1430 Purchase (long)

[J_J]

JJ,
I need to run some poly pipe for animal water as well as some 1.25" sch 40 water pipe for lawn watering. I do not think a regular trencher would work (have never seen any contractors using them in this area). Given my terrain and latitude, do you think the wheel trencher is the best way to go? Will it cut through my limestone/caliche "soil" ???

Thanks

How long a trench do you have to run. You also have to look at the economics of the overall project. How many times do you think you will have to trench. You could just rent a trencher for a day for about $85 to $100 and get all your trenching out of the way. Are you going to do any serious irrigation which includes things like electric valves, rotor heads or spray heads, and digital timers. Will you have the pressure and gallons at the end of the line?

 

[IrTxRx]

Just how cold does it get in central Texas. I would try and go at least 10 or 12 in They make different size stump cutters. You might talk them into the largest one for your purpose. Maybe even the wheeled trencher will also grind stumps. If they will not sell you what you need, you can build it your self, or have it made. Some times I pick up my push type wheel trencher with the PT, and use it like a self propelled unit. You might be able to find a good used push unit, and pick it up with the PT and and do your thing.

A record breaking cold spell would be lows in the 20's and high of 30 for 5 days in a row. Eventually, it will happen. Then it will be 50-70 degrees again.
A cold of 10-20 for 3-5 days or 20-30 for 10-14 days isn't even remotely likely... **** will freeze over before central Texas does.

I really don't see needing to cut any stumps. I can cut them 1-2 ft above ground level and push them over in 1-2 years (or 10 if needed). Everything around my house is clean looking. The goats won't care about stumps for a season or two. But I do like the IDEA of being able to use the stump cutter to trim some of my brush so I can get to it with tree shears or with a chain saw. Or the IDEA of using the stump cutter as a circular saw to cut felled brush/trees into more managable portions. But I wonder how well this would work in real life.

Has anyone tried using your stump cutter as a tree trimmer or on felled brush/trees???

 

[BobRip]

Or the IDEA of using the stump cutter as a circular saw to cut felled brush/trees into more managable portions. But I wonder how well this would work in real life.

Has anyone tried using your stump cutter as a tree trimmer or on felled brush/trees???

The stump grinder has a two inch wide cut. This means a lot of power is needed to cut through a tree. I tried this years back, and it was very slow. A chain saw is a lor faster.

 

[IrTxRx]

How long a trench do you have to run. You also have to look at the economics of the overall project. How many times do you think you will have to trench. You could just rent a trencher for a day for about $85 to $100 and get all your trenching out of the way. Are you going to do any serious irrigation which includes things like electric valves, rotor heads or spray heads, and digital timers. Will you have the pressure and gallons at the end of the line?

JJ,

there is no question in my mind that this whole tractor/PT thing is COMPLETELY, ECONOMICALLY UNSOUND!!!

It would be much cheaper to hire out the brush clearing, road maintenance, trenching, stock pond excavation, etc, etc

BUT...

I WANT A TRACTOR!!!

With regards to the lawn irrigation, right now my water softener is in the well house. To water my lawn, flowers, tomatoes, I have to switch the manual bypass in the well-house. Not hard, but is seems I'm always leaving it in the wrong setting (soft water in the drip irrigation for my tomatoes, hard water burning out my water heater, no salt because I ran the yard sprinkler with the softener engaged). Right now, I just want a couple of spigots with dedicated, untreated well-water.

 

[Gravy]

IrTxRx,

For the 425 at least, the wheel trencher has a larger wheel and bigger (slower, higher torque) motor than the stump grinder. I've used the stump grinder for some light trenching and have found that it doesn't have the torque to handle rocks larger than gravel. I have to use a really light touch and go very slowly or it will just stop. Also, it spins fast enough that it flings the small stuff really hard. It wouldn't be safe around glass or eyeballs. I don't think mine would handle your conditions. I also suspect the trencher would double as a stump grinder better than the stump grinder would as a trencher.

Gravy

 

[ponytug]

JJ,

there is no question in my mind that this whole tractor/PT thing is COMPLETELY, ECONOMICALLY UNSOUND!!!

It would be much cheaper to hire out the brush clearing, road maintenance, trenching, stock pond excavation, etc, etc

BUT...

I WANT A TRACTOR!!!

With regards to the lawn irrigation, right now my water softener is in the well house. To water my lawn, flowers, tomatoes, I have to switch the manual bypass in the well-house. Not hard, but is seems I'm always leaving it in the wrong setting (soft water in the drip irrigation for my tomatoes, hard water burning out my water heater, no salt because I ran the yard sprinkler with the softener engaged). Right now, I just want a couple of spigots with dedicated, untreated well-water.

Any thoughts about 1430 vs 1445?
Pony Tug

 

[IrTxRx]

Any thoughts about 1430 vs 1445?
Pony Tug

Lots,

For me the 1445 is what i need right now... for about 1-2 years. Then the 425 would probably maintain most of what I need. The 1430 seems to be MY best compromise. Also, the implements for the 1445 are more expensive and with the the dollars saved ($5-6K) I will be able to hire some big equipment (BIG tracked excavator, dozer services). Also, I don't have to save as long to GET MY TRACTOR!!!

Blackwell commented that out of all his PT's, the 1430 is the one they use the most... pretty good comment about the abilities of the 1430. However, at the time the question was asked, s/he didn't have a 1445.

I was also told that the 1430 will do everything the 1445 will, it just takes longer. Probably not exactly true, but likely close.

I have also been told that there is a BIG difference in the "beefyness" between the 1430 and the 1445. The 1430 is a tractor...the 1445 is a T-R-A-C-T-O-R! This may actually be a detriment to me in the long run (e.g the 6ft rough cut mower is actually too big for my purposes)

I was schedule to buy my 1430 this week. Unfortunately, a big storm, a big tree and lots of little hail stones are forcing me to use some tractor $$$ for a new roof. So, a couple more months til arrival for me. If you can wait that long, I have lots of projects lined up and will be reporting frequently on TBN about the capabilities and limitations of the 1430.

Hope some of my thoughts help

 

[BobRip]

Lots,

For me the 1445 is what i need right now... for about 1-2 years. Then the 425 would probably maintain most of what I need. The 1430 seems to be MY best compromise. Also, the implements for the 1445 are more expensive and with the the dollars saved ($5-6K) I will be able to hire some big equipment (BIG tracked excavator, dozer services). Also, I don't have to save as long to GET MY TRACTOR!!!

Blackwell commented that out of all his PT's, the 1430 is the one they use the most... pretty good comment about the abilities of the 1430. However, at the time the question was asked, s/he didn't have a 1445.

I was also told that the 1430 will do everything the 1445 will, it just takes longer. Probably not exactly true, but likely close.

I have also been told that there is a BIG difference in the "beefyness" between the 1430 and the 1445. The 1430 is a tractor...the 1445 is a T-R-A-C-T-O-R! This may actually be a detriment to me in the long run (e.g the 6ft rough cut mower is actually too big for my purposes)

I was schedule to buy my 1430 this week. Unfortunately, a big storm, a big tree and lots of little hail stones are forcing me to use some tractor $$$ for a new roof. So, a couple more months til arrival for me. If you can wait that long, I have lots of projects lined up and will be reporting frequently on TBN about the capabilities and limitations of the 1430.

Hope some of my thoughts help

I would love the details of 1430 use. We don't get nearly as many comments about it as the 425/422. So please do comment on your usage, task, and projects that you have done.