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Hi all, wondering what everybody considers 'high/low/average' hours on Toolcats. I am considering a 2012 machine with 2600 hours. I wouldn't consider that high hours but was hoping to try to stay under 2000 hours which I would equate to more of a low machine. With the myriad of uses and work...

Hi all, Still searching for a used Toolcat. I think i’ve zeroed in on the 2006 model because of the limited slip differential and the updated boom with increased curling ability. From what I can gather the 2004-2006 models had the option of turbo vs non-turbo engines. Anybody have any buying...

Hi all, Contemplating a Toolcat purchase to maintain my steep mountain property. I've heard of issues/complaints of traction power from these machines I believe from all the various traction aids that have been available on toolcats. Wondering though if there is a consensus as to which aid or...

Hi All, Decided to list my near new 1430 for sale. Came to the conclusion that I'm better off purchasing a larger excavator and just working with that and my JD gator up at my mountain property. Last ever Deutz 1430 purchased from Power Trac last October. Located in western NC...

Hi all, So we’ve ended up paving the steep road at our mountain property. This has relegated my PT1430 I purchased last fall to mostly supply mover/transporter type duties that may be better suited for an UTV. Gauging if there’s any interest in my near new 1430. It’s one of the last units sold...

Hi all, I’m going to be in the market for a mower for my diesel 1430 this year. It’ll see rather infrequent use and would only be mowing very small yards as a time Here’s my options 1) PT 60” commercial finish mower. Haven’t seen one in person. Almost $4000. Not sure if i can justify the cost...

Hi All, I’ve developed a starting issue on my 1430. Left the key on once, and then my wife a second time, and thought the battery was going dead but am now not so sure. Charged the battery out of the tractor to 14+ volts on my multimeter. Once the battery is installed voltage immediately...

Hi all, so i’ve got my first issue with my 1430. Just some background, I bought the last diesel 1430 that was the showroom floor model. Tractor shows 17 hours, but the hour meter was unplugged when it arrived, so it could definitely have some more hours than that. It’s still on its original oil...

Hey everybody, I picked up a set of forks yesterday for my new 1430. Starting the process of getting ready to weld the PT mourning plate I got with the tractor to the pallet forks. The 1430 is 400 miles away from me, the forks, and where the fabrication will take place though and had a quick...

Hi all, happy thanksgiving. I got the last diesel powered 1430 (I’ll write a more detailed post on that in a bit) delivered to me along with an adapter plate I was planning on using for some pallets forks as it looks like the forks from Power trac are about $2000 overpriced. Any...

...Kubota bx 1880, lol. Found a smoking deal on a used machine. I’m doing this though to sell some other tractors and free up some cash flow for a potential 2430 purchase. I will be stopping by Power Trac to check out the 2430s Thursday morning though. Pretty sure I’ll be picking one up in the...

Hi All, I've been looking at BX18xxs to fit my need as a smaller end of the spectrum SCUT for my home property. I have had Deere SCUTs in the past but want to try Kubota as they appear to be somewhat smaller machines (especially the 1870 and older BX18s) compared to Deere and I want to try...

Hi all, Looking for some guidance/recommendations to fit a small niche need I have for a tractor to maintain and work my small home property. In essence I'm looking the smallest SCUT out there or a large garden tractor with a loader. Currently I have a JD 1025 and an Kubota G1900 but would...

Hi all, I've been bouncing around the idea of a Power Trac purchase for a bit and have posted here a couple times with some questions. I had somewhat given up on them due to 1430 being unavailable amid a switchover to gas power. I just looked and contacted them and the 2430s are still available...

Hi all, I am considering looking into buying a power trac. They've been on my radar for a while but it looks like they're capabilities are starting to fall well into a line of needs that can soon be handled by one tractor for me. I've had several 1 series John Deere tractors, a 3025E, and a...

Hi all hydraulic gurus. Looking for some guidance for those way beyond my rudimentary knowledge/skill set of hydraulic power. I am in the process of purchasing a like new CAT 301.7D mini ex for some work at some property I own and for the neighboring properties of our POA in the NC mountains. I...

Hi all, I am considering buying a mini excavator to replace and then sell the woods backhoe I have on my John Deere 3025E. New minis are gong to be out of price range and I'm looking used. The machine will be used on my severely sloped mountain property and doing work to maintain the roads in...

Hi all, I have a Woodmaxx hydraulic shift flail mower being delivered this week, courtesy of my super awesome girlfriend as a 40th b'day/xmas present. I have a John Deere 3025e and plan to run the mower hydraulics off my loader control. I have to next to no knowledge on hydraulic fittings and...

Hi all, First post here after utilizing this website as a resource for several years now. Last year I purchased a JD 1023 for mowing, maintenance, and odd jobs for both my smaller (around 1 acre all lawn) property and several other even smaller properties that I own, maintain, and manage. Was...