Visit to Tazewell this week

[dcdtn]

I stopped by Power-Trac this week while I was in the area to pick up some hydraulic filters for my PT-425.

A couple of things I learned:

1. Someone mentioned before on this forum that the Deutz 30hp has been discontinued for emissions reasons. Curious about the future of the PT-1430, I inquired about this. PT is planning to replace the 30hp diesel with a 37hp Kohler gas engine. He said a liquid cooled diesel would require extending the tub.

2. I was told the NAPA 1551 cross reference filter is rated for suction application. He also provided a Fram cross reference. Earlier there were some questions on here about pressure vs suction filters. I feel more comfortable now using my left over NAPA / Wix filter, but will use the PT filters first for peace of mind.

3. Sales are up this year. No surprise to me as I have noticed increased demand for ATVs, campers, bicycles, kayaks, and tractors during COVID.

4. PT still uses the mechanical credit card machine. My card has not been through one of these since I bought some blades there 3 years ago!

 

[MossRoad]

OOOOooooo you shouldn't have mentioned a larger gas engine machine to me! :licking:

 

[RegL]

That gasser might be worth looking into for my old 1435 that’s burning oil. Around here it might be cheaper than getting the Deutz repaired.

 

[joshlee]

On the Deutz website I see that they still make the 2011 series engines. It might that these engines do not pass emissions for the U.S. So I知 wondering if a sole individual could by one of these engines from overseas? I m not sure what is exactly going on? Is PT still putting these engines in the larger model tractors?