Big enough for the job?

[mike69440]

Time is the issue, the tractor will do it but the time it will take is what needs consideration..

Without a Cab, they will find your frozen body in the spring. Bigger Cabbed tractor is my suggestion, even a soft cab will work.

 

[nbryan]

My B2650 and 63" Kubota front blower works wonders. No cab, just dress right. 24"-30" of snow, 1000ft driveway (grassy gravel) done in under an hour. Snow blown 50ft away. Love it.

Here's a video, March 2019, neighbor needed the winter's worth of snow cleared so she could access her cabin earlier in spring.

Shared album - Neil Bryan - Google Photos

 

[PaulL2]

Beautiful day, and looks like fun. I sometimes wish I lived somewhere it snowed, I think I'd like a snow blower. I'm sure the reality isn't quite so good though.

 

[Howling]

Beautiful day, and looks like fun. I sometimes wish I lived somewhere it snowed, I think I'd like a snow blower. I'm sure the reality isn't quite so good though.

Fun - Once.

My former SIL had never mowed a lawn. He did one lap of the yard. Then left it for the older folk to finish. He was one that liked hard work, could watch it all day.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Fun - Once.

My former SIL had never mowed a lawn. He did one lap of the yard. Then left it for the older folk to finish. He was one that liked hard work, could watch it all day.

Your Sister in Law (SIL) is a he?

 

[PaulL2]

Your Sister in Law (SIL) is a he?

Ah. SIL could be sister-in-law (was in my post), but probably son-in-law too. Abbreviations make everyone dumber, I forgot that.

 

[dpgoalie]

I'm thinking of buying a Kioti CK2610 with a cab and 66" commercial blower. I'm close but still undecided.

 

[Howling]

Your Sister in Law (SIL) is a he?

Son in law. Now ex, whole other issue.

 

[hayden]

I've got about 1/2 mile gravel road that I clear in VT, and have used a couple of different machines over the years. Budgets always set limits, but consider this when deciding.

The bigger the tractor the better. Nothing eats HP like snow blowing. The only time my L5740 (~57hp) bogs down is blowing snow with a 74" rear mount blower. There is a HUGE difference between light dry snow, and heavy wet snow.

Traction matters. A bigger tractor will have better traction when pushing through heavy snow. Weight matters. So does tire type. Ag tires are better than R4, which are better than turf. Chains are best, if not essential.

A cab is a wonderful thing when blowing snow. Otherwise dress assuming you will come out looking like the abominable snowman. The wind is always blowing the snow back on you, always.

 

[Egon]

Portable cab. Can come with electric heat.

[video]https://images.app.goo.gl/6vewdMi62rNMtU6z6[/video]

 

[5030]

For what even a used tractor and blower cost, you can hire it out for decades. What I do on my rentals. I hire it out.

 

[cathy liebchen]

For what even a used tractor and blower cost, you can hire it out for decades. What I do on my rentals. I hire it out.

so true. same with weekend homes at the beach. Unless you love the place, you can rent a different one all over the world for decades for less.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Ah. SIL could be sister-in-law (was in my post), but probably son-in-law too. Abbreviations make everyone dumber, I forgot that.

And i didnt think of son in law.. Lol

 

[dpgoalie]

For what even a used tractor and blower cost, you can hire it out for decades. What I do on my rentals. I hire it out.

I get that. But:

1. How many plow guys am I going to go through before I find one that doesn't dig up my 1/4 mile driveway, large parking area and path to the back of the house?

2. How many plow guys will I go through before I find one that pushes the snow far enough?

3. How many plow guys will I go through before I find one that won't insist on plowing AND charging when there is 1.5 inches of snow?

4. Who's going to plow when the plow guy's truck breaks down?

5. What's going to happen when I can't get to work because the plow guy is swamped or does me last? I HAVE to be at work on time and so doesn't my wife.

I'm not a renter so I take care of my own stuff. There is a price you pay to home ownership and not being dependent on others. I'm willing to pay that price to get it done and done right.

 

[OrangeMuscle]

I get that. But:

1. How many plow guys am I going to go through before I find one that doesn't dig up my 1/4 mile driveway, large parking area and path to the back of the house?

2. How many plow guys will I go through before I find one that pushes the snow far enough?

3. How many plow guys will I go through before I find one that won't insist on plowing AND charging when there is 1.5 inches of snow?

4. Who's going to plow when the plow guy's truck breaks down?

5. What's going to happen when I can't get to work because the plow guy is swamped or does me last? I HAVE to be at work on time and so doesn't my wife.

I'm not a renter so I take care of my own stuff. There is a price you pay to home ownership and not being dependent on others. I'm willing to pay that price to get it done and done right.

I agree with all of this! You left out the fun factor. Being out in the snow is fun and helps keep the inner child alive.

 

[check]

I agree with all of this! You left out the fun factor. Being out in the snow is fun and helps keep the inner child alive.

I agree. I look for any excuse to drive my tractor, and I LOVE blowing snow.

 

[5030]

I get that. But:

1. How many plow guys am I going to go through before I find one that doesn't dig up my 1/4 mile driveway, large parking area and path to the back of the house?

2. How many plow guys will I go through before I find one that pushes the snow far enough?

3. How many plow guys will I go through before I find one that won't insist on plowing AND charging when there is 1.5 inches of snow?

4. Who's going to plow when the plow guy's truck breaks down?

5. What's going to happen when I can't get to work because the plow guy is swamped or does me last? I HAVE to be at work on time and so doesn't my wife.

I'm not a renter so I take care of my own stuff. There is a price you pay to home ownership and not being dependent on others. I'm willing to pay that price to get it done and done right.

I'm not either, I'm the landlord. I have the guy down the way do the rentals. Has a nice Jeep with a Meyers plow on it and dose a good job. Only has to push it to the road then I take care of it. My 10 foot wide county plow is too big for a driveway, I'd be tearing up the bushes and who knows what else. He's dirt cheap too. Does it for zip.

 

[5030]

I agree. I look for any excuse to drive my tractor, and I LOVE blowing snow.

When you get to be my age, you'll be wanting to sit in front of the fire and toast your feet instead. Quit blowing years ago. Easier and quicker to plow. Sold my big Lucknow 8 foot wide blower. No need for it.

I will say in defense of fun, that first big snow is fun to plow but come January and February, I look at every storm as work, not fun, but then I'm probably old enough to be your dad.

 

[bretth24]

Both the 2360 and 7610 would be a good fit for the snowplowing application you're seeking. I live in Northern New Hampshire as well so I know exactly what the winters are like here! There's some great options on Craigslist reasonably priced however if the cost is a concern to you there's always financing options. Even if it's a private seller I know a bank here in New Hampshire that can finance a private party sale to help conserve cash flow. Either way the 7610 would be a perfect fit for your needs if you have a flat driveway.

 

[check]

When you get to be my age, you'll be wanting to sit in front of the fire and toast your feet instead. Quit blowing years ago. Easier and quicker to plow. Sold my big Lucknow 8 foot wide blower. No need for it.

I will say in defense of fun, that first big snow is fun to plow but come January and February, I look at every storm as work, not fun, but then I'm probably old enough to be your dad.

Nice thought that I should be so young, but I am afraid not.