Patiently waiting...

George2615 · Dec 23, 2017

Welcome to TBN. That's a nice Christmas present to have on order.

fried1765 · Dec 23, 2017

Einthewoods said:
I do plan to get a blade. I figure it will help at least as long as I keep on top of it. Use the bucket as needed to move piles and anything else that needs a bit extra. A blower will be nice. I'll be looking into that for next winter once my wife stops giving me the look that she has right now.

I no longer have a need for either blower, or blade.....in Florida now every winter.
I will NEVER forget my 22 Minnesota winters of plowing, with my 8N, and a rear blade.
I was 30 years younger then, but my neck hurts all over again when I even think about it.

txdon · Dec 23, 2017

This is the perfect time to read the owners manual. Have the dealer install some rear remotes (hydraulic connections) for your grapple unless you have another way figured out.

Einthewoods · Dec 23, 2017

Indeed, TXDon. I need hydraulics to run the grapple as well as hydraulics for the rear blade. Not to mention the blade itself

I'm going to give them a call this week to see what the bad news would be to add that on. I suspect $800 for each of the front and rear hydraulics, but we'll see what they say.

oosik · Dec 23, 2017

Fried1765 - you could well be right. If the OP is in the UP then all bets are off. Got a friend living in Ontonagon, MI - sends me pics of the snow he gets around there. Keeps wondering why I won't come visiting in the winter. I'd have to have a dog team with wings.

I live around 25 miles due SW of downtown Spokane. OR about 3 miles NE of "downtown" Amber, WA - - ha,ha.

Thomas · Dec 24, 2017

Congrats on your new investment. :thumbsup:
Your bones and muscles will be thanking you in years to come.
Try not to wear holes in your socks as you wait for delivery.

Steppenwolfe · Dec 25, 2017

Excellent choice of tractor and implements... Have wifey get a picture of that first, in the seat, smile !!!

Einthewoods · Dec 26, 2017

This whole being patient thing is not all that great. LOL

After reading way too much (mostly on here) I called my dealer this morning and had him add on a Land Pride RB2684 back blade. :dance1:

I just got done plowing the 6 inches that came down over night with my ATV. I now have 4-5 piles all over from the winter so far. The tractor showing up in a couple of weeks will not be too soon and I hope to not be plowing with my ATV much anymore.