Recent content by TimOb

The issue is to keep the ends of the hydraulic lines clean when they are not attached. For instance, when you hook up the mini hoe lines, you first have to detach the QA lines. What do you use to cover the exposed ends of the QA lines to keep the dirt and crud out? I've been wrapping rags...

I'm in need of a welder for general shop purposes. This'll be my first welder and I'll be learning on it. Is there much differences between the miller 175 and hobart 180? They seem pretty similar. Thanks, Tim

I remember a thread that mentioned a co-op idea and I got to thinking about this for seldom used implements, which for me might be something like a post hole digger. I'd like to see if anyone wants to brainstorm this idea so I started this thread just to see what we can come up with. Here's...

Can 425 handle 60\" mower I promise, this is the last question before I order. thanks, Tim

Ok, I'm down to the nitty gritty and am about to place my order. Like most of you, I want to get as many implements as I can up front. I have a few dozen - maybe 50 post holes I have to dig. I'm getting the mini hoe that'll do the job, altho the bigger hole that it cuts will be an issue...

Ok folks, I just got off the phone with Scott Gentry at PT. He just described all of the differences between the 422 and 425. From what I can see, the value is probably there in the 2500 price increase for the 425. This list shows the upgrades on the 425 from the 422. 1. 2 steering...

Ok folks, Did any of you buy your Power Trac sight unseen? If so, what can you tell us about your buying and shipping experience? Just curious, I spose - Tim

Hi all, I am now interested in a bx1830 at my local dealer. He sold his last bx1500, but the 1830 is probably a bit nicer. I can get it out the door for 13,700 including rear mower, fel, and box blade. I kinda need a hoe at least for a few projects, the dealer said some of his customers dig...

My decision will soon be made. It's gonna be a 180, 422 or 425. Have any of you arranged your own shipping? If so, who did you use and how did it work out? So far, I have 2 quotes. 1 from PT, who uses Overnight and 1 from Highway Freight. I'm thinking it might just be safest using...

I'm having fun with this decision. I can get a NH TC18 with FEL, a few other implements and 60 hours for about the same price as a PT422 with FEL, and mini hoe. A backhoe for the TC18 is mucho dinero. I'm pretty sure the mini hoe will fulfill my needs. Now most of you nice folks are probably...

If I go with the power trac, it'll probably be a pt422. I'll need to decide which loader to get though. For those who have a 4 in 1 or grapple bucket, what do you use them for? I definitely see a big benefit of having the grapple bucket, but not sure what all the pros and cons are. Maybe...

Hi, Does anybody know of any small backhoe options for a TC18. I'm looking at the power trac mini hoes and wondering if anybody makes a light duty backhoe for a 3ph on a compact. Thanks, G

Hi All, Sure glad I found you and I have a few more questions regarding the usage of this tractor. Without being able to put some ballast in the rear of the unit, will I be able to take a full load in the 4 in 1 bucket down a 25% grade? I need to eventually bring over 100 yds of material...

Hi, I've got a 1/2 acre flag shaped lot with flat to sloping ground. The max slope is around 25 percent. I built my house last year and this year I want to lanscape. I have to do general grading, bring in 100 yds of topsoil, 3/4 inch drain rock, etc. I'll be building some steps and putting...

I have a line on a nice TC18, but my lot is pretty small - 1/2 ac. I'll be doing a complete landscape job. There is a lot of brush, a few trees, old fences, etc that needs to be cleaned up. I'll be bringing a few dozen yards of top soil, 3/4" drain rock, etc... Later, I want to use the...