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Just a point of clarification. AFAIK, Gemplers sells only one of the 3 formulations of the Ultraseal sealant line. Ultraseal, Inc in California manufactures and sells 3 different formulations. One is for light vehicles @ highway speed and is compatible with TPMS systems. Next is for...

I’ll echo LouNY on the sealant carried by Gemplers. The manufacturer is ULTRASEAL and they make 3 different versions, depending on intended use. You can buy any version/quantity direct, too. https://ultraseal.com/ Ultraseal is the fill employed in Humvees if that’s any endorsement. I used it...

That’s quite the beast. Going forward, the market for them may shrink in the West and Southwest as water conservation efforts are ramped up. States like NV, AZ and even CA are ditching grass in parks in effort to save water. Henderson, NV just joined the bandwagon...

Lots of helpful input and advice has been provided! I skimmed through the 7 pp of posts, and if I missed it I apologize. But I didn’t see anything about using caster wheels instead of shoes/skids. On a much smaller platform, I plowed a curvy 1200 ft paved driveway w/ elevation using Power-Trac...

Good points and tricks raised here! Agree w OP that using motor oil for the most part is not very effective, as it flings off quite quickly, even at lower speeds. From the world of high speed chains where I liked to play, like motorcycle roadracing and karting, one of the most favored lubes out...

I love the Ventracs, too. Fit/finish is more refined/polished that the industrial look of the Power-Trac. Site says their dual wheel unit will mow “slopes up to 30*”. That’s prolly as much as I could ever have managed….so I’d be happy to leave the Power-Trac and someone else operating it to...

Being retired now, thankfully I don’t have to consider slope mowing, but if I did I would seriously consider the big, big brother to my Power-Trac to do serious slope mowing. https://power-trac.com/tsmclass.htm I saw both of their slope mowers in action when I visited the factory in Tazewell...

Interesting thread. Lot to learn. I didn’t see any comments or suggestions regarding ballasting the tires for slope work. Would filling at less than half, like ~ 30-35% w/beet juice, etc. be helpful in terms of lowering the COG and improve safety on slopes

What a fine collection of tips, tricks and safety advice in this thread. Thank you, OP. Should be required reading for anyone towing or planning to. Many do it too casually not realizing that the trailer and load can be deadly to the owner as well as anyone nearby. I always carried working...

We’ve tried many different 2-stroke mixing tools and containers! Until I hung up my racing leathers, we ran 2-stroke GP bikes, karts and I still run the tools at home. I have found the “Accu-Mix” to be the best all-in-one mixing and storage container out there. It will mix in any ratio from...

I would second the consideration of a Power-Trac 425 for the OP’s property !! While it does not have REAR 3-point implements, it certainly does have an amazingly wide variety of quick-attach front-end attachments. Those attachments go on in a snap! And like you said, the turning radius is...

+1 on having a (air-filled 😊) spare trailer tire whenever you travel. In my “incident” it was a PITA to change out, but I was glad I could do it and move on. Afterwards, I charged my trailer tires and my trailer spare with ULTRASEAL sealant (sold by Gempler’s and direct) in their formulation...

With all the white stuff falling this winter and our discussions about best ways to move and dispose of it, I was wondering whether anyone in our group has a Powertrac snowblower attachment, and if so what they think of its performance.

OK, if I've used my headlights for a total of 30 minutes since I've had my tractor, I think I'd be exaggerating. Well, when I was putting the PT away tonight, I used my lights and all of a sudden the right one went out. I tapped on it and it went back on, and then it went out again. Tapping...

As it happens, I was trying to list my PT425 for sale under the Classifieds just at the time that the mods were overhauling TBN's classified ads policies over the last 10 days or so. :confused: Not surprisingly, the ad was lost in the black hole of Calcutta. For those who haven't seen it yet...

Perhaps I should be posting this in a more general area, but since I will be using my PT for this chore, I thought I would start off by soliciting input from fellow PTers. I will soon be needing to turn my 22’ enclosed tandem axle trailer in place. Basically, I will be going forward down a...

Just a gentle reminder with mower and other power equipment usage in full swing. Let's be careful out there, and above all, let's keep our children safe from power equipment injury. My mower threw a stone over 50 feet last weekend---good reason to keep the Mrs and son inside while I tend to...

I came across a product called "Mo-Deck" recently in a garden/landscaping publication---you know, the best thing since canned beer, sliced bread, etc. I found their website {HERE}, and I was wondering if any fellow PTers and TBNers have tried the product and can give some + or - feedback...

I have been looking (unsuccessfully, so far) for a simple chart or table which compares sizes of twist drill bits in fractional, wire gauge, metric and letter sizes. For example, what is the closest or equivalent fractional size of a #30 bit? Or, what is the closest metric size to a 9/32" bit...

Well, I was Googling for info on hand held brush cutters to clear a steep hillside, and I came across this articulated "monster" from Kershaw. It looks so awesome, I had to share it {HERE} and its "little" brother {HERE}

I got a surprise today, and I thought I'd share it here, since I could find no prior references to PT Robin engine spark plug specs on the forum. Basically, I pulled my spark plugs today to check them, partly because the manual says to do it every 50 hr, and partly because I am still...

Does anyone have a toothbar on their light materials bucket? If you do, how how has it been working and holding up? If no one has this arrangement on the L/M bucket, would anybody foresee any significant issues or stresses on the bucket or lift arms if I were to try it? Thanks for your input.

Well, 2 hours into my mowing yesterday I was just cruising along when all of a sudden I lost reverse. I pushed the forward treadle and that was gone, too. With the PTO and aux PTO circuits working fine, I conjured up some awful scenarios of tram pump failure. It was 6 PM. So I shut down and...

I am planning to use my PT to pull along a broadcast spreader from TSC. It is the TBS6000RC commercial spreader made by Precision Products in Lincoln, IL {HERE} and {HERE} I will be fertilizing an area of approximately 3 acres, minimal trees, some elevation changes, and one "hill" of about...

48\" PT Finish Mower for sale Hi fellow PT'ers, FYI, I have just listed my 2004 PT 48" finish mower on TBN Classifieds as well as the PT website (w/pics there). We have recently acquired a parcel of land adjacent to ours, so my mowing chores have increased (doubled, really). Unfortunately...

Recently, 8NTX posted a rivetingly interesting link to marine disasters in the Safety forum [HERE] One of the calamities was the collision and capsizing of a roll-on/roll-off ship in the English Channel. Ship's name was Tricolor [HERE] She was carrying a load of new cars, trucks, tractors...