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As stated, I just ordered a new 94 inch hydraulic quick attach snow plow. Branson 4020R tractor. I've been reading quite a bit about "proper" usage while plowing snow. Some say that using the float on the loader places to much down pressure and can cause steering issues. I understand the principle there but there doesn't seem to be much down pressure on "float" to me, I use that setting quite a lot when using the bucket cleaning the barn area from "stuff" and a snow removal "finish" around my shop. I need to add I have an 84 inch snow blower on the rear right now but want the plow for "initial" road clearing of snow. My drive is right at a mile long, mostly downhill from the house with a couple steep spots and is all gravel. I've read where using a chain as a float for the plow is a better option. I'm assuming (I know) that the chain is used to limit the drop angle of the plow to "hold" it above the ground a bit, chain being tight at that point. This doesn't really make sense to me as the weight of the implement will still be on the loader arms. What am I not seeing here? Perhaps when the plow arrives (probably right after all the snow is gone) it will make sense to me. The plow weighs 650 lbs. The snowblower is a bit over 900 and will remain on the tractor also. Kinda rambling I know but I'm still on my first cup of coffee. Oh, snow amount right now is about 2 ft on the ground with more coming but the driveway is good as I've ran the rear blade down a couple times, built up the edges then cut back with the snow blower. The front plow will eliminate changing implements, that blower can be a bear to hook up if all isn't just right.....you're experiences or expertise would be appreciated.