GC2610 TLB and Snow

[boutym]

Anybody using a 24/2600 series TLB for snow removal? What tires do you have if so and do you find chains necessary, or does it do pretty well with the weight of the backhoe only? My dad has a BX25 with loader only and that thing does pretty well without chains and R4s without any added weight on the back.

 

[mguitas]

R4s will be fine for pushing snow around. It is for me.

 

[oldwiseguy]

I've used my GC2610TLB for a few years now to push snow from my driveway and paths through the woods. I have R4 tires and have never needed to use chains. Basically, the power and traction are more than adequate to move 1-2 feet of snow (and even more in the woods) but the bucket fills up very quickly - like after about 10 feet; still, I just keep pushing and it gets cleared. That being said, my neighbour has a blade on his Gator and I am constantly surprised how much faster he finishes than me. I suppose a blade would be a good investment for the long winters here. To finalise, the machine can easily do snow removal but it will take a bit more time due to the small bucket size.

 

[bakerg]

My GC2400 has turf tire and I have no problem moving snow with my FEL and box blade.

 

[boutym]

Thanks all for the responses. I was thinking that it should do fine as is. As to how fast it can be done with a Gator, I can see that it would be faster... to a point. If the snow ever gets higher than the Gator the neighbor may be coming over to ask for help finding the Gator.

 

[ray66v]

I push a 6' plow with turfs, no chains, on gravel.

It would plow most average snow falls even in 2 wd. Put it in 4wd, and it's amazing what it will push.

It's the weight of the backhoe that makes it effective.

 

[drifter2518]

No backhoe for me but my R4 are filled with Rimguard. I use my loader to "plow" my 500 foot driveway plus the front of a 3 car garage. I like to see how high I can pile the snow up. LOL

 

[Gator6x4]

I own a Gator and it will go until it rides up on the snow then you are stuck. Never tried to push snow with a Gator. A push blade would probably keep the drive area clear of snow.

 

[MAN IN BLACK]

For my part , I use a 60" back snow blower , much more efficient at clearing snow than the fel.
My GC2610 is on R4,never had a traction problem

 

[cdaigle430]

I have the GC2410, does very well with the BH on it, push until you cant anymore then you use the loader to move the snow bank. I have turf tiers, the only problem is when moving snow and backing up I sometimes forget how long the machine is with the loader and BH so I have little accidents

 

[MF RED in MT]

Anybody using a 24/2600 series TLB for snow removal? What tires do you have if so and do you find chains necessary, or does it do pretty well with the weight of the backhoe only? My dad has a BX25 with loader only and that thing does pretty well without chains and R4s without any added weight on the back.

Hi boutym, I use chains on all 4 R4 tires that are filled with rimgaurd. I also built a weight box, approx. 500 pounds. The chains help me mostly with steering as we have an iced over driveway from Oct/Nov to April. BTW snow for today and a low of 17 degrees F for tonight, :thumbsup:. KC

 

[irvingj]

I use turf tires and they work well for me, but I have a front-mount blower so I'm clearing my path as I go.

 

[Pixguy]

I need R4's with Rimguard, 600lb weight barrel AND chains to blow my driveway, but then again my driveway is very steep. The bh actually makes me bounce as I climb the driveway as it's too heavy.

 

[irvingj]

Pixguy, you might be surprised at how well turfs work on snow. I used to keep the BH on for increased traction --and it works very well for that-- but I also have a steep driveway and found the front end would float on the way uphill. Steering was almost non-existent; the tractor just followed the contours of the driveway crown, whichever side I happened to be on. Made for a lot of mid-slope "aiming adjustments" on the way up!

I left the BH off last winter as a trial, and found I could go uphill and still control it. It did make me use 4WD more for traction, but hey-- that's what it's for. In any case, it worked well (and was certainly more maneuverable, being several feet shorter in the rear!).

How steep? It a couple of sections, my driveway hits 12-15 degrees of slope. I also have "plain" (unfilled) tires, and chains, though I've never used them... yet. WBB

 

[ray66v]

How steep? It a couple of sections, my driveway hits 12-15 degrees of slope.

why don't you people just move where it's flat? :thumbsup:

 

[Pixguy]

Pixguy, you might be surprised at how well turfs work on snow. I used to keep the BH on for increased traction --and it works very well for that-- but I also have a steep driveway and found the front end would float on the way uphill. Steering was almost non-existent; the tractor just followed the contours of the driveway crown, whichever side I happened to be on. Made for a lot of mid-slope "aiming adjustments" on the way up!

I left the BH off last winter as a trial, and found I could go uphill and still control it. It did make me use 4WD more for traction, but hey-- that's what it's for. In any case, it worked well (and was certainly more maneuverable, being several feet shorter in the rear!).

How steep? It a couple of sections, my driveway hits 12-15 degrees of slope. I also have "plain" (unfilled) tires, and chains, though I've never used them... yet. WBB

How steep? I had 3 pavers refuse to touch my 400' driveway due to the grade and one said it was over 20degrees. GMI, our state highway pavers finally paved and it is much better, but at 16k 8years ago, it should be! My ride up is much better with just the barrel compared to the bh.

why don't you people just move where it's flat? :thumbsup:

Then how could I get this view?

Actually, I don't spend the whole winter up on the side of the mountain, I head to FL of a few months. :sun:

 

[radioman]

With any snow clearing machine, a tractor or a walkbehind blower - your traction comes from cleared snow path . this does two things - less slippery materail to drive on and prevent high centering with snow upward force of deep snow. I wouldn't worry about type of tires you got, the method of clearing snow. The question is can you get started in a clear path? :thumbsup:

 

[ray66v]

Then how could I get this view? View attachment 341271

Nice.

The view is really nice on top of a ski mountain too, but I don't want to live there. :thumbsup:

 

[Pixguy]

Then how could I get this view? <img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=341271"/> Nice. The view is really nice on top of a ski mountain too, but I don't want to live there. :thumbsup:

Your choice. :thumbsup:

Our choice is to live where we do and we don't complain, we just plow with an added challenge.

 

[ray66v]

Your choice. :thumbsup:

Our choice is to live where we do and we don't complain, we just plow with an added challenge.

Maybe you would say you like to look down on the rest of us?