HillStreet
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Thank you.
PT and cold climate
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MossRoad
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- Location
- South Bend, Indiana (near)
- Tractor
- Power Trac PT425 2001 Model Year
I think if it came from the factory with a clutch, it would be worth it just from the wear and tear on the starter and battery. My version of the PT425, however, would need two clutches, because I have pumps on both sides of the engine. The newer versions have all 3 pumps piggybacked on one side of the engine. A clutch on that would be fantastic.
When I need to plow, it's usually before I leave for work in the morning. I want to go out, start it up, and get to plowing. I don't want to have to plan on heating the machine beforehand. I'm fortunate that I don't have to with the Kohler, but I have had to replace my starter once and 3 batteries since 2001.
I plow commercially with a PT425 and PT1430 in the Minneapolis area. The machines are kept in the shop at about 40 degrees. I would not trust either machine to start in 10 degree or less weather if stored outside unless I had some sort of heater and battery charger.
When I go to plow I just start them and go. No need to let them warm up when starting at 40 degrees. I have run them in -20 to -30 degree temperatures just fine. Leave them running while running the route. I run the same hydraulic oil and engine oil year around. I run a hydraulic plow on the pt425 and there are no issues with the hydraulics in sub zero weather.
When I go to plow I just start them and go. No need to let them warm up when starting at 40 degrees. I have run them in -20 to -30 degree temperatures just fine. Leave them running while running the route. I run the same hydraulic oil and engine oil year around. I run a hydraulic plow on the pt425 and there are no issues with the hydraulics in sub zero weather.
Good to hear someone is nearby using the machines. Have you come up with a cabin solution for them yet?
No cabin here, just wear warm cloths. I cant figure out how to enclose the cab without ripping the enclosure apart with the center section. Can't figure out how I would heat a cab to keep the windows clear either. I am pretty sure there was a guy on here a number of years ago who posted pictures of the plexiglass cab he rigged up on a PT 425.
