Most Difficult Task

[Barryh]

Stump removal for sure. Lots of digging with the PT root cutting with a hatchet.

 

[FOURTEEN]

The most aggravating and disappointing thing about my PT-425 is the inability of the Light Material Bucket, or the Heavy Bucket with Rock Teeth, to dig into my virgin, heavy, NC, red clay soil! I had thought that with the Heavy Bucket with Rock Teeth I could just scoop up a bucket of dirt whenever I wanted, but not so!! First I must use the MiniHoe, or the Potato Digger, to dig up and loosen the soil, then change attachments to scoop some up. Very slow and frustrating!!

There are times when I’d like to go back in IL for some sandy soil and snow to play in!!

 

[MossRoad]

I think the digging ability of the PT400 series in hard clay is limited because of the machine's light weight. There simply isn't enough weight to push the teeth into very hard clay. I confirmed this many times at our ball parks.

 

[FOURTEEN]

I think the digging ability of the PT400 series in hard clay is limited because of the machine's light weight.

I'm sure that you are right! Now I seldom dig up hard clay, so it doesn't matter that much, and with the MiniHoe, Potato Digger, and Stump Grinder, I can get it done if I have to. For my needs the PT-425 is just the right size!!

When excavating the site for my Morton Building, I had my friend come over with his big New Holland with its 4 in 1 bucket and box blade. He would dig out the hard clay, transport it to the site, and rough spread it. I would then spread, smooth, level, and compact it into its final shape. It worked amazingly well, with each of us only doing what we were best at!!

 

[MossRoad]

Of course, my teeth do dig much better since you told me to sharpen them!

They come from the factory blunt, about 1/4" thick. Sharpening them to a point does make a huge difference, although that clay might as well be cement to the little PT.