Benford ME 130 Mantis

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Chris Jackson

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Jan 29, 2012, 7:12:48 PM1/29/12
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Hi All
 
My Benford Mantis. Purchased for the enabling works on my property. Building a 7.5m x 5.5m workshop and another outbuilding as well as trenching for services, a patio and paths. closelely followed by an extension to the side of the house and a new driveway and hardstanding.
 

I purchased this Benford Mantis on eBay for £1600 in October 2011. It came with Four buckets and all the original accessories, attachements/fittings and paperwork (Including sales/receipts and Brochure). Excellent machine with a lot more grunt than you would give it credit for at first sight.
 
See attached and some more photo's here;
 
https://picasaweb.google.com/110924907377024085503/BuildingDIY#
 
Regards
 
Chris
 
 
 
Benford Mantis ME 130 in use.pdf

Jim

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Jan 30, 2012, 11:52:31 AM1/30/12
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Hi Chris,

Great work with the Mantis. That tree stump would have been a nightmare to dig out by hand. Thanks for sharing the pictures - very interesting. You've done a lovely job to your house.

Jim

Chris Jackson

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Jan 30, 2012, 12:02:41 PM1/30/12
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Thanks Jim
 
My Benford Mantis is still fitted with the original Robin 5hp EY 20 petrol engine. I have all of the original paperwork and receipts including manuals and parts lists for the machine and engine from Mantis Excavators Ltd, including the receipts.
 
If anybody running a Mantis needs copies, I can provide pdf's.
 
Cheers
 
Chris

 
Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:52:31 -0800
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Subject: Re: Benford ME 130 Mantis


Hi Chris,

Great work with the Mantis. That tree stump would have been a nightmare to dig out by hand. Thanks for sharing the pictures - very interesting. You've done a lovely job to your house.

Jim

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PETER LING

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Jan 30, 2012, 1:23:43 PM1/30/12
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Hi I am working on one of these machines and a copy of the manuals would be great
Regards
peter

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Subject: RE: Benford ME 130 Mantis

Thanks Jim
 
My Benford Mantis is still fitted with the original Robin 5hp EY 20 petrol engine. I have all of the original paperwork and receipts including manuals and parts lists for the machine and engine from Mantis Excavators Ltd, including the receipts.
 
If anybody running a Mantis needs copies, I can provide pdf's.
 
Cheers
 
Chris

 
Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:52:31 -0800
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Subject: Re: Benford ME 130 Mantis

Hi Chris,

Great work with the Mantis. That tree stump would have been a nightmare to dig out by hand. Thanks for sharing the pictures - very interesting. You've done a lovely job to your house.

Jim

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Chris Jackson

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Jan 30, 2012, 2:19:31 PM1/30/12
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 Hi Peter
 
Please find attached, and second email to follow with more.
 
I have included the service/workshop manual for the Robin Engine too.
 
Recommended Hydraulic oil for these machines is T37 Hydraulic Fluid. Found it cheapest on eBay at £44.50 for 20 ltrs delivered free (Local supplier wanted £67 for same).
 
Replacement Lynch pins, split pins and "R" clips were cheapest on eBay too.
 
Regards
 
Chris

Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:23:43 +0000
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Subject: Re: Benford ME 130 Mantis
Benford ME130 Manual.pdf
Mantis Control Lever Instructions.pdf
Parts Manual Robin EY15_EY20.pdf

Chris Jackson

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Jan 30, 2012, 2:34:09 PM1/30/12
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resending as keep getting notification of delivery failure as size too large!
 

Subject: RE: Benford ME 130 Mantis
Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:02:28 +0000

Hi Peter
 
Please find attached.

 
I have included the service/workshop manual for the Robin Engine too.
 
Recommended Hydraulic oil for these machines is T37 Hydraulic Fluid. Found it cheapest on eBay at £44.50 for 20 ltrs delivered free (Local supplier wanted £67 for same).
 
Replacement Lynch pins, split pins and "R" clips were cheapest on eBay too.
 
Regards
 
Chris
 
Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:23:43 +0000
From: peter...@btinternet.com
Subject: Re: Benford ME 130 Mantis
Mantis-brochure.pdf
Mantis Control Lever Instructions.pdf
Benford ME130 Manual.pdf

Chris Jackson

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Jan 30, 2012, 2:35:14 PM1/30/12
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Subject: RE: Benford ME 130 Mantis
Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:22:47 +0000

 Hi Peter
 
Please find attached additional Mantis docs,  
 
Regards
 
Chris

 
Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:23:43 +0000
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Subject: Re: Benford ME 130 Mantis
Robin Engine Manual_Benford ME130 Digger.pdf

Chris Jackson

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Jan 30, 2012, 2:38:15 PM1/30/12
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Finally!
 
Something wrong with the 4mb attachment size limit as the emails that bounced were showing as under the limit?
 
Anyway. Trust this lot helps
 
Chris
 
Subject: RE: Benford ME 130 Mantis
Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:22:47 +0000

 Hi Peter
 
Please find attached additional Mantis docs,  
 
Regards
 
Chris

 
Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:23:43 +0000
From: peter...@btinternet.com
Subject: Re: Benford ME 130 Mantis
Parts Manual Robin EY15_EY20.pdf

PETER LING

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Jan 30, 2012, 3:44:02 PM1/30/12
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Chris
Tthank you for all the information this will help a great deal.

Regards
peter

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glyn bowen

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May 21, 2017, 1:53:23 AM5/21/17
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Hi, i have recently purchased a Benford ME130 with the robin engine, any manuals you have would be much appreciated.
Kind regards Glyn.


On Monday, January 30, 2012 at 5:02:41 PM UTC, Chris Jackson wrote:
Thanks Jim
 
My Benford Mantis is still fitted with the original Robin 5hp EY 20 petrol engine. I have all of the original paperwork and receipts including manuals and parts lists for the machine and engine from Mantis Excavators Ltd, including the receipts.
 
If anybody running a Mantis needs copies, I can provide pdf's.
 
Cheers
 
Chris

 
Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:52:31 -0800
From: flamin...@gmail.com
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Subject: Re: Benford ME 130 Mantis

Hi Chris,

Great work with the Mantis. That tree stump would have been a nightmare to dig out by hand. Thanks for sharing the pictures - very interesting. You've done a lovely job to your house.

Jim

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glyn bowen

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Jun 4, 2017, 4:43:02 PM6/4/17
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Hi Pete, i have been reading bits on the ME130 on this forum Chris kindly sent me manuals etc, i have done some work with mine and on occasion noted the main boom struggled to lift machine to move then seemed to work again, i have replaced ram seals ( obtained locally five sets complete for £30) but i wanted to change oil and filters, i have new drum of Tellus 37 but am having trouble locating filters, have you replaced yours and do you have a part No or equivalent filter and supplier
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paul b

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Sep 25, 2018, 11:09:42 AM9/25/18
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Hello Glyn
I saw your post about filters etc. I have a Mantis ME130 also and was wondering if you managed to find anyone who can supply filters?
Thanks in anticipation.
Paul
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