The ride-on, center-articulated PTX44 is designed for installing fiber optic, electrical, gas and irrigation services. It’s a versatile machine that meets the needs of underground 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.
Features a dedicated plow [24” (60.9 cm) maximum installation depth] with the option to utilize a forward-mounted trencher [42” (106.7 cm) maximum trenching depth and 6” (15.2 cm) maximum trenching width] and/or bore attachment.
Electronic controls allow the operator to preset the creep speed to optimize performance on longer distance installations, enhancing productivity while helping to reduce operator fatigue.
The operator’s station is located at the center of the service plow directly above the machine’s articulation point, providing excellent visibility of the work area.
Access to hydraulic and engine oil filters does not require removal of any shielding, making service and preventive maintenance more efficient.
| Weight (basic tractor, rubber tires) | 2940 lbs | 1333.6 kg |
| Weight (basic tractor, rubber tires, option two) | 3188 lbs | 1446.1 kg |
| Weight (basic tractor, tracks) | 3840 lbs | 1741.8 kg |
| Length (basic tractor, rubber tires) | 84.8 " | 215.4 cm |
| Length (basic tractor, rubber tires, option two) | 84.8 " | 215.4 cm |
| Length (basic tractor, tracks) | 92.8 " | 235.7 cm |
| Width (basic tractor, rubber tires) | 48 " | 121.9 cm |
| Width (basic tractor, rubber tires, option two) | 60 " | 152.4 cm |
| Width (basic tractor, tracks) | 44.5 " | 113 cm |
| Height (basic tractor, rubber tires) | 89.5 " | 227.3 cm |
| Height (basic tractor, rubber tires, option two) | 88 " | 223.5 cm |
| Height (basic tractor, tracks) | 88.5 " | 224.8 cm |
| Ground Clearance (rubber tires) | 7.4 " | 18.8 cm |
| Ground Clearance (rubber tires, option two) | 6.4 " | 16.3 cm |
| Ground Clearance (tracks) | 6.9 " | 17.5 cm |
| Make and Model | Kubota WG1605 | |
| Gross Horsepower (Maximum) | 46.8 hp | 34.9 kw |
| Maximum Torque | 88.7 ft-lb | 120.3 Nm |
| Cooling Medium | Liquid | |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | |
| Emissions rating | EPA Phase 3 and CARB LSI |
| Ground drive pump capacity | 33.3 gpm | 126.1 L/min |
| Ground drive pump relief | 2900 psi | 199.9 bar |
| Attachment pump capacity | 24 gpm | 90.8 L/min |
| Attachment pump relief | 2900 psi | 199.9 bar |
| Auxiliary pump capacity | 10.4 gpm | 39.4 L/min |
| Auxiliary pump relief | 2500 psi | 172.4 bar |
| Fuel Tank | 12 gal | 45.4 L |
| Hydraulic Tank | 9 gal | 34.1 L |
| Hydraulic System | 11 gal | 41.6 L |
| Coolant | 1.3 gal | 4.7 L |
| Maximum forward transport speed (high) | 2.7 mph | 4.3 km/h |
| Maximum reverse transport speed (high) | 2.7 mph | 4.3 km/h |
| Tire size | 26" x 12" (66 cm x 30.5 cm) |
| Maximum forward transport speed (high) | 2.4 mph | 3.9 km/h |
| Maximum reverse transport speed (high) | 2.4 mph | 3.9 km/h |
| Tire size | 23" x 10.5" (58.4 cm x 26.7 cm) duals |
| Maximum forward transport speed (high) | 2.4 mph | 3.9 km/h |
| Maximum forward creep speed (low) | 127 ft/min | 38.7 m/min |
| Front Axle Type | Planetary | |
| Rear Axle Type | Planetary | |
| Axle load rating (static, per axle) | 14800 lbs | 6713.2 kg |
| Outside Turning Diameter (Rubber Tires, Front Steer Only) | 18.9 ' | 5.8 m |
| Outside Turning Diameter (Rubber Tires Option Two, Front Steer Only) | 19.9 ' | 6.1 m |
| Service Brake Type | Hydrostatic | |
| Parking Brake Type | Drum |