Rear end weight and lift capacity on gasoline PT1430s

[SpringHollow]

Yes

 

[CalG]

Do the math.
250# hanging out back can load the front axle HOW MUCH!!!!!???.

The front end can carry the full weight of the machine, ballast, and any load out front.

Like I said, do the math, it's a simple class 1 lever/ fulcrum.

Speaking from the experience of a broken front axle casting not 20 minutes after putting on the rear ballast weight and then getting under something heavy!

 

[ponytug]

Ok, I was not close on rpms. I don't know what I was thinking of. The Deutz diesel only goes to 2600rpm, so, 3600/2600=1.38

Sigh. Measure twice, cut once. Sorry.

All the best,

Peter

 

[m5040]

I attach a pic I had (not my tractor) of a diesel 1430 and a gas tractor. You will see how the back of the gas tractor is perforated for cooling. Since we haven't seen a gas 1430 it is hard to advise. But if PT is allowing you to ad weight, you should fill the rear tires. There is no downside to that except transport weight or when replacing a tire.

 

[BWSwamper]

Found this post and realized I never uploaded the photos I took of the gas 1430 engine compartment. Here they are. The gas 1430 has the perforations/air holes in the rear of the "tub" which are visible in the second photo down.

 

[m5040]

Nice and clean. In the fall when working with leaves, be careful the leaves don't clog up all the vents. I have had it happen to my PT180