MossRoad
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- Power Trac PT425 2001 Model Year
Also remember these PT425s are not pulling machines like conventional ag tractors. It only weighs 1500# or so. When you pull a box blade backwards it will want to pull the rears off the ground, putting more weight on the front tires, adding to the traction. This is a good thing. If you spread the weight of 1500# onto 4 tires, you get about 375# per tire. Easier for one of them to break loose. If you get it up on two wheels, you get #750 on each tire, making them harder to break loose.
One of you guys mentioned weights on the rear. I'm sure that would help. You'll find a balance (literally) between what works best for you.
You could also add weight to the box blade itself, or attempt to put down-pressure on it with the FEL arms out of the float position.
Not having a box blade for mine, I'm only guessing. I did have a box on my old IH2500b, but that was an 8000# tractor/loader designed for pulling.
One of you guys mentioned weights on the rear. I'm sure that would help. You'll find a balance (literally) between what works best for you.
You could also add weight to the box blade itself, or attempt to put down-pressure on it with the FEL arms out of the float position.
Not having a box blade for mine, I'm only guessing. I did have a box on my old IH2500b, but that was an 8000# tractor/loader designed for pulling.