Power Trac Parts Cross Reference Thread

joshlee · May 1, 2024

Hi there, everyone.

I was wondering if anyone has a part number for the PT 1430 air filter?

ponytug · May 1, 2024

joshlee said:
Hi there, everyone.

I was wondering if anyone has a part number for the PT 1430 air filter?

I would start by searching with your Deutz model number, (F2L2011?) or just look on the filter that you have. The number is printed on one of the flanges. I suspect that you have a 1319257, but verify that. If you do have a 1319257, here are the cross references;

Air filter cross reference

11 replacement air filters for DEUTZ 1319257. See cross reference chart for DEUTZ 1319257 and more than 300.000 other air filters.

www.airfilter-crossreference.com

After knocking the loose debris off, I periodically use compressed air to blow my air filter cartridge off from the inside out. The air canister for the filter is normally installed horizontally to help the filter shed dust, and remove the dust from the housing, something it doesn't do in the vertical orientation. Generally, i do it at each oil change, and after tasks that are particularly dusty.

The filters for my 3 cylinder (F3L2011) generally aren't cheap from any source, so I tend to stick with the original manufacturer, MANN, and try to pick them up at lower prices when NOS comes available.

All the best,

Peter

joshlee · May 1, 2024

Thanks for your reply, Peter!

On the 1430 you can see how Power Trac fit there own custom piece onto the intake to mount this air filter. My guess is they done this for less space. One time PT sent me my package inside a box with the name of who they get their air filters from. I looked it up and the filters were much cheaper, but you had to buy at least 100 ( or close to that number). I actually forgot the name of that company.

Just recently I bought a few air filters for the 1430 from PT, and they are $72 a piece.

The school I went to told us that blowing out an air filter with an air hose creates larger openings in your filter element, therefore, allowing more dirt to pass through your filter. It’s “Some food for thought.”

ponytug · May 1, 2024

joshlee said:
Thanks for your reply, Peter! On the 1430 you can see how Power Trac fit there own custom piece onto the intake to mount this air filter. My guess is they done this for less space. One time PT sent me my package inside a box with the name of who they get their air filters from. I looked it up and the filters were much cheaper, but you had to buy at least 100 ( or close to that number). I actually forgot the name of that company.

Just recently I bought a few air filters for the 1430 from PT, and they are $72 a piece.

The school I went to told us that blowing out an air filter with an air hose creates larger openings in your filter element, therefore, allowing more dirt to pass through your filter. It’s “Some food for thought.”

$70/filter sounds about right. Three years ago, I think I bought two for $60 on eBay. Amazon has the original, for my tractor at $44 at the moment. As I wrote, I try to shop around as these are fairly pricey filters.

Yes, thanks for the tip. I have heard the same thing about never blowing out a filter, but when I tried to track it down, I never found any data. A rumor by filter manufacturers? For fun, I once intentionally left an oil drop just inside the intake manifold downstream of the air filter, and it didn't accumulate any noticeable dust. Seventeen years of this, and there's still nothing on the inside of the air intake, so I don't know what to say. Just to be clear, I do change the air filter, every couple of years on principle. I haven't ever had the filter indicator go red.

I do know that in several industries, there are air filters that have periodic reverse flow to blow off dust, e.g. "bag houses", and generators in high dust / high salt environments. Perhaps, if the "bigger holes concept" is true, it is about not getting the compressed air nozzle too close / too intense?

If you or someone else has data, I'm happy to learn, and change my ways.

All the best,

Peter

joshlee · May 2, 2024

I’ll open a new thread to continue our discussion.

ponytug · Jun 9, 2024

The 4.10-4 2.25 5/8 axle 4 inch hub run flat wheels on my brush mower delaminated after 17 years. Anyone have a source? I can't seem to find the Carlisle/Carstar version, and the Marathon versions have terrible online reviews.

I would be happy to try the laminated tire versions, but I don't know a good source.

Thanks!

All the best,

Peter

2manyrocks · Jun 9, 2024

? I thought the OEM brush cutter wheels were bigger than that?

I understand that High Grade Mfg sells most of the laminated wheels to the OEM brush cutter mfgs. Recently bought 15" wheels and hubs from them to convert my OEM PT1445 brush cutter wheels. Quality seems fine, but am having to fabricate a different mount for the rear wheels on the mower deck. Will be posting more about that as I go along.

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ponytug · Jun 9, 2024

2manyrocks said:
? I thought the OEM brush cutter wheels were bigger than that?

I understand that High Grade Mfg sells most of the laminated wheels to the OEM brush cutter mfgs. Recently bought 15" wheels and hubs from them to convert my OEM PT1445 brush cutter wheels. Quality seems fine, but am having to fabricate a different mount for the rear wheels on the mower deck. Will be posting more about that as I go along.

Quality Finish Mower Wheels | High Grade Manufacturing

Discover top-quality finish mower wheels. Our products offer durability and reliability, providing optimal performance for your commercial & industrial needs.

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I need replacements for the rear two wheels, hence the smaller size.

Thanks for the High Grade Manufacturing information. Their current website leaves a little to be desired, like not disclosing their physical location, which makes me a bit leery.

All the best,

Peter

2manyrocks · Jun 10, 2024

The sizes aren't stamped on my OEM rear brush cutter wheels, but I believe they are bigger than 4.10-4 which makes me wonder if PT has changed the cutter design since you bought yours? I'd be interested in comparing pictures. Already removed the OEM wheels to make measurements for fabricating a mount for larger wheels in this picture, but does your cutting deck look like mine at the rear?

I've placed two orders with High Grade and both arrived quickly with no problems. Last week's order was shipped to me UPS from 5250 Old Louisville Rd, Pooler GA 31322