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Since yours broke, you may want to consider a mod I did on mine. I bolted a strip of metal to the back of the "dash" and drilled and taped. I then installed the control levers on the other side (you then have to switch the lift/bucket cyl hoses to work in the right direction). This gives you...

I get what your saying, I have been there. To me, don't take offense, but you are not using your tractors to their full capabilities. I made a PT to skid steer quick attach and now I can buy implements off Fbook or roadside. IMHO if you do do-diligence on the price you pay for used...

I would stay away from Ventrac/Steiner machines and I say this by experience. Their lift system is very limited in max height and the attachments are run by a single V-belt. The ground clearance is very limited, more like a tractor designed for lawn maintenance. I would suggest you read read...

I don't think they want to deal with the new diesel emissions, and the extra room a radiator needs. But yes, I they came out with a 25hp kubota powered trac!!

IMHO the PT tractor is a jack of all trades and master of none. It would be nice if they had a high/low range (instead of swapping wheel motors) but they don't and yet still develop the torque to run a bucket into a bank and fill it with material. I have PTs and regular tractors and almost...

We may have to agree to disagree. Looking at it as a retired diesel mechanic (for other brands), the cam and crankshaft have this precision machined cut to engage a precision pin, done properly this places both parts, although separate from each other, in an EXACT position in degrees of...

Glad that it worked out for you.

Don't know if it will help you, but watch the tires as you make each pass, if you start to notice the tires are accumulating mud, quite before it is too late.

I know this is an old thread if some would like to comment, but one should be the master thread for timing belt reference. My question is, on the Foley site video they replaced the timing belt without loosening the cam gear adjustment. When I think about it, since the timing was correct when...

My guess would be on the lines that it takes a certain amount of pressure to turn the attachment, and anything less (low psi) is caught between the stalled motor and the closed control valve. To me it doesn't make sense. If you ever tried to remove the quick attach when under pressure it is...

I bought a Titan hoe and modified it to fit the PT along with their thumb. I use it for extracting rocks and then loading them, and also for firewood - lift tree, slice then lift large pieces to splitter table. It can't do big brush piles efficiently and everything has to be crosswise to the...

I actually think of that often. It is my problem that I chose to carve a homestead out of raw forest on a small budget.

By memory, PTFE is the secrete ingredient in Superlube. But it looks like they have some kind of binding/grease agent to hold it in place.

So far I did my best to run a file over the edges and I also try to pressure wash the area to get rid of grit (like someone noticed) and I spray it with the Superlube to reduce friction. At some point I will try some chafe guarding.

Sounds like the drive coupler between the pumps stripped/cracked/broke in some way. If so it should be a fairly easy repair. If your lucky you wont even have to crack loose any hyd lines and just change out the part.

I want to know where are all the rocks????!!!!

I started out with the smallest Power Trac they make, the PT018 to do brush cutting in an area that has a tremendous amount of rocks and ledge. I tried every brand of tractor I could find and the Power Trac was the only one that hit most of the correct requirements. Most importantly front...

I have a 1430 and 1460, I feel the lack of auto brake on the 1430 to be a hazard. I would go for the 1445 just for the brake (not only is it automatic or just a flip of a switch, it locks all four wheels unlike the hand brake models that only do the front). I is the best machine I have...

I am crazy old school, but take the money you will spend on a lawyer (that still doesn't guarantee a win) and the money they quoted you for the repair and buy an older tractor without this electronic garbage and you will be miles ahead. Then you can part this one out and hang a big sign on it...

Someone that has one should chime in, but you might have a cover to remove to replace belts that drive the outer blades off the center pulley. Or maybe your belt jumped off. If the belt isn't broken, check for alignment of the pulleys and if any wobble.

I have a root grapple and like it for big piles and rocks. What I use most of the time is a Ryan's rotating log grapple. With these you can approach the log/brush pile/ rock/etc at any angle and rotate the grapple instead of the tractor to get the best fit. You can also pick and carry...

Any brand name and/or part numbers?

Use a hose wrap on the replacement. When it happens again the wrap may keep the oil from spraying at you.

That was my nightmare, hose rupture, then freewheeling into a lake with the rotary cutter. Now I can add a 250 deg. oil bath. How many hours does your machine have? Doesn't that model have a hyd parking brake?

As there are many post here about oil leaks and hose problems, I would like to be proactive on keeping the machine in good condition. I noticed the blue hose wrapper at the center joint starting to cut through (more obvious when articulated) at the edge of the front frame and peeling back (if...

I picked up a very used Ditch Witch stump grinder for my 1430. I was surprised at how good it works. It uses the cutter hydraulics to divert to a right and left swing controled by a electric toggle switch on the dash. It was missing some teeth but had to try it out. Ebay order going in for...

You may want to replace other hoses that show similar degradation to the failed hose otherwise you could be doing this at regular intervals.

I like the black wheels, did it come that way? I have seen pics of the PT warehouse with black rimed machines stuck in the corner.

Good luck, that is probably the worse scenario, at least in my mind. To try and pull the bad hose out! Better attach the replacement and pull it through.

Articulated machines have variable lift specs. For straight and fully articulated. I believe the 2400 lbs spec is for the tractor in the straight position. I have a M6040 kubota and a PT1460. I use the 1460 way more then the Kubota, for an arbitrary figure, like 50/1 favoring the PT. That is...

You put the guy on a pedestal when you say he has equal or better experience to you and knows the engine oil was old and black and not just a fresh oil change to a severely neglected engine or on pre-combustion chamber diesels that seem to turn the new oil back before it gets out of the garage...

For future reference:

It would be helpful to look it over now with a fine tooth comb as the old saying goes. With gloves move the hoses around to see under each, especially where they may be chaffing with another hose or a sharp edge. They can wear right through and burst under a load. Hose may have metal wires...

First and most important is that a leaking hyd hose under pressure under the right circumstances can spray an almost invisible stream that can penetrate your skin! So don't use your hand to feel for leaks. Fill the reservoir and check for leaks, if none clean/dry up the area and briefly start...

I think it will stay up north of the border

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Carwell CP90. The best vehicle rust preventer I have found. Even migrates between the shifter boot to the floor mat after a few years. Penetrates into joints in sheet metal. https://petroleumservicecompany.com/carwell-rust-inhibitor-cp90/

I went for the SP500 as it is used the price was too close to a rotary not to give it a try. One big concern was how far out front a rotary cutter protrudes from the PT to SSQA adapter and the big push bars they all have overhanging the front of the mower. At least the forestry mulcher is only...

Great job. Any chance you would consider starting a new dedicated post and cover your work, as best you can after the fact, on specifics like where you bought the wrap, measurements for cutting to fit etc? I would like to do it and don't want to reinvent the wheel.

Pic of SP500 on skid steer, looks like it is as close as a cutter can be to the lift point.

And to jump out of the frying pan and into the fire, I found at what I think is a good price (so can sell if doesn't work with machine), a Skid Pro SP500-48" forestry mulcher. Weight is the SAME at 1500lbs but weight is much closer to machine then 5' rotary with bull-push bar in front...

On both my PT rotary cutters, in reference to the selection of "three mounting positions for q/a mount on to the deck", I have them pushed forward (causes front of deck to drop when lifted) as I have found the front tractor wheels interfere with the rear deck wheels on rough terrain and when...

Looking to do mountain laurel and small trees. The Mnt. Laurel is very hard wood, it cracks before it bends. I only have the rotary cutter for my 1430 and I actually only used it on grassy fields. I didn't think it robust enough to run it into small trees or the Mnt Laurel. And I don't like...

They sell it with a hyd motor that is supposed to work with the flow rate. Weight is within limit, but since it is out in front a good ways I wonder.

I always wanted something like this but as a pair of (channel lock type) pliers with a fork on one side and a stud on the other to grasp any size/style connector and squeeze to unseat the ball. It has always been a someday project.

It makes it easy, since Permatex doesn't make the Ultra Slick in spray anymore. Ordered the Super Lube. Thanks

I attach a pic I had (not my tractor) of a diesel 1430 and a gas tractor. You will see how the back of the gas tractor is perforated for cooling. Since we haven't seen a gas 1430 it is hard to advise. But if PT is allowing you to ad weight, you should fill the rear tires. There is no...

How does that county song go? "Get a chain I'm stuck". Kubota is still good for something. (the PT was high centered on a massive rock and couldn't push off with the boom mower)

I am down to my last can of Permatex and will need to reorder. Anyone have a product they used for many years/machine hours with good results?

IMHO I would try wheel weights and liquid ballast in the rear tires (beet juice, non corrosive). Think about the negative effects of rear ballast outside on the back of the machine, 1 clearance and backing issues, 2 the aforementioned stress on the wheel motors (not knowing if they lighten up...

I needed a different tow hitch as I was cutting trees at a woodlot down the road, so needed to carry saw, oil, fuel etc and cut logs for splitting back. The factory pin didn't work with any trailer I had, so I fabricated a receiver hitch. The stop bolts are due to my PTs being slightly...

I have had the brake control lever partially move toward the lock position and heard the clicking. But could this be because it has only partially moved? I guess at some point I will need to try and Engauge it at speed (I can see dollar signs now). This would probably best be done with the...

Yes you did mention the 1445, and I LOVE that setup on my 1460. The right way with no concern for price, is the braked wheel motors. But what part number and are they direct bolt in? Then there is all the hydraulics needed to charge the brakes and the electrics to control the hydraulics. To...

My worries are cutting on steep hills and next to water. Not much reaction time and then I would have to jump off, if possible. I don't want to do that. The solenoid valves would have to be at the wheel ends, so there would be no hoses in the circuit. Everything is engineered so tight, I am...

I think the wheels have a 12" tire size, the wheel tapers in. The disc and caliper would have to fit inside. A lot of engineering there. I was thinking more on the lines of a continuous duty solenoid that was strong enough to pull the park brake pins into release position, then when power...

I would think you would need one valve on each port so it could block forward and/or reverse (oil flow from the now pump- former motor).

Too expensive for me to replace the wheel motors. I was hoping someone here might have experimented with electric controls.

Unfortunately my PT1430 has the pin/cog park brake and the handle, for me, is hard to reach especially if you need an emergency stop. I was thinking to someday try linear actuators, either to pull the brake off, or to hold a spring applied in the release position. Then to have a easy to reach...

I always want to put some kind of emergency brake release (apply) switch or button. Since the handle on my tractors is not for a quick draw and with no brake pedal, I think it would be great to have. Especially if you rupture a drive hose and loose all braking, like on your described hill, or...

Can you tell any difference in the noise level after the wrap?

My machines have to be universal, and to me that means driving around my house and the PT will not tear up the grass where the skid steer is just the opposite. Then there is the difficulty of getting on and off the machine. The 14XX PTs you just step in and out. A skid steer seems almost...

I don't think you will like the winch, last I knew it has no free spool, so you have to power out the line. I love the brush cutter on my PT018, it has different loader arms and has a higher degree of travel. I can lift it up 4' and rotate the cutter 90 deg - like the propeller on an airplane...

Might be better if you lowered the backside of the deflector so the air stream hits the shield at an angle and not straight on.

Yes they use proprietary attachments mostly due to the quick disconnect from the seat. On a somewhat negative look, the attachments don't interchange between sizes, as it would be a waste of capacity to have a 65hp attachment on a 25hp machine. For my 30hp and 65hp machines, I made adapters to...

It is NOT a loader. CAT coined the term "Tool Carrier". The PT is just a better designed machine. The implement, in this case a mower deck is right out in front of you where you can see and because of articulation, can even move sideways just by turning the steering wheel. If all you want is...

Just wondering, but why would you want a very complicated and expensive to repair Antonio Carraro over a US Built, component part, Power Trac that doesn't use a difficult to connect 3pt hitch and can lift all the attachments up higher then the AC which is nice when using lift forks, lift boom...

I had the same problem with arthritis and long hours of forward/revers while using a rotary cutter and other implements. I tried numerous tractors starting with Steiner which ended up too small, no ground clearance, no lift height (I never tried the loader). Then I moved up to a Goldoni...

This could only be possible if it was on the suction side of the fuel pump.

If you pinched the fuel line (cut off the pressurized supply) and it ran good, then it might be the needle and seat in the carb, or debris holding it open.

I think PT changed the routing of newer machines. My 1460's oil cooler fan will actuate after about 5 min even if I don't use the PTO hyd circuit. The wheel motor circuit is definitely not cooled on my 1430 as when brush cutting, I have to take a break after about 3-4 hours, they get weak.

Roger that, without pictures, I thought he meant the cleanout cover on the side of the engine.

If you ran it without the engine cleanout cover off, it is like running your car without the fan belt. It would most likely overheat (if severe enough it would score the pistons/cylinders). I agree that you should do a head gasket replacement and inspect everything along the way. It doesn't...

GVWR is checked by the vehicle being weighted alone, by itself, on a scale. No weight transfer to other vehicles. If involved in a fatal, that is how it would be measured. If by itself it weighs over the GVWR, it will be determined to be in violation.

Your in a Power Trac forum, you will need to look for Power Track for first hand advice.

Looks like the center pivot on the Z linkage had to be rewelded.

You might want to try not taking the hoses off the PTO pump, if it can just be moved out of the way enough to get the tram out. The worse part of this job is the oily mess. Be careful on how much it weighs, might be close to 50 lbs or ?

X4 with wash the area as best you can, label, picture, draw and document where hoses connect. It may look clean now, but after a month of waiting for the part to come back, it will look like a tangled mess of old Christmas lights.

I had the same thing on my PT018, it was the fuel filter.

Here is instructions from my 1430 manual on the tow procedure. I wish they would proof read their manual, or is it me? (or the "if equipped" disclaimer"). It says to loosen the fitting 2 turns, but then it describes installing a supplied hose. My machines never came with a hose. And other...

First I think the author should check the oil levels and if OK, let us know if it has a cable operated tram of a pilot tram as trouble shooting will be different. If you don't know, remove the side plate at the foot control and take a picture of what your foot rocks right and left, also a pic of...

On my 1430, when one pin brake doesn't release, it will drive away dragging it. I only mentioned the neutral circuit because of the broad range of years and the way the factory seems to use what is on the market AND I just did that on my Madvac where it has a 1/4 turn knob on the tram and I...

Perfect size bucket....or blocks

The tram pump has a way to put the drive in a type a neutral (so you can roll it with a disable engine), you might want to look in your manual and check that.

I LOVE THE TIRE SIZE, looks like car tires. For other options, it seems to have a foot control on the right side, maybe that is for the aux hyd? But yet it has one slot cut near where the current hyd control handles go. They used some kind of rotary control valves, likely obsolete. I would...

The best I found was these (see pic of a catch) box traps with the rotating paddles that reset for the next catch. I put then in partially open door between rooms to direct the mice toward the trap.

Check the air filter for rodent damage. Make sure air filter is good, my 1460 has an indicator, but I would visually check under your circumstance. If you know you have good fuel (maybe want to drain and refill from a known good source) and good fuel filter, I would crack loose each fuel...

All my tractors still have the original tires

You are pretty much spot on with the plies. If you put a tire with enough plies on a light enough machine, you won't need to put air in (yes this is an extreme example) and this will give you a smaller footprint then a soft-pliable tire that was conforming to the terrain. Tires have a load...

The diesel machines come w/a case drain. It would be the 3rd somewhat larger quick release. If you dont have one, run a dedicated hose back to the hyd tank, preferably above the oil line. I attached a pic of my 1430 that I had in my computer, although mine has a electric 3rd valve which might...

Did anyone check with Terry on the way the factory intended to R/R the nut? Or is it a sacrificial part?

You test for battery voltage at the battery post itself (and recheck as needed), then put a load on the circuit (lights on) and check each connection progressively until you find one with a major difference-even know they are connected together. When troubleshooting, recheck your battery...

As far as the hook, I like the one that came with the winch. I attached a pic that I had in my computer (sorry for the wide view but I think you can enlarge and see it). The hook has a deep throat to slide through the brush when retrieving it and not wanting it to catch on roots and branches...

In MHO you need to look at clamp force. If the clutch is dragging (your 1" only pull), that could be rust or a warped clutch disc or plates. Look at (figure out) how your clamp force is generated and see if there is rust or debris or divots holding up the "smooth ramp" that makes the clamping...

I would bet you are not getting a good clamp force. Some think is out of adjustment and you are not squeezing the clutch.

If it were mine, I would just install a manual fuel shut off (and use it), check the oil frequently and run it as is. The mist you see is IMHO normal, that is why it has a breather. If you cause damage (some, minor, severe or otherwise) what are your choices? Put a new engine in? Rebuild? I...

I think that will only apply to the PT425 mounting plate. I tried it on my PT018 & 430 and it wasn't close.

When I had to buy filters for my Mack EM6300, OEM Mack filters were cheaper at the dealer then NAPA!!!

Pay the extra for OEM filters and sleep well

If your good with a file, you can make a set and feel special

Or spend big bucks and have PT overnight a set.

For the money and aggravation, dont even take it apart. Just go to NAPA and buy those keys and any other "lawn mower" keys that look close. But it is >95% chance those keys Moss posted are the correct ones.

Mine have conical head cadmium bolts. But I don't have/need the duals, so you may be correct on the wheel attachments for the outside. The right thing to do at a min. is to put them back in to keep from getting lost, or remove the nuts from the studs and Locktite the studs back in for next time.

172 hrs but looks very weathered. Sucks to leave them outside. And what is with all the studs/nuts on the hydraulic tank. Like he took something apart and never finished...

You might not want to listen to me, but the way I think about it is that it is $6k more, but spread that over the rest of your life (quality remains long after the price is forgotten). The reliability of a low hour machine is worth something and you may or may not want every attachment the used...

I find it odd how some people wont even wash off the dirt when trying to sell something. Like already mentioned, pics of engine and attachments would be nice. The attachments might have been left outside so check hyd cylinder rods for rust. Other then that, it is an in-person inspection...

I would recommend a Power Trac. I have Kubota tractors and PT and used the Power trac's 10x compared to the standard 3pt hitch tractor. They articulate and will drive, repeatedly, across your lawn with no to minimal damage. They come as a loader with a quick attach and everything works out...

I would buy a Big tex 14GP gooseneck. You either hire someone for a 1 time move of your 14k machine or haul it on this trailer. I have hauled 12k on a smaller version that they used to sell and it handle it fine. It is the lightest capable trailer made due to its truss design vs a heavy I...

Since they changed the manufacturer, why not just ask Terry for a wiring dia?

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I think it is fair to say when splitting you go so fast you just fit the log in whichever way it looks to be the most stable. I don't think I could tell which way is the bottom or top as you go though the center span of the tree. I would bet it is more to do with a combination of parts on your...

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Like you said hours/match condition. The wheel might be cracked and it might have been caused by the missing lug nut. Or it could be just grease on the wheel

I might be interested in the other tractor (unless you go for both), if they are in New England, message me and maybe we could look together.

That is a lot of hours, but if they were maintained they should be fine. Ask questions like how often the hyd oil filter was changed? (Manufacture wants a 50 hour change, if not done use your judgement). It is to your advantage that there are 2 to compare. Look for loose joints. I would...

Can I get an answer? (SEE POST #64 FOR PICS)

You ask "Isn't a wedge pretty much a wedge?" Think about it: the angle of the wedge to spread the wood and how fast it increases. The angle in relation to the beam, like the front of a boat, the wedge should lead at the tip furthest away from the beam, if reversed it would encourage wood to...

The CUT backhoes hang too far off the tractor and you can't pick and carry much weight. They are too hard to put on and off. I have a JD 310D, but 75% of the time I use my Power Trac with a front hoe attachment, they pull out rocks larger then they can carry and with the rear engine as a...

I would watch what Cummins Engine Co is doing for research. Elect will only work with light loads, coasting and regen braking - not something tractors do. If the majority of cars go electric, the availability of gas will decrease and the price will go up and then be equivalent in price to...

One question Code54, did the wood fly (this is hard to explain) away from the wedge as the blade cuts through like when an axe is used to split, and the wood goes right and left of the axe head? (picture 1) Or did it fly straight out along the path of the edge? (picture 2)

That is the question. It would be nice to see pictures of the wedge on the offending machine. One of mine is a used 8yard wheel loader bucket cutting edge and the other splitter is a TSC variable angle wedge. The TSC wedge had a flat cutting edge that I sharpened. I don't think they...

Pictures please

I built 2 splitters, a horizontal and a table top vertical (out of a TSC). I have never had a log want to fly off. One thing that I do is to keep the wedge sharp. As they say with knives, a dull blade is actually more dangerous to use than one that is sharp. This may apply to log splitters...

If I remember correctly, it had a worn 2nd set of tires. This shows hard use to me. When parts break and the owner doesn't fix it (cooler), this shows they will skimp on everything else, like high quality oil and oil/filter changes (hyd filter interval is 50 hours). I use a magnetic temp...

If it is a machine I seen for sale, the hydraulic oil cooler was removed? Why? How long was it run without a cooler? Was it overheated (and potentially problematic from here on in with hardened seals and worn pumps/motors). I wouldn't turn up the pressures, they can already lift enough to tip...

A little hint. Make sure the part of the tire that will be at the valve stem is the last to go on. If you have it backward, then the stem takes up some space and the tire fits tighter-harder to get on.

Ditto on the castellated nut, don't mess with it. Some tire guys would rather leave the rim bolted to the machine and just use your tire spoons to slip it back on, that way it doesn't slide away when you are prying. But to each is own. Good luck, sometimes small tires are more difficult...

I would run a dedicated ground wire from the panel to the frame, with paint free connections on both ends.

I would try to pressurize the hyd reservoir with 1-3 psi of air pressure. Start with the lowest you can work with. Too much and stuff can burst, the tank sides would bulge out (like an oil can bottom), don't go that much (I think that would be around 8psi, but just a guess). When there is...

A good feeling to know your starting fresh

If the top of the battery is dirty with acid haze, it will draw down the battery.

Cleaning up and getting ready for snow. Moved an old tractor out back. The hose going to the lift cylinder leak a bit on this move.

I kind of said that because I just used mine today and the hose going to the bottom of the lift cylinder started to leak where they make a loop and tie it to the cylinder. Looks like fun to get at the hydraulic control valve end. I have always thought of putting a electric diverter valve on it...

I never seen hyd caps there. If not, look for a hydraulic hose making shop (you made be a future customer there anyways and it will be good to know where they are).

For a 75 hour pump, I would lean to fix the problem. Everything else should be almost new unless foreign material ran through it.

So is Terry telling you to remove the tram pump and ship it to Tazewell?

I would think if it was the Lovejoy slipping, it would also slip when he deadheads a hydraulic cylinder since all the pumps drive through each other. But one way to test that theory would be to see if the loader will raise when the drive is ratcheting. If the coupler was slipping due to...

My PT180 does it going down steep hills, it has over 100 hours (maybe 150, can't remember). When cutting grass and going down grade, it clunks and picks up some speed. Hasn't done it under any other conditions yet. If you talk to Terry again, feel free to mention it. When you tackle the job...

I am interested, where is it located?

Agjones do you happen to know how much the 425 PT utility grapple weighs? I often think about asking them to make one with a PT018 mount.

Instead of buying plain buckets, I got the grapple bucket from day one and it works good. For my larger tractors I use a Anbo root grapple. I think a lot of people are using Wicked Root Grapples, they have a good size range and can most likely match your specific tractor. Like...

I made suspension seats for all 3 of my PTs. I just got parts from a top quality lawn tractor, typically a Cub Cadet from the 70s, as they have a U type springs about 1" of travel.

Will you deliver it for that?

65 HP Deutz, same as 1460?

Not sure of your question, but Power Trac makes and originates from Hydra Power

Send some time and read old post on this site for the Power Tracs (you will not be able to get comparative information off this one post). A lot of valuable info!!! Remember when you say the backhoe "It costs $2300 with a thumb", you will get some or all of it back when you sell it in the end...

Yes, pictures please. It would be difficult for the engineers to communicate a "bad" weld to the people doing the welding. They typically use a specific size soft pin or bolts to act as a fuse. Like on the cheaper rotary cutter or post hole digger drive shaft yokes. But again this is a...

High security, I couldn't look at pictures

That is because the government emissions standards can't be met if the engine went to idle. So you shut it off at high rpm. Nobody cares how long it will last, you have no choice but to buy a new one (or learn how to move the carb throttle to a low speed for a short while before shutdown).

He explained how it happens. There is no spark, so how would timing come in to play?

IMHO you should idle the engine long enough to disperse the heat, so you can shut it down without a backfire or dieseling.

You don't have too much to loose trying to weld it back in place. If it dosent work, you buy a new one.

If you did it wrong (adjusted on high point of cam instead of low point) it would have a lot of slop in the rocker arms. One easy way to adjust the valves that I do sometimes is to adjust the opposite valve on a specific cylinder, that is all the way down. So if the intake valve is fully down...

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My PT018 does not have room for the front fitting on that center link with the cover on. PT intended to move the rear fitting to the front, grease, then back again. I don't think spraying white grease into the hole will do what needs to be done. Make sure you have the bleeding process...

Bring yours to a professional to have your issue diagnosed. The engine may not need to be replaced. How much do you figure your tractor is worth? In the end would it be worth more with a Predator or Kohler engine?

Not that this is you , but when a cylinder does not get the required maintenance (lubrication) at the swivel ends, they will start to chatter-squeek-groan and if left unattended, they will start to seize up and transfer the rotation to the cylinder, causing it to leak and bend. When you get...

I would hate to do it, but when it is running with NO hoses attached to the connectors, flip the PTO switch for a fraction of a second and see if the engine lugs down. If it does your problem might be in the mower deck (hyd motor, shaft, etc).

I would be inclined to buy a quality finish mower and then size the hyds. Just remember you have to mount it backward, so it keeps to the correct direction it was designed to travel. You could shop and pick up a good used one for 1/4-1/2 the price of new. Not too many PT used attachments out...

Hard to say, what is your age and how often do you use it? A new one will be more reliable. Do you use the backhoe a lot? A 400/1400 series is easier to get on and off, has a larger capacity hydraulic cooler for heavy use and you can use the front hoe for minor trench/digging work.

Used my PT018 to lift the cylinder head off my Ranger Perkins diesel. Somebody said it was aluminum, it wasn't!

Mine came all put together. But they are like a dump truck tail gate hook. It should push the pin down and go just a slight amount past, starting to raise up and stop there. That way they can't disengage unless they get tighter first.

I made one for my 1430, shown with the boom and one for my 1460 which is a lot heavier. Both started out as 3pt hitch to SSQA adapters.

Can you jump it off another battery and see how it acts? Make sure you use high quality jumper cables, or it is a waste of a test. You could take the battery to a parts store and have it load tested. Sounds like it is weak.

As far as the cause, any chance the brand names of the female/male fittings don't match? I would start there even know most people expect that they interchange.

There is a lock nut and a square head bolt that probably goes up from the bottom. Loosen and back off the square head bolt. Then try to feed excess hose into tube and the end of the hose should protrude enough to wrench off the fitting. It might have more slack if you raise the loader up about...

I put an exhaust elbow on my 1430's hood (that lines up with the muffler outlet) to direct exhaust to the rear. I mention this because at certain RPM ranges, it will vibrate up and down about an inch. If I let it vibrate like that I am sure it would crack and break off. This just makes it...

The original cap's gasket on mine disintegrated after about a year, maybe we have a different gas formula. Anyway I just found one that fit from an old assortment of 60-70s car gas caps. Just be aware that the tank is vented through the cap, and if you make it airtight it will stop running and...

Sounds like more work they just mixing cement that will conform to the new hole.

Most engine manufacturers require you to bring the engine up to temp and not just run it for 10 min. Was the oil ever changed? Short runs cause acid to form in oil. I have seen the scares on the dipstick as a gray dull shade when you wipe off the oil (below the full mark). That could be one...

We just had 1 1/2" of sleet. I shovel full weighs like 25 lbs and the stuff doesn't melt well in the sun. You can walk on top of it all. Spring is coming!

Where is all the snow and ice?!!!!

Interesting, do you ever use it for long periods of time powering the hydraulic mower?

I 2nd the top center pin link that you have to take the cover off to see/access, it is a 50 hour interval easy to forget. I do my machines at 8 hrs religiously. I put a piece of blue tape on the machine with the hours of the last lube and stop everything at 8 or a little less to lube. I would...

I have seen a lot of 4 in 1 buckets that have a hollow floor. It may be hard to describe, but I will give it a try. The bucket has a flat bottom, the top front meets the front cutting edge but then climbs up about (say) 1" to the peak at 2/3rds of the way back, then declines the last 1/3rd to...

With this past weekends 20" snow, and my bucket catching on rocks and roots, this was all I could think about.

And did the magnetic lights stay on the entire trip?

It is really not bad if you know how to use a choke. It seems with todays cars, trucks and fuel injected lawn equipment, a lot of people don't know what the other knob is for.

Did you notice that when you let off the treadle the tractor was slow to respond (stop)? If so you are not letting it warm up enough. The entire hyd system is designed to operate with a certain viscosity oil and when cold like the temps you are describing, you throw off all the engineering...

Sorry for your loss. If you want to try and start again, use something to get it up to 50 or 60 deg. As I stated in the past, a 100 watt light bulb in the engine compartment which then needs to be covered and for at least 24 hours (the whole back of the tractor). At the same time charge the...

The Rayan's grapple comes with it's own diverter valve. You just need to supply 12 volt electrics to actuate it and then it switches from grapple open/close to rotate. I installed a diverter valve on my tractor's hoist circuit (I only use the original aux circuit to work the quick coupler, so...

I bought a Ryans 4252 log grapple to use on both my 1430 and 1460 (I think log grapples have teeth near the attachment to the tractor, so you can jam the large end of a tree and pick it up off the ground, just my observation). I got one size up from the smallest because of the 1460 capacity...

"Anyone got any tips on cold starting?" My tip is DON'T. But you didn't say where you are from or how you store the tractor. If I need my tractor at or below 20F, I preheat for 24hrs with 100watt light bulb at a low point in the engine compartment and cover with hood down as far as possible...

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Grading some gravel with 1430 ( and adapter from Power Trac to SSQA to 3pt hitch, gets the job done)

The screen works surprisingly well. Too high for the PT. If you know about them, they have that back strip to funnel and slow down the material. If something gets stuck, you use the loader bucket to push the funnel away and it will pass the large rocks etc. Someone put a lot of thought into...

Screening with the 1430. It can't get enough dump angle when all the way up, so the 4 in 1 allows it to dump into the screener.

Good work, no need to leave the seat. Work smarter, not harder!

How old is the oil? Oil oil might be thinned out and out of spec. Remember, a light application of the treadle rocker is for high torque low speed, where a push the treadle to the floor is high speed and minimal torque. That is why your tractor went better when you let off the treadle...

Nice work, and a little more counterweight.

I met a guy that takes his back to the factory for a check and repair on regular intervals. You might want to consider that and ask what they charge and what do you get for it, then figure that into the price. Or if the seller won't take your offer, make the purchase contingent on the results...

I ended up buying a 3pt hitch to SSQA and welded in the PT adpt plate. My hyd hoses got chaffed on the top A portion, so I cut that off. The adapter is the best think you can have as it opens the world up to you for all skid steer attachments, not just forks. I would recommend getting a good...

For rough cut "brush hog" cutting, I have found the limiting factor to be tire traction. Don't know about a finished lawn. One feature that helps is the draft control (only available on 1430+). It transfers weight from the mower to the front tires

MossRoad that brings back fond memories. Cherish the moments. Happy Thanksgiving to all and God Bless.

I needed to use my Igland 4501 logging winch and it was stored inside a shipping container. Tough to back in and connect the 3pt hitch, so had to move out. But which tractor was free? Only the PT018 with a 600 lb lift capacity to lift a winch that weighs 575lbs (plus cable spool, chains, etc...

Sorry if this is redundant as I didn't read back to 2017 on this post. But a good mixer changes direction to either mix or discharge. Think about the mixing vanes/paddles are shaped like a screw thread, one direction pulls in, the outer moves it out. I don't like using a mixer on any tractor...

I have a diesel 1430 and like RegL wrote, the side hill capabilities are limited on the 2430. So that should be the deciding factor. Small concern (if your younger) is that you have to climb up to the operator's station on the 2430 and after a long day it can be more tiring. As the PT ad...

I went from the 1430 to the 1460. At the time it wasn't much more money and it was a lot more tractor. I think most people that buy the larger tractors are business that don't have the personal interest in all the details. It is just a tool for them.

You need to be careful with the park brake mechanism. The brake applies with spring pressure, so any deformation of the parts will render it inoperative. The frame for the wheel motors can hold way more than twice the lift capacity of the tractor, so no issue there. I use nylon straps and...

Depending on the damage of the choke/throttle cable, a person may only need to change out the center portion/wire and leave the outer shell in place (if the outer portion is undamaged). Then just pull out the old (presumably broken center and feed in the replacement).

I have what I think is the same splitter. I welded it to a dump truck tailgate and made a bench top splitter. Yours looks real nice!