pequeajim
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Re: It\'s Here! It\'s Here! 1430 Arrives
No, mine is open in the front.
I was just curious about the difference.
No, mine is open in the front.
I was just curious about the difference.
It's Here! It's Here! 1430 Arrives
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pajoube
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Re: It\'s Here! It\'s Here! 1430 Arrives
Your just having to much fun /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
PJ
Your just having to much fun /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
PJ
Rip
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Re: It\'s Here! It\'s Here! 1430 Arrives
Great looking machine!
The very first accessory you need to put on is a steering wheel spinner knob!!! You really need to operate these machines differently than a regular vehicle or tractor and a spinner helps make the transition much easier. When faced with a steering wheel one tends to treat it like everything else one has opperated with such a wheel, but you really need to get into a different mode with these.
Most if not everyone here probably has a spinner on their PT and know what I am talking about. It makes a big difference! If you don't find one at an auto parts store, try any tractor dealer or supply store.
In any case you are right about the learning curve, we've all gone through it. Looks like you are all set to enjoy doing lots of serious work.
Great looking machine!
The very first accessory you need to put on is a steering wheel spinner knob!!! You really need to operate these machines differently than a regular vehicle or tractor and a spinner helps make the transition much easier. When faced with a steering wheel one tends to treat it like everything else one has opperated with such a wheel, but you really need to get into a different mode with these.
Most if not everyone here probably has a spinner on their PT and know what I am talking about. It makes a big difference! If you don't find one at an auto parts store, try any tractor dealer or supply store.
In any case you are right about the learning curve, we've all gone through it. Looks like you are all set to enjoy doing lots of serious work.
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Highridge
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Re: It\'s Here! It\'s Here! 1430 Arrives
Thanks a Bunch!
I'll probably get a spinner, I realized I needed one the other day.
Thanks a Bunch!
I'll probably get a spinner, I realized I needed one the other day.
RegL
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Re: It\'s Here! It\'s Here! 1430 Arrives
It's kinda funny. After I changed to a suspension seat, which is about 2" higher, it became more comfortable to steer without the spinner so I removed it. For me, the higher seat puts all controls in a better position. It would be nice if the canopy was raised the same amount, but hey, my head's to pointed anyway.
It's kinda funny. After I changed to a suspension seat, which is about 2" higher, it became more comfortable to steer without the spinner so I removed it. For me, the higher seat puts all controls in a better position. It would be nice if the canopy was raised the same amount, but hey, my head's to pointed anyway.
FOURTEEN
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Re: It\'s Here! It\'s Here! 1430 Arrives
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Are the wheels on your 1430 mounted with the deep side outward for widest track?? It looks that way!!
You will be amazed at what that Grapple Bucket can do! Have fun!!
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Are the wheels on your 1430 mounted with the deep side outward for widest track?? It looks that way!!
You will be amazed at what that Grapple Bucket can do! Have fun!!
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Schultz
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Re: It\'s Here! It\'s Here! 1430 Arrives
I know you've been asked this already but what seat did you put on yours?
I know you've been asked this already but what seat did you put on yours?
RegL
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Re: It\'s Here! It\'s Here! 1430 Arrives
I just picked one up at tractor supply. If I remember right, it bolted right on but I had to drill a couple of holes to reattach the seat belt. These seats cost about $100.
I just picked one up at tractor supply. If I remember right, it bolted right on but I had to drill a couple of holes to reattach the seat belt. These seats cost about $100.
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Re: It\'s Here! It\'s Here! 1430 Arrives
They could be! I noticed how easy it was to clean off the wheel motors.
The grapple bucket is my favorite attachment! I've moved a lot with it already!
They could be! I noticed how easy it was to clean off the wheel motors.
The grapple bucket is my favorite attachment! I've moved a lot with it already!