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by Joske Vermeule, September 1
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Jun 14th, 2026
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And I thought my '74 4/4 had a lot of grease nipples!
My new toy was delivered yesterday; a secondhand 2.3t mini-digger as I have quite a few landscaping jobs to do. Labour costs in France are prohibitively high and hiring a digger works out quite expensive as well what with transport costs, so when a friend in the business said to buy a good one, then resell in a few years for not much loss that seemed like a good excuse to get a new big toy.
Anyway this machine, a Yanmar Vio 20-4 for those really interested, was delivered last night by the previous professional owner. He advised me to grease all jib and blade points more every time I fill the tank, so around every 15-20hrs. There are a lot of grease points to do, 19 in all!
Cheers from a happy bunny
Philip
Philip
1985 Plus 8 four seater
Malone F1000 - track car
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Ooh, I'm very envious! I've always fancied a mini digger. Pics please!
Tim H.
1986 4/4 VVTi Sport, 2002 LR Defender, 2022 Mini Cooper SE
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Just to add to the fun .... with the one I use, the tracks are tensioned by greasing nipples behind the sprocket .... took me a while to work that one out !  K
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A yellow one of course  ![[Linked Image]](https://www.materiel-negoce.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MNS-YANMAR-VIO-20-N%C2%B0-11248-3.jpg)
Happy Morgan +8 (2001) owner
BMW 435i - X Drive
Royal Enfield 500 EFI
Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor
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Has a lot to Say!
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thats nice toy - my toy of choice wold be a cherry picker, always wanted one but can't find a reason strong enough to justify the purchase! The mini digger would be my second choice though and a dumper truck third
2012 Plus 4 in Sport Green. Much comfier than the Plus 8!
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Do they come in other colours? <a href="https://www.tm-img.com/image/kYwzO"><img src="https://www.tm-img.com/images/2020/06/04/Minidigger.jpg" alt="Minidigger.jpg" border="0" /></a>
Philip
1985 Plus 8 four seater
Malone F1000 - track car
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Sorry, perhaps this will work for the photo: ![[Linked Image]](https://www.tm-img.com/images/2020/06/04/Minidigger.jpg)
Philip
1985 Plus 8 four seater
Malone F1000 - track car
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Nice bit of kit, I wish I could justify buying one.
No Morgan yet...
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I was told by a mechanic that my 65 Plus4 has 19 nipples. At least 17 are shown here. ![[Linked Image]](https://www.gomog.com/allmorgan/Plus41960sGreasingChart.jpg)
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Oooh, nice digger!  Just jealous, you understand!
Graham (G4FUJ)
Sold L44FOR 4/4 Giallo Fly
'11 MINI Countryman Cooper D All4
'90 LR 90 SW
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