Snow Power-Trac Snowblade

[American Bulldog]

My 1460 with plow is beyond a doubt an awesome tool. I have been plowing 1 1/2 seasons, and there is very little wear on the rubber lip.

One thing that puzzles me is that PT sells a snow blade, but will not sell any sort of winter starting kit for the Deutz motor in the 1460. I ended up getting some glow plugs from a Deutz dealer, but all this was much more hassle than it should have been.

 

[MossRoad]

My 1460 with plow is beyond a doubt an awesome tool. I have been plowing 1 1/2 seasons, and there is very little wear on the rubber lip.

One thing that puzzles me is that PT sells a snow blade, but will not sell any sort of winter starting kit for the Deutz motor in the 1460. I ended up getting some glow plugs from a Deutz dealer, but all this was much more hassle than it should have been.

My guess about the cold weather starting kit not being available from the Power Trac factory is this...

If Power Trac would install the kit, perhaps THEY would be responsible for any warranty work associated with it VS Deutz being responsible for the warranty work.

If they just sold you the kit for you to install yourself, they would have to mark it up tremendously before they sell it to you. You are better off buying it elsewhere yourself, I would think.

 

[SpringHollow]

Yes, they will double the price plus the cost of the switches etc.

Ken

 

[Charlie_Iliff]

I think the main reason Power Trac doesn't market a glow plug or block warmer kit is that the Deutz seldom needs it. For 11 years now, I've had no trouble getting my 1845 started in weather down to 14 degrees. Below that, I can't get me started, so the Power Trac is off the hook.

 

[SpringHollow]

Yes but it is much easier on the engine when you start it with the manifold heaters - starts very easily and more smoothly in comparison.

Ken

 

[washita]

why are the modern engines so difficult to start? I have a 1936 Case tractor with a Waukesha engine that starts on the second crank (hand crank/a.k.a. arm breaker) ,also a 1969 10hp Kohler that starts on the first pull (rope start), granted both of these engines use fuel like kids drinking lemonade but they always start and run without any fuss, but my 2007 6hp Tecumseh tests my religious convictions every time I have to start it, in addition to the Power Trac testing my patience, I am tempted to install a rope start or hank crank on the Subaru if I thought it would help the starting issues (yes, I realize the parasitic drag of the hydraulic pumps hinder the cold starting capability of the engine)

 

[Gravy]

The good old ones relied on low compression, low performance, short life expectancy, high fuel consumption and toxic emissions.

But at least the freakin' things started if you gave a few sharp yanks.