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I was reading through the parts interchange post and wanted to comment on the filter discussion in a new post so as to not clutter up the interchange post. I was employed by a mining company with deep pockets that spent a lot on employee education. Maybe it was propaganda? I have attached some...

Just wondering what everyone (that has the heaters) uses for a time to energize the heater on a glow cycle? Yesterday I needed to use 2 tractors it was 30 degs. One started easily after a 10 sec glow. The other tractor which has the newer model engine, but has been sitting for a month, had a...

I just bought a 850 4x4 (later model) tractor and would like to check the valve adjustment. Can anyone let me know the adjustment procedure? I read .008 each but no mention of engine hot or cold. Some list .008 intake and .006 exhaust which to me is backward. Anyone help on this? S/N 24406

Can anyone shed some light on what the hyd control under the seat is for on a John Deer 850? It is the one with a rollpin in a shaft, looks to adj flow or???

Use your own judgement on if this is a good value, but this is the adapter I bought to convert my PT1430 to skid steer (SSQA). The 1430 plate somewhat fits in the framework without much modification. Later after using, I cut the 3pth hitch top attachment off because when curled back it would...

It seems to be problematic since it is on its 2nd engine and that one is using oil.

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As the title says, any know of sources for the group of magnets that hang down into oil reservoirs? I am about to change the oil on a old PT1430 and would like to drill/tap the cover and have removable magnets to filter out the steel in the oil flow. I use stainless wire now and just hang one...

I used my PT018 last week with a homemade leaf dozer and everything was fine. I went to use it this week and it was difficult to start with black smoke. If I shut off my fuel tank valve, it then ran great as usual. The low oil alarm was also actuating on low RPMs. It has a carb made in Japan...

Can anyone help identify this Melrose SSQA adapter to ?? It is on a large bucket and it is not coming off without a fight. I want to know if it is useful for anything before I cut off all the excess steel to lighten it up. The top pins on the adapter hook into pockets on the bucket, then the...

As there are many post here about oil leaks and hose problems, I would like to be proactive on keeping the machine in good condition. I noticed the blue hose wrapper at the center joint starting to cut through (more obvious when articulated) at the edge of the front frame and peeling back (if...

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They sell it with a hyd motor that is supposed to work with the flow rate. Weight is within limit, but since it is out in front a good ways I wonder.

I am down to my last can of Permatex and will need to reorder. Anyone have a product they used for many years/machine hours with good results?

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I just bought the used boom mower that was on the PT site. Can anyone shed light on how the aux hyd circuit (quick attach control) is held permanently in the on position? Any other advice on the attachment?

I just did the 2nd hydraulic filter change on my PT180 and cut it open to see how it looked. Not too bad, some flakes as expected. This is in combination with a (regularly cleaned) magnet hanging in the hyd tank. (You probably shouldn't use a hacksaw to cut it open as it will generate a lot...

A rainy day here in CT so doing the 8 hr interval greasing on my 1460 and checking the center pin torque (pic attached if you have never seen yours). It has 24 hrs on it and it is the first time I noticed it has grease fittings on both sides of the lower center pin boss (and only on the right...

The PT site now list a gas engine. :(

Have 19.5 hours on the new 1460 and almost time to refill the fuel tank for the 2nd time. It seems like it can get 10 hours of use per tank. This is light to medium work, pulling small trees, stacking them, then grabbing the pile and carrying about 1/4 mile and cutting firewood like in the...

Well I started a job on a fairly steep hill and was very disappointed in how easily the 1460 spun the wheels and soon couldn't move up the hill. Went to get a tractor with a log winch and ran out of fuel, gage doesn't go below 1/4, guess it was one of those days. Anyway when I got the 1460 back...

I just went through a lot of post on logging winches for 3pt hitch tractors. I found that nobody really has anything bad to say about whichever brand they went with, so it appears no wrong answers. After I reviewed the prices and found Igland the most economical, I then asked for reasons to...

Does anyone know if you can run hydraulic driven implements (like skid steer brush hog rotary cutters) from the loader quick attach on the Kubota loader backhoes? I am thinking that the factory plumbed hydraulics are just for lift cylinders and not motors and the machine probably does not have...

I for one would like to see pictures of PTs in action working or what work you did on it. Here it makes it easy not to run your saw into the dirt.

Try to get it off the trailer before it happens

Over the weekend I went to see a Kubota L45 TLB for sale for a cheap price. On the pre run check, I found the radiator below the tubes, owner said no problem it has enough, he just had a new radiator put in. Test operated the machine, temp gauge came up so figured it was at least up to the...

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I have a few tractors but would like to get one with a front diff lock for a job on some steep ground. I know some of the older high HP kubota tractors have them. Can anyone chime in on tractors that have the diff locks on both axles? Thanks

Had a large oak kill by the caterpillars on a hillside boxed in by a lot of other trees. Cut it down and needed a way to carry the larger the better pieces out. I have a Kubota L2850 with 2400 lbs lift at the 3pt and 1800 lbs 24" out from lift ends. So I figure the Kubota has better/even...

Needed a boom and had a 3pt hitch type. So PT to skid steer adapter, then from skid steer to 3pt hitch, then the boom. Get er dun I was only lifter a sump pump to fill a mil water buffalo, so no real weight.

Went to check the torque of the blade mounting bolts, but I don't remember installing shredder blades on my 180 mower.

Yesterday while operating my PT180 driving over a long distance, I stumbled onto a method of a sort of cruise control. Now if you guys already know about this you can make me feel better by saying thats cool or something because it is so easy that I wonder why I didn't think about it earlier...

My PT180 doesn't have arm rest (it wasn't listed as an option). If anyone has a set that they don't like, please send me a PM and maybe we can make a deal. Hope this doesn't violate and posting policies.

Since we have a new PT180 owner on the site I would like to bring up a topic that all of us could benefit from. I have mentioned it before but I think it is important, so here it goes again. The Power Trac tractor uses hydraulics to do a lot of things and each feature generates heat especially...

Did my first 50 hr hydraulic filter change and while I had it off, I drilled and tapped the suction side of the filter housing for a restriction indicator. Kind of a disappointment because it is just about out of the green (acceptable) area with the brand new filter, 70 deg oil and engine at...

Sorry to be so vague, but what info I got from my local dealer was that engines with S/N greater then 119xxxxx are subject to the recall. I bought my PT1430 in late summer (2019) and my engine S/N starts with 113. I would think all the power tracs will not be in the problem range. Might want...

What do you guys think about a Ryan's grapple for the 1430? If you follow the link they list the 4240 as 308lbs (about the same as the grapple bucket PT sells). It is on the pricey side for these log grapples at $3675 (+shipping), but if you consider it comes with a hydraulic rotator and a...

I posted a pic on a different tread but it might be better to have a dedicated one. Anyway I like using flail mowers for light brush clearing because of the way they operate with the blades being in closer relation to the roller preventing contact with foreign objects (rocks). The minimum flow...

Who here thinks the parking brake on the Power Trac can be a little quirky to release? As you may know and for those that don't the parking brake consist of a cog wheel (like a gear on your bicycle chain, only big) and when you apply the parking brake, a pin moves between two teeth. The...

I wanted to used SSQA (skid steer quick attachments) that I already have on the 1430, so I orded a 3pt to SSQA adapter off of fleebay. The T12 plate fits in pretty nicely. I measured the PT bucket for the angle they want to use as a neutral starting point and figured it was 30 deg. So I welded...

your right, about 370 lbs

I brought home a 1430 with a grapple bucket. Tried out the mini-hoe. The 2 pics of the tractor on the trailer is mine getting ready to tow home. The one showing the mini hoe is their demo. I stood there looking at it comparing the cost of $1650 with a thumb. Then there is the chineese...

I know others have touched on this in better detail but sometimes putting a project off for someday means it never gets done. Here is a quick thing to do that will only help you in the long run. I used a strong circular magnet and with stainless wire I tied it to the hydraulic oil reservior...

If I buy a new 1430 I would like a grapple and trying to decide between the two. :confused: The cost is $500 more for the 54" grapple bucket but it can be used to dig and move earth products, (and used as small wheel barrel). The utility grapple seems like it will slide under and pick larger...

I would like to fab up a adapter to run tractor 3pt hitch - 540 RPM - attachments. I would think that this should be one of the most used modifications, but a search didn't come up with anything. The motor would be tractor specific as the psi and flows are different. Just looking for a...

Would like to move up to a diesel PT and when watching the available videos on the 1430, it seems like the 2 cyl Deutz is on the loud side when compared to water cooled engines. Can anyone lend some wisdom as to how loud it actually is? Do you where hearing protection for loader work, snow...

Just some work pictures. The PT really comes in handy carrying the logs to the splitter instead of dragging with the winch. The area with the saw stuck was quite a side slope, had to hang on to the engine compartment lift handle or is that the oh-ship handle?

I have a Kubota excavator that doesn't get used all that much and I could sell it to buy a diesel PT w.mini hoe. I know there is no comparison for all out performance when comparing it to a PT, but has anyone that regularly runs construction equipment have a PT mini hoe combination? How do you...

Spoke to a PT owner who has a Kubota diesel powered Power Trac. Paint is all worn off but he says it looks like a model 430. I am thinking it is a 1430 with the one missing? Was PT using Kubota engines at one point and what vintage would this tractor be?

Now I have operated machines from large loaders to small Steiners but not in the tight spaces I use the PT for. My problem is when going forward and trimming grass next to a tree or some object, I can drive in really close which is great if you can drive on through. I get into trouble when I...

I adapted a forklift attachment to the PT180 quick attach plate and went to try it out before a (someday) flat black paint job. It lifted a boulder that I couldn't roll into the bucket. The forks slid under without pushing the boulder away, and the ability to tilt it so far back made it so the...

I believe for vacation this week.

Probably not what you thought. It is a hybrid tractor dump with a gross weight of 10k, and thank goodness it has drop sides. Was looking for a light project to break the engine in slowly and I have been wanting to move these rocks for years. The PT worked great and didn't mess up the lawn...

This probably won't work out and I am not sure how much extra room I will have, but going down and coming back to CT if anyone wants to PM me with needs.

On the gas engine machines (esp PT180), if your operating in slippery conditions or if you raise the front wheels off the ground with the bucket, does the rear axle still drive 100%? Or do you notice a drive reduction when one wheel slips or wheel(s) off ground? I hear the older models where...

Considering a new tractor, thanks to all that have given advice already (on other post). I am looking for feedback from people that own a PT180 and how it has lived up to your expectations. I only need it for rough cutting. But would like any input you can give. When responding please...

With proper maintenance and no abuse, how many hours have people experienced with the gas engine models of PT? What is the weakest link and what to watch out for when looking at used tractors?

Oddly enough I think I want to try to use one on my 3pt hitch reversible tractor. I think it will dig into a pile ok even know there is no down pressure. The bucket opens to dump. Maybe even use the grapple feature to pic and carry debris. The specs seem to list the weights as heavier then...

I am looking for a Steiner pallet mover, prefer in New England area, but if you want to ship, give me a call at 860-301-9637 or e-mail direct at jam0000@yahoo.com Anyone ever use one? How good or bad do they work?