422 vs 425 and best details

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funpilot

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Location
Chesapeake, VA
Tractor
PT 425
I never heard of this tractor until I came to this site. It is very interesting. I was about to get a 7510 Kubota with a front loader and a pull behind mower. I already have 24 hp Simplicity lawn tractor with a bagger that I am keeping.

I am looking to move 25-30 yrds of mulch, about 10-15 yds of top soil and about 10 yds of gravel each year. Will also have to do grading and scraping. I have a 3 acre lawn. The lawn has some small rolling landscape but mostly flat. I also live in hurricane country and still have lots of large trees (60 footers) that will someday come down. So I would like to pcik themu after cutting them.

In reading some of the problems, I note that they are solved by "ordering right". Like the right tires ... What I would really appreciate is your advice on whether the Power-trac is the right one for me and if yes, then which model and options would you recommend. THANKS!!

By the way, what is the 4 in 1 bucket?
 
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Well, after reading about the dirt pushing limits and weld failure of the 422, I have now dropped it...so, for me, is the 425 or the Kubota the better tractor for me? Will post a new thread.
 
   / 422 vs 425 and best details #3  
Welcome to this site.
There will be many that will jump in to offer advice but here is my two cents.
The 4 in 1 bucket is a 5 cu ft 45" wide, heavy-duty bucket that has hydraulic couplings that will open/close the two halves (jaws) for picking up and dumping. Can be used for conventional loader work (jaws kept together) or jaw left open, which gives you a very good scrapper blade. Using jaws to grab onto tree limbs and lifting, or as I use very often, dropping a load of dirt into the side of a truck or over a hedge by lifting and opening the jaws. This gives you maximum height without having to curl the bucket.
Now your question regarding which tractor, there are many posts just on this subject but for my money the 425 covers all your needs, now and in the future.
You appear to be a very informed person who has searched the many types of CUTS that are available. Each has its own merit for the type of work needed. Most who ended up buying a PowerTrac did so because of an all around need, not a specialists type tractor.
Good luck in your search, whatever you end up buying please keep us informed.
PJ
 
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Just got through looking at your posts....best commercial I have ever seen for the 425. They should send you the rest of their attachments for free just so you can demonstrate how they can be used. I am 80% there....
 
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funpilot,

There's another site that you should check out - Mossroad's PT-425 web page. He has videos and detailed reviews of the 425 and its capabilities.
 
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Excellent site. My big concern is maintenance. I have no skills there other than changing oil and greasing.
 
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I have a 180 and as for my self not much of a mech but have been able to perform pt maintenance with the exception of being able to change the oil filter. had to take the pt to arcert to have them change the filter. be sure to get with a hydro and welder shop. Check with the mech at Domioion rentals just north of the locks ( great bridge)
 
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I have a 180 and as for my self not much of a mech but have been able to perform pt maintenance with the exception of being able to change the oil filter. had to take the pt to arcert to have them change the filter. <font color="blue"> </font>

I simply drove a long handle screw driver into the oil filter and had no problems replacing it. You may have to loosen the gas tank, but otherwise it is no problem.
 

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