The ride-on, center-articulated PTX44 is designed for installing fiber optic, electrical, gas and irrigation services.
The PTX44 is a versatile machine that meets the needs of underground utility contractors, municipalities and landscaping professionals.
Powered by a 46.8 hp (34.9 kW) Kubota water-cooled gasoline engine, the PTX44 has 88.7 ft-lb (120.2 Nm) of torque to plow, trench or bore.
| General Dimensions and Weights | |
|---|---|
| Tread Width with Rubber Tracks (Centerline to Centerline) | 32.3 in ( 82 cm ) |
| Ground Clearance (tracks) | 6.9 in ( 17.5 cm ) |
| Ground Clearance (rubber tires, option two) | 6.4 in ( 16.3 cm ) |
| Ground Clearance (rubber tires) | 7.4 in ( 18.8 cm ) |
| Tread Width with Rubber Tires Option Two (Centerline to Centerline) | 39 in ( 99.1 cm ) |
| Tread Width with Rubber Tires (Centerline to Centerline) | 36 in ( 91.4 cm ) |
| Wheel Base (Centerline of Axles) | 48 in ( 121.9 cm ) |
| Height (basic tractor, tracks) | 88.5 in ( 224.8 cm ) |
| Height (basic tractor, rubber tires, option two) | 88 in ( 223.5 cm ) |
| Height (basic tractor, rubber tires) | 89.5 in ( 227.3 cm ) |
| Width (basic tractor, tracks) | 44.5 in ( 113 cm ) |
| Width (basic tractor, rubber tires, option two) | 60 in ( 152.4 cm ) |
| Width (basic tractor, rubber tires) | 48 in ( 121.9 cm ) |
| Length (basic tractor, tracks) | 92.8 in ( 235.7 cm ) |
| Length (basic tractor, rubber tires, option two) | 84.8 in ( 215.4 cm ) |
| Length (basic tractor, rubber tires) | 84.8 in ( 215.4 cm ) |
| Weight (basic tractor, tracks) | 3840 lbs ( 1741.8 kg ) |
| Weight (basic tractor, rubber tires, option two) | 3188 lbs ( 1446.1 kg ) |
| Weight (basic tractor, rubber tires) | 2940 lbs ( 1333.6 kg ) |
| Engine - Option one | |
|---|---|
| Gross Horsepower (Maximum) | 46.8 hp ( 34.9 kw ) |
| Maximum Torque | 88.7 ft-lb ( 120.3 Nm ) |
| Axle Options | |
|---|---|
| Outside Turning Diameter (Rubber Tires Option Two, Front Steer Only) | 19.9 ft ( 6.1 m ) |
| Outside Turning Diameter (Rubber Tires, Front Steer Only) | 18.9 ft ( 5.8 m ) |
| Axle load rating (static, per axle) | 14800 lbs ( 6713.2 kg ) |
| Hydraulic System | |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary pump relief | 2500 psi ( 172.4 bar ) |
| Auxiliary pump capacity | 10.4 gpm ( 39.4 L/min ) |
| Attachment pump relief | 2900 psi ( 199.9 bar ) |
| Attachment pump capacity | 24 gpm ( 90.8 L/min ) |
| Ground drive pump relief | 2900 psi ( 199.9 bar ) |
| Ground drive pump capacity | 33.3 gpm ( 126.1 L/min ) |
| Capacities | |
|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.3 gal ( 4.7 L ) |
| Hydraulic System | 11 gal ( 41.6 L ) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 9 gal ( 34.1 L ) |
| Fuel Tank | 12 gal ( 45.4 L ) |
| Ground Drive - Rubber Tire | |
|---|---|
| Maximum reverse transport speed (high) | 2.7 mph ( 4.3 km/h ) |
| Maximum forward transport speed (high) | 2.7 mph ( 4.3 km/h ) |
| Ground Drive - Tracks | |
|---|---|
| Track width | 11 in ( 27.9 cm ) |
| Maximum forward creep speed (low) | 127 ft/min ( 38.7 m/min ) |
| Maximum forward transport speed (high) | 2.4 mph ( 3.9 km/h ) |
| Ground Drive - Rubber Tire Option Two | |
|---|---|
| Maximum reverse transport speed (high) | 2.4 mph ( 3.9 km/h ) |
| Maximum forward transport speed (high) | 2.4 mph ( 3.9 km/h ) |