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[ruffdog]

Longer pins ain't the answer. First time you hit something with the blade you will have bent parts. I think it is time to get a different blade or re-fabricate this one.

 

[isleview]

Longer pins ain't the answer. First time you hit something with the blade you will have bent parts. I think it is time to get a different blade or re-fabricate this one.

Ultimately agree. I mentioned fabricating a welded-on brace that effectively widens/reinforces the existing 3-point attach points.

The wider pins obviously have a huge drawback if used on the QH as you pointed out. But they do have one benefit: quickly moving the implements around for storage/organization.

 

[isleview]

74 hours on the meter and still fantastic. No new issues.

Based on my experience, the 50 hour service will go a lot faster if you have 24mm and 22mm sockets on hand. Also use a box cutter or Xacto knife to cut through the paint around hardware and filters where they seal against their respective components.

Regarding the oil drain plugs, the oil pan is a saddle configuration and the plugs sit on either side in a slight recess. The Welcome Box closed end wrench doesn’t get enough purchase to be useful the first time around because they’re painted.

I also found a suction fluid extractor to be useful although I removed all plugs/hardware as a final step. The extractor just made fluid transfer a little faster all around.

In my case, Summit was right to suggest washing the tractor before starting the 50 service. Obviously everyone’s situation is different.

While it’s not been below 20º here yet, and I’m keeping the TX25 indoors, I’ve got a Hulkman Sigma 1 pigtail installed on the battery and I plug it in most days. I’m also using a Kats magnetic block heater for about an hour on the coldest mornings.

I also just finished putting the HLA 1500 Snow Pusher together. I special ordered it in red so it‘s the last attachment/implement to arrive. Today, I drilled out the UHMW cutting edges and installed the skid runners, also UHMW. It’s ready to get go to work.

So, so far so great. I remain very happy with this machine.

 

[MAX-24-Dean]

Could you comment on the HLA 1500 snow pusher after you are able to use it?
Pros and cons if any?

 

[isleview]

Could you comment on the HLA 1500 snow pusher after you are able to use it?
Pros and cons if any?

Hi, MAX-24-Dean.

Thanks for your question We haven’t had much snow, so I don’t have any feedback yet.

One suggestion, if you order from Good Works Tractors with UHMW consider ordering it assembled.

When factoring in the cost of the hardware, which isn’t included, and the time it takes to drill out the UHMW, paying GWT $150 to deliver it ready to push snow is a bit of a bargain.

For those wondering what it looks like in red, here it is. Worth the wait, IMHO.

 

[RjCorazza]

I installed UHMW Polyethylene on my HLA straight plow and really like it. Last year added custom side plates with the poly edges to see if I can get by without a standard push box... No snow since I installed them.
Although the back drag pusher option is real appealing, every time I think about it I conclude I'm better off pulling snow away from the garage or cars with the rear blade for 20' then pushing it with the front plow. No turning the tractor around.
@isleview I do like that snow pusher setup! Is it 6' ?

 

[isleview]

@isleview I do like that snow pusher setup! Is it 6' ?

Yes, great setup. It’s a 60 inch.

Horsepower was the bottleneck with the TX25.