MossRoad
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- Aug 31, 2001
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- South Bend, Indiana (near)
- Tractor
- Power Trac PT425 2001 Model Year
I thought you bought different bolts, too.
I would really like to see pictures of your forestry mulcher mounted on your 1460.I made adapter plates for my 1430 & 1460 to SSQA and highly recommend it. I use a forestry mulcher on my 1460 and recently ordered a RUT rotary to compare the two (have to wait for it to be made)(link follows).
I have the PT brand rotary brush cutter for the 1430 and use it for a grassy field. With the wheels it works like a finish mower. Others here have used them for brush and like it. I also have the Titan fail mower (chinese, but decent quality) with the heavy cast scoop cutters. A quick reverse on a down hill will lift the rear wheels a bit.
I ordered the commercial mowers because they are much more robust (and in my areas with brush, there are a lot of rocks, so the wheels do me no good). If you compare big trucks like Pete, KW, Freightliner, Autocar, they make the truck, you buy the engine from Cummins, Cat etc. I look at it the same way for the mowers (and other attachments too). These companies specialize in making attachments only, its their thing.
If you stay within about 50% of the machines lift capacity you shouldn't have a problem (which I find occur mostly when going down hill).
My forestry mulcher is about 75-80% of the lift capacity of the 1460 and it handles it OK. I am exploring the RUT rotary cutter vs the mulcher because the mulcher takes a lot of concentration when cutting a tree down vs my experience with rotary cutters requiring less thought. Also a lot of fine dust like material with the mulcher.
I am not pushing RUT (haven't even recv'd mine yet) but when you order, they manufacture it with your machine's pressure and flow in mind, it is not an off the shelf cutter.
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Our Skid Steer Brush Mower Cutter does more than just remove dense brush and growth - this optimal piece of equipment is one of the best brush mowers for skid steers.rutmfg.com
I'm guessing they have jigs set up for every attachment and just do a run as they see the need....
Also, it doesn't seem efficient from a manufacturing point of view for PT to make so many different custom attachments for each PT in their lineup.
I'd also much prefer SSQD on the FEL for mounting attachments instead of PT's own proprietary FEL system.
Actually, yes, grade 8 bolts. I haven't broken one in the last 14 years. I also use washers large enough to cover the bushing in my quest to keep dust/grit out.Nope, guess it was just bushings...
PT425 48" Brush Hog Broken Bolt Removal Tip
Since I am not familiar with the issue, the following is an observation more than a suggestion... If I understand the problem correctly, hex bolt heads get severely damaged or sheared off by hitting something hard at high velocity. The rest of the bolt remains in the welded nut, and can be very...www.tractorbynet.com
1 | 4 Each | SAE 863 Bronze Sleeve Bearing for 5/8" Shaft Diameter, 1" OD, 1/2" Length | | $2.75 | $11.00 | ||
2 | 2 Packs | Grade 8 Alloy Steel Hex Flange Cap Screw 5/8"-11 Thread, 2-1/4" Length, Fully Threaded, Packs of 5 | | $5.24 | $10.48 | ||
3 | 2 Packs | Plain Steel Extra-Thick Flat Washer 5/8" Screw Size, 1-1/4" OD, .24"-.26" Thick, Packs of 5 | | $8.17 | $16.34 |
yeahDid I mention that I haven't sheared a bolt in fourteen years now?...