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FOURTEEN
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Jan 17, 2004
- Messages
- 1,042
- Location
- Efland - Triangle of North Carolina.
- Tractor
- 2004 Power Trac PT-425
Re: PT-425 PROS & cons??
PRO: Power Trac Stability (PT Pucker)
Problem: Some newer TBN visitors may not know what "PT Pucker" is, or may be in dreadful fear of ever encountering the beast, or may be reluctant to get a PT for fear of it. I recently was visited by it while leveling the site for my new 30' x 38' Morton Building. I found it to be highly over rated and with some knowledge and practice can be tamed!!
DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME!! I loaded an ~750# sand filled roller into my LM Bucket to provide nearly 1000# on each front bar tire to nicely compact the newly placed clay fill.
Around and round, and up and down, I went with the bucket raised to clear the lawn as I came down the slopes. Then, while going down the slope I saw that I had missed a spot, so I instinctively pushed the Reverse Pedal and turned the Wheel to go back up and get it! That is when the PT Pucker struck!! Down went the Bucket, and up went the PT and I!!
After the initial surprise, and since I was WEARING MY SEAT BELT, I soon discovered that no harm had been done!! After gently climbing off, I found that the PT was solidly planted, and could not be rocked toward roll over even with the rear fully raised and the Wheel turned fully to one side!!
It is reassuring to know that even in seemingly disasterous situations the PT-425 keeps it's composure!!!!
PS: I usually drive with my left hand on the Suicide Knob, and with my right hand on the Joystick - ready to drop the load if needed to avoid the pucker.
It's all about learning the limits of your equipment, and not exceeding those limits! Sort of like driving on snow covered roads!!
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PRO: Power Trac Stability (PT Pucker)
Problem: Some newer TBN visitors may not know what "PT Pucker" is, or may be in dreadful fear of ever encountering the beast, or may be reluctant to get a PT for fear of it. I recently was visited by it while leveling the site for my new 30' x 38' Morton Building. I found it to be highly over rated and with some knowledge and practice can be tamed!!
DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME!! I loaded an ~750# sand filled roller into my LM Bucket to provide nearly 1000# on each front bar tire to nicely compact the newly placed clay fill.
Around and round, and up and down, I went with the bucket raised to clear the lawn as I came down the slopes. Then, while going down the slope I saw that I had missed a spot, so I instinctively pushed the Reverse Pedal and turned the Wheel to go back up and get it! That is when the PT Pucker struck!! Down went the Bucket, and up went the PT and I!!
After the initial surprise, and since I was WEARING MY SEAT BELT, I soon discovered that no harm had been done!! After gently climbing off, I found that the PT was solidly planted, and could not be rocked toward roll over even with the rear fully raised and the Wheel turned fully to one side!!
It is reassuring to know that even in seemingly disasterous situations the PT-425 keeps it's composure!!!!
PS: I usually drive with my left hand on the Suicide Knob, and with my right hand on the Joystick - ready to drop the load if needed to avoid the pucker.
It's all about learning the limits of your equipment, and not exceeding those limits! Sort of like driving on snow covered roads!!
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