KMA
Gold Member
Hello everyone.
I'm brand new to the site, and have been browsing the forums for a few weeks before joining. I've been looking at the Power Trac, and this forum has been a huge asset (thank you TBN members!). We're close to the completion of a new up-state NY home on just under 6 acres. The entire property has a bit of a slope to it, but nothing major. In the back, there is an small area with about a 25 degree incline. I still need to put in a lawn along with some relatively small scale escavation and installation of french drains, stone driveway maintenance, etc...
Although I'd prefer the 425, I've been looking at the 422 since it, along with the attachments I'll "need", is pushing the upper bounds of my allowable budget. (actually, I don't really have a budget, and will need to sell my motorcycle and ztr mower. ) I will initially be getting the LM bucket and installing a tooth bar, along with forks and the mini-hoe (later adding a thumb like the user's on this forum have described). I plan to purchase soon since I need to take care of some springs and move some dirt before Winter. I already have a quote from PT on shipping. In the Spring, I may also pick up the 60" finish cut mower, but I need to ask some questions about it too... but that will be in another thread.
My current mower is a 22HP ztr with a 50" deck. I notice it struggles a bit as I mowed up the 15-20 degree inclines of my previous home. It weighs roughly half that of the 422. Here's my question: Is the power of the 422 based on the engine's horsepower, the use of 4 (vs 2) hydro motors at the wheels, or the types of pumps used, or <insert another reason here>? If the 422 has about the same engine power as my mower, how is it able to pull its own weight and do some fairly heavy duty work?
Thanks for you time,
Kevin
I'm brand new to the site, and have been browsing the forums for a few weeks before joining. I've been looking at the Power Trac, and this forum has been a huge asset (thank you TBN members!). We're close to the completion of a new up-state NY home on just under 6 acres. The entire property has a bit of a slope to it, but nothing major. In the back, there is an small area with about a 25 degree incline. I still need to put in a lawn along with some relatively small scale escavation and installation of french drains, stone driveway maintenance, etc...
Although I'd prefer the 425, I've been looking at the 422 since it, along with the attachments I'll "need", is pushing the upper bounds of my allowable budget. (actually, I don't really have a budget, and will need to sell my motorcycle and ztr mower. ) I will initially be getting the LM bucket and installing a tooth bar, along with forks and the mini-hoe (later adding a thumb like the user's on this forum have described). I plan to purchase soon since I need to take care of some springs and move some dirt before Winter. I already have a quote from PT on shipping. In the Spring, I may also pick up the 60" finish cut mower, but I need to ask some questions about it too... but that will be in another thread.
My current mower is a 22HP ztr with a 50" deck. I notice it struggles a bit as I mowed up the 15-20 degree inclines of my previous home. It weighs roughly half that of the 422. Here's my question: Is the power of the 422 based on the engine's horsepower, the use of 4 (vs 2) hydro motors at the wheels, or the types of pumps used, or <insert another reason here>? If the 422 has about the same engine power as my mower, how is it able to pull its own weight and do some fairly heavy duty work?
Thanks for you time,
Kevin