1430 good deal or no

[Bnash]

So I stopped by power trac showroom today. By the way this is my first post. Hi guys! I live about a mile from their facility so I swung by to price a 1430 trailer package and the price is $50k. However I found a 1430 trailer package used for sale about an hour away that has 1500 hrs on machine. It’s about 15 years old with deutz diesel and basically the same attachments for $22k. Thinking I could get it for $18-20k. Anyone owning an older pt1430 ring in and let me know if they are reliable machines. I’m going to check it out in a couple of days. His asking price is cheaper than the new trailer and attachments. Thanks guys

 

[joshlee]

I have a 1430 diesel. I think it’s a great machine. The con that the 1430 diesel has is going up really steep grades. It doesn’t do a good job driving up steep grades. Probably grades around 30 degrees.

The Deutz engine is awesome. I never heard a bad thing about that engine, only good. The power is going to drown out more with the gas engine, as where the diesel will keep pushing on longer and harder until the power starts to diminish.

 

[Bnash]

That’s another plus with the older machine is that’s it’s diesel. The new ones are only available with 37hp kohler and they won’t have any built until February. Thanks for your input and advice joshlee

 

[MossRoad]

Welcome to TBN!

 

[Lnk]

So I stopped by power trac showroom today. By the way this is my first post. Hi guys! I live about a mile from their facility so I swung by to price a 1430 trailer package and the price is $50k. However I found a 1430 trailer package used for sale about an hour away that has 1500 hrs on machine. It’s about 15 years old with deutz diesel and basically the same attachments for $22k. Thinking I could get it for $18-20k. Anyone owning an older pt1430 ring in and let me know if they are reliable machines. I’m going to check it out in a couple of days. His asking price is cheaper than the new trailer and attachments. Thanks guys

There is a very low hour 1430 that got posted time classified section not that long ago. Might want to check there as well. Good luck whatever you do. Deutz really makes or made a great oil cooled engine.

 

[m5040]

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 of a PT factory inspection (that you would have to pay for, the results could give you concrete reasons to negotiate further)

If the trailer package has the implements you want, that is a big plus. But if it is stuff you will never use more then the one time you try it out, you will just have to store it...or sell it to us.

Diesels are much better for a whole list of reasons, plus it is a proven combination.

 

[agjones]

I'm definitely +1 on m5040's approach.

PT is very reasonable and efficient for servicing.

 

[johara1]

I have a 1430 diesel. I think it’s a great machine. The con that the 1430 diesel has is going up really steep grades. It doesn’t do a good job driving up steep grades. Probably grades around 30 degrees.

The Deutz engine is awesome. I never heard a bad thing about that engine, only good. The power is going to drown out more with the gas engine, as where the diesel will keep pushing on longer and harder until the power starts to diminish.

It lacks power go up a 30 degree slope under load? does it spin ? My 422 would go up a 2 to 1 slope with a light material bucket of dirt but it was a sick chicken with a 48" mower running trying to cut grass.... Jim

 

[joshlee]

I had the 60” mower turned on when I tried climbing the hill and the wheel motors pretty much stalled out. I was expecting to drive right up over, so I was surprised.

 

[cqaigy2]

I had the 60” mower turned on when I tried climbing the hill and the wheel motors pretty much stalled out. I was expecting to drive right up over, so I was surprised.

Interesting. Were you cutting too, or just turned on?

 

[joshlee]

Yeah, I was mowing.

 

[Goose1776]

Interesting….
My 1430 will climb my hills while running the 60” brush cutter without any issues at all.

 

[agjones]

When I lose climbing power in my 1850, oil temp is usually the culprit. Specifically, the fins of the oil coolers have become clogged w mowing debris.

 

[joshlee]

Interesting….
My 1430 will climb my hills while running the 60” brush cutter without any issues at all.

I wish mine would work like that on a 30 degree hill.

 

[Goose1776]

I wish mine would work like that on a 30 degree hill.

I haven’t measured the slope of my hill, but I know none of my traditional tractors could side hill it. And I don’t like walking up it. Lol
It’s part of the reason I wanted a PowerTrac

 

[joshlee]

I haven’t measured the slope of my hill, but I know none of my traditional tractors could side hill it. And I don’t like walking up it. Lol
It’s part of the reason I wanted a PowerTrac

That’s awesome that your 1430 works out well for ya on climbing the hill
Maybe my pump is altered or something? Next time I go down to Tazewell I’ll ask about it.

 

[johara1]

I haven’t measured the slope of my hill, but I know none of my traditional tractors could side hill it. And I don’t like walking up it. Lol
It’s part of the reason I wanted a PowerTrac

Lay a 2x4x8 on the slope and use a 2' level and rule and make it level and measure the end in the difference from the live to the 2x4 vertical.... 1 foot would be a 2 to 1... Jim

 

[johara1]

That’s awesome that your 1430 works out well for ya on climbing the hill
Maybe my pump is altered or something? Next time I go down to Tazewell I’ll ask about it.

Wheel motors too, but remember if you want power let up on the pedal..... Jim