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My tractor is quite simple , not much more than a battery, generator and simple guages (not like the fancy new Deers and Kubota CPU's). I want to weld a couple of hooks onto the tractor and am new to welding. Should I just disconnect the battery, or should I do more? Carl

Found this today. Quite the noisy affair. I assume it is something for logging... I am stymied at how someone could forget to load this back on the truck. Found 300' of 3/4" steel cable as well. Still, the burried tire rim and the Ibeam where the loudest noise.... Carl ps, anyone know...

I have been winging about how the backup works fast, and the forward is slow... Well, now things are getting weirder and I am looking for advice. I went slope mowing after may last post. I found that the idle tthe tractor was too low, so I adjusted it. Then I realized that I had a lot of...

Well, heck of a fun day today... mowing the slopes I was afraid to get into. Found an old tire, an I beam, some cable.. Poor mower is short for this world.. So, the temp with slope mower is around 210 when I stopped this afternoon. I was wondering where that is in the PT world. I blew out...

Well, 11PM at night, went out to the shop to make some tractor notes... Saw two things. First, I crushed the female end of the coupler from the quick attach. They were cross connected as I had my grapple on, and somehow they got pinched /crushed... Also, there is a gash to metal on one of...

at 7:30 AM this morning my tractor and toys arrived... The dumby who loaded the truck put the forks behind the tractor, so we had to drag those off, but it started right up and off the back it went. Drove it around to pick up implements and the steering went out. I could spin the wheel and...

Does anyone know the hydraulic properties on an 1850 of the Grapple, Thumb, Locking mechanism hydraulics? GPM and PSI? Maybe how it all sort of works compared to the PTO? Thanks

Got a call from my shipper... Truck has brokedown.... I was in no rush last week, now it jams me with work. But worse, I don't get my toy until next Monday at the earliest.. Wife is going to kill me with all my moping around. thougt you guys might understand... Crying, and crying....

So, looking at a chipper and Tiller for the 1850.. Based on this formula HP=PSI X GPM / 1714 33 = 18GPM X 3200 PSI / 1714 I should assume that I need to purchase an implement that is rated for 33HP (or a bit less with standard losses of 15%) or am I missing something here? On a side note...

Of your spraying system? Was about to purchase a tow behind for the 1850. Do you eat a lot of chemicals or just drive backward or just enjoy that chemical smell?

I am thinking this 1850 can handle a 72" box easily. Anyone have any comments on that? PT says only 60 but after seeing the HP to weight issue, a 72" would make sense...

OK, so Tazwell dropped a ball in funny, sort of hillbilly way... It looks like I will not be getting my operators manual anytime soon. So, I got starting instructions from Ken, some basic maintenance instructions. But I have to ask, how do I hook up the hydraulics for the Hoe and Grapple? I...

I need to pick up a Box Blade or Grade Master or Dura Grader (have not decided yet) and was wondering how big I can get with my 1850. Terry will say 60". I was wanting 72"... Any thoughts?

The wife wants to move a bunch o tree around the property. Nothing huge, and our budget nor tractor will allow one of those very cool multi-point hydraulic lifters. I was looking at Dirtworks, then saw one from New Holland (anyone know of a dealer in Washington /Oregon?) I am wondering if...

I am getting the 1850 in a few weeks at most (deal is done, just working out my implement issue). I had a bunch of questions for you in regards to the mowing you do and FEL lifting. I see you have a flail mower. Do you also have a brush hog? Which do you like better for brush? How has that...

I think I have to check with Washington DOT, but do I need to slap on the orange triangle if the tractor allready has the strobe on the hood? I doubt this tractor will ever see an paved road but have to ask...

Wondering if you guys could post pictures of how you rigged addtional lights to your tractors... I have seen a few comments and a few pictures, just looking for some ideas on the 1850... I am cool with the wiring and relays. And what about the fire extinguisher bolted on the engine. who...

I consider myself quite fortunate in finding a kind soul here at TBN who was parting with one of his 1850's. I leave his name out at the moment, his decision to speak up. I am very excited about all of this, and have been getting great advice from the site and from the gentleman who I...

I was just admiring RAW's forestry mulcher and wondering if anyone has seen something along the same lines for a CUT that runs off of hydraulics and is lighter in weight. The property has 3 to 4" sapplings that the brush hog will not take out, but is too small and dense to make sense of it...

Just checking in on how your system is doing. I assume winter was quiet and you haven't had the chance to get out and beat up the machine yet. You were one of the major voices of frustration on the PT line and wondering if you feel you got it resolved... Carl

It looks like we may be finally pulling the trigger on a PT. Either a 1850 or a 1445. It is not an ideal time financially, meaning that all the toys I would like to get will not happen, but I may be able to cobble together what I need with some ingenuity. I wanted to get some insight and...

Just looking to see what other people have done to make an attachment (or purchase if I am missing the point on this) that extends beyond the tire line to create a drainage ditch off of your road. I am thinking around 1ft deep at the most. Maybe a single plow (furrow) blade welded to the end...

So, I am nearing closing a deal on a 1445 (used). I saw the pictures on the web of Moss Road doing the pucker and I had a few questions. Doesn't this put a HUGE strain on the hydraulic steering mechanism, as well as the pin between the front and back? Has anyone put there PT over on its...

It is the old addage, if they want something they will figure a way to take it. Wondering what ideas people have come up with to keep their tractor and implements around when you don't have the luxury of a locking barn..

Anyone have any idea on how to move a pole barn? It is really more of a giant carport (no sides) but has prebuild rafters and such. It is just in a bad spot.. I would love to move it but not sure how and or if it is worth it.

I was wondering if he got his problems resolved...

It has the new version of the loader, can't find any specs online. Anyone know the lift rating?

I have two projects for this spring... Hoped to do them myself... But I wanted to make sure I have everything calculated... I would like to put up an electric gate on our property. that would place it about 700' from the main house. Can 10 Guage hooked to 110 deliver close to that at 15...

Thanks to everyone on the Duallies. I figure and it has been suggested that a picture is worth a thousand words. My quest is to find a tractor that will help me manage my slopes... From Brushogging, to pulling stumps, to box blading trails. 30 to 40 HP for a CUT. I am torn between a CUT...

Found this surfing the net. Not sure of the price (probably steep) but they have them for bobcats so I assume it would work on PT's Dual Concepts - Dual ATV Wheels and Tires

I just got off the phone with a dealer in my area and we were discussing CUTS (he is talking me out of what I am planning on buying). He said that he puts dual rears on CUTS all the time. He fills the inside tires, and bolts on the outboard. In all of my reading here I have not heard of this...

On the PowerTrac. The oil cooler that is in question, is it the engine oil it is cooling, the hydraulic oil? Or is the whole tractor just one big tank of oil?

Bid on those slope mowers this week. The guy selling them sounded a bit shifty but what do I know. Today I got a note from Ebay and then from him saying he had decided to sell them to someone in NewYork. That person paid 18500. I believe the guy was desperate for the money, so he could not...

I may be purchasing a tractor out of state... Wondering who is a good recommend. Tractor will come out of northern Alabama and come up to the Portland, Oregon area. Also, any advice in dealing with shippers (Insurance, guarantees)? I looked at the uship page and it seems interesting...

I live at the end of a mile long single lane dirt road that winds its way along a ridge. We just bought the property (in july) and have found that no one is doing road maintenance. I may take it over, most of the people on the road pay in to a kitty. But, as I am new to this, what exactly is...

We have narrowed our search for a tractor to the 1430 series I think. In the past few days we were approached about the possibility of a used low hour 1445. This is pretty exciting to me as this tractor is going to be beat up bad in the first year of use, and the extra HP is always a good...

Been doing a lot of research on getting a grapple on our proposed setup. It will probably be the 1445. Anyway, found this gizmo for grapple control. Anyone have any thoughts on wether it would work or not? Fasse Valves - OMNI Carl

We are growing closer to the purchase of the tractor, a question came up from a friend I have no answer for. If we add a grapple to a bucket, do we have to plumb in controls for the grapple, or is that allready on a PT? Carl

I wondered if anyone had a list of what type of motors each tractor has.. Also, I see that people in the group feel upgrading motors is quite expensive, but when I look at some websites for motors to create a PTO they are only $150 to $200. I know I am missing something here...

How did you get yourself out? I have been following the stupid things we have done posts, Eddie buried that cat to the hood.. I am very interested in how you got a 4K to 20K lb machine unstuck... Post pictures if you got them. This is my fear / problem on my property. I will become stuck...

Where do you guys come up with the specs for PT? The website has no real info. Do I need to call and have them send me something? Also, where do you get schematics (electrical and plumbing). As PT wants you to do your own repairs, just wondering how supported we are on this subject (from...

Just about the time I finally figured out CUT's is when I decided they were not for me and I needed something more slope friendly. So I apologize if these are simple questions in advance, but I am trying to wrap my head around a Hydraulic machine... We were discussing chippers and making a hyd...

Just real quick. One area that I am interested in mowing has a rise of 40ft every 100. It is not the steepest part of the property, but one that I need to clean up soon .. Is this a 25% grade? I looked around TBN and I know someone had posted the math, just can't seem to find it. Carl

Spoke to Terry today, getting as much info as I can about the PT. He said Dualies are a no-no as the motors will prematurely fail. Terry is also standing firm by the poor maintenance for overheating and 2-ply is more than enough. So that being said I thought i might ask the experts about this...

I have followed Jims thread on the Post Hole Digger. Bummed that the PT does not make a chipper. How hard would it be to put a pump on a chipper at the PTO connection? Anyone try this yet? Carl

As I near the triger pulling on this vehicle, Lots of questions come up. We have 40 hilly acres of blackberry bushes and ugly surprises (Last time it was a 20' 12" thick steel I-beam). I look at the 1845 and 1430 and do not have a clear idea of how good the brush hog design is. One has a...

Thanks to everyone who is giving me advice in regards to a possible PT. I wanted to get some insight from you all before I contact PT. First, Is a 30HP PT generally equate to as much oomph as a 30HP CUT. I have narrowed it down to two... Either a 1430 or the 1845. The 1430 is in my price...

I have been waffling on the whole tractor situation and it is coming to a point where my wife will leave me if I don't decide soon (maybe this is a good thing?). We have 40 acres of slopey to severe slope property. There are some ravines that are hard to scramble up and down, so no tractor...

I have been pretty close to pulling the triger on a 35hp tractor for my 40 acres in Washington State. It is new property, in bad shape. Lots of blakberries and tree stumps on slopes and steep slopes. Now that winter is setting in, the land is dying off and I can see things much more clearly...

In a recent post, you elude to something major coming from TYM. I am about to pull the triger on a 330... But my gut tells me there is something in the offing from these guys. You have any idea? My dealer is being quite coy with me... Carl

Can you get wider R-1's without changing out the rim? Would love to pressure my dealer if possible. The R1 tires seemed skinnier than other tractors I have looked at, but not sure if it is just and optical illusion. Carl

I am still battling all the logistics of cg / tractor width, yada yada. I have seen a number of times people claim that R-4's provide a wider stance, but when I go to the tractor dealer, they all say R1, dished out wide, is the widest way to go... Of course there is no one who has a...

I have 40 acres of hills and blackberries in SW Washington state. After renting a CUT (kubota) I am concerned the tractor I want may be too tippy on the hills we have. In asking the group, someone recommended the PT lineup. So, a few questions maybe you can help with... This question is a...

We have hills, and I need to mow them. The other day I rented a Kubota 2100 from the local shop. It was set up narrow, and felt very, very tippy. Drove the 4x4 p/u across the same area, and felt very stable and secure. So, in our area I have Deere, Kubota, TYM and maybe Kioti / Branson. I...

I am pretty sold on the 330 HST. But i have a design question that came to mind. I see most manufactureres put the steering linkage behind the axle, I assume to keep it protected. I see TYM has the linkage out in front, and is rack and pinioned which looks like the seals are overly exposed...

Pretty close to buying a tractor. Following the how to repair tire guide post. But... My property has a second homesite that burned down a number of hears ago. I fear nails. This said. In our area we are offered Beet Juice. No once has mentioned it yet so anyone have any comments on it...

So, we are pretty close to pulling a triger on a tractor. But, because of the nature of my work, I may not operate the tractor for more than a month at a time. The tractor wil lbe stored in a carport, battery removed I assume, and a full tank of Diesel... Anything else? Also, any tricks to...

Maybe this is a bit of a newbie question, but some of the tractors I am considering have the "new" bowed FEL arms, and some have straight arms. I see that one of the advantages is a less obstructed view, but are their others? I know measurements are sort of relative (Lift capabilites are...

Well, I feel like Kerry, kinda doing the flipflop... I saw some pictures of Kens R4944, dug through the Montana website (had to go in and look at it like a folder) and found some info, just a bit of info, but this R series is wooing me back. It looks reallly, really well designed. I found a...

Well, I missed the 3940 that was for sale. Bummer cause the price was very good. That said, it has been an interesting day that is starting me to stray away from Montana. Would love other peoples insight. First, the dealers I contacted about Montana near both of my homes had discontinued...

I may be purchasing a new used tractor with a backhoe, along with a brush hog, box scraper and rota-tiler. I don't have much use for the backhoe, but never say never. My question, is there any special way to store these long term? The Brush Hog is going to get a ton of abuse, as well as the...

Just a few more questions have come to mind. The front loader is a square arm version (the tractor is a 2005). I will get the exact model, but it may take a few days for the info to filter back. Is this better or worse than the new bowed arm FEL's? Also, our property is severly sloped. I am...

A friend, whom I met through this Tractornet, has turned me on to a low hour 3940HST. Price is right, better than any help I was getting with Kubota or Deere, but Montana is a new name to me. Our area has one dealership, relatively close, but they come with mixed reviews. Would love all...

I would love to get some reviews of any of these tractors if you have them to empart. I am looking at the 400-450 pretty seriously, but the lack of Hydro is giving me second thoughts. May end up with a Kubota 4330. Then again price will be a factor. So, if you have some pearls of wisdom, I...

I have to say I have been totally thrilled with this group. I have asked two questions, and each has been answered many times with great advice. This all said, I would love to maybe start some threads on how to properly use attachments. In my case inparticular, I plan to purchase a brush hog...

This is tying in with a new tractor purchase. But how do all of you pull stumps? And what size with what horsepower? Carl

I am new to this group.. and new to tractor ownership. I just purchased 40 acres north of Portland/Vancouver. It is rolling to steep rolling, with maybe 15 to 20 useable acres. Medium tree coverage (8 acres open meadows). The property is in a shambles, heavily covered with blackberries. I...