Snow 2305 with snow blower on gravel?

phd · Aug 20, 2005

I have a 500' gravel driveway and use my 2210 with a 2 stage 47" deere blower and a rear blade. Last year was was the first year and I was anticipating a number of broken shear pins but was pleasantly surprised. Even with the shoes set at 1"±, I would occasionally pick up and throw gravel, but never with any adverse affects other than a racket and missing paint in the chute. The rear blade behind finished off whatever snow was left behind. I'm well satisified with this setup.

JDFANATIC · Aug 21, 2005

Missing paint in the chute? Here's what your chute is going to look like after 10 years. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

phd · Aug 21, 2005

Based on one year's blowing I should be looking like that in . . oh . . . about 3 yrs. Looks like you have some new asphalt pavement to clear. I doubt I'll ever pave, as in winter, on my steep driveway (10-17%) I appreciate the traction provided by gravel.
Peter

JDFANATIC · Aug 21, 2005

phd,

Paved the driveway after about 15 years, and now don't know how we got along before /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif. I have 10,500 sf of driveway, with a stretch of about 200-250' that has up to 15 degrees of slope and another section of about 100' that is as much as 10 degrees. I used to use weights and chains with my 425 (had differential lock), but now just use 4WD on the 2210 and loaded turfs. We had a really snowy winter last year, and I didn't need chains, but that might be different if things ice up. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

mountain_man · Aug 21, 2005

Hello Tom,

It's a JD 790. Cab is from Original Tractor Cab Co. Per their price list (page 8) it looks like they don't have one for the 4115, but I'd give them a call anyway to see what they can do.

trlong · Aug 21, 2005

mountain_man,

Thanks. I've tried Original Tractor Cab Co. before and not found anything listed for the 4115. However, I haven't called them...maybe it's about time. Not looking forward to another winter of frozen beard /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif.

Thanks,

Tom

phd · Aug 22, 2005

I'd love a winter that got cold and stayed cold. But recently the pattern seems to include a lot of freeze/thaw cycles. Not usually enough to thaw the gravel but enough to make the surface potentially tricky when the thermometer plummets. I took no chances and went with studded R4's and now I can aerate my lawn with no new attachments /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Peter