terramite t5c parts

[guy2073]

I just bought a 96 t5c with 475 hours, does tractor supply sell anything for this. Are there any places that sell aftermarket parts for a t5c. I am looking for rubber outrigger shoes or pads. I do alot of work around concrete and need a little protection for the ground. Did terramite make a cover for this machine, is there anything that looks better than a blue tarp.

 

[Sprinklerman]

Nice looking machine , how well does it work upside down like that ? Outrigger pads , cut up some car tires

 

[guy2073]

It works great, the fierceness of this little machine just scared the picture upside down

 

[Terra Joe]

Hey guy, welcome to the forums. The vast majority of the working parts on these machines can be obtained from a local NAPA autoparts store. In fact, if you call Terramite they can often give you the NAPA part number. On the Terramite website you can find a downloadable owners manual and parts manual. Its worth printing out and keeping handy. As I recall, I think Terramite lists different outrigger pads in that manual, so they would be available from Terramite.
There are few companies making "accessories" or aftermarket parts for these machines. I was able to have a Piranha tooth bar made byBxpanded, a site sponsor, that has been a great addition and I highly recomend. I have added a Terramite ripper tooth for the backhow which works well for stump removal, but is a little short for any real trenching. I have also changed out my smooth front tires with a pair of UTV tires to provide a little more steering control in slick conditions.

I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other specific questions. Where are you in Pittsburgh?

Terra Joe

 

[guy2073]

Hey guy, welcome to the forums. The vast majority of the working parts on these machines can be obtained from a local NAPA autoparts store. In fact, if you call Terramite they can often give you the NAPA part number. On the Terramite website you can find a downloadable owners manual and parts manual. Its worth printing out and keeping handy. As I recall, I think Terramite lists different outrigger pads in that manual, so they would be available from Terramite.
There are few companies making "accessories" or aftermarket parts for these machines. I was able to have a Piranha tooth bar made byBxpanded, a site sponsor, that has been a great addition and I highly recomend. I have added a Terramite ripper tooth for the backhow which works well for stump removal, but is a little short for any real trenching. I have also changed out my smooth front tires with a pair of UTV tires to provide a little more steering control in slick conditions.

I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other specific questions. Where are you in Pittsburgh?

Terra Joe

Thanks for the info, I am in Bridgeville.

 

[Terra Joe]

Welcome. I'm just down the road from you in Canonsburg. I am definitely no expert on these things, but if I can be of any help just let me know.

 

[guy2073]

Thank you, was the original air filter that came with my engine soaked in oil or was the previous owner a dipstick.

 

[Terra Joe]

Thank you, was the original air filter that came with my engine soaked in oil or was the previous owner a dipstick.

My machine has a Kohler motor. The air cleaner is a paper element, which should not need to be oiled.
But I believe they do call for a "light oiling" of the pre-filter (aka the foam cover). Standard
Kohler maintanence rules should apply. I have found replacement filters in stock at the
Tractor Supply store in Washington, PA.

Terra Joe

 

[guy2073]

Thank you, they may have used to much oil, it was an all metal filter like the one on my dads 41 Chrysler, but it was dripping with oil. I just put a new paper filter in and a prefilter.

 

[guy2073]

I saw somewhere that a guy had extra wide tires on the back of his terramite. It made the machine very stable on hillsides. Has anyone else seen or heard of this.

 

[Alexhasson]

sadly no. terramite does have a parts department you can order from.
I've been able to source many parts based on the actual part that's not Terramite specific. Hydraulics, engine, etc...

anyway as for your rubber pads I would recomend to make some yourself. a loading dock trailer bumper is basically the exact thing pre made.

Loading Dock Equipment - Dock Bumpers, Molded, Laminated, Steel Faced, Extruded

if you want something on the cheap , tractor supply sells horse stall mats you can cut up to make what you need.

 

[bnndaniel]

I did not know that NAPA could get the parts that could be a great help thank you

 

[Terra Joe]

I did not know that NAPA could get the parts that could be a great help thank you

Just to clarify, Terramite used many off the shelf automotive parts in these machines. These parts are available through places like NAPA, but you will need the correct automotive part number. The guys in the Terramite parts department can often provide those numbers for you. If you go into your local parts store and tell them you need "Terramite parts" they are probably just going to look at you funny.

 

[Alexhasson]

Just to clarify, Terramite used many off the shelf automotive parts in these machines. These parts are available through places like NAPA, but you will need the correct automotive part number. The guys in the Terramite parts department can often provide those numbers for you. If you go into your local parts store and tell them you need "Terramite parts" they are probably just going to look at you funny.

All of the hydraulics were (1970's) from Vickers, which was purchased by Eaton. So an Eaton dealer can provide all the hydraulics parts. the engine was Kohler 321 for the 70s tractors. I upgraded to a honda clone. a little lower in torque but still works well.

 

[stuckmotor]

Back in the 60's I saw an backhoe with what looked like automotive wheels and tires attaced to the outriggers, presumably for pads. They came down on the ground on their sides.