expeatfarmer 591 #1 Posted October 24, 2017 My new Tractor arrived today,a Ransomes (Steiner ) Turf Trak 425 21,5 Hp 3 cylinder Kubota Diesel, 4 x 4 hydrostatic transmission with two speed axles. Very similar to my existing 420 but a bit bigger. Seems to be excellent condition with just enough bits to sort to make it interesting. Number two cylinder running badly ( loose injector pipe joint ) number three cylinder glow plug has a dead short, quite a few stray wires that seem to do nothing but generally very pleased with it. There are a couple of trim panels missing from the front end. 4 HeadExam, 4x4forks, meadowfield and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #2 Posted October 24, 2017 Trying to find an operators manual for it but no luck so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #3 Posted October 24, 2017 Nice looking machine, Jonathan. No doubt you'll soon have it sorted. Can't help but think what your going to use it for though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #4 Posted October 24, 2017 Road Runs and towing my big trailer may swap loader over. 1 Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #5 Posted October 24, 2017 I think I have a Steiner 425 manual on my machine at work... 1 expeatfarmer reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #6 Posted October 24, 2017 Happy to pay any cost to get a copy if you do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #7 Posted October 25, 2017 Beefy looking machine, this doesn't articulate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #8 Posted October 25, 2017 10 hours ago, expeatfarmer said: Happy to pay any cost to get a copy if you do. check your email - I sent you the PDF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #9 Posted October 25, 2017 7 hours ago, HeadExam said: Beefy looking machine, this doesn't articulate? Yes it bends in the middle, front and rear axles are both fixed with a pivot below the steering wheel and two rams. 2 hours ago, meadowfield said: check your email - I sent you the PDF Many thanks Mark. Trying to find an operators manual, contacted Steiner but they dont list one any more. I have looked on download sites but vary wary when they offer free downloads but want your address and credit card details. 1 HeadExam reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #10 Posted October 27, 2017 Had a couple of days sorting out bits and bobs, tractor was running badly on number two cylinder, turned out the joint connecting the injector pipe to the pump was loose, dead short on number three glow plug so bought a new one. Being an American machine there are more interlocks and safety switches than you can shake a stick at ,over the years most have been disabled and bypassed bit all the old wires were still there so thanks to the wiring diagram Mark sent me I have stripped out all the superfluous wiring. Connected up the head and rear lights. These tractors have two speed hydraulic axles, whilst taking a road run today I found that the rear axle was only running in low, examination of the linkage showed up that it had been repaired incorrectly preventing the shift rod from moving from high to low, I fitted some spacer washers under the linkage mount and all was well. The wheels are mounted to the axles on taper locks and a keyway, by slackening the taper lock the wheels can be slid in or out about 8 inches giving a huge range of wheelbase settings. Clever stuff and very well thought out. 1 Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amdi 0 #11 Posted March 19, 2018 Wher do you hydralicy on it,i have a model ther is bilt White a Extreme hydraliy tank in the front for som ekstra output . And it look lige the drive system/Stering is on it one , becaure i cant get it to work . The lift front and back works fine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #12 Posted March 20, 2018 Hi Amdi I have a couple of 425 and a 420 , if you post some photos of what you mean I may be able to help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Agrinewb 0 #13 Posted July 13, 2021 On 10/25/2017 at 7:55 AM, meadowfield said: check your email - I sent you the PDF I've been looking for a manual for ages but can't find one anywhere. Any chance I could have a copy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toomuchgrass 1 #14 Posted February 27, 2022 (edited) Hi All, New to the site and found it after i cannot locate a manual for the Turftrak 4 anywhere. Does someone have a copy. Happy to purchase, just need to get my grass cut.... Came with a gang and also sbow plough..... Praying it snows Edited February 27, 2022 by Toomuchgrass Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
