Camp property found, now updates.

[ArlyA]

The otter sled runners (real name?) showed up today.

 

[hayden]

We will be getting a tractor in the spring. Looking at 4 series JD's.

Here is something to check carefully on any Deere 4 series. This seems to be a common and chronic problem.

https://www.greentractortalk.com/threads/4066r-loader-frame-shear-bolt-rant.238055/

4066r frame bolts breaking / missing

Anyone ever have the problem of frame bolts breaking? On my 4066R (cab) there are 6 m12x50 bolts on each side of the frame just behind the front tires. Yesterday I found 3 on each side either missing or loose. Will have to extract at least 3 of them. Any tips? Any stronger bolt...

www.greentractortalk.com

 

[ArlyA]

Yesterday the neighbor teenager helped me get the runners on. The lower photo is the mini pintle to tow it with. We have these on all implements and are commonly used in XC grooming industry.

 

[dodge man]

Those runners were only a buck each, good price.

 

[ArlyA]

At camp yesterday to drag trails, check snow depth, leave cargo sled there and grab things we left there that we needed at home. We are heading back tonight and plan to bring new atv and leave it there..

 

[Carl_NH]

That is your new ATV in first picture, correct? Looks like a lot of snow there for sure! 48"?

 

[ArlyA]

That is your new ATV in first picture, correct? Looks like a lot of snow there for sure! 48"?

Correct. We might have 3ft of uncompacted snow in our yard.

 

[shooterdon]

Three feet of snow does not sound like fun Arly. But I am 75 so can't rough it like you puppies...LOL

 

[ArlyA]

Arrived at camp at dusk in 10 degree weather. Lighly snowing and the moon and stars are out. What a time to be at camp new 4x4 machine drives like a sports car, fast and nimble. Funny when you get used to a 6x6.

 

[airbiscuit]

10 degrees feels mild these days

 

[ArlyA]

Got out last night without grief at dusk and the sled worked well and its cover was easy to use. Cargo system is a keeper. Will post photos when home. No moose tracks seen and we are sipping dark coffee now.

 

[ArlyA]

Got a lot of things done today.
Went for a short ski.
Rolled some light snow down heading back to the trailhead. First time the 850 ever towed anything.
Cleared some trail on our property and when we got through the bad section, Kept going while towing the cargo sled which compacted the snow between the tracks. (Sled was weighted some) I expected difficulty but she pulled through like a champ.

 

[ArlyA]

We are heading home later this afternoon after a ski. When home, need to add front weight peg to atv along with shovel mount points on rear of machine. Also a power supply for the drag control box. Why didn't l do that earlier?

 

[ArlyA]

Cargo sled and its hitch was complete success. Its also did a nice job packing the snow between the tracks on the atv.

 

[shooterdon]

How tough is it to steer that with the pods on it? Can your wife handle it?

 

[ArlyA]

How tough is it to steer that with the pods on it? Can your wife handle it?

Its quite easy, more so than our 6x6. She has been operating it some.

 

[hayden]

Does it have any form of power steering?

 

[ArlyA]

Does it have any form of power steering?

Of course. Many machines do today and I'd recommend having that for winter operations.

 

[ArlyA]

More camp pics of skiing and mutts.

 

[hayden]

Of course. Many machines do today and I'd recommend having that for winter operations.

Thanks. I know side by sides with steering wheels do, but wasn't sure about single rider machines with handle bar steering.