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3414HDuval
USA
387 Posts |
 Posted - 10/30/2010 : 20:46:42
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so we all know the white season is around the corner,
i have one question, what do you think is better in the snow,
6-12 ag tires about 60-70 lbs a piece filled with antifreze with chains or whithout?
or 6-12 turf tires with chains which is what was used last year without a problem
which do you perfer alos post pics of your snow removal equptment (pickups welcome!)
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1014211
USA
2317 Posts |
Posted - 10/30/2010 : 20:55:15
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This is my setup. Ag tires loaded with about 140lbs a piece. Traction isn't a problem. I sometimes have to do a couple extra passes because of the short grader blade, but it's just more seat time!
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storm7016
244 Posts |
Posted - 10/31/2010 : 06:12:58
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| If there's ice under the snow, you'll need chains. No ice, loaded ag's get the job done. |
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Cvans
USA
4419 Posts |
Posted - 10/31/2010 : 08:26:27
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Nice looking outfit. I have never had the urge to own an FDT but I enjoy looking at them.
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The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.
Thomas Jefferson
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freddie
USA
2129 Posts |
Posted - 10/31/2010 : 13:57:52
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on the b110 i run 200lbs of weight in the wheels and 50lbs on the rear lift. the tires are stock terfsavers with chains. the rear lift helps counter balance the snow blower for easy lifting.
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AC716H
213 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2010 : 19:11:43
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Just got my new AGs ready and new 2-link chains. Also have homemade solid lead weights... I am thinking I'll do really well with the 716H this winter.
Only regret is I haven't done anything to improve steering traction. |
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Talntedmrgreen
USA
4110 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2010 : 20:49:39
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| I've never used any weight...just chains on the turfs and the 42" dozer. It pushes deep stuff like a dream. I'm thinking this year, with the 46" I'll pull the wheel weights from the 3012 and try them on my B110. Still not sure on that trip-blade...I might lock it out with a chain or ratchet strap. I need to bust up the ice and scrape down to concrete at least once a week or my drive will be a 4" thick ice rink after just a few days of lake effect. It snows here nearly every day.... |
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3414HDuval
USA
387 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2010 : 20:57:31
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| well so i think ile do turfs nad chains again, no blower for me, all plow, thats how real men do it! |
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oldsarge
USA
689 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2010 : 23:07:11
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quote:
Originally posted by 3414HDuval
well so i think ile do turfs nad chains again, no blower for me, all plow, thats how real men do it!
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freddie
USA
2129 Posts |
Posted - 11/02/2010 : 08:40:32
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quote:
Originally posted by 3414HDuval
well so i think ile do turfs nad chains again, no blower for me, all plow, thats how real men do it!
lmao, i work smarter, not harder. i used to plow, but then in the spring you have piles of dirt and snow untill june around here, and winter is long enough. with a plow you can only go so high, with a blower you can put it were you want it. all over the place. |
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skunkhome
USA
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Posted - 11/02/2010 : 08:56:12
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Originally posted by freddie
lmao, i work smarter, not harder. i used to plow, but then in the spring you have piles of dirt and snow untill june around here, and winter is long enough. with a plow you can only go so high, with a blower you can put it were you want it. all over the place.
Very good point....being a southerner I would never have thought of such a thing. I just considered that if you had a very heavy snow you could not move it with a plow. |
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"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty."
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freddie
USA
2129 Posts |
Posted - 11/02/2010 : 16:38:29
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| its not so much moving it, but where to. you run out of room fast. |
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1014211
USA
2317 Posts |
Posted - 11/02/2010 : 19:59:16
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| Yes you do. Plus with my gravel drive I end up picking up hundreds of stones in the lawn that I plow in there with the snow. Of course, at least I'm not making artillery out of them with a blower! I can't win! |
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3414HDuval
USA
387 Posts |
Posted - 11/02/2010 : 20:02:11
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| well i hate to say but i plow neighbors driveways, parents last winter before i purchased the tractor bought a brand new aerins 40 inch blower with 14.5 hp briggs and it throws show miles, mom knows how to use that not my tractor so the neighbors get piles i dont and i get paid.. it pays when youre neighbors are pencil pushers and teachers ;) CHA Ching this winter ! :D |
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adamf203
USA
384 Posts |
Posted - 11/02/2010 : 20:17:33
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| I'm a pencil pusher... it pays for the tractors. |
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freddie
USA
2129 Posts |
Posted - 11/02/2010 : 20:55:49
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quote:
Originally posted by 3414HDuval
well i hate to say but i plow neighbors driveways, parents last winter before i purchased the tractor bought a brand new aerins 40 inch blower with 14.5 hp briggs and it throws show miles, mom knows how to use that not my tractor so the neighbors get piles i dont and i get paid.. it pays when youre neighbors are pencil pushers and teachers ;) CHA Ching this winter ! :D
3414H your young. yes you get paid from the people you plow, but who's there in the spring picking up the mess. no disrespect, but congrats on finding winter jobs. but the pencil pushers you talk about make 50k to 100k a year. you will find out what its all about when you own your own home. |
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The white season set up!
