New PT1430 arrived.

[RegL]

The tractor arrived a couple mourning's ago. been looking it over and there's been some upgrades since my old 2003 was built.

The engine has been upgraded from a Deutz 1011f with 28 HP to a 2011f with 31HP.
the wheel motors have been upgraded to ones with case drains and they supposedly have more torque.
On the old tractor, the wheel motor boxes and wheel motors were mounted to the outside of the tub. the hoses passed thru holes in the tub and attached to the motors on outside. the boxes were also open on top and bottom which aloud debris to collect around the motor. On the new tractor, the boxes are fully enclosed. The wheel motors protrude into the tub where the hoses connect.

The filler caps on the fuel and hydraulic tanks have been upgraded.
And the one change that really caught my attention was new hydraulic filter. it's huge.

I'll post some pics as soon as I retrain myself on how to do it. been a long time.

 

[RegL]

Lets try this.

 

[KMA]

Congrats on the new ride! Looks great, and best of luck with it.

 

[duane]

That looks sweet. Looks like workmanship is much more refined. Please give us some seat time reports. Is the filter change interval still 50 hours.

 

[RegL]

That looks sweet. Looks like workmanship is much more refined. Please give us some seat time reports. Is the filter change interval still 50 hours.

It is. At least till the warranty expires. That new filter is a big one. Hope I can find a wrench to fit it.

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[ponytug]

I don't know if it is the same as the 1445, but I use a 1/2" drive strap wrench, and it is never trivial.

Congratulations.

All the best,

Peter

It is. At least till the warranty expires. That new filter is a big one. Hope I can find a wrench to fit it.

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[MossRoad]

I see it has a tilt gauge rod for the quick attach.

And I see the smokestack through the ROPs upright.

 

[cqaigy2]

I see it has a tilt gauge rod for the quick attach.

And I see the smokestack through the ROPs upright.

Lol, i had to look twice.

Very nice ride!

 

[Marks481]

metal fuel tank. I want one of those on my PT422.

 

[Marks481]

Beautiful. Quick, smear it with mud before it becomes a hanger queen.

 

[RegL]

Beautiful. Quick, smear it with mud before it becomes a hanger queen.

I'll muddy her up as soon as there is any. Right now all we have is ice everywhere.

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[ernemats]

Very nice,

 

[ponytug]

I like the new routing on the hydraulic lines out of the front motors. Your design will stay much cleaner, and be easier to clean. I also like the relocation of the lights down the front slope- that will work much better for close up work, though I still like having a second set on the ROPS.

MR had me on the smokestack through the ROPS.

All the best,

Peter

 

[SpringHollow]

Looks really sweet. And as MossRoad can attest, it is almost as clean as mine!

Ken

 

[MossRoad]

Out of curiosity, does it say what weight oil is in the hydraulic tank?

 

[RegL]

Out of curiosity, does it say what weight oil is in the hydraulic tank?

Don't say what's in it. Does say to use 10-40 or 15-40 motor oil. Same as the old one.

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[woodlandfarms]

So what I noticed right off the bat was the new Steering Wheel Column or control panel for the lack of a better word. How it is V shaped now, guess it gives more room for the tabs on the arms?

Sweet ride. yeah, I have never seen an actual wrench to handle the large filters, I use a strap oil wrench as well. Wait till you have to replace it... it is tight (at least it is on my 1850), it weight a lot, and those filters the rubber is not attached to the can, it free floats, so it falls into your hands, and into the body, and you have to clean it up. it is friggin mess. Maybe yours is better. doubt it.

 

[SpringHollow]

I missed the V-shape on the instrument panel. Good catch.

Same here, I use a strap wrench and have to REALLY tighten them in order to prevent air leaks.

Ken

 

[RegL]

So what I noticed right off the bat was the new Steering Wheel Column or control panel for the lack of a better word. How it is V shaped now, guess it gives more room for the tabs on the arms? Sweet ride. yeah, I have never seen an actual wrench to handle the large filters, I use a strap oil wrench as well. Wait till you have to replace it... it is tight (at least it is on my 1850), it weight a lot, and those filters the rubber is not attached to the can, it free floats, so it falls into your hands, and into the body, and you have to clean it up. it is friggin mess. Maybe yours is better. doubt it.

Funny. I've had the tractor for a week and I only noticed the different column yesterday. Guess I better buy a strap wrench before it hits 50 hours.

Supposed to be getting a blizzard tomorrow so I expect this new girl to get a workout.

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[PTWannaHave]

I'm salivating; Congrats! Thanks for the update/pics,