Terex PT-100G forestry

Robbie Hegwood · Sep 20, 2010

We'll this should change the conversation about the new machine some. Just received a brochure for the new machine. The pictures explained some of the track question's some. The new machine is NOT based off the old 100, it is based on the newer SR series platform. So they have stuffed the 100's engine into the SR series and added the outward opening door. Several quick observations. 1. Talk about a tight package, several feet shorter than a 100. I haven't spent much time in the new cab?? I hope to see one next month and will even get some seat time. I'll put Buck to the test, I'll have gauges on the head and we'll see what she puts out!!

shender944 · Nov 7, 2010

Have you had a chance to put in seat time in the new 100G? My local dealer called last week and said they finally had one in stock. I am looking forwad to your input.

Thanks
Shawn

ralanb · Nov 7, 2010

Are there any pictures or links to the pt100? Havent seen anything yet.

Eagleview · Nov 9, 2010

I can understand them wanting to make a more compact unit but I wonder if they have considered how tippy the machine will be with a mulcher hanging off the front ? The loss of the engine overhang and large counterweight will make it front heavy and will also put a lot of extra stress on the front axle . This will cause axle/idler damage and also make it bury the front of the tracks in soft ground . The machine looks great and I hope I am wrong but I don't think I am .

mulchman45 · Nov 9, 2010

Iron Horse said:
I can understand them wanting to make a more compact unit but I wonder if they have considered how tippy the machine will be with a mulcher hanging off the front ? The loss of the engine overhang and large counterweight will make it front heavy and will also put a lot of extra stress on the front axle . This will cause axle/idler damage and also make it bury the front of the tracks in soft ground . The machine looks great and I hope I am wrong but I don't think I am .

i agree with you robbie, nice machine, i dont think it will perform well at all,i would buy a supertrack befor the

Digdeep · Nov 10, 2010

Iron Horse said:
I can understand them wanting to make a more compact unit but I wonder if they have considered how tippy the machine will be with a mulcher hanging off the front ? The loss of the engine overhang and large counterweight will make it front heavy and will also put a lot of extra stress on the front axle . This will cause axle/idler damage and also make it bury the front of the tracks in soft ground . The machine looks great and I hope I am wrong but I don't think I am .

Interesting assessment. I'm sure that Terex didn't think of any of those things

. The machine actually weighs more than ASVs old PT100 forestry model and has a higher ROC (around 4000lbs) and tipping load. We actually have quite a few guys around here running current versions and I don't recall any of them saying that handling a 2300lb (give or take) cutter head makes the machine tippy. It looks like it would work well for what it is...a versatile machine that weighs under 12000lbs with a stock engine and factory hydraulics that no other CTL can match- 4.4L, load sensing, adjustable 45gpm@3800psi.

If I'm not mistaken, the forestry version also has rear guarding that would add extra weight to the rear.

Eagleview · Nov 10, 2010

I was going on Robbies comment that they are several feet shorter than the previous model and from the pictures I have seen of the two machines .

The PT100G with Forestry guarding looks like it has near vertical counterweights on the rear of the loader towers but with less engine overhang . The PT100F has more engine overhang and a huge lower counterweight which is further rearward than the G . The G also only has 4 lower track rollers compared to the 5 on the F so it has smaller feet than the F , to me this all adds up to a more Tippy machine . I look forward to Robbies assessment of the machine later to see if there are any issues .

ralanb · Nov 10, 2010

What is the fuel capacity, looks like there is no room unlike the original. Maybe they know what they are doing. It may be a better machine. Good luck TEREX.

mulchman45 · Nov 10, 2010

ralanb said:
What is the fuel capacity, looks like there is no room unlike the original. Maybe they know what they are doing. It may be a better machine. Good luck TEREX.

has anybody done any serious mulching with the terex? if so does it overheat? how roomy is the cab?

ralanb · Nov 10, 2010

mulchman45 said:
has anybody done any serious mulching with the terex? if so does it overheat? how roomy is the cab?

Has anyone even seen a demo?

makinmulch · Nov 10, 2010

new pt is 3 1/2 inches shorter with 30 gallon fuel tank 4 gallons more

DIRTROAD · Nov 11, 2010

ralanb said:
Has anyone even seen a demo?

Southeast Industrial is putting on a demo this Friday at thier location in the Charleston/Summerville area.

I haven't decided if I will attend yet or not, but if I do I will post some feedback on the machine.

ralanb · Nov 11, 2010

Its not too far for me, but i have to finish the job im on now. What time is the demo?

Robbie Hegwood · Nov 11, 2010

I was trying to wait till I had a chance to mulch with it but not happening any time soon. I did get to drive it with the head and it handled the head better than the F (all of this is my opinion) The track width is awsome, looks like one fat track driving away from you. Gaurding is good and it hinge's out as far as possible. The cab seems about the same as the F, maybe a little wider. I was not able to mulch due to a head issue, I was actually there to work on another problem and the G was there. No the issue was not with our head.

Eagleview · Nov 11, 2010

Looks like my concerns were unfounded and I was wrong , thanks Robbie .

DIRTROAD · Nov 11, 2010

ralanb said:
What time is the demo?

November 12th from 11am to 6pm

It will have a cutting head on it and an area to test it out as well.

Digdeep · Nov 11, 2010

Iron Horse said:
Looks like my concerns were unfounded and I was wrong , thanks Robbie .

Iron Horse...I apologize if my post came across the wrong way. I actually thought you did provide an interesting assessment based on the fact that you come from a background in larger "production type" machines. I hope you took no offense.

Eagleview · Nov 11, 2010

No offense taken at all , thank you for your concern .

The fears I had seemed logical because of the points I mentioned , but Robbie has now driven it and indicates that the G handles the weight well although I hope someone reverses it up an incline at the demo to see what it does .

shender944 · Nov 16, 2010

What price would you expect to pay for the new PT-100G?
I was quoted $78,587 then $75,000 from another dealer both without a head or bucket. Then I heard a dealer up north is letting them go for around $70,000. I just don't want to be the guy that paid 5k more than anyone else.

Eagleview · Nov 19, 2010

DIRTROAD said:
Southeast Industrial is putting on a demo this Friday at thier location in the Charleston/Summerville area.

I haven't decided if I will attend yet or not, but if I do I will post some feedback on the machine.

DR , did you go to the demo ?

Did anyone else ?

I'm curious to know if the G will reverse up an incline with a mulching head attached as this is a regular requirement when working in the scrub .