Snow Equipment Buying/Pricing Adding tractor to snow plowing co.
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mostly_gas
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What kind of snow and how much at a time?
TWD
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Why are you plowing 3-6" 
Those storms make me since I don't have to plow :laughing:
Those storms make me
since I don't have to plow :laughing:
E/S
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Welcome to TBN.
When you plow that little snow around here, you will probably tear up the road (or your equipment). That is one of the biggest reasons why I don't plow less than 4" to 5".
FYI
If your looking for a instant response, you might want to change your expectations.
E/S
When you plow that little snow around here, you will probably tear up the road (or your equipment). That is one of the biggest reasons why I don't plow less than 4" to 5".
FYI
If your looking for a instant response, you might want to change your expectations.
E/S
TWD
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I plow my near 1/4 mile gravel driveway which is on a hill with my ATV.
The most it can EASILY plow is about 20", I've done 26" in multiple passes but that's snow coming over the top onto me, and taking forever. But it was doable :thumbsup:
Why I shared that was.. if you never get snow fall more than 12" at once or even 15" I wouldn't spend the $ for a plow setup on a tractor... save some more $ and buy a nice used ATV for more fun
The most it can EASILY plow is about 20", I've done 26" in multiple passes but that's snow coming over the top onto me, and taking forever. But it was doable :thumbsup:
Why I shared that was.. if you never get snow fall more than 12" at once or even 15" I wouldn't spend the $ for a plow setup on a tractor... save some more $ and buy a nice used ATV for more fun
beenthere
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magnum1
I built a wing plow last winter, and it works great for my needs. It compliments the 7' Western plow on the front, and quick attaches to either right or left side FEL post and has a telescoping push bar at the back that attaches to the drawbar. Raises and lowers with the 3 ph arms.
Only video is the maiden run and going slow. It really saves the day when pushing snow back to form a ledge(shelf) for a second pass, or to roll the snow into the ditch where the front plow won't reach.
YouTube - Wing_plow.MOV
I built a wing plow last winter, and it works great for my needs. It compliments the 7' Western plow on the front, and quick attaches to either right or left side FEL post and has a telescoping push bar at the back that attaches to the drawbar. Raises and lowers with the 3 ph arms.
Only video is the maiden run and going slow. It really saves the day when pushing snow back to form a ledge(shelf) for a second pass, or to roll the snow into the ditch where the front plow won't reach.
YouTube - Wing_plow.MOV
I understand not plowing snow on your own property until its required, I'm employing this tractor into my snow plowing buis. When the snow falls this winter the trip indicator to start
plowing their parking lots is 2 1/2" of snow. For liability resons my customers need clean, clear and ice free parking lots. Sorry if I misrepresented my origional question. Thats the reason I
am purchasing these plows. To E/S as far as my expectations I own an operate two small
companies. Expectation one of the reasons I am still afloat in this screwed up economy
To beenthere I like your addition
To TWD I use 4 wheelers for clearing sidewalks Thank you all for your imput
plowing their parking lots is 2 1/2" of snow. For liability resons my customers need clean, clear and ice free parking lots. Sorry if I misrepresented my origional question. Thats the reason I
am purchasing these plows. To E/S as far as my expectations I own an operate two small
companies. Expectation one of the reasons I am still afloat in this screwed up economy
To beenthere I like your addition
To TWD I use 4 wheelers for clearing sidewalks Thank you all for your imput
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E/S
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" To E/S as far as my expectations I own an operate two small
companies. Expectation one of the reasons I am still afloat in this screwed up economy."
One problem, TBN members are not a consulting business.
E/S
companies. Expectation one of the reasons I am still afloat in this screwed up economy."
One problem, TBN members are not a consulting business.
E/S
beenthere
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magnum1
Are you putting the Eberling rear blade on the tractor, or a truck? They look real handy, especially for a light snow of what you are needing to tackle over large areas.
What tractor do you have? Are you adding the tractor for more power to move more snow farther? Just curious.
My wing plow, although cheap to build, quick to attach, and fits on both sides is not a design that would work well for clearing/cleaning as you would want to do. There would have to be some trip mechanism and/or tripping blade edges added to do that. My concoction works well for making a shelf, and I don't drop it down to contact ground/drive surface (leave that up to the front blade that is designed to handle that contact).
Pray for snow
Are you putting the Eberling rear blade on the tractor, or a truck? They look real handy, especially for a light snow of what you are needing to tackle over large areas.
What tractor do you have? Are you adding the tractor for more power to move more snow farther? Just curious.
My wing plow, although cheap to build, quick to attach, and fits on both sides is not a design that would work well for clearing/cleaning as you would want to do. There would have to be some trip mechanism and/or tripping blade edges added to do that. My concoction works well for making a shelf, and I don't drop it down to contact ground/drive surface (leave that up to the front blade that is designed to handle that contact).
Pray for snow
There are no problems Only Solutions. I was not looking for consultants only friendly advice.
Consultants on average have no real world experience in this field. I live in a rural area and
am well versed in a variety of farming applications nevertheless I have not implemented a
tractor for snow removal other than on the farm with 16' front blades on case & john deere
tractors. I was looking for alternative applications and thought I might find one or more on
TBN.
To beenthere: I'm attaching the Ebling plow to a case jx series tractor if it's proves to be as productive as I expect it to be I'll add more units in the spring decreasing my reliance on pickup plows
The tractor will bring to the table a better field of vision for the operator, Power to move larger amounts of snow in less time and ability to negotiate obstacles such as curbs and light poles.
Consultants on average have no real world experience in this field. I live in a rural area and
am well versed in a variety of farming applications nevertheless I have not implemented a
tractor for snow removal other than on the farm with 16' front blades on case & john deere
tractors. I was looking for alternative applications and thought I might find one or more on
TBN.
To beenthere: I'm attaching the Ebling plow to a case jx series tractor if it's proves to be as productive as I expect it to be I'll add more units in the spring decreasing my reliance on pickup plows
The tractor will bring to the table a better field of vision for the operator, Power to move larger amounts of snow in less time and ability to negotiate obstacles such as curbs and light poles.
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