PowerTrac Specific Modifications

[ernemats]

I have a flail mower (mott mower) I will be posting for sale it was for my 422.

 

[m5040]

I am interested in the mower, can I have your number or PM me with the details or your number.

 

[agjones]

Here's the 3pt chipper modified for the power trac 1850. Takes about 30 minutes to return to 3pt tractor power if needed. But on/off like any other hydraulic attachment otherwise.

 

[m5040]

Very cool, along with your other work in the background. I think Power Trac should offer a 3pt hitch adapter. Most PT owners would buy one and although it may cut into their implement sales, they may sell more tractors.

 

[agjones]

Thanks!

The 1850 is used to help clear for trail, maintain fire and field breaks and manage understory. So this chipper , the modded HD flail cutter, a 34" grapple travel together.

This fall it will be paired with the PT 4xx w front hoe, stump grinder, and rear hose reel pole saw, brush saw setup.

 

[m5040]

I have a Befco drum chipper with a optional flail for twigs. Unless I need chips I would rather use the grapple and pile it in a dump.

 

[MossRoad]

Very cool, along with your other work in the background. I think Power Trac should offer a 3pt hitch adapter. Most PT owners would buy one and although it may cut into their implement sales, they may sell more tractors.

Not me! :laughing: If I never see another 3pt implement I'll be happy.

 

[4570Man]

Not me! :laughing: If I never see another 3pt implement I'll be happy.

Your hatred for 3 point implements is somewhat unfounded. Some jobs are flat out done better from the back and the ability to use 2 implements at once opens up a lot of options. Plus it’s a lot cheaper that way. With a good 3 point hitch it can be swapped in just a couple minutes.

 

[cqaigy2]

I wouldn't say it was a hatred, but experience in using 3 point hitch. I don't dispute, that some implements would work better being pulled, rather then pushed.

 

[m5040]

Well I hate hooking up a heavy 3pt implement that you can't manhandle around, especially if the tractor doesn't have telescopic lower arms. I always seemed to be out back, no tools, kicking with boot trying to get that arm to slid on the pin, then there is all the adjustments! It is nice with the Power trac, it seems they make it sloppy enough that it goes right on even if not level. The hardest part is the hyd hoses.

 

[MossRoad]

Your hatred for 3 point implements is somewhat unfounded. Some jobs are flat out done better from the back and the ability to use 2 implements at once opens up a lot of options. Plus itç—´ a lot cheaper that way. With a good 3 point hitch it can be swapped in just a couple minutes.

It's not unfounded. I'm glad I don't need them. And I've made it so I'll hopefully never need one ever never ever again.

 

[MossRoad]

Well I hate hooking up a heavy 3pt implement that you can't manhandle around, especially if the tractor doesn't have telescopic lower arms. I always seemed to be out back, no tools, kicking with boot trying to get that arm to slid on the pin, then there is all the adjustments! It is nice with the Power trac, it seems they make it sloppy enough that it goes right on even if not level. The hardest part is the hyd hoses.

My left hand has been in a cast for the past 4 weeks. I have had no problems connecting or disconnecting my mower hydraulics with one hand each week. 2 more weeks to go. :thumbsup:

 

[m5040]

Roger that. I am a nut with cleanliness when dealing with those lines and make if more of a project. I believe if there is dirt collected on those fittings it will end up in your system filters and or pumps/motors. I cap mine when not in use and then even wipe them out before connecting.

 

[MossRoad]

I just wipe mine off with a paper towel if I see debris on them. If I'm doing dirt work with the bucket, I'll put the caps on the unused connectors on the FEL arms. When I'm not using my mower or brush cutter, I keep the hoses connected together. Keeps the dirt out. Can't do that on the snow plow, as they are both female ends. Some day I'll swap the AUX PTO connections around to make them male/female on the FEL arms instead of the male/male that came from the factory.

 

[joshlee]

I finally got the fire extinguisher on today. The parking brake lever I done last year; it gives me move leverage, more comfortable handle, and it's down out of the way so it doesn't hit my knee.

 

[m5040]

Good place for the fire ext. On your park brake, did your handle start off in the vertical position and you just made it longer? Mine starts off in the horizontal (off) and goes up from there. I think I would like to have it like yours, seems like it would be easier.

 

[MossRoad]

I finally got the fire extinguisher on today. The parking brake lever I done last year; it gives me move leverage, more comfortable handle, and it's down out of the way so it doesn't hit my knee.View attachment 619488

:thumbsup:

 

[joshlee]

I will take a better picture of it tomorrow, but yes, this was horizontal too before I retro fitted it. From this picture you can see where the original handle was that I cut off, then welded a extra little piece on for a stop against that nut when the parking brake pin is fully engaged. Then welded that piece of pipe onto the original handle.

The hood on this tractor is heavy, so I did not want to add anymore weight to it by putting a fire extinguisher on it.

 

[ponytug]

Great solution. Much better than WoodMax conversion that I did; I used a direct drive coupling instead of a chain.

How big a white motor is that?

All the best, Peter

I am interested in the mower, can I have your number or PM me with the details or your number.

 

[agjones]

Great solution. Much better than WoodMax conversion that I did; I used a direct drive coupling instead of a chain.

How big a white motor is that?

All the best, Peter

Peter, if you're asking about the chipper, its motor is 7.6 ci. Gets me real close to the 540 rpm. It was a one off at surpluscenter.com.
Link :
7.6 cu in White Hydraulic Motor 36125AH321AAAAA | Low Speed High Torque Hydraulic Motors | Hydraulic Motors | Hydraulics | www.surpluscenter.com