Ready for snow

1523playtoy · Nov 15, 2014

With 300' of private drive to take care of and plow the snow I have used the bucket and 6' back blade for the last 8 years but when there is a foot of snow or better and it sets up I need to push through the bucket first than work on it with the back blade. So I took a ATV snow plow mount with a 6' blade and fitted it to the front bucket.

Now this should keep the snow away this year.

Wolfy · Nov 16, 2014

I also like to think that everything can be streamlined....that setup should be easy to remove, if you need to push back snow banks.

Thomas · Nov 16, 2014

Going to lot easier on your neck,also less bucket work when making higher snow banks.

topstoy · Nov 16, 2014

Let us know how that works out for you.

MossRoad · Nov 16, 2014

I have a front mounted snow blade on my FEL arms. You'll love it! Welcome to TBN! :thumbsup:

1523playtoy · Nov 16, 2014

Yes everything is set up so the blade can be removed in the time it takes to remove the ratchet straps. I went with the ATV plow for its light weight total weight is less than 100lbs and easy to slide on and off.

MAN IN BLACK · Nov 16, 2014

Never heard of a SNOWBLOWER
Nothing beats that when snow is involved...either front mount or 3 point hitch :thumbsup:

LD1 · Nov 16, 2014

MAN IN BLACK said:
Never heard of a SNOWBLOWER
Nothing beats that when snow is involved...either front mount or 3 point hitch :thumbsup:

Depends on the snow and how much. Plows are faster, but have limitations.

Nice work 1523playtoy. Just becarefull as I am sure the tractor has more.pushing force than an ATV.

square1 · Nov 17, 2014

Just curious, what's going to keep it from pivoting when one side is loaded more than the other or you catch an edge?

BXman98 · Nov 17, 2014

I'm ready for snow!!!!

1523playtoy · Nov 18, 2014

I have used and owned a SNOWBLOWER but we usually don't have more than 6" at a time so the blade works great and I have adjustable dolly wheel's on it to keep it out of the rock. Besides Massy didn't make a front mount blower and a three point is out of the question to much looking back all the time.

The mount is locked to the bucket with the brackets and straps I don't think it is going to pivot but if is does I'll need to come up with a remedy.

I don't plan on running it on the ground but I will have to watch as I agree that the tractor has a lot more power-force available than a ATV.

Update coming when I get to try it out..

Wolfy · Nov 18, 2014

If it does not work out, you could also use a compact plow from a Ranger/S-10/Dakota. They can be found cheap, I see them often. Often the trucks they were on wear out long before the plow does.

pardon my french · Nov 18, 2014

I'm ready for snow the question is the snow ready for me

pardon my french · Nov 18, 2014

I'm ready

Fluid · Nov 21, 2014

I'm just waiting for the snow.

1523playtoy · Feb 17, 2015

Time for a update.
Well with the low snow amount this year I have had the chance to use the plow 3 times.

First time we had 5" of dry fluff and it worked great.

Second time it was a very wet heavy 6"+ dumping that I could not get to until the next day, temps fell and the snow froze up. It worked fairly good but would trip easy in the frozen snow. I had to remove the plow and use the bucket and back blade to finish up.

Last snow was dry and drifted, Worked great again.

Removing and re- installing the blade took less time than getting off and back on the tractor.
It stayed centered on the bucket and I don't think I will need to do anything to keep it centered on the bucket.

Think Spring..