Most Difficult Task

[Spiffy]

<font color="blue">Ha! I knew it! The tests are biased towards the gifted kids! </font>

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Of course, that doesn't explain why stupid people keep breeding at such an amazing rate! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif Can't we have a test for that? I don't even care if I failed it, as long as all the other stupid people did too! /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

And stupid people with tractors makes for some very dangerous situations. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[KentT]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Of course, that doesn't explain why stupid people keep breeding at such an amazing rate! )</font>
It's because they're too slow to figure out what really CAUSES teenagers to exist...

And after careful consideration of what's the most difficult task regarding the PT ---- I think I'd have to say it was the initial task of convincing the CFO that I really needed the PT in the first place -- when I had three other tractors in good working condition at the time...

 

[Spiffy]

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[odleefs]

Hey,
This is a generic message to all PT owners and PT forum posters. I just wanted to say that I enjoy your postings and forum. You seem to be a level-headed and civil bunch; and a good representation of what TBN is all about. I am glad that the Toolcat forum is placed in immediate proximity to the PowerTrac site as I can be efficient in changing between the two. Thanks again!
Steve

 

[tracdoc]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( the initial task of convincing the CFO that I really needed the PT in the first place -- when I had three other tractors in good working condition at the time... )</font>

Hats off to you, Kent. I may need to get some advice, since I have been itching after a vintage tractor unrestored, but in working condition, like a clean 8N or even a Porsche Junior I saw recently. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[MossRoad]

You climate controlled cab guys are pretty O.K., too. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[odleefs]

Much Thanks MossRoad!
Steve

 

[Barryh]

Pretty cool looking machine. Do you have a coffee brewer in that cab too? /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif First I ever heard of it. Guess when things are slow here, I will have to jump over and check out your forum.

 

[odleefs]

The Toolcat is a multi-utility vehicle, but brewing java isn't one of its functions! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Our machines share some common features, so looking over the fence isn't a bad idea once in a while.
Steve

 

[BobRip]

I thought I would bring this back to the top. What difficult task have you done with your PT lately? If could be something that would be easy for the PT, but hard without it.
I pulled about 20 fence post for a neighbor in 15 minutes. His wife came home after we finished and wanted to know if we had started yet. Then she looked around and saw we were finished. Well maybe it took 25 minutes.

 

[Barryh]

Stump removal for sure. Lots of digging with the PT root cutting with a hatchet.

 

[FOURTEEN]

The most aggravating and disappointing thing about my PT-425 is the inability of the Light Material Bucket, or the Heavy Bucket with Rock Teeth, to dig into my virgin, heavy, NC, red clay soil! I had thought that with the Heavy Bucket with Rock Teeth I could just scoop up a bucket of dirt whenever I wanted, but not so!! First I must use the MiniHoe, or the Potato Digger, to dig up and loosen the soil, then change attachments to scoop some up. Very slow and frustrating!!

There are times when I’d like to go back in IL for some sandy soil and snow to play in!!

 

[MossRoad]

I think the digging ability of the PT400 series in hard clay is limited because of the machine's light weight. There simply isn't enough weight to push the teeth into very hard clay. I confirmed this many times at our ball parks.

 

[FOURTEEN]

I think the digging ability of the PT400 series in hard clay is limited because of the machine's light weight.

I'm sure that you are right! Now I seldom dig up hard clay, so it doesn't matter that much, and with the MiniHoe, Potato Digger, and Stump Grinder, I can get it done if I have to. For my needs the PT-425 is just the right size!!

When excavating the site for my Morton Building, I had my friend come over with his big New Holland with its 4 in 1 bucket and box blade. He would dig out the hard clay, transport it to the site, and rough spread it. I would then spread, smooth, level, and compact it into its final shape. It worked amazingly well, with each of us only doing what we were best at!!

 

[MossRoad]

Of course, my teeth do dig much better since you told me to sharpen them!

They come from the factory blunt, about 1/4" thick. Sharpening them to a point does make a huge difference, although that clay might as well be cement to the little PT.