Interested in a Power Trac

[KentT]

The newer 422s and 425s with Robin engines are rated for 20 degree slopes. My 425 is like the one Moss has with a Kohler CH25, and by putting larger displacement wheel motors on it, I can push those 25 degree limits even when the hydraulic oil is hot.

The 1430 with the Deutz is rated for 30 degrees -- that's the smallest that I'd consider for your 27 degree slopes.

My 2 cents, YMMV...

 

[wasabi]

reserve power is a good thing. fwiw, I'm impressed with the deutz diesels.

as for lack of manual, i actually have one for the 2445 but it is essentially a parts booklet with skinny information on maintenance. that said, you won't find a more responsive group that this one. if you ever have an issue, chances are someone has dealth with it and there is an easy to find thorough discussion thread about it or, if you pop a question you'll get a firehouse of suggestions from experienced users.

 

[American Bulldog]

I talked to the factory, and all the 1400 series tractors are rated for 30 degrees when equipped with the wider turf tires.

I did notice that the 1800 series tractors have more power and less weight, so even if they are single wheel, they have an advantage on the hills.

BTW, the factory said that the conversion from duals to singles is no longer a five minute job. I guess the new design is much more difficult to convert.

The 90" mower interests me a lot though, because the factory said that it is very east to convert from a rough cut to a finish mower. This could prove extremely useful.

Thanks again for all your great replies.

 

[woodlandfarms]

I cannot imagine there is any difference over the years in how the dualies are installed. PT is not prone to making changes. I think I have 8 or 10 lugnuts, You put the bucket down, lift up the front, slide a log under and lower the machine, Off come the back tires with an air wrench. 5 minutes if I am feeling NASCARish. Then pop it back up with the bucket, slide the log out and pull off the fronts. 10 minutes tops...

 

[cqaigy2]

The 422 i purchased has been the best piece of equipment for the price that i own. I had a problem with a pump and was sent another one asap. I removed the damaged pump and replaced it with the new one and sent the old one back. I am not a mechanic!

 

[smartguyz]

The 422 i purchased has been the best piece of equipment for the price that i own. I had a problem with a pump and was sent another one asap. I removed the damaged pump and replaced it with the new one and sent the old one back. I am not a mechanic!

I must agree with this statement. This is perhaps the best piece of powered equipment I have ever purchased, bar none. It never fails to get the job done. Now... if I can just learn to weld so I can build more attachments!

-Rob

 

[woodlandfarms]

Boy Rob. You should NOT be afraid of the welding. Get on Craigslist and pick up an old Lincoln Tombstone welder for $100 (That is what I paid for my AC./DC).

For crappy welds that will hold, you are more than capable and it works for 90 percent of what you need for a farm.

I am going to build a grapple and a landscape rake this summer, and hopefully this fall try a post hole digger. If those work, I will save my money and build a stump grinder. And I do not know how to weld.

heck, you are really just down the street, why not swing by when I go back home and take spin on the 1850 and weld some metal for me ;-)

Carl

 

[bc realtor]

Another machine that you may want to have a look at is the antonio carraro. IO have had the ttr440 for some time now and can use it on a 45 with major pukker factor. I comenly use it in the 35 range very comfortably. I just have the turfs on it . loaded in the rears.

 

[woodlandfarms]

I think all of us that looked at a slope tractor drooled over the AC. Problem was the price point was completely unacceptable except to those who were running orchards and vineyards.

Beautiful tractor and bless you if you can afford one ;-)

 

[smartguyz]

Boy Rob. You should NOT be afraid of the welding. Get on Craigslist and pick up an old Lincoln Tombstone welder for $100 (That is what I paid for my AC./DC).

For crappy welds that will hold, you are more than capable and it works for 90 percent of what you need for a farm.

I am going to build a grapple and a landscape rake this summer, and hopefully this fall try a post hole digger. If those work, I will save my money and build a stump grinder. And I do not know how to weld.

heck, you are really just down the street, why not swing by when I go back home and take spin on the 1850 and weld some metal for me ;-)

Carl

Hi Carl,

Thanks for the encouragement. If you're in SW Washington, you sure are right up the street. It would be fun to meet you.

-Rob

 

[American Bulldog]

I think all of us that looked at a slope tractor drooled over the AC. Problem was the price point was completely unacceptable except to those who were running orchards and vineyards.

Beautiful tractor and bless you if you can afford one ;-)

I just picked up a used AEBI Terratrac T77 that's like 30 years old. It actually works awesome as a slope mower, but it is a little tired in it's current state. A new AEBI would be very expensive as well - complete different price range than the PT. Also, AEBI support is worse than the PT, and you can't put a loader on it. At least this unit will get my hills mowed in the short term.

Here is the AEBI website Products & references

 

[BobRip]

I must agree with this statement. This is perhaps the best piece of powered equipment I have ever purchased, bar none. It never fails to get the job done. Now... if I can just learn to weld so I can build more attachments!

-Rob

Rob, I have never had a class on welding. I bought the Haynes book on welding, somebody gave me an old mig welder, I replaced a few components, and the rest is history. My welds don't look great, but I tried to take one apart the other day and could not. Taking a class is good, but not absolutely necessary.

 

[woodlandfarms]

Exit 21 on the Washington side. Go across the bridge and we are 2 miles up the road. Will get you up here when we return.

Carl

 

[woodlandfarms]

I just picked up a used AEBI Terratrac T77 that's like 30 years old. It actually works awesome as a slope mower, but it is a little tired in it's current state. A new AEBI would be very expensive as well - complete different price range than the PT. Also, AEBI support is worse than the PT, and you can't put a loader on it. At least this unit will get my hills mowed in the short term.

Here is the AEBI website Products & references

You got some pix to share of this beast?

 

[jaquetarr]

Rob, I have never had a class on welding. I bought the Haynes book on welding, somebody gave me an old mig welder, I replaced a few components, and the rest is history. My welds don't look great, but I tried to take one apart the other day and could not. Taking a class is good, but not absolutely necessary.

The last welding class I took we were required to test a weld to destruction. The best welds & the worst welds both held to the bitter end. The point was that even a poor weld will hold good enough for most applications. Good welds will hold more.
rgds, tim

 

[cqaigy2]

Rob, like Carl said, pick one of those cheap used Lincolnarc tombstones some rod and scrap metal and get to welding. You'll do just fine and the more you do it the better it looks. Besides if your worried about the looks, just grind it till it looks good to you.

I finally fixed the welder i've been hauling around for a few years and the first weld i did on it held just fine. Then i went to work on the mower deck and welded up the cracks that developed on each side by the front wheels. Now don't get me wrong, i wouldn't weld something up that someones life would depend on.

 

[American Bulldog]

You got some pix to share of this beast?

Actually the tractor is sanded down and waiting for paint. This picture is close to what it will look like in a week or two:

I talked to the dealer for Pennsylvania, and he said that a new bottom of the line one goes for about $100K. And the new unit would have less power than this one..... insane!! Top of the line one goes for $150K

 

[American Bulldog]

Update:

I am slowly clearing the funds to do some damage... lol.

I am heading out to Tazewell this weekend to check out the PT 1460.

I will keep you all posted. Thanks so much for your help....!!