Oldest Power-Trac

J_J · Dec 25, 2004

Who has the oldest PT, and what is unique about it ?

My PT-1445 has a 45 hp Ford 4 cyc gas engine. I believe it is an early 90's model. It is either unique or antique.

stray · Dec 25, 2004

Hay J J send us some pics of that PT. I know I sure would be interested in seeing them as well as many others.

J_J · Dec 25, 2004

My Pt looks like any one of the red PT's . The lift arm's are a little different. This may have been one of the experimental machines. I don't know of anyone else with a 45hp Ford gas engine.

stray · Dec 26, 2004

Looks to be in good shape. More pics please. When you get time.

J_J · Dec 29, 2004

PT-1445 early 90's 45hp Gas , 3 point hook-up.

J_J · Dec 29, 2004

16 in rack and forks from a forklift, heavy duty

J_J · Dec 29, 2004

left side showing tram pump pto pump gas tank about 12 gal.

J_J · Dec 29, 2004

Back side showing radiator. tow adapter.

J_J · Dec 29, 2004

Fire extinguisher mounted to back of seat.

MossRoad · Dec 30, 2004

Hey, good pics. Thanks. Wow, an actual water cooled gas engine. I wonder what made them switch to the air cooled diesels? The Ford engines seem like they would last an eternity as well.

stray · Dec 30, 2004

Thanks for the pics J J. What kind of repair work have you had to do to it over the years.

J_J · Dec 30, 2004

I think it is about 10 years old. The folks that had it before me took good care of it. The only trouble I had with it was a starting problem which I finally found. The leads on back of the neutral switch were shorted together. Intermittently I may add. I guess It could have took off if the treadle was not centered.

PT says they don't have much info on this model, or they just don't want people to know. The have to know what engine they put in their machines. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif Some one told me it was a Ford industral 4 cyl. Runs great. I have no idea what the model number is.

Can you believe it's 75 degrees here in Jacksonville, Fl ? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

MossRoad · Dec 30, 2004

Yeah, it's in the mid-40s here and raining. Very mild winter so far except for a short cold snap a couple weeks ago.

J_J · Dec 30, 2004

No big repairs so far. I did rebuild the three cyl up front, and my tilt arm froze to the 2 in pin. I cut it out and welded a new set on. I am in the process of building a backhoe that mounts on the front, and a grapple for the hoe.