Bob_Skurka
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Hey guys, just a follow up on a discussion I started long ago (well several months back anyway) about the Power Trac equipment versus Ventracs and Steiners.
Today I have a PT422 in my yard, in addition to my Ventrac 3000.
First off, the PT is a far better tractor at tractoring.
But that said, I am very glad I own the Ventrac.
For slopes, the PT is not even close to as capable as the Ventrac. The PT is not as stable, and it is very stable. It is also not as capable of climbing while powering implements.
The mower on the Ventrac is better, the cut is better. My main objective when buying was to buy the best mowing machine that would work on slopes. PT is very good on slopes. Ventrac is better. PT is good at mowing. Ventrac is better.
However, when it comes to FEL work, even baby stuff like moving mulch the Ventrac simply cannot keep up. PHD, amazingly easy with the PT.
So my hat is off to you PT guys. I still love your stuff, but I bought the right tool for my situation. The PT is not without its limits, and my property proves that to me today. Perhaps a larger PT would compare more favorably to the little Ventrac, but then that would not be a very fair fight, afterall, we were comparing a more powerful PT to the Ventrac 3000 today.
I will say this, if I didn't have the NH, the Kubota and the implements that go with them, then I think there would likely be a Ventrac parked along side a PT in my garage, and there would not be the need for another tractor out in the yard.
Today I have a PT422 in my yard, in addition to my Ventrac 3000.
First off, the PT is a far better tractor at tractoring.
But that said, I am very glad I own the Ventrac.
For slopes, the PT is not even close to as capable as the Ventrac. The PT is not as stable, and it is very stable. It is also not as capable of climbing while powering implements.
The mower on the Ventrac is better, the cut is better. My main objective when buying was to buy the best mowing machine that would work on slopes. PT is very good on slopes. Ventrac is better. PT is good at mowing. Ventrac is better.
However, when it comes to FEL work, even baby stuff like moving mulch the Ventrac simply cannot keep up. PHD, amazingly easy with the PT.
So my hat is off to you PT guys. I still love your stuff, but I bought the right tool for my situation. The PT is not without its limits, and my property proves that to me today. Perhaps a larger PT would compare more favorably to the little Ventrac, but then that would not be a very fair fight, afterall, we were comparing a more powerful PT to the Ventrac 3000 today.
I will say this, if I didn't have the NH, the Kubota and the implements that go with them, then I think there would likely be a Ventrac parked along side a PT in my garage, and there would not be the need for another tractor out in the yard.