Snow Snow removal time consumtion with 60" loader
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Depends on the amount of snow. Anywhere from 15 minutes for an inch or so up to 2 or more hours for 6 inches or more. My driveway is 25' x 200' and for a significant snow fall it took well over an hour with a 60" bucket. I smartened up and got a 64" rear blower. Now it takes less than 30 minutes (not counting vehicle moves) to do the driveway and 75' x 75' parking area.
In any case you will get plenty of seat time.
In any case you will get plenty of seat time.
Toolguy
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On a driveway that wide a snowblower would work best. A plow will build up banks on the side of the driveway and unless you have a large machine you will not be able to continue pushing the snow out once it freezes. I think you will be there a long time with just a loader bucket. You at least need something you can angle and push the snow to the side. You could use a cheap rear blade to get the snow out to the edges and when it becomes too hard to move any more you could use the bucket to push it back farther.
I live in Newburgh New York
Typically anywhere from 6 -12 inches
worst scenario was 1995, we must have had close to 4 feet or more.
One of the reasons I am considering the loader, is that unfortunately my towns sanitation personel push/accumulate up to 3 to 4 feet of the surrrounding snow that they push into/front of my front driveway which also is the same location for my mail delivery. and we are talking 3-4 feet high by at least 40 feet long." I guess they must like me a lot" and at the same time, there salt spreader always seems to break right at my corner dumping loads of salt, making my snowblower impossible to push the snow.
I am presently retired, so if I can jump on the snow when it gets to about 6".
I was just wondering if there is anyway to possible figure the time constraints that would be required to move the snow with a 61" bucket.
Thanks you for any advise.
Typically anywhere from 6 -12 inches
worst scenario was 1995, we must have had close to 4 feet or more.
One of the reasons I am considering the loader, is that unfortunately my towns sanitation personel push/accumulate up to 3 to 4 feet of the surrrounding snow that they push into/front of my front driveway which also is the same location for my mail delivery. and we are talking 3-4 feet high by at least 40 feet long." I guess they must like me a lot" and at the same time, there salt spreader always seems to break right at my corner dumping loads of salt, making my snowblower impossible to push the snow.
I am presently retired, so if I can jump on the snow when it gets to about 6".
I was just wondering if there is anyway to possible figure the time constraints that would be required to move the snow with a 61" bucket.
Thanks you for any advise.
earthly2 said:
At 6-12" a pop it could take a little time. My in-laws live 1 mile from us in our old home which has a 220x12ish' drive... along with a 32' wide garage and extra parking spot next to the garage. I cleared it a few times for them last winter with my 2210/50" bucket. It was a little on the slow side for me. I believe it took a solid hour and a half each time. I don't remember exactly but I do know that my old JD425 w/54" blade did the same job easily in half the time OR LESS. I would definitely recommend the FEL (good for so many things)... but I would also recommend a front blade for your tractor. The blades move snow in a hurry. Or you may want to consider a rear blade in combo with your FEL. A lot of guys swear by that combo. Otherwise your FEL will more than handle the job... AND they're fun to use... They just take a little more time. Enjoy the winter months
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Morning earthly2.
I say good 2 hours that's if your keeping the banks push back also doing nice clean job....I agree about the blower or a plow,for couple of good back to back storms your right arm could get darn swore.
Have safe and pleasant holiday.
I say good 2 hours that's if your keeping the banks push back also doing nice clean job....I agree about the blower or a plow,for couple of good back to back storms your right arm could get darn swore.
Have safe and pleasant holiday.
JB4310
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Every year the subject comes up regarding the best set up for snow removal,
1) the cleanest fastest way for heavy snow on paved surfaces would be front blower, least passes, no piles building up, but they are expensive single use implements, no loader on tractor for other tasks when blower is mounted, if you don't have a cab you will look like a snow man sometimes with the blowing snow, no good for gravel or rough areas.
2) front plows are fast in low to moderate depth snows, but quick build up of banks in deep snow.
3) rear mounted blowers, same pros as front mounted blowers but fast to put on and off, less expensive, still have use of loader, better have a flexible spine and neck, same snow man effect.
4) front bucket / rear blade (my set up), good all around application (not the best in all cases) heavy snow, slush, gravel and off road, moving piles, inexpensive. you will get a lot of seat time as there is spill over to go back and clear, you will have to get proficient in the use of the float feature, I had a one or two storm learning curve but some seemed to have a big problem with the float feature as many threads were dedicated to that subject, it can be frustrating until you get it down.
I picked up the high volume 72" bucket, does the trick for me, kinda like those big pusher boxes they use in the big plaza parking lots now.
Some of this I learned from experience and some from following past threads on this subject.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE !
A couple of pics of my set up;
1) the cleanest fastest way for heavy snow on paved surfaces would be front blower, least passes, no piles building up, but they are expensive single use implements, no loader on tractor for other tasks when blower is mounted, if you don't have a cab you will look like a snow man sometimes with the blowing snow, no good for gravel or rough areas.
2) front plows are fast in low to moderate depth snows, but quick build up of banks in deep snow.
3) rear mounted blowers, same pros as front mounted blowers but fast to put on and off, less expensive, still have use of loader, better have a flexible spine and neck, same snow man effect.
4) front bucket / rear blade (my set up), good all around application (not the best in all cases) heavy snow, slush, gravel and off road, moving piles, inexpensive. you will get a lot of seat time as there is spill over to go back and clear, you will have to get proficient in the use of the float feature, I had a one or two storm learning curve but some seemed to have a big problem with the float feature as many threads were dedicated to that subject, it can be frustrating until you get it down.
I picked up the high volume 72" bucket, does the trick for me, kinda like those big pusher boxes they use in the big plaza parking lots now.
Some of this I learned from experience and some from following past threads on this subject.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE !
A couple of pics of my set up;
