To answer your question about the PT stump grinder motor; it's a Danfoss, type DH50, p/n 151-2121, 3 ci. I know all this because I've spent all afternoon chasing down a new motor. Mine siezed up yesterday. I called PT and talked to Terry who told me they had switched to a White motor (why?). Mine lasted approx. 6 hours before it cratered. He was pleasant and told me how to remove the motor and to call Don and order the part. Called back today and asked for Don in parts and was told Don was no longer with the company!! He had been replaced by Kevin (I think). In talking to him it was obvious he was new to the job. Bottom line new p/n is P153X3. (price $276.24) I asked about a heavier duty motor and after talking with Terry, Kevin left me a message saying the p/n was P152X3 priced at $320.13! I have since found the Danfoss motor for $119 new at Baileynet.com
You know I still feel this PT-425 is a good piece of machinery but my patience is getting streached. Earlier this year this unit broke the heim joint that holds the front and back together, i.e. the frame of the tractor broke in half. Power Trac has a good idea but I'm wondering about the company and their quality control issues brought out on this forum. They don't seem to understand when I ask for any written technical documentation on the implements. Not being able to leave my business and travel from Texas to Va. for the maint training is no excuse. Someday, some fool is going to really hurt himself with one of these and sue PT out of existance. These days EVERYONE puts out some type of instructions, starting with "Ya'll be careful now" and "we ain't responsible" yada yada. I hope this doesn't end up biting them someday.
