Thanks to all, esp. Bob Skurka...

[Phils]

Man.... MossRoad's website is exactly what I needed to read! I was having trouble deciding on which bucket to get. Now I know. I would't have gotten the forks (and think I will now). Now if customers and a certain secretary/wife would just leave me be to read the rest of the posts under this topic......

 

[MossRoad]

Don't overlook the 4-in1 bucket and the grapple buckets that they now offer. Those weren't available when I ordered. If they had been, I would have gotten the large material bucket and the 4-in-1 bucket instead of the small bucket. More $$ but so much more versatile.

 

[Inspector507]

Phils,
You're not just "reading" the posts, you're doing research that could save you a bunch of money on a unit that will work for you /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.......

 

[Phils]

Thanks, inspector. And my "research" is complete. I've read every thread in the PT section that I thought might apply to my situation (some topics obviously didn't).

And my 422 is ordered, paid for, and Scott is emailing me photos of the loaded pallets before they ship so I'll have a better idea of how to get the mess all home. May make 3 trips, or may rent a truck or maybe just a trailer to tow behind my pickup.

Because of this forum I saved $100 (got the turf tires, only wanted the bar for puncture resistance and slime will take care of that). I mentioned in another thread that I had a Pug with those turf tires and never had a problem with flats or traction.

Saved another $100, didn't get the armrests because of the comments I read (mostly MR's).

Saved $15 because I was going to order a spare hydraulic filter and then learned (and confirmed) that one already comes with it.

Of course, it went the other way too: I wouldn't have even considering ordering the pallet forks until I read the comments about them. Probably would've skipped the ramps, but ordered them too because of posts here.

So saved $215 but spent an extra $525. This forum's fault. So are you all getting ready to chip in and help me out?

And carrying it farther, I'd not even know about PT but for TBN. Instead of waiting on them to ship it, I'd be already owning and using what would have probably turned out to be a Craftsman riding mower, with a little trailer as the only other attachment. And still using the shovel and 'chunker bar' for digging. And probably have spent many thousands $$ less. And had no fun.

Already scoped out my first project: clearing and leveling and spreading gravel over a spot where I'll have one of those shipping containers placed (going to look/price tomorrow). That will give me a "garage" for the PT and attachments. Can't wait to get started! Again, I'm holding all of you responsible!

Maybe there should be a disclaimer before entering this site (especially the PT part): "WARNING!! You may find this equipment addictive" because it is, and I don't even HAVE it yet!!

 

[FOURTEEN]

You forgot the medical savings from not having to fix your back and hernia!!!

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[cqaigy]

Welcome aboard Phils!

It's good to see another PT owner west of the Rockys. This forum played a very large part my buying a 422 also, it's a wealth of information and the camaraderie expressed here is very refreshing. I wish I could remember who it was that pointed me toward this forum and Power Tracs. Your going to really enjoy working with your PT, going from one type of attachment to another is greatly simplified so you'll find you use the correct attachment for the job and in a timely manner. I remember using ag tractors and trying to do everything possible before changing attachments because it was time consuming and difficult, so you would end up using an attachment in ways that were not intended /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

We rented a Home-Depot truck to haul our 422 w/brush cutter, blade and small bucket. We attached the brush cutter to the PT and put the others next to the tractor. The truck rental was charged at an hourly rental only, no gas charge or mileage. Just be sure to securely attach your load cause you don't want to dump something on to some poor unsuspecting person following way to close.

 

[pajoube]

Congratulations, this was a long time coming but very worth it.
Keep us informed of the first few hours of fun.
PJ

 

[Inspector507]

<font color="blue"> So saved $215 but spent an extra $525. This forum's fault. So are you all getting ready to chip in and help me out?
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We're really good at spending someone elses money /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Phils]

Wish cqaigy was a little closer, I'd have visited and been able to at least TOUCH one before buying.

Scott emailed some photos, said it was shipping tonight. Got all the implements onto one pallet, with the brush hog attached to the PT. I attached the photo of my new baby.

 

[MossRoad]

Neat! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

That brush hog looks different than mine. The motor is mounted differently and the hoses face the other direction. Then I got to thinking... while the motor is mounted differently, I bet I put my motor on backwards when I rebiult that thing! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif The hoses should be facing backwards and mine are facing forwards. I'll have to go back and look at some old photos, now. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif