Another one done.
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Topic author: larry8200
Subject: Another one done.
Posted on: 11/22/2011 18:44:37
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Got the most important one done today, now to put the cab back on the B210 and decide whether or not to run the BIG TEN this winter. I do like plowing with that with the stinger counterweight. Far nicer than the manual lift on the 7112H, Man!! that blade gets heavy! 
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Reply author: Cvans
Replied on: 11/22/2011 19:00:15
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Power lift is definitely a big plus. I can't imagine lifting one of those blowers by hand more than a couple times.
Reply author: B-16_IC
Replied on: 11/22/2011 19:06:40
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Old reliable is ready as usual.
Good looking outfit for sure.
My new plowing tractor (no blowers here yet) is only a rolling chassis at this point, I'm hoping for a distinct lack of snow for a while.
Reply author: larry8200
Replied on: 11/22/2011 19:11:53
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Originally posted by Cvans
Power lift is definitely a big plus. I can't imagine lifting one of those blowers by hand more than a couple times.
I have never had a blower on a tractor without power lift, but the spring trip blade with no counterweight is bad enough. Next year, except for the round hoods, I shouldn't have any "front line tractors" woithout power lift.
Oops, ME BAD. I had the 3 belt blower on the BIG TEN last year, but it had a counterweight.
Reply author: acdad
Replied on: 11/22/2011 19:21:50
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I really like the looks of that 3 belt blower with the drift cutters, but what a difference on the single belt engaging PTO from the seat!
Reply author: larry8200
Replied on: 11/22/2011 19:41:05
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Originally posted by acdad
I really like the looks of that 3 belt blower with the drift cutters, but what a difference on the single belt engaging PTO from the seat!
Yup, that 3 belt is nice and tight, and COOL. But it will never be a front line attachment. I love it though. But I dont much like being anywhere off the tractor with these single stage blowers running.
Reply author: Talntedmrgreen
Replied on: 11/22/2011 20:10:33
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Crew is lookin good so far Larry...I ran a 36" blower with a manual lift or counterweights last winter...ONCE. =] A good workout, but not nearly as fun as it coulda been.
I fell in love with my remote angle 46" blade last winter, and could be picking up a second this week. Where I am, its just too dang windy for effective use or enjoyment of a blower, but now that I have a cab, so maybe we'll give it another shot.
Reply author: wlewis379
Replied on: 11/22/2011 21:17:44
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Originally posted by Talntedmrgreen
Crew is lookin good so far Larry...I ran a 36" blower with a manual lift or counterweights last winter...ONCE. =] A good workout, but not nearly as fun as it coulda been.
I fell in love with my remote angle 46" blade last winter, and could be picking up a second this week. Where I am, its just too dang windy for effective use or enjoyment of a blower, but now that I have a cab, so maybe we'll give it another shot.
Josh are you saying you don't own a good snowmobile suit and some ski goggles! Come on man..
Reply author: Talntedmrgreen
Replied on: 11/22/2011 21:29:24
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I just wear a full helmet! =]
Im more the ballcap, carhartt jacket and mechanics gloves type. My cheeks get rosie, but drive duty doesnt take long with that big blade. Last year we had drifts that hid our oldsmobile, and 45 minutes was all it took, then I was off to the neighbors. It is nice to move the banks back with a blower once in a while, when we get a calm day.
Larry has a lot more drive than me, and more snow too...or at least it sticks longer. We get a thaw every couple weeks and are insulated by Lake Michigan.
Reply author: larry8200
Replied on: 11/22/2011 21:40:33
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I'm on a hilltop and its very windy here. I frequently come in caked with an inch of snow from head to toe. The worst is my glasses which fogg and ice up. The trick is to get it done so fast you dont have time to get cold, then finnish up when the weather clears. To the end of getting it done fast, Bills 7790 might give my 74 Sovereign a run for the money, but my Sovereign 18 V-twin Hydro's CH-18 wouldn't
I have also had my own business here since 91, so I have free reign over when I actually do it. If I sit here 3 days snowed in before digging out - no biggie.
Of course I plan on doing during storm work with the B210 with cab.
But what I really like is when I get lined up with the wind and all the snow ends up at the neighbors!
Reply author: acb10_64
Replied on: 11/22/2011 23:52:05
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Looks good Larry. I see the building across the street is coming along.
Reply author: wlewis379
Replied on: 11/23/2011 02:20:36
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Well my wife does a pretty good job. The 5hp honda blower blows snow like crazy to. Good Michigan farm girl. You s hold see the pile of fire wood she stacked this year.
Reply author: larry8200
Replied on: 11/23/2011 06:09:29
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Originally posted by acb10_64
Looks good Larry. I see the building across the street is coming along.
Hoping to park about 10 tractors over there
Reply author: larry8200
Replied on: 11/23/2011 06:11:56
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Originally posted by wlewis379
Well my wife does a pretty good job. The 5hp honda blower blows snow like crazy to. Good Michigan farm girl. You s hold see the pile of fire wood she stacked this year.
You are a lucky man, richer than Soloman in some ways.... He had serious woman troubles, had to many as I recall.....
Reply author: Talntedmrgreen
Replied on: 11/23/2011 07:46:47
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Lucky is right! My Michigan Girl barely has a fleeting interest in the outdoor chore list...I'm working on her though. =] I enjoy my seat time when it comes to tractors, and try to find a way to do all my chores with a GT. However, it is nice from time to time to sip something that warms the throat while relaxing and watching her work the machine....now if only I could get her to pick up dog doo.
Reply author: larry8200
Replied on: 11/23/2011 08:28:19
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Originally posted by Talntedmrgreen
..... if only I could get her to pick up dog doo.
HaHaHAHAh haha haa haa hahah your a funny man josh, there are no words... :)
Reply author: cwm1276
Replied on: 11/24/2011 09:59:42
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Originally posted by larry8200quote:
Originally posted by Cvans
Power lift is definitely a big plus. I can't imagine lifting one of those blowers by hand more than a couple times.
I have never had a blower on a tractor without power lift, but the spring trip blade with no counterweight is bad enough. Next year, except for the round hoods, I shouldn't have any "front line tractors" woithout power lift.
Oops, ME BAD. I had the 3 belt blower on the BIG TEN last year, but it had a counterweight.
I grew up without a powered lift. The rototiller was the worse, the 42" snowblower was not as bad. Dad started my on the 716 with mowing as that was easiest to lift, then snowblowing and finally a year or 2 later rototilling, just because how much armstrong lift you need.
Now days on my hydro lift, I sometimes wish I could have those preset lift levels for when you want to work at something at the same height all the time, but not all the way down or up.
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