Questions about the PowerTrac 425

[GirlWhoWantsTractor]

As noted, there is a lot wrong with the pt... I love mine but it is not my first choice. This is...

http://www.antoniocarraro.it/na

Sold in the USA and hugely expensive. Like marriage tractor ownership is about compromise

That's it!

Want.

Can't afford.

 

[woodlandfarms]

Eyup..... my words exactly. It is the perfect machine for my use, there is even one with tracks, but unless I win the lotto, ain't gonna happen

 

[Marks481]

I used to live in Fairfax County. Go a bit west of that, into the mountains, and there's rocks a plenty.

Sounds like you live near where Patrick (Clumber) lives. His farm is on the side of a mountain... seems to be more vertical than horizontal...

He is a stand-up guy; helped me out by letting me add a couple of attachments (plow + bucket) to his PT-425 order.... shipping on individual implements is a killer, while shipping on the whole package is relatively cheap... go figure.

 

[J_J]

You are essentially paying for the truck, whether one item or many.

Only difference is time to load and unload.

Split shipment might cost you extra. Two stops.

 

[Marks481]

Split shipment might cost you extra. Two stops.

I picked it up at his house, so it wasn't split. PT through it in his truck at no charge.

 

[jfischer]

GirlWhoWantsTractor, did you get a chance to got down to Power-Trac today?

If so what did you think, and what did they let you play around with.

I was down there last week, and have enough toys here to keep me busy for a while around the yard.

 

[GirlWhoWantsTractor]

GirlWhoWantsTractor, did you get a chance to got down to Power-Trac today?

If so what did you think, and what did they let you play around with.

I was down there last week, and have enough toys here to keep me busy for a while around the yard.

Argh, we didn't have time. We run a growing business and this spring has been crazy! Won't have time today either. Will get over there hopefully this week.

Question: Do you think the Homeowner 422 PT would be enough? Is there a big difference in power/capability between the 422 and the 425 (besides the obvious 3 HP)? Seems like one major difference is the 425 has rear hydraulics for a backhoe, but we don't actually plan to get that, so why pay for the hydraulics?

Thanks guys.

 

[GirlWhoWantsTractor]

Sounds like you live near where Patrick (Clumber) lives. His farm is on the side of a mountain... seems to be more vertical than horizontal...

He is a stand-up guy; helped me out by letting me add a couple of attachments (plow + bucket) to his PT-425 order.... shipping on individual implements is a killer, while shipping on the whole package is relatively cheap... go figure.

We're about 3 hours away I think. We're quite a bit south of Winchester. I spent a lot of time in that area when I used to live in Northern VA, fishing, hiking, mineral collecting in the Shenandoah, WV and so on. Yes, everyone here is real nice. Once I do get a tractor it would be great to meet some of you. Do you ever have events where TBN people get together? You know, barbecue, tractor races, awards for "Best Mod" "Craziest Tractor" and "Cleanest Tractor"

 

[Clumber]

Thanks for the invite. That's very kind. Would like to see a picture of the rake. Does it allow you to maintain your road driving FORWARD?

We also had issues with local contractors, especially during hunting season when they don't show up for work. Fortunately, I live near two excavation contractors. So, I have access to special equipment if needed for a fee...
I used the 52 inch Ratchet Rake attached to the LMB to help maintain the road. ($300 from Lowes, See vendor video). I use it in forward and reverse modes. The problem with the PT in forward mode is that the tractor tends to try to roll over the front attachments. You have to take it slow with frequent stops and starts - not ideal but it can work. Helps if weights are attached to rear of tractor. Orient the bucket so the two sets of rake teeth are touching the ground and float mode is engaged. I do the bad spots in reverse pull mode. The Rip n Dig attachment may help with ditch maintenance.

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The power-trac Power Rake is made for forward use.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HHUJUtarbg

There are also many grader-type attachments that can be pulled behind garden tractors.
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Patrick

 

[Clumber]

We're about 3 hours away I think. We're quite a bit south of Winchester. I spent a lot of time in that area when I used to live in Northern VA, fishing, hiking, mineral collecting in the Shenandoah, WV and so on. Yes, everyone here is real nice. Once I do get a tractor it would be great to meet some of you. Do you ever have events where TBN people get together? You know, barbecue, tractor races, awards for "Best Mod" "Craziest Tractor" and "Cleanest Tractor"

I have not seen such events here but it sounds like a good idea.

 

[jfischer]

There are no rear hydraulic hookups on a 425. maybe a 2425, but they are two different machines.

The wheelbase is longer on the 425 over the 422, has the ROPS on it, many other small things also, I really didn't look for them. I just know the more power the better you will be. I wish they made a machine in the 425 that was a diesel.

Argh, we didn't have time. We run a growing business and this spring has been crazy! Won't have time today either. Will get over there hopefully this week.

Question: Do you think the Homeowner 422 PT would be enough? Is there a big difference in power/capability between the 422 and the 425 (besides the obvious 3 HP)? Seems like one major difference is the 425 has rear hydraulics for a backhoe, but we don't actually plan to get that, so why pay for the hydraulics?

Thanks guys.

 

[Xfaxman]

I recently saw someone here who had a Bobcat "tractor" of some sort that was like a cross between a skid steer and a tractor, could be had with 3 pt on the back. No idea how good it is on slopes.

Ken

Maybe you saw my wife's Bobcat Toolcat.

8' box blade on the cat1 three point.

Does real good on slopes. :thumbsup:

7' brush hog.

More info: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/toolcat/270965-toolcat-5610-series-f-pictures.html?highlight=

 

[MossRoad]

Argh, we didn't have time. We run a growing business and this spring has been crazy! Won't have time today either. Will get over there hopefully this week.

Question: Do you think the Homeowner 422 PT would be enough? Is there a big difference in power/capability between the 422 and the 425 (besides the obvious 3 HP)? Seems like one major difference is the 425 has rear hydraulics for a backhoe, but we don't actually plan to get that, so why pay for the hydraulics?

Thanks guys.

There are NO rear hydraulics on any of the 400 series units.

 

[woodlandfarms]

Is there rear hydrualics on any of the units?

 

[J_J]

The units with BH would have hyd at the rear.

One should be able to add rear hyd.

Maybe diverter valve or another valve

 

[MossRoad]

Is there rear hydrualics on any of the units?

As far as I know, only the units with backhoes have hydraulics at the rear, however, I don't think any of them have quick attaches on the rear. I think its plumbed in permanently. For that matter, I don't think the backhoe is detachable anymore, but I could be mistaken.

They used to make a sort of 3-point hitch on the back and the backhoe attachment could be purchased separately. I think they did away with that. As I recall, someone purchased one of the backhoes for the 1400 series (or it could have been the 2400 series) and put it on a 400 series unit.

 

[johara1]

As i see it you may want to look at the new Steiner 440 will mow on steep hills and has a good number of front mounted attachments up to 40 HP. and it has the optional cat.1 3 point hitch. You can pull what you want………. jim

 

[SpringHollow]

Maybe you saw my wife's Bobcat Toolcat.

More info: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/toolcat/270965-toolcat-5610-series-f-pictures.html?highlight=

Yep, that would be it - sweet machine.

Ken

 

[J_J]

Ask him how much it cost?

This one is used.

2013 BOBCAT TOOLCAT 5610
Stk #: kazemba; Cab w/ heat and a/c, bar tires, power bobtach, rear 3 pt and PTO, Extremely nice and clean! Transmission Type: Automatic, Fuel Type: Diesel
Hours: 325
Drive: 4WD
S/N: APFB11493
Condition: Used
Price: US $44,900

 

[Xfaxman]

Ask him how much it cost?

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He would have to ask my wife, she bought it!