Snow Equipment Owning/Operating Pictures of your snow weapons

[jambx]

problem with my experience plowing from front, when you angle the blade, it pushes the tractor in opposite direction. i had to use chains.

Yes - I am sure I will have some issues mid winter when there is compaction / ice. Questions for the masses - I am a novice when it comes to chains and was shocked to find so many different designs and prices - could someone direct me as to which ones are better than others (in the way of design) as well as which offer a good return (ie value)?

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

 

[DK35vince]

Yes - I am sure I will have some issues mid winter when there is compaction / ice. Questions for the masses - I am a novice when it comes to chains and was shocked to find so many different designs and prices - could someone direct me as to which ones are better than others (in the way of design) as well as which offer a good return (ie value)?

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

I just went with simple and not real pricey 4 link ladder chains front and rear and they work fine

 

[RoyJackson]

Yes - I am sure I will have some issues mid winter when there is compaction / ice. Questions for the masses - I am a novice when it comes to chains and was shocked to find so many different designs and prices - could someone direct me as to which ones are better than others (in the way of design) as well as which offer a good return (ie value)?

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

Choice of chains depends on the surface you intend to drive on...as well as if you expect more snow or ice.
If the areas you intend to clear are asphalt or concrete, 2 or 4 link ladder types would be well with minimal damage to the asphalt (or concrete).
4 link ladders have a bumpier ride but are quite a bit less expensive and weigh less.
If the surface is gavel or dirt...pretty much any type of chain will work.

I have 4 link ladder type which I've used on both hard pack gravel and asphalt...for me, just the rear tires get chained and I don't use front wheel assist as much as I used to...don't need it.
If your tractor has split brakes (some refer to them as steering brakes), front chains are not a necessity. Judicious use of the split brakes keep the tractor on the straight and narrow.

 

[Jetskier321go]

My RTV X

 

[pkav32]

Here is my newest purchase to battle the New England snow. Lost my truck and plow due to an accident. Decided to give the JD with the rear blower a shot.

 

[beenthere]

Would be interested in what that rear Frontier blower runs. Seeing that it is iMatch compatible interests me. If not wanting to divulge the investment cost, that is ok too. I can check with the dealer.

 

[kevinwak]

Here is my newest purchase to battle the New England snow. Lost my truck and plow due to an accident. Decided to give the JD with the rear blower a shot.

I had that same blower for two winters on my 2520. I then upgraded to the front mount. The rear one was indestructible. It will throw rocks the size of your fist a hundred feet. Make sure you don't aim the discharge at anything valuable.

 

[Piston]

My RTV X View attachment 400662

:shocked:
Without a doubt the coolest rig on here! Nice setup :thumbsup:

Please update with some more pics when the snow starts flying!

 

[Piston]

Edit: Double post.

 

[pkav32]

Been there:
I have a 2520 running the snowblower. It was used the other day with 4 inches of snow. I was out of town so it turned into ice. The snowblower chewed that right up and threw ice balls across my front field. There are is a definite learning curve when it comes to operating.
As for cost I paid $2600 new. There are also many options as well ( hydraulic chute, rotation) but I have no rear hydraulic connections yet. I also found some used on tractor house but I just chose to go with a new machine.

 

[rekees4300]

Would be interested in what that rear Frontier blower runs. Seeing that it is iMatch compatible interests me. If not wanting to divulge the investment cost, that is ok too. I can check with the dealer.

Bought one new in 2010 and it was around $2500. Well built and effective.

 

[smalltown]

Last September I purchased a used SB1154 to run behind my JD 2520. Last week we received at least 12" of damp snow. I couldn't be happier at the way the blower handled the snow. I opted to buy the smaller 54" model since I have a short driveway, and need to drive inside a trellis to get to the front walkway to clear a path.
The imatch setup works great allowing me to hook up the Frontier snow blower very quickly. With the imatch the only reason to get off of the tractor is to connect the drive shaft, and raise the parking stand. In my setup I decided to clear as much snow as possible with the blower then switch to a rear blade to pull the snow away from the garage doors, and switch back to the blower to clear that snow. I can't imagine not using the imatch. All my attachments are imatch compatible.

Here is a short video of me using the blower for the first time this year.

 

[DABSGT]

Last September
Here is a short video of me using the blower for the first time this year. YouTube Link: [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QF90sXpAUKQ&feature=youtu.be 20141128 223818[/URL]

Small town happy to hear that you are happy with your snowblower. Went to watch the video but it is marked as private and can't be viewed.

 

[smalltown]

DABSGT sorry about that. I think I fixed that problem.

 

[DABSGT]

Smalltown looks like you were aging way to much fun, heated cab would make it more fun. Best of luck with it have a safe warm winter

 

[DABSGT]

5 hrs and one small storm and back to the dealer. Cab leaks!!

 

[beenthere]

as much snow as possible with the blower then switch to a rear blade to pull the snow away from the garage doors, and switch back to the blower to clear that snow.

Have you tried just using the FEL bucket to drag that snow back from the garage doors?

 

[smalltown]

beenthere thanks that's a good option for me to try! :thumbsup: I'll give that a go it would speed things up even faster.
I'm in the experimenting stage trying to come up with the best "route" of what gets cleaned up first.

 

[smalltown]

5 hrs and one small storm and back to the dealer. Cab leaks!!

Hate it when the tractor is out of service hope they find the leak and get you back in the ready mode.

 

[aeblank]

Switching implements sure would turn me off. Maybe it's just me......