Question on PT180's

davesisk · Feb 23, 2004

Re: Question on PT180\'s

Just another note, the PT-180's don't have one other thing that the PT-422 and 425 do have...and that's a 3rd hydraulic circuit. So, as is, the PT-180 couldn't run the 3rd movement necessary for the mini-hoe (curl and uncurl of the bucket), etc. However, for about $200-300, you could simply install a selector valve to make one movement of the joystick control two different sets of cylinders (one set at a time, based on how the valve is set). That's what I did with my PT-1418...works very well...

Dave

blackwell · Feb 23, 2004

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Sorry, I been away from computor a few days!!
I think most of your questions have been answered. The 180 attachments do not fit other machines, the 422-425-2425 all use the same attachments. The T12 attachments fit 1430 & 2430 and some (non-powered) attachments fit the 1845 & 1850. The T18 fit 1445 & 2445. The T24 fit the 1460 & 2460. I noticed each is sized to fit that weight & lift capacity. The hydraulic motors are larger as the machine size increases. I think each size has a place and the icrements in size seam about right to me. We are thinking about a 1460 with concrete breaker(post driver with foot). forks, bucket for hardscaping (we need to remove old sidwalks & patios to lay concrete pavers). The 2400# lift will allow us to carry a full pallet of pavers and the wide tires will not cut the truf like skid steers & rubber tracs.
This probally isn't the place to ask but I don't know how to start a new thread; Has anyone tried the Hunt-Vee? I tried the older ATV-6000 with diesel and thought it was a good "OLD-MAN" 4 wheeler- 6 wheels more stable than 4-. Looks like the engine in center might balance better.

BillG_in_TX · Feb 23, 2004

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blackwell,

In answer to your question about how to start a post: When you are in the Power Trac forum, looking at a list of topics, look up toward the top of the page, and right below the "My Home" link and above the advertising links is a link called Post. Click on it and you're on your way. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

If you want to start a new topic in another forum, go to that forum and look for the Post link.

blackwell · Feb 24, 2004

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Bill,
Thanks for your help.
Ed

NJBill · Feb 28, 2004

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I think Blackwell is the only one that has chimed in as the owner of the PT180.

I'm back in again, mostly to thank such a fabulous group of gentlemen for their attentiveness to even the simplest question , or comment. In my recent letter to Tazewell asking for more technical information, than that which comes in the standard package, I referred to you all as the "Salesforce". I must have read hundreds of posts in the last week, and, bringing myself up to the present date, I can only say it just gets better, and better. I hope I can continue to be part of this elite group.
My original interest lay with the 180 because it came within my
"allowance", and still presented me with the opportunity to do more different tasks, than I ever imagined. Since then as you see I did lots of reading, resulting in the wheels inside my head turning at a different rate.
I'm beginning the new thoughts with "the stretch", from 180 to 422 was quite a challenge, but even after turning the ratchet 42 times, I simply could not get the three remaining digits without creating a catastrophe.
Thanks again fellers for all the nudging along the way.

Please Take Care, and have a super week-end.
Bill

toy · Feb 28, 2004

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I know about the decision making of justifying the extra expense of going for the higher priced machine. It meant that I would have to finance some of the cost instead of paying cash and that would mean an extraa payment, but then I got to thinking about I had to dig a septic hole and an overflow hole the cost that I would save not having to hire a backhoe to dig it, then I thought how much easier it would be to haul and spread 22 tons of gravel to get ready to pour a garrage floor [ I would have had to hire helpto do that] then I thought about the brushhogging that I needed done. Come to think about it my 425 is paying for itself in the money saved from having to hire someone else to do work at my home and the work was done the way I wanted it done instead of telling those that I hired how I wanted it done only to feel that it went in one ear and out the other. If the job doesn't turn out the way I wanted it to it is easier to live with and I still have the pt [practice makes perfect]

jol1269 · Feb 28, 2004

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yeah i too had to consider when i bought mine back on my b-day in oct . the 425 and the few attachments i bought coming in just under 10000.00 . thank god for the discover card and their generous offer of 0 % intrest for the life of the balance ..............gotta love no intrest made the up grade so much sweeter. anyhow my brother called and has hurt his back and im gonna go this weekend .take my 425 and the forks and a chainsaw and cut 40 or so trees and move them the biggest is 12'' in diameter . and save the back wish me luck guys