PT425 winter traction

[johara1]

I don’t think you need a lot of traction back draging, that’s for taking the imperfections out you couldn’t do going forward. …………

 

[woodlandfarms]

I run chains year round. Mostly because I am lazy. They do help with traction, I do run lower pressure but with 8 wheels you notice you loose side slope traction quicker than running low pressure without. Now, one thing I will say is that I think the chains contribute to quicker wear and tear. Where once my tractor would slip and not engage it now engages fully putting non designed stress on stress parts. I don't want to call PT construction weak, but it is put together probably at the limit of its engine size. So when adding traction, you are adding wear.

 

[MossRoad]

I run chains year round. Mostly because I am lazy. They do help with traction, I do run lower pressure but with 8 wheels you notice you loose side slope traction quicker than running low pressure without. Now, one thing I will say is that I think the chains contribute to quicker wear and tear. Where once my tractor would slip and not engage it now engages fully putting non designed stress on stress parts. I don't want to call PT construction weak, but it is put together probably at the limit of its engine size. So when adding traction, you are adding wear.

I think that's similar to adding weight to the rear of a 425 to be able to lift more. It puts additional wear on the center joints, and the wheel motor axles. Enough to cause premature failure? Who knows?

 

[woodlandfarms]

I think that's similar to adding weight to the rear of a 425 to be able to lift more. It puts additional wear on the center joints, and the wheel motor axles. Enough to cause premature failure? Who knows?

I have broke my center section twice on this machine. I do abuse it, so I deserve what I get.

 

[ponytug]

You do seem pretty fearless/superman like with your machine, but I'm sure it is just the machine making it seem effortless... just like owning a GTO, right?

All the best, Peter

 

[2manyrocks]

Sometimes mowing the hillside feels more like a circus ride with a steep drop-off.

 

[MossRoad]

WEEEeeeeee!