Snow Equipment Owning/Operating Pictures of your snow weapons

[RoyJackson]

Looks formidable and ready to go to work. Need snow..

Do you have to control depth by the 3 ph height, or let it float on the ground while blowing snow? Maybe there are skid shoes that keep the lower edge up a bit so it doesn't dig up gravel.

Anther option is shorten the top link a bit...

 

[Soldier415]

Looks formidable and ready to go to work. Need snow..

Do you have to control depth by the 3 ph height, or let it float on the ground while blowing snow? Maybe there are skid shoes that keep the lower edge up a bit so it doesn't dig up gravel.

Anther option is shorten the top link a bit...

There are skid shoes but even in the shortest setting they keep the blower too high and I end up with an inch of snow left on the drive.

For the first few snows I just drag the blower behind me with the skid shoes all the way up. Helps pack down a base of snow. Once that freezes I keep the shoes up and use the top n tilt to angle the cutting edge up a bit then just let the 3PH float.

Nice unit, good tire chains, I'm keeping my eyes open for a 96" blower for the right price.

Yeah, the euro style studded ice chains are a must for my driveway.

 

[LouNY]

Yeah, the euro style studded ice chains are a must for my driveway.

Yes, people that haven't used them don't realize how much better they grip.
I've used bar reinforced ladders, smooth street ladder, two and four link spacing, combo's with double rings and bar reinforced on 2 link spacing,
but overall none of them provide even half the grip the euro style do.

 

[wawajake]

My one two punch this year

 

[PILOON]

Euro studded spaced every 3rd link is sure nice ride and excellent traction.
My CUT is 4 X 4 but with those 'euro style' chains I rarely engage the front drive.

On my blower I added 2.5 inch X 12" skids* so that I never blow gravel plus rarely sheer pins nor rake gravel in the spring.
Those skids are enough to raise blower clear of gravel but with a heavy enough blower U don't accumulate a thick base either as the weight keeps the blower 'cutting edge' just proud of the road base.
One inch or so of base is really not a problem while a thick base is come spring thaws.

* over time I found this ideal for my 60" blower, won't even dig in on grassy areas and ideal on gravel areas.
A heavier blower might want wider or longer shoes.

 

[wtpine]

New to forum and figured I'd start by sharing a pic here but says forum doesn't allow, any help would be appreciated. Need to represent the Harry Ferguson tractor owners☺

 

[shaeff]

New to forum and figured I'd start by sharing a pic here but says forum doesn't allow, any help would be appreciated. Need to represent the Harry Ferguson tractor owners☺

You likely need something like 5-10 posts before the forum allows you to post pics. It's used to prevent spammers. I posted pics of my '64 Massey 35 Utility with 6' snowblower a few pages back.

 

[wtpine]

You likely need something like 5-10 posts before the forum allows you to post pics. It's used to prevent spammers. I posted pics of my '64 Massey 35 Utility with 6' snowblower a few pages back.

Thanks Sounds reasonable reasonable,
will try again soon

 

[War Eagle 2]

I saw someone on the forum make a snow pusher out of their FEL. So following their approach I also tried my hand at making a snow pusher by adding wings to my bucket. Also added some shoes to the front end hoping to help from digging into the gravel drive. Haven't had any snow yet to try it out but it's mounted and I'm waiting for the snow to come. I also run a box blade on the rear.

 

[leonz]

Hello War Eagle 2,

I certainly appreciate seeing that your mule is plugged and and warm.
Its a welcome feeling when it barely barks and turns over and fires right up.

You may want to think about adding a wide ski to the side plates using 1/4" by 3"
angle iron to prevent them from digging in.

You will not need much weld unless you want a full length weld for each side plate.

I use my salamander now for everything as it does not take long to heat everything
up and melt off the ice and snow and I enjoy hearing the sound of a 747 taking off
as it runs pushing out 125,000 BTU per hour in heat to melt everything and warm
up the transmission and engine on the JD junk. Its very handy for heating up the
snow pups too as they are also stored in a cold garage.

I know that in using my space heater for the current mule and the trucks I have prolonged their
useful life. My old Isuzu lasted for 15 years and almost 116 K miles before I had to take it off the road
and I expect to get double that for the 2008 Isuzu I have, I hope anyway.

 

[kjudd]

I saw someone on the forum make a snow pusher out of their FEL. So following their approach I also tried my hand at making a snow pusher by adding wings to my bucket. Also added some shoes to the front end hoping to help from digging into the gravel drive. Haven't had any snow yet to try it out but it's mounted and I'm waiting for the snow to come. I also run a box blade on the rear.

I like that setup. What size plat and angle iron did you use? I think I'm going to build this for my tractor.

 

[War Eagle 2]

I like that setup. What size plat and angle iron did you use? I think I'm going to build this for my tractor.

The angle is 2"x2"x3/16" and the plate is 3/16"

 

[kjudd]

The angle is 2"x2"x3/16" and the plate is 3/16"

Thank you for the dimensions

 

[BrokeFarmerJohn]

Alright guys need advice.

I just picked this up today:

Just the blade and no brackets.

I found the bracket on amazon for $308 Amazon.com: Snowsport 4113 SnowSport HD Utility Plow Mount: Automotive

So my question is would it be better on the FEL or rear?

Should I buy their bracket which kinda floats or just build a solid one myself?

I have pallet forks, I could take the forks off and mount a receiver to that for their system or make something for the quick attach on the FEL itself. Thanks

 

[Rustyiron]

John, I would ....... return it. Sorry, you'd be better off with a simple rear blade. At least it can be angled.
I don't mean to be a di*k but all you really have is an light aluminum "moldboard". You should be able to find an old pu truck blade for close to that money that imo will serve you better with the angling and tripping action already built in. I am assuming that you would want these 2 features and I apologize if I'm wrong. At that point I'd just hang it from the rear 3pt. in some fashion with limited added tractor influence (weight), that looks like what they intended from the amazon pics in your link. I think you'd destroy it with the loaders weight imposed on it even in "float".

 

[BrokeFarmerJohn]

John, I would ....... return it. Sorry, you'd be better off with a simple rear blade. At least it can be angled.
I don't mean to be a di*k but all you really have is an light aluminum "moldboard". You should be able to find an old pu truck blade for close to that money that imo will serve you better with the angling and tripping action already built in. I am assuming that you would want these 2 features and I apologize if I'm wrong. At that point I'd just hang it from the rear 3pt. in some fashion with limited added tractor influence (weight), that looks like what they intended from the amazon pics in your link. I think you'd destroy it with the loaders weight imposed on it even in "float".

I gave $80 for the blade, I have a buddy that’s a journeyman ironworker that’s gonna fab me up a bracket to mount it to the FEL and I’ll try it this winter, if it doesn’t work well I’ll sell it, total I might have like $300 in the outfit.

I get this thing may not do as good of a job as a metal blade, it just will clear the bulk of the snow, but being the rubber edge is so big it won’t damage turf or uneven surfaces. But idk, I’m not saying your wrong just I’m willing to give it a try.

Angling is a must, he will make sure the blade angles also.

SnowSport HD Utility Plow Review - etrailer.com - YouTube

 

[BrokeFarmerJohn]

The Affordable Snow Plow from DR - YouTube

DR has the exact same one so someone bought someone out lol.

It’s not designed to have any down pressure.

 

[Rustyiron]

I gave $80 for the blade, [/url]

I feel better now I also did a poor "quick read" of your post and thought you paid that for just the blade. The rubber edge will be forgiving also. Pics when you get into it:thumbsup:

 

[Frank Castle]

My new to me Kubota B2650 outfitted with a 63" Snowblower, drift cutters, hydraulic chute rotation, hydraulic chute deflection, and interchangeable (not shown, forgot to take a picture when I had it on) 72" quick hitch mounted plow with trip and hydraulic angle.

 

[RichM752]

Nice. Really nice.