Ed,
I did indeed take a look. The model the dealer had on hand was a 410DTC. Looks to be a nice machine with alot of bang for the buck. Are you happy with the transmission? If I recall correctly, it has synchronized gears and a shuttle for fwd/reverse...All the reading I've done in the past week or so has piqued my interest in a hydrostatic unit (Kubota L4610). My dealer doesn't like (or carry) HST units--he claims the maintenance is high (changing filters all the time) and ruggedness is not there. Do you like the transmission layout? Could you give your impression from your own experience? (mine is limited to non-syncro transmissions, though I could speed shift my 1700
If you can use the HST as agressively as I think I would, I'm really tempted by it (that is, push it forward into a snowbank, immediately reverse straight out, etc. This takes some time with a regular transmission, clutch/shift/clutch/brake/shift/clutch/shift/...)
He tried to steer me to the LandTracs. The stats on them are impressive, particular if you look at the weight difference between a similar Kubota or Deere--the LandTrac weighs about 1000lbs more (4400lbs). My dealer wanted just under $20k for the 410DTC with an Allied FEL. He claimed the Long loader for it was too large and that the Allied was a better match.
Here's the specs I grabbed from their web site before they took it off line (they're redoing it):
LandTrac 410 DTC Specifications
Engine (top) Mitsubishi Indirect Injection Diesel Engine
Engine Horsepower 41 HP
Number of cylinders 4
Bore and Stroke 3.46" X 3.74"
Total Displacement 141 cubic inches
Rate Speed (rpm) 2600
Fuel Tank Capacity 14.5 gallons
Cold Weather Starting Glow Plugs
Air Cleaner Dry Type with Replaceable Cartridge
Power Take Off (top) 540 RPM
PTO Horsepower 38
Operation Independent or Manual/ Switch Operated
PTO Clutch Electro-Hydraulic, Operated by switch on dash Panel
Shaft Diameter 1 3/8" (Six Spine)
Hydraulic System (top) Open Center
Flow gpm/psi 8.8 gpm/ 2400 psi
Lift Capacity 2976 lbs. @ 24" behind lower hitch pins
3 pt. Hitch Category II
Controls Position / Draft / Mixed
Remote Value (standard) Double Spool/Double Acting -- with two sets of outlets
Transmission (top) 8 Normal / 8 Creeper Forward -- 8 Normal / 8 Creeper Reverse
Main Gear Shift Full Synchronized 4 speeds
Range Selector High - Low
Creeper Gear Selector located on left of platform
Shuttle Selector Synchronized, Forward - Reverse
Forward Speed Range .1 - 12.9 MPH
Clutch 10.83" Dry Single Disc
Steering (top) Full Hydrostatic
Brakes (top) L & R Independent Oil Immersed Disc Brakes
Parking Brake: Operated off of service brake
Differential Lock (rear) (top) Foot Actuated - Mechanical
Electrical System (top)
Alternator 12V - 50 Amp
Battery 12V, 600 CCA
General Specifications (top) Dimensions with Standard Tire
Turning Radius 114.9" with brake/ 133.9" without brake
Length 137"
Width 61.8"
Height to top of ROPS 93"
Wheel Base 72.8"
Tire Sizes (Front/Rear) 8.3 x 20 (6 ply) / 12.4 x 28 (6 ply)
Weight with ROPS 4440 lbs.
Options Canopy, Front Weights
-Chris