Put PT422 on Side (Kinda)

[Barryh]

>>>>My problem is I don't have time for anything<<<<

I heard that. Between extending my deck, finishing my downstairs basement, wood working, things that need done around the house. Leaves little time to do PT related things beyond landscaping outside. Not to mention social functions with the wife. As the commercial say's, Life comes at you fast. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[Barryh]

>>>>My problem is I don't have time for anything<<<<

I heard that. Between extending my deck, finishing my downstairs basement, wood working, things that need done around the house. Leaves little time to do PT related things beyond landscaping outside. Not to mention social functions with the wife. As the commercial say's, Life comes at you fast. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[J_J]

There are taper shaft hubs out that have a brake drum and band and is activated by a cable hooked up to the emergency brake lever. My Dixie Chopper has this arrangement, and the hydraulic motor is similar to the PT wheel motor.

Maybe a go-cart disc brake setup would work.

 

[J_J]

There are taper shaft hubs out that have a brake drum and band and is activated by a cable hooked up to the emergency brake lever. My Dixie Chopper has this arrangement, and the hydraulic motor is similar to the PT wheel motor.

Maybe a go-cart disc brake setup would work.

 

[Barryh]

Your right, it’s very easy to develop a false confidence with this machine rolling along at 8 mile an hour. When something like J.J. mentioned does happen, you realize 1200 pounds rolling down hill out of control is not something to be taken lightly. The PT is not a toy.

When I use any kind of machinery be it hand saws, chain saws or just a simple wood lathe. I always try to envision what might cause an accident, and eliminate and hazards. Very good advice. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

 

[Barryh]

Your right, it’s very easy to develop a false confidence with this machine rolling along at 8 mile an hour. When something like J.J. mentioned does happen, you realize 1200 pounds rolling down hill out of control is not something to be taken lightly. The PT is not a toy.

When I use any kind of machinery be it hand saws, chain saws or just a simple wood lathe. I always try to envision what might cause an accident, and eliminate and hazards. Very good advice. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

 

[J_J]

This is a picture of my grab handles

 

[J_J]

This is a picture of my grab handles

 

[J_J]

This is a picture of the upper grab handles.

 

[J_J]

This is a picture of the upper grab handles.

 

[KentT]

JJ,

Your PT must've been built before they had tubing benders in Tazewell... /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Those angular braces would certainly strengthen it though... not counting making handy grab handles...

 

[KentT]

JJ,

Your PT must've been built before they had tubing benders in Tazewell... /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Those angular braces would certainly strengthen it though... not counting making handy grab handles...

 

[J_J]

My 1445 is an early 90 model. PT has very data on this machine. It is a 45 hp gas engine with a radiator, and smooth and quite. If you can look at some of my earlier pictures, you can see the engine compartment.

 

[J_J]

My 1445 is an early 90 model. PT has very data on this machine. It is a 45 hp gas engine with a radiator, and smooth and quite. If you can look at some of my earlier pictures, you can see the engine compartment.

 

[Barryh]

Nice work J.J. I will defiantly take your advice, as I don't have a welder, I will look for a U bolt setup, or a large over size cable clamp style to rig my grab handles with. /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

 

[Barryh]

Nice work J.J. I will defiantly take your advice, as I don't have a welder, I will look for a U bolt setup, or a large over size cable clamp style to rig my grab handles with. /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

 

[KentT]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( My 1445 is an early 90 model. PT has very data on this machine. It is a 45 hp gas engine with a radiator, and smooth and quite. If you can look at some of my earlier pictures, you can see the engine compartment. )</font>
I've looked at your pictures -- I was just teasing!

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I wish mine had a quieter, water-cooled engine, either gas or especially diesel. But, I wouldn't want to go back to the older manual 3-pt attachment method, though...

 

[KentT]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( My 1445 is an early 90 model. PT has very data on this machine. It is a 45 hp gas engine with a radiator, and smooth and quite. If you can look at some of my earlier pictures, you can see the engine compartment. )</font>
I've looked at your pictures -- I was just teasing!

/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

I wish mine had a quieter, water-cooled engine, either gas or especially diesel. But, I wouldn't want to go back to the older manual 3-pt attachment method, though...

 

[BobRip]

I like the hammer holder too. Can we get a better picture of it.

Bob Rip

 

[BobRip]

I like the hammer holder too. Can we get a better picture of it.

Bob Rip