luck, and i hope you are able to get it going again.
RE: Big loader - Super - 01-15-2021
I wonder if you can use the appropriate sized rubber O-Ring from a hardware store would work in lieu of finding replacements?
RE: Big loader - sunhuntin - 01-15-2021
it might work, but being smooth it might struggle on the hill. the big loader tyres are the same as those on the trains, just a larger diameter.
RE: Big loader - Iain - 01-15-2021
Thanks for the replys I have got some washers coming from Ebay but they are smooth so I think it'll have a problem with the corners and the hill
I'll let you know how I get on when they arrive
I see they are selling the newer big loader with Thomas but my grandson loves diggers do you know if the newer chassis will work on the older big loader
RE: Big loader - Super - 01-15-2021
(01-15-2021, 07:37 AM)Iain Wrote: do you know if the newer chassis will work on the older big loader
That is an excellent question. Looking at some YouTube videos maybe but you could also look for a junker in the newer set as it looks like the wheels are the same so you could steal the rubber. What country are you in Iain in case a member has or knows where to get one?
In this video (starting at the 3:50 minute mark) it looks like the new chassis has a different top so I am not sure if it will work but...maybe.
RE: Big loader - Iain - 01-15-2021
I'm near Portsmouth in the uk
RE: Big loader - Super - 01-15-2021
Thanks, Where you are is good to know in case someone can help. Let us know how those 'washers' work when they come in.
RE: Big loader - sunhuntin - 01-16-2021
i dont see why the new chassis wouldnt work, but i havent tried it either.
there is also a new version that is john deere based. comes with red "apples" rather than black "rocks"
https://sunstomyandfriends.weebly.com/johnny-tractor-big-loader.html