The walk-beside, center-articulated PTX40 plow/trencher is designed for installing fiber optic, electrical, gas and irrigation services and meets the needs of underground utility contractors, municipalities and landscaping professionals.
Powered by a 46.8 hp (34.9 kW) Kubota liquid-cooled gasoline engine, the PTX40 provides maneuverability, increased traction and power over its predecessor LM42 for plowing and trenching applications.
Utilized for irrigation and utility installations, the versatile PTX40 is a plow/trencher with a dedicated plow depth of up to 24” (61 cm), a trench depth of up to 42” (106.7 cm) and a width of 4–6” (10.2–15.2 cm). The optional bore attachment has a maximum torque of 620 ft-lb (840.6 Nm).
When plowing or in transport mode, remote control operation offers flexibility in congested areas, providing the operator both fingertip control and smooth machine handling. The remote control functionality provides adjustability for the operator to maintain visibility to the work area and machine operation from a variety of viewpoints. When trenching, the operator controls utilize a tether that connects the machine and remote control.
Access to required service points, as well as fuel, hydraulic oil, engine oil and air filters, does not require removal of any shielding which increases efficiency of machine service and simplifies daily maintenance.
At 40.2” (102.1 cm) wide and only 55” (139.7 cm) high, the PTX40 is small enough to navigate smaller jobsites where larger machines can’t fit.
| Weight (basic tractor, rubber tires) | 2740 lbs | 1242.8 kg |
| Weight (basic tractor, rubber tires, option two) | 2780 lbs | 1261 kg |
| Weight (basic tractor, rubber tires, option three) | 3028 lbs | 1373.5 kg |
| Weight (basic tractor, tracks) | 3680 lbs | 1669.2 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, rubber tires, option three) | 84.8 " | 215.4 cm |
| Length (basic tractor, tracks) | 92.8 " | 235.7 cm |
| Width (basic tractor, rubber tires) | 40.2 " | 102.1 cm |
| Width (basic tractor, rubber tires, option two) | 48 " | 121.9 cm |
| Width (basic tractor, rubber tires, option three) | 60 " | 152.4 cm |
| Width (basic tractor, tracks) | 43.3 " | 110 cm |
| Height (basic tractor, rubber tires) | 55 " | 139.7 cm |
| Height (basic tractor, rubber tires, option two) | 56.5 " | 143.5 cm |
| Height (basic tractor, rubber tires, option three) | 55 " | 139.7 cm |
| Height (basic tractor, tracks) | 55.5 " | 141 cm |
| Ground Clearance (rubber tires, option two) | 6.4 " | 16.3 cm |
| Ground clearance (rubber tires, option three) | 7.9 " | 20.1 cm |
| Ground Clearance (tracks) | 6.9 " | 17.5 cm |
| Angle of approach (basic tractor, rubber tires) | 32 deg | |
| Angle of approach (basic tractor, rubber tires, option two) | 37 deg |
| Make and Model | Kubota WG1605 | |
| Gross Horsepower (Maximum) | 46.8 hp | 34.9 kw |
| Maximum Torque | 88.7 ft-lb | 120.3 Nm |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | |
| Cooling Medium | Liquid-cooled | |
| 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) | 2.4 mph | 3.9 km/h |
| Maximum reverse transport speed (high) | 2.4 mph | 3.9 km/h |
| Maximum forward creep speed (low) | 127 ft/min | 38.7 m/min |
| Maximum reverse creep speed (low) | 127 ft/min | 38.7 m/min |
| Tire size | 23 X 10.5-12 - singles or duals |
| Maximum forward transport speed (high) | 2.7 mph | 4.3 km/h |
| Maximum reverse transport speed (high) | 2.7 mph | 4.3 km/h |
| Maximum forward creep speed (low) | 143 ft/min | 43.6 m/min |
| Maximum reverse creep speed (low) | 143 ft/min | 43.6 m/min |
| Tire size | 26 X 12 - 12 |
| Maximum forward transport speed (high) | 2.4 mph | 3.9 km/h |
| Maximum reverse transport speed (high) | 2.4 mph | 3.9 km/h |
| Maximum forward creep speed (low) | 127 ft/min | 38.7 m/min |
| Maximum reverse creep speed (low) | 127 ft/min | 38.7 m/min |
| Tire size | 23" x 10.5" (58.4 cm x 26.7 cm) |
| 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 and Rear Steer) | 18.3 ' | 5.6 m |
| Outside Turning Diameter (Rubber Tires Option Two, Front and Rear Steer) | 19 ' | 5.8 m |
| Outside turning diameter (rubber tires option three, front and rear steer) | 20 ' | 6.1 m |
| Service Brake Type | Hydrostatic | |
| Parking Brake Type | Drum |
| System Voltage | 12 | |
| Battery CCA Rating | 950 | |
| Battery Group Class | 31 |