To buy 425 or 1430-that is the question?

[funpilot]

Do the attachments for the 425 fit the 1430?

 

[MossRoad]

I don't think so.

 

[tracdoc]

While it would not be a big deal to make up an "adapter-adapter" plate to facilitate attaching 425 attachments to a 1430, another ?bigger issue is the hydraulic flow mismatch between the 425 (8GPM) and the 1430 (12 GPM). That might be a problem for some implements.

 

[BobRip]

I think the adapter-adapter would work, but the extra power behind the 1430 might damage the 425 attachements. The hydraulic problem is easier to fix, you do a bypass line so that some of the flow goes around the attachment. I wish someone would try this. I might buy a 1430 in five years if it works out.

Bob Rip

 

[Bob999]

<font color="red"> you do a bypass line so that some of the flow goes around the attachment. I wish someone would try this</font>

At the time I bought my PT 1845 PT sold a hydraulic bypass system for the fertilizer spreader that had a moter rated for the hydraulic flow of the 425. The bypass system allowed the spreader to be used on the 1430/1845.

I ultimately opted for an electricly powered fertilizer spreader sold by Earthway--It was less than half the price of the PT unit and utilized a plastic bin rather than steel used by PT--an advantage when working with corrosive materials like fertilizer.

 

[BobRip]

How do you like the Earthway spreader? I saw an electric one at Northern Tools that sounds similar. I wonder if anyone has experience with it on a PT.

Bob Rip

 

[Bob999]

I have been satisfied with the Earthway spreader. It holds a 50 lb (15,000 square foot) bag of fertilizer and the electric motor works fine for the spreading action. The on/off is via a lanyard that controls a spring loaded plate.

Earthway makes the same model with stainless motor housing and metal parts for a lot more money but I bought the standard painted steel version. I have had mine for three seasons and with washing after each use corrosion has not been an issue.

The model I bought has a 2in trialer hitch mount adapter available so I purchased a quick attach plate and had a 2 in receiver welded on.

The Earthway spreader comes with a cigarette lighter plug so I installed a cigarett lighter outlet below the dash that can also be used for other electric supply purposes.

 

[Piedmont3]

To answer your original question.
I own a 425, I think it is plenty of tractor for our 5 acres. I also own a 1/2 ton 2wd F150, I don't need 3/4 ton or 4wd in a truck. So based on this you may realize I don't like to waste my money on things/extras I don't need. I think the 425 will do everything I need it to do now and for the short term to mid term future as well. That's why I got it instead of the 1430. The only complaint I have with mine is I don't get to use it enough. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[weaver]

I have a 1430 and tow it with a 18 ' carmate trailer with a single wheel f-350. Pt Rich put his 425 in a pick up bed. but I like the 1430 because of the diesel, size, gpm . I use it commercially that why I went with larger model. I put turf tires on it and it went pretty well in the winter. I also used chains but sometimes they would slip off and I would not notice and take out the inside valve stem on the tire . But when I have a tire malfunction I take it off the rim and weld 2nd valve stem hole shut . When it thawed in january I worked in a sheep field and got around decent but I think every machine has it limitations. on tearing up turf in normal conditions it doesn't, the 1430 does not tear up turf only if i really force the machine it only burns the grass I have never driven a 425 but the 1430 get into preety tight spots