1430 - How Many Hours

BobRip · Feb 25, 2008

If you own a PT 1430, how many hours do you have on it? What is the most anyone has?

IrTxRx · Feb 25, 2008

44 and prepping for the first filter change.

FYI -- the rep at 1-800-Duetz said the expected life of the engine in my tractor was 12,000 hours. I expect the PT will be a little pile of grease and rust by that time, lol.

farm23 · Feb 26, 2008

180 hard hours. Only problem was a leaking motor seal. Replaced by PT under warranty.

BobRip · Feb 26, 2008

IrTxRx said:
44 and prepping for the first filter change.

FYI -- the rep at 1-800-Duetz said the expected life of the engine in my tractor was 12,000 hours. I expect the PT will be a little pile of grease and rust by that time, lol.

12,000 hours! Thay sure beats a thousand. I suspect that is under ideal conditions. When we went on a cruise I got to tour the engine room and they rebuilt their engines every 12000 hours. Of course these were ideal conditions as they were run constantly and monitored in many places. They actually rebuild an engine during a cruise and bring a special rebuild crew on board to do it. When I was there they were replacing the rings on on piston because it was running warm. Not a rebuild, just some needed maintenance.

Still Duetz probably builds a really good engine to even think about 12,000.

farm23 · Feb 27, 2008

When I bought my 1430 I believe Terry said to expect 6000 to 7000 hours. It really doen't matter because anything close to thoese numbers will out last me and my grandchildren. I really got the 1430 for the extra capacity and slopes.

ponytug · Feb 27, 2008

That would be about right for big green. We had a Deutz tractor back in the early 80s (granted different engine family) that probably put in 1200-1800 hours a year, and field lifetimes are up around a decade, so that sounds about right. The old tractors you were supposed to be able to do a single piston ring job in a couple of hours, since each sleeve and head were bolted individually to the crankcase. Getting at the rings was much more than loosening four bolts holding the head and sleeve on. Never had the chance to do a piston/ring/valve job.

All the best,

Peter

BobRip said:
12,000 hours! Thay sure beats a thousand. I suspect that is under ideal conditions. When we went on a cruise I got to tour the engine room and they rebuilt their engines every 12000 hours. Of course these were ideal conditions as they were run constantly and monitored in many places. They actually rebuild an engine during a cruise and bring a special rebuild crew on board to do it. When I was there they were replacing the rings on on piston because it was running warm. Not a rebuild, just some needed maintenance.

Still Duetz probably builds a really good engine to even think about 12,000.

kjm3232 · Feb 27, 2008

my wife and i have around 140 hours since may of 06. alot of hard hours clearing out a couple acres for a future pasture

Barryh · Feb 27, 2008

Hmmm.... Bob asking about the longevity of a 1430. I wonder could it be ... larger building = 's larger PT.

BobRip · Feb 27, 2008

Barryh said:
Hmmm.... Bob asking about the longevity of a 1430. I wonder could it be ... larger building = 's larger PT.

Obviously even 6000 hours is a lot of use.

Barry, my schedule for a new PT is 2010. I am trying to decide on a 425, 425 big wheel, or 1430. I like the 1430, but I have many attachments for the 422/425. I would probably make an adapter plate to allow me to use most of my 422 attachments with the 1430. I would probably get the 4 in 1 bucket for the 1430. I plan to keep the 422 anyway or maybe sell it to a neighbor.

On the other hand, I have gotten use to the limitations of the 422 and there is little that I cannot reasonably do with it. I see its limitations as a challenge. I will probably delay the 425/1430 a few years and wait for a major breakdown of the 422. After building the garage I need to act frugal for a few years.

Barryh · Feb 28, 2008

BobRip said:
Obviously even 6000 hours is a lot of use.

Barry, my schedule for a new PT is 2010. I am trying to decide on a 425, 425 big wheel, or 1430. I like the 1430, but I have many attachments for the 422/425. I would probably make an adapter plate to allow me to use most of my 422 attachments with the 1430. I would probably get the 4 in 1 bucket for the 1430. I plan to keep the 422 anyway or maybe sell it to a neighbor.

On the other hand, I have gotten use to the limitations of the 422 and there is little that I cannot reasonably do with it. I see its limitations as a challenge. I will probably delay the 425/1430 a few years and wait for a major breakdown of the 422. After building the garage I need to act frugal for a few years.

Sounds like a plan.

Interesting that´s when my truck payment goes away 2010. Which frees up my $$. I may be looking at another PT.

For now, the tractor I have is a great. It serves me well with the exception of the quick change over of attachments. I did get a little spoiled with the 180. My wife´s son just asked for my advice on which tractor to buy for his newly bought house on 5 acres. I sent him to the Power Trac site. I recommended the 425 for getting into and cleaning out their horse stalls. He may be getting one, we will see.

Selling to the neighbor can be a good thing. I recouped all of my money for the 180 minus a few attachments. The plus side is he comes over with it and I can use it if I like. The down side, if anything goes wrong I would feel obligated to help fix it, which is no big deal for me. I like my neighbor and can find the time.

If I had the welding equipment (on my wish list) like you, keeping the 422 and doing the adapter thing would be a consideration. Of course having the extra room like a new building would go a long way in making that decision. My John Deere is setting outside right now under a tarp covered in mothballs.

I have another building in mind for this summer but nothing quite as large or elaborate as the one your building. Will be interesting to see pictures of your equipment sitting in side all set up. May give me some ideas for mine.