Power Trac PT425

Charlie_Iliff · Feb 1, 2002

Re: Power Trac PT425 Hydraulic PTO uses

MossRoad:
I just downloaded the Army basic hydraulics manual. I have thought not only of a loop in the PTO, but a solenoid controlled open center valve in that loop to handle things that I now will be hooking to the aux. If the 4 in 1 bucket and digger curl cylinders are fast enough with the auxiliary, I will consider a solenoid valve in series with that, however, and leave the PTO alone.
I saw the caution in the manual about turning on the PTO without hooking to an implement. I assume there is a relief valve and the engine will lug before catastrophe, but the loop hose would prevent any problem and be easy to do.
Of course, then we'd have to design and build a clever carrying spot for it when the mower or tiller is hooked up.

Charlie_Iliff · Feb 1, 2002

Re: Power Trac PT425 Hydraulic PTO uses

MossRoad
You're right about Power Trac not answering their e-mail. Kristie's isn't the website address, however, and she responded a couple of times last June. Then, last month, her computer sent a virus to me and everyone she'd corresponded with. When I went down to buy my 1845, she advised that everything has been cleaned.
Her e-mail is "Kristie Asbury" <kasbury@backyardbutlers.com>

MossRoad · Feb 1, 2002

Re: Power Trac PT425 Hydraulic PTO uses

I also downloaded the manual this afternoon after reading your posts. Looks like interesting reading.

The auxillary PTO has plenty of power to operate the power angle cylinder, however, the control is not that conveniently located. I would be interested in a thumbswitch mounted in the joystick handle to operate this instead. The present control has a wide range of speed control. How would you get progressive action with an electric switch?

Thanks for the e-mail address. What exactly is her function at Power Trac?

kcook · Feb 1, 2002

Re: Power Trac PT425 Hydraulic PTO uses

MossRoad, thanks for the info (sounds like a good road trip).

I was thinking with Power Trac hydraulic system they could make a Log spliter, chipper/sheaders and other usefull attachments!

KCook

MossRoad · Feb 1, 2002

Re: Power Trac PT425 Hydraulic PTO uses

Yeah. MChalkley helped convince me of the versatility of hydraulics. Then I started learning about this stuff and there seems no end to it. Anything that can be powered by a motor, engine, shaft, whatever, can be powered by properly sized hydraulics. Check out the link to the Army hydraulics manual mentioned above. Interesting reading.

Now I'm keeping my eyes open for a chipper/shredder with a blown engine. If I ever find the right candidate, I'll convert it to hydraulic. Same thing goes for log splitter with blown engine.

pajoube · Feb 2, 2002

Re: Power Trac PT425 Hydraulic PTO uses

Charlie,
What is the email address for the Army hydraulic manual? I assume you have to go through many links prior to finding the correct area.
Paul

Charlie_Iliff · Feb 2, 2002

Re: Power Trac PT425 Hydraulic PTO uses

MossRoad:
I'm reading about hydraulics to figure how to put a electric control on the 4 in 1 bucket, the digger, etc. I haven't yet come across anything to suggest how to make speed proportional to trigger pull. I assume that there are some solenoids that can work that way, but probably more complex and pricey.
Kristie Asbury is in marketing, I forget the exact title. I think her husband is Chris, who also is in sales.

Charlie_Iliff · Feb 2, 2002

Re: Power Trac PT425 Hydraulic PTO uses

Finding the manual was a piece of cake. I merely clicked on the link given me by Knight9 in the customization forum. Select that forum and you'll see a number of recommendations for good reference books.

MossRoad · Feb 9, 2002

Re: Power Trac PT425 Hydraulic Filter Cross Ref

I might have found a cross reference for the PT400 series hydraulic filter at NAPA. I am on my way to check it out right now.

MossRoad · Feb 9, 2002

Re: Power Trac PT425 Hydraulic Filter Cross Ref

So by looking at the Power Trac video, I was able to read GRESEN K220001 on the hydraulic filter. I called NAPA and gave them this number and it came up in their data base as NAPA part number 1551, a hydraulic filter for $6.69. They said that they had 2 in stock, so the 4yr. old and I packed up and went to NAPA....... they couldn't find them in the store. /w3tcompact/icons/mad.gif

He did order some that will be in on Monday afternoon, so I will go back on my way home from work Monday and take my spare filter from Power Trac and compare them. I'll post the results Monday evening.