new pt owner

[pagliaccio matto]

I wanted to thank everyone on this forum who has helped to answer my questions about the pt 2425. I am now the happy onwer of a 2425 with backhoe and a trailer full of attachments!
Thanks,
Steve

 

[pajoube]

I wanted to thank everyone on this forum who has helped to answer my questions about the pt 2425. I am now the happy onwer of a 2425 with backhoe and a trailer full of attachments!
Thanks,
Steve

Thanks for your note and welcome to the family of PT owners. Did you pick up, have delivered?
What projects are you planning?
PJ

 

[pagliaccio matto]

I had the tractor towed on the trailer here from the factory. I used a private carrier aranged by power trac. He did a good job and even arrived a whole day earlier than he promised. I am trying to get the local Robin dealer to adjust the engine for the altitude here. It has not been running well and I hope this will solve the problem. I am in the process of starting a landscape contracting business and am looking forward to using the PT. I will put it to the test by landscaping my own property first.

 

[BobRip]

Steve, it's good to hear that you go your PT. Did you expect the engine problem, is it common at your altitude? Please let us know how this works out and be sure to take pictures of your projects. We don't hear much about the 2425 here.

 

[pagliaccio matto]

I havn't lived here long enough to know about the engine problems associated with the altitude. I did notice that the manual for the Robin engine recommends having it adjusted by a certified mechanic if it is to be used above 5,000 feet. I can only assume that the engine problems (lack of power, difficult starting, excess exhaust, engine rattle) are caused by the engine being tuned at the altitude in Tazewll and not at Santa Fe, elevation:7,200 feet. I will keep you posted.

 

[toy]

I havn't lived here long enough to know about the engine problems associated with the altitude. I did notice that the manual for the Robin engine recommends having it adjusted by a certified mechanic if it is to be used above 5,000 feet. I can only assume that the engine problems (lack of power, difficult starting, excess exhaust, engine rattle) are caused by the engine being tuned at the altitude in Tazewll and not at Santa Fe, elevation:7,200 feet. I will keep you posted.

There was someone on the forum a while back got a pt and had the same problem as you are having when they first got their pt. I don't remember what they did to remedy the problem but seems like it was about a year ago. Hope you get yours lined out soon.

 

[MossRoad]

Congratulations on your purchase.

 

[jfh28]

Congratulations! Now I don't have to feel so lonely.

The other 2425 owner
Jack

 

[MossRoad]

Just so you don't feel bad, there is a 2425 in my hometown, as well, so that makes three. I've never talked to the person that owns it, but see it sitting there every time I drive by. Some day when I have my 425 on the trailer and I am driving by it, I will stop in and introduce myself and ask him to join our merry band!

 

[bjustice]

Congratulations, and welcome! There are a few of us "tall" PTs around. I have a 2422 converted to a 2425 by changing out the Robin engine to the 25 HP version. I also have the trailer with a group of attachments. The machine now has about 1370 hours, but only about 200 on the engine. Two pumps and misc items have been replaced as well. Just finished repairing one worn pivot point on the backhoe. At some point, it will be as good as new--much like JJs' 1445--I hope. I have had it for only about 70 hours.
Bill