New Power Trac equipment release dates

kcook · May 8, 2002

Does anyone know when Power Trac will be releasing new models?

KCook

Griff · May 8, 2002

When I last talked to Chris (about three weeks ago), he mentioned June as an approximate. It sounded like they were still beating up the test designs and would basically have it done when they thought it was right... I doubt if they have much in terms of project management, deadlines, etc... just do it right and don't let it out until it is finished. That could be old news by now.. anyone hear anything more recent?

kcook · May 8, 2002

June would be ok, any idea on new models or additions to old models or changes?

KCook

bubenberg · May 8, 2002

charlie, i see you guys have a post driver, did i miss that before? they are about halve the price from what bocat want's for theirs.

Griff · May 8, 2002

The only two I remember is a post driver and a tralier with dumping capability. Chris did mention that they had either 4 or 5 items in the works.

Charlie_Iliff · May 9, 2002

Hans:
I haven't actually tried the post driver, but talked to PT about it. It is available for the 1845 and bigger. They told me they'd sell me one for a 1430, but warned that one customer had turned a 1430 over with one. I assume he was poorly positioned on a hill, or drove with the weight high.
When I get to the point that I have a lot of fence to replace, I want to get the post driver, but for now haven't real need.

bubenberg · May 9, 2002

Based on reliable sources and people having had contact in person or per telephone with power trac, there will be some new/improved models and attachments available.

Some indication are that smaller machines will be able to have a post driver available, a different front part for the 400 series up to 60 some inches loading height is an other one.

We are looking forward to x-mas in june ...hahahahaha!

wasabi · May 9, 2002

question for you Charlie: I was quite taken with your description of hole drilling prowess....now I'm wondering what advantage the post driver would have....I can imagine that you could avoid packing earth around it (the post), but I would think with a nine inch auger, there would not be much advantage in having a post driver. Am I missing something?

Charlie_Iliff · May 9, 2002

Doug:
There have been a number of discussions on the board about post drivers. Those who have them swear by them. They put the post in straight, with no need to fill around it or tamp. They therefore are much faster, and the posts more firm. I have never used one, so got the auger, which was cheaper, isn't limited on pole height, and can also make holes to plant bushes, etc. The most time consuming process when I do fence work, not to mention the most fatiguing, is filling and tamping. I'd love to have a driver, but most of my work is a couple of posts at a time for repairs. The one 78 post run will be the longest I need to do for quite some time. If another long run needs to be done, I'll probably get the driver.

wasabi · May 9, 2002

Thanks, Charlie. That all makes a lot of sense. I wonder how well they perform in semi-rocky terrain? Since we are planning to fence in 5 to 7 acres, it may be a worthwhile tool.

kcook · May 9, 2002

"a different front part for the 400 series up to 60 some inches loading height is an other one."

I was hoping for more lifting heights! That is one big reason I am looking at 2425.

KCook

Charlie_Iliff · May 9, 2002

Power Trac Post Driver

Doug:
It's worth a search on post drivers and post pounders: I vaguely remember comments about encounters with rocks. Cowboydoc and some others have a lot of experience with post drivers, and recommend them highly. If you don't find what you want, I'm sure they can tell you how one would do on your property.

wasabi · May 9, 2002

Re: Power Trac Post Driver

Thanks Charlie.

I'll continue my research as suggested. I appreciate your insights and the time you take to share them. With what I'm learning here from you guys on TBN, I'm getting my attachment priority list together, gaining some technique advice and generally feeling more prepared. Now, if I can just manage to manifest a great deal for a used 30 OB HP D PT at the right price, I'll be ready to go for some seat time. /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Oh boy, a Post Driver - another "must-have" PT attachment. /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

"Really, my love, we gotta get this!!!....remember, we have a lot of fencing to do keep your horses safe, and we can save a bundle by cutting the locust and driving the posts in ourselves"

bubenberg · May 9, 2002

well, that would be 8 inches more. plus, do what we did. make yourself a small ramp to lift the front to the height to where ever you need to get to. that is what we did last year in spring to load our pick-ups with side panels in tight spots.

MossRoad · May 9, 2002

60" would be a definate PLUS. Just to keep it competetive with other brands.

kcook · May 9, 2002

Power Trac told me they were making a new video, I hope some new items will be on it. As of now they are taking names.

KCook

bubenberg · May 10, 2002

in the past when someone was taking names i always got very bad details (jobs to do in the military). i hope that i will get an interesting video out of it, this time. thanks!