Used PT's

Triker · Apr 15, 2006

Used PT\'s

Looking for a used PT425. Any suggestions for places to look?

stray · Apr 15, 2006

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Keep and eye on www.power-trac.com Click on the title (Used PTs). There isn't a 425 there now but in the past and most likely in the future there will be one. If you don't get in a hurry and jump when the chance arrives you get yourself a deal.

pajoube · Apr 15, 2006

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Also check the classifieds on Tractorbynet.
Where are you located?
PJ

BillG_in_TX · Apr 15, 2006

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I think there IS a used PT-425 for sale on the Power-Trac web site.
It's listed as a TR8 trailer package - asking $13k for a $23k package?

Triker · Apr 15, 2006

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I am in Tennessee. I will keep looking at the PT website.....Thanks

Barryh · Apr 16, 2006

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Didn't want to start a new topic just for this, forgive me..

The very large connecting Nut in the middle on the PT 180 anyone know the size?? Mine needs to be tightened up, and I need to buy a wrench.

As always thanks for any help, /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

BobRip · Apr 16, 2006

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The one on the PT422 built in 2000 is 1 and 13/16 inches. I suggest you call Terry to make sure. This is one expensive wrench. I paid $125 dollars at NAPA. I suggest you try other places. Clint Blake found two versions at Hanover Tools for a lot less.

Bob Rip

Barryh · Apr 17, 2006

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Looking at the size of the nut, I'm sure it is expensive. Thanks Bob. /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

MossRoad · Apr 17, 2006

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Would a socket be cheaper?

Piedmont3 · Apr 17, 2006

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You might try a local farmers Co-Op. If you have one close.
They have some large wrenches in the one close to me, by the nuts and bolts. I have never looked at the sizes but they are BIG, seems the prices were $85 or $90 for some of them. I go there to get Grade 8 bolts, they are cheaper than the hardware store, by about 25-30%.

Clarke · Apr 17, 2006

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You can purchase a whole set of large wrenches at Harbor Freight for about $30 when on sale. They work just fine for the large nuts on the PT.

sg

BobRip · Apr 17, 2006

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I don't think there is room for a socket. At least not on mine. The way PT changes things, your's might be different.

Bob Rip

Barryh · Apr 17, 2006

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Thanks Clarke,

I'll check into that. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

Barryh · Apr 17, 2006

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Think you might be right, mine has the wiring harness in the way. Looks a little to crowded for a socket.

Maybe the earlier models were setup different.

Barryh · Apr 17, 2006

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Let me correct that, looks to be hydraulic hose's and wiring harness. /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

BobRip · Apr 17, 2006

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When I took the class at PT they told me to check the torque often (every 8 hours is what my memory says). I asked how much torque and they said, "Everything you got". I have had a little movement in the nut over time. It seems most of it was early on. Keep the nut tight and the bearing greased.

Bob Rip

Barryh · Apr 17, 2006

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I could tell when hauling a load of rocks over uneven terrain this weekend mine seemed a little loose. Every 8 hours? There might be something to that. Thanks.

pajoube · Apr 17, 2006

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Thanks for this info. I have to admit, I usually just grease every 8 hours but not check the nut.
PJ

BobRip · Apr 18, 2006

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I find that the best way to tighten it is to turn the steering to the far right and this gives me good access on the left side.

I don't tighten it every eight hours, as it seems to have settled out with age and there has been little movement if any of the nut lately. It does concern me that others may never tighten theirs.

Bob Rip