New machine

[JackIL]

I picked up the 4500Z with Kubota Gasoline Engine (32.5 hp) the first week of April. Just about 110 hours on it as of today. I have previously had several other Ventracs and Steiners as well as JD compact tractors and garden tractors.

JackIL

 

[murphy1244]

Hi Jack! I got mine in July and now have 52 Hours. First one like this for me.

 

[murphy1244]

Here she is with the Snow Blower

 

[murphy1244]

Her I am Blowing some snow! Oh what fun...

 

[Creamer]

That looks like a very cold job! no blower for me without a cab!

 

[murphy1244]

That looks like a very cold job! no blower for me without a cab!

We don't get enough snow for me to invest another 3500.00 in a cab

 

[Green Power]

Her I am Blowing some snow! Oh what fun...

Boy it sure can chuck that snow!

 

[JackIL]

There is a much less expensive way to keep blowing snow out of your face even though it does not include a heater--a simple $100 golf cart cover draped over the top of a canopy. I first learned this from another TBNer several years ago and have used it ever since. I have forgotten who he was, but it was a great idea. I have suggested this to several other Steiner and Ventrac owners, and they love it too.

JackIL

 

[murphy1244]

There is a much less expensive way to keep blowing snow out of your face even though it does not include a heater--a simple $100 golf cart cover draped over the top of a canopy. I first learned this from another TBNer several years ago and have used it ever since. I have forgotten who he was, but it was a great idea. I have suggested this to several other Steiner and Ventrac owners, and they love it too.

JackIL

So where does one get a canopy?

The Mrs just found it for me. Where does one get the cart top?

 

[JackIL]

I got mine at Northern Tool. Their latest ad showing it is here.

Classic Accessories Golf Cart Rain Cover | Golf Car Covers| Northern Tool + Equipment

I use short elastic bungee cords to hold it on.

JackIL

 

[JackIL]

Forgot to mention that the canopy I current use is a Tuff Top. It is easy to remove and install and is practically indestructible. Cost was about $300 when I got it 5 years ago.
Femco - Tuff Top

JackIL

 

[murphy1244]

Forgot to mention that the canopy I current use is a Tuff Top. It is easy to remove and install and is practically indestructible. Cost was about $300 when I got it 5 years ago.
Femco - Tuff Top

JackIL

What size did you get?

 

[JackIL]

The 48 by 52 size. Good match for the tractor.

JackIL

 

[murphy1244]

Thanks Jack, Got my Tuff Top in and put it together Man those instructions suck. Ordered poor man's cab " Golf Car Rain Top".

 

[dunebuggy55]

Hello murph, i to have been using my ventrac4500Y for snow removal. I bought a jd 380 power angle snow plow i found on craigslist and modified it for my ventrac. Works awesome! much heavier built than the ventrac plow and way cheaper. Two weeks ago i found used steiner 430 cab on craigslist for 750.00 excellent shape . Took me some time to modify it to fit but actually fits really good now. So much nicer being out of the weather and having a wiper! I turn the switch on the oil cooler to reverse the fan and it works well enough that i dont need to wear my gloves.The machine pushes like a little dozer, well satisfied with the machine.Good luck with the cab,I will try to get some pics on of my cab and blade. Have a good Day
Dunebuggy55

 

[Raw Dodge]

Definitely love to see pics! I'm surprised th steiner can cleared the ventrac Rops bar...also like pics of the plow...I have the 5 ft ventrac plow it seems very light duty but I haven't hurt it yet.the cutting edge it comes with is a joke,I'm going to put a real edge on it when this one wears out

 

[murphy1244]

Got my Top and cover in I will install Friday and post pics. Dune Buggy, you must post some pics too please.

 

[murphy1244]

Pics of new cab

 

[deerseeker001]

Looks good Murph keeps the Wind off.

 

[murphy1244]

Looks good Murph keeps the Wind off.

What a big difference this makes, best 85.00 I spent this year!