How's your winter?

micman32 · Jan 30, 2009

How's everyone enjoying this winter? Here in N.E. Ohio we have had our share of snow and ice. I don't have a blade or snow blower so I have been using my dad's Ventrac to clear my drive.
You guys that have blades. DO they work well? It would be nice (at least for me) if I had one.

Michael

CCinCT · Jan 30, 2009

We've had a few good storms in SE CT, at least 3 worthy of plowing. It's been fun so far, and what's nice is we aren't even 1/2 way through winter yet.

My plow has been working great, and so has the flap. Haven't been able to get stuck yet, even when plowing paths in my yard through about 10-11" of snow. I've been trying, but my little CC just seems to really like snow.

LBrown59 · Jan 30, 2009

Not any good

I hain't never seen a good winter.

wesk · Jan 30, 2009

We have had well over 100in. snow so far. Have been using blower regularly.
Would really like to have a cab.

aratapuss · Jan 30, 2009

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Been a long winter in NE Indiana. Good year for ice skating though. Glad I have the new snowthrower, makes clearing the pond doable.

LBrown59 · Jan 30, 2009

wesk said:
We have had well over 100 inof snow so far. Have been using blower regularly.
1*. Would really like to have a cab.

1*No Cab on the BX is making me want to stay in the house instead of plowing the snow off my driveway.

Fordlords · Jan 30, 2009

I have a 42" blower for my Cub, although I haven't mounted or used it for a number of years and won't likely use it again since moving from western New York to Erie, PA. The main reason is although it's good on straightaways it is just too big to maneuver around things and not really useable on walkways or sidewalks. In my older years of laziness it's also sort of a PITA to remove the mower and mule drive and mount the blower, weights and chains. It did a good job, but I just don't want to bother with it anymore.

I got a 24" Ariens walk behind blower this fall, and it's been eating up some of the worst snowfall I have ever seen in this area so far, and is really easy to swing around things. I even use it in the back yard (yes, over the grass) to cut a runaround for the dog as she would be totally buried right now in the snow- something I would not likely be able to do with the big Cub blower. I think the little Ariens would end up up being faster and doing a more complete job with it's small size and ease of maneuvering at my current house. So all considered, this winter is going smoothly for me here

-Fordlords-

cowdoc · Jan 31, 2009

Not so good in central ND. Sixty inches of snow so far. Lots of wind. Supposed to blow about 50 mph today. I have a EX 3200 with rear blade and front end loader. It has done a good job for me. I finally ran out of room to put snow so I had a payloader come in and he spent about 5 hours digging us out. Life is good though. Warm house, heated shop, good kids.

scoutcub · Jan 31, 2009

Very interesting weather here in Detroit area.....very cold for extended periods of time, and LOTS of snow this year. I had my GT 3200 with blower (both nearly new) ready to go this fall, when my neighbor wanted to upgrade from his older JD, and kept inquiring about my Cub......so I sold it to him. He just retired from Chrysler, and has been very busy blowing snow in our subdivision....it's a race to see who can get to the snow first, but he always beats me!

I've got a blower and a blade for my 5000 series, and for some reason really like the blade more. I can scrape the snow closer to the pavement, and move it faster....and if I get a huge snowfall I guess I could use the blower. (Haven't needed it yet!) The front hitch setup on the 5000 (and 6000) Cubs is fantastic - just like a delta hitch. I can switch from blade to blower in a few minutes.
I've owned blades and blowers on a 1782, 2000, 3000, and 5000 series Cubs.....guess in my old age I'm getting spoiled, cause I really like the power lift and angle. I do have a soft cab and heater, but haven't had time to install it.
As Fordlord stated, the older Cubs took awhile to dismount the mule drive and attach the blade/blower. The 3000 and 5000 series are sooo easy.....
Just bought some property in Ohio, and driveway will be LONG.....so finally get a chance to really test the equipment in the future.
However, I'm currently at work across the pond, and the temp is ALWAYS 80+......I have the A/C running in my room 24/7!

Tig · Jan 31, 2009

Pretty good. We have plenty of snow and the fish are biting. What more can you ask for?

chinawall · Jan 31, 2009

-35 C and 3 or 4 feet of snow in NE New Brunswick, Canada in January. I replaced my Block Heater and started revving my motor to just 2000 on my front end blower, haven't broken a shear bolt in 3 weeks.
My B7800 is working GREAT!

Vernonator · Feb 2, 2009

Not great here in Central Iowa - record snow fall in Dec, lots of wind and seems we get ice/sleet before every snow.

I have a 350' drive to clear, last winter I switched from a blade on my GT3235 to a snowthrower (still on the GT). The blade works OK for small/light snows, the issues start when the drifts or piles on the side of the drive get taller than the blade and there is no where to put the snow.

If you live in a low snow area, the blade will do the trick for the occasional snow, if you get any significant amounts, get the blower....it will eat a 4' drift without even blinking!!!!

micman32 · Feb 2, 2009

LOL... Isn't all this Global Warming great?

pkeenan · Feb 2, 2009

We are up to about 150" this winter. Our average is about 100". I do not mind the snow at all; its the -0 temps that are miserable. In any event, I am a new poster here and had my first experience this past week with my re-furbished 782 & 451 blower. My 1450 & QA are still going strong as well. Overall, this has been a pretty good winter so far.

LBrown59 · Feb 3, 2009

There's only 2 things wrong with your winter .
A*Temp. is under 60.

B*There is snow.

pkeenan said:
We are up to about 150" this winter. Our average is about 100". I do not mind the snow at all; its the -0 temps that are miserable. In any event, I am a new poster here and had my first experience this past week with my re-furbished 782 & 451 blower. My 1450 & QA are still going strong as well. Overall, this has been a pretty good winter so far.

OhioGuy · Feb 7, 2009

My 1872 is developing a list of needed repairs that I'm hoping will keep till spring. The elbow that the air cleaner attaches to has come loose due to stripped screws/vibration and the previous owner overtightening. And my hydro fan exploded, no really, it did!

And I think my front seal needs replaced also.

But she's move a LOT of snow and keeps chuggin along.

Suposed to hit 50 today in NE Ohio, Woo Hoo....

Curt

LBrown59 · Feb 7, 2009

OhioGuy said:
My 1872 is developing a list of needed repairs that I'm hoping will keep till spring. The elbow that the air cleaner attaches to has come loose due to stripped screws/vibration and the previous owner overtightening. And my hydro fan exploded, no really, it did!

And I think my front seal needs replaced also.

But she's move a LOT of snow and keeps chuggin along.

Suposed to hit 50 today in NE Ohio, Woo Hoo....

Curt