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Thanks Jim...

I just sold the whole setup to a guy down in Virginia. I replaced it with a Power Trac and a bunch of attachments. Although the PT is not as good of a slope mower, it rules when it comes to FEL work and this is what I am looking for.

THanks again for the offer.

Jim!

Thinking about selling my 4200VXD
Articulated Tractors
Replies 13 Post by pequeajim

You're right, there is another board which has a strong PT group and if any of you are interested in buying a PT, there is a ton of reading material which can help.

I have owned 4 CUTs, one Massey, Ventrac 4000, Ventrac 4200 and now a brand new PT 425.

I loved the Massey, but in Lancaster County, PA, there are too many slopes to mow on. After the 3rd "almost" roll over, I was afraid to drive it any more.

The Ventrac 4000 was a great concept, great slope mower, but bad tractor, poor quality and needed constant attention.

The Ventrac 4200 was everything that I wanted the 4000 to be, powerful reliable, easy to work on, just great. The only thing that I wished I had was a tractor that had the FEL capability of my Massey, and the slope mowing capability of my 4200!

Enter the PT 425. It is compact, articulated, well built, and a very simple design which is easy to work on.

Plus, for what I sold my Ventrac with a deck and scoop, I got the PT with the following:

60� Deck
48� Bucket
45� 4 in 1 bucket
Back Hoe
Stump Cutter
Pallet Forks
Potato Digger
Plate for custom attachments
Snow Plow
4 Extra Bar Tires and Wheels

Let me say this. The Ventrac/Striners are better mowers and can mow on steeper slopes. I would NEVER mow on a 25-30 degree slope with a PT, but I have with the Ventrac. I just and to go up and down the slope now instead of parallel.

The Ventrac/Steiners are poor FEL workers and do not have the lift capability of the PTs.

The only PTs that I would compare to Ventrac is the 422/425. They have other VERY large and capable slope mowers, but I can�t afford that much money for a home machine.

The Ventrac/Steiners have a unique spring based automatic weight transfer system which helps you maintain traction on slopes, you have to do that manually with the PT.

The PT is MUCH more versatile and better built than the Ventrac/Steiners.

The FEL work and low cost of the attachments from PT made the decision for me. The attachments are all EXTREMELY heavily made and will hold up to TONS of hours of use. This is why I made my decision to sell my Ventrac and buy a PT.

If all I was doing was mowing, the Ventrac/Steiner wins, no competition, but that is not the case for me.

Power trac
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Replies 27 Post by pequeajim

Hi BK:

I have a Ventrac 4200 like new with 29 hours on it.
3 year old 60" flip up mower deck in very good condition
3 year old slip scoop
New Set of duals

New, all of this would go for

4200 VXD with 31 HP Gas $17565
60" Deck (flip up style) $ 2625
48" SLip Scoop $ 1120
New set of Duals $ 750
Total-----------------------------
$22060

I will sell everything for $16000

The tractor is brand new les 29 hours on it. It is two months old so it still has 22 months warranty on it.

The Duals are brand new

The deck and scoop are about three years old and in great shape.

I am selling because I need a tractor with a bit more FEL capability.

Ventrac 4200
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Replies 9 Post by pequeajim

BK email me at tempaddress(at)worldhost.net.

I have a new 4200 that I might be interested in selling and I might also be coming down to virginia...

Ventrac 4200
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Replies 13 Post by pequeajim

Hey guys:<br>
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Sorry about not getting back to you sooner but I have been away for a couple of months. Happly, I traded my 4000 in on a 31 HP gas 4200. The tractor runs like a dream and has many improvements over the 1st generation 4000 that I bought.<br>
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I must say that Ventrac has done many things to keep me happy as a owner of one of their tractors. Someone made a comment about R&D in the field by their customers. I don't know about that, but I do know that I have owned a Ventrac as long as they have been in business and would not even consider anything else currently on the market today. <br>
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I am very happy!!

Ventrac 3000
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Replies 35 Post by pequeajim

I juse wanted to post a message thanking Ventrac for the support that they provide me during my ownership of my 4000. I must say that I have never owned something where the manufacturer was so interested in making sure I had a happy experience with my purchase like Ventrac has been!<br>
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Now that I have moved up in to a 4200, I look forward to several more years of good service from both the dealer, manufacturer and most importantly, my tractor.<br>
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Thanks Ventrac!!

Excellent Service From Ventrac
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Replies 1 Post by pequeajim

You will not be dissapointed with Ventrac, believe me, I know! I have owned one now for four years! They are VERY customer centric and you just can't beat the versitility of the tractor. If you're going to get a Steiner/Ventrac, why not buy one from the designer, Ventrac!!

Ventrac vs steiner again
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Replies 2 Post by pequeajim

I cut 3-4 acres with my 4000 and have done so for four years. The tractor just keeps on going. I have also worked in wet areas around my yard that I did could not believe the tractor would drive through, but it did!<br>
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Very nice tractors for sure!

Ventrac or Steiner
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Replies 10 Post by pequeajim

I have a Ventrac 4000 that is 2 years old with, kept in garage and used very little. It s a wonderful tractor. COmes with 60 Tilt Deck, slip scoop, duals (8 tires), Heavy Duty axel option installed on both front and back.

What should I be asking for this?

What should I be asking for my Ventrac
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Replies 1 Post by pequeajim

Moving is forcing me to sell my Ventrac 4000. I collected a few attachments along the way and have enjoyed the versitility of the tractor.

I wish you guys the best with your Steiners and Ventracs!

Sorry to leave the ranks
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Replies 1 Post by pequeajim

Moving is forcing me to sell my Ventrac 4000. I collected a few attachments along the way and have enjoyed the versitility of the tractor.

http://jplan.com/cgi-bin/tractor/caListMyAdnum.pl?adnumber=1556&state=PA&brand=Steiner&subject=Ventrac%204000%20with%20attachments%20for%20Sale

I wish you guys the best with your Steiners and Ventracs!

Sorry to leave the ranks
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Replies 1 Post by pequeajim

Yes, they do provide a HD axle now for the front and back.

BTW: I was very happy with the type of customer support that VPI has provide for my 4000. We may not agree on everything all that time, but as a satisfied customer, I can plainly see that they are working for me and want me to be happy with their products.

Axil problems with Ventrac 4000
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Replies 3 Post by pequeajim

I have a Ventrac 4000 with the 26.5 Diesel. I also have the 60" grooming deck and the slip scoop.

G. I would LOVE to get my hands on a sickle attachment. What will the orientation be? How will it work?

Jim!

List which tractor you have Ventrac Steiner
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Replies 19 Post by pequeajim

What are you planning to use the tractor for? That wouls be the first question that I would ask. I really am happy with the Ventrac and how it handles and mows. I think as the product matures you will see even more improvements that will make both it and Steiner better tractors. My best bet would be to stick with one of those.

Steiner and Ventrac Articulated 4WD Tractors
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Replies 44 Post by pequeajim

I am sorry that I did not clarify my initial post. Since this topic area is for articulated tractors, I assumed that you knew that my post asking for a wish list would be as well.

What I'm looking for is a wish list for your articulated tractor in hopes that the manufacturer's reps who read these posts, will take some of the ideas and maybe incorporate them into their design. In fact, I plane to take the list and forward it to Steiner and Venture Products.

Wish List For Your Tractor
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Replies 12 Post by pequeajim

An articulated tractor is a unit that has a hinge point in the middle of the frame so that when turning, the tractor actuallys bends like a hinge on a door to tighten the turning radius. This is somewhat of the same effect as a four wheel steer tractor, but it creates a smaller turning radius by turning the front and rear tires. The tires on an articulated tractor do not turn like a regular tracotr. When I first drove one, I thought it would tear up my grass, but not so.

Who else out there is using and Articulated Tractor
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Replies 7 Post by pequeajim

Thanks you G. for the clarification. I wanted to ask you to speak up, but I did not know if you wanted those on the board to know your real name. When I started this topic area, it was for the purpose allowing the users of ALL articulated tractors to share information about the features, strengths, and weaknesses of the units that they own. That a high level employee such as yourself takes the time to read and participate in this board encourages me that you at least are trying to keep your "finger on the pulse" of what the end users want in your tractors. Keep up the good work.

Becoming A Dealer
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Replies 15 Post by pequeajim

I notice that when I am cutting on the hill, that the front left side of my deck wants to stay up in the air. This is the side opposite of the slope, (high side). It will ride up around an inch or two. I also notice that the deck tends to float when coming off of a bump at a higher speed when cutting. This will leave a high spot that I can see on the next pass. It's almost like the weight transfer spring are holding the deck up with too much force. Is it possible to use one spring instead of two? Is this damaging to the one spring, and if I should do this, which one should I use? Does it matter?

Weight Transfer System
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Replies 14 Post by pequeajim

I found a new use for my slip scoop. Going on the comment made by my dealer that the slip scoop is kind of like a wheelbarrel, I used it to hold a batch of cement that I mixed in it. At that point, it was pretty easy to move over to where I was making a step for my deck. I then just hosed things down and had a clean tractor.

I have one too
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Replies 6 Post by pequeajim

For you fellas that are using duals... Do you find that besides the stability, they also give you additional traction. I also thought that I read that the outer tires have about 6psi of air in them?

Jim!

Articulated Tractor Topic Now Available
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Replies 9 Post by pequeajim