What Did I Purchase?

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Very good question.

Checked it out while purchasing. PTO has both directions in 540 rpm. And a regular direction in 1000 rpm.

Awesome feature! Could be very useful for reversing a phd when it gets stuck!

 

[ArtMech]

Awesome feature! Could be very useful for reversing a phd when it gets stuck!

Good idea. Since the roes eat our flowers, my wife is asking me to think about a fence to protect flowers from them. So probably I'll need phd to build a fence. But I was not sure if 15 hp engine will be enough for that. I was going to do it with a M9000.

 

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Good idea. Since the roes eat our flowers, my wife is asking me to think about a fence to protect flowers from them. So probably I'll need phd to build a fence. But I was not sure if 15 hp engine will be enough for that. I was going to do it with a M9000.

I think you may be surprised - I use the phd on my ~30pto-hp tractor at an idle. It's not a hard job for a screw, it's just that a screw is really inconvenient to turn by hand so we use the tractor!

 

[ArtMech]

I think you may be surprised - I use the phd on my ~30pto-hp tractor at an idle. It's not a hard job for a screw, it's just that a screw is really inconvenient to turn by hand so we use the tractor!

I believe what you say. I just haven’t decided yet. I don’t want to be overloaded with implements that are really needed, but have a finite use. Means - you did a job and you don't need it anymore. All the more so, some implements, even those like phd, can be rented here. But we'll see, the winter time is for rethinking of every idea.

 

[Carl_NH]

I agree - winter is for planning - we have 700' of fence to install in the spring in rocky/ledge soil so I am thinking to rent a small skidsteer for two days $600 with down pressure auger to put in 40+ posts vs buying a PHD for my tractor with no down pressure may be money well spent renting vs buying.

 

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I agree - winter is for planning - we have 700' of fence to install in the spring in rocky/ledge soil so I am thinking to rent a small skidsteer for two days $600 with down pressure auger to put in 40+ posts vs buying a PHD for my tractor with no down pressure may be money well spent renting vs buying.

I have a phd (attachment -- not the degree lol).
In your situation I'd rent.
I'm not sure if I regret buying a phd as it's occasionally been useful- but I'm about to put 1400' of fence in and I'll likely rent a CTL with an auger for the reasons you mention, get it all done quickly with the down force and possibly most important, the maneuverability of the CTL as I'll be putting 500' along the edge of a driveway, from the driveway, won't be easy with a tractor. I'm going to try a few holes with the tractor+phd as a proof (or failure) of concept and then decide...

 

[ArtMech]

Oh no... First problems...
A tractor was stored in a garage for a week and here comes a trouble: front axle final drive and steering pivot axle seals are leaking!
It was driven just a few times on the snow for a test and that's it.

 

[priberc]

Oh no... First problems...
A tractor was stored in a garage for a week and here comes a trouble: front axle final drive and steering pivot axle seals are leaking!
It was driven just a few times on the snow for a test and that's it.

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"It was driven just a few times on the snow" Are you using this for snow removal? If so this is what I would do. Keep an eye on the oil level and fix it when it is warmer. It has been my observation that when fixing something it is always easier ,with a higher rate of success the first time, when the repair is not done in the cold
Chances are you will find that in the short term it is both easier and cheaper to just keep an eye on the oil level. That would be your decision though
That said ,if it is leaking profusely [to me it doesn't look that way from the picture attached] you will want to get it sealed up again.
How long did it take for this oil to leak out?

 

[ArtMech]

"It was driven just a few times on the snow" Are you using this for snow removal? If so this is what I would do. Keep an eye on the oil level and fix it when it is warmer. It has been my observation that when fixing something it is always easier ,with a higher rate of success the first time, when the repair is not done in the cold
Chances are you will find that in the short term it is both easier and cheaper to just keep an eye on the oil level. That would be your decision though
That said ,if it is leaking profusely [to me it doesn't look that way from the picture attached] you will want to get it sealed up again.
How long did it take for this oil to leak out?

No, I didn't use a tractor for snow removal. I did just some test drive. And it was left with the wheels completely in the left position. Maybe that could cause a leakage. With the wheels in straight position there was no leak noticed.
Week ago I've noticed a few drops of oil on the ground. This is why I put some cardboard underneath. And here is what i found yesterday. But it's not a problem to leave it until warmer time. I have another tractor to clear snow if necessary.

 

[priberc]

No, I didn't use a tractor for snow removal. I did just some test drive. And it was left with the wheels completely in the left position. Maybe that could cause a leakage. With the wheels in straight position there was no leak noticed.
Week ago I've noticed a few drops of oil on the ground. This is why I put some cardboard underneath. And here is what i found yesterday. But it's not a problem to leave it until warmer time. I have another tractor to clear snow if necessary.

With the extra info you have given it seems like a seal that is drying out/hardening. There are some products that when applied to the seal will "soften" them up restoring them for a period of time with out needing to replace the seal
Just a thought.... might be worth a try.
Good luck sir