Best advice wanted for blading snow

[08k8]

I have a L225DT and never cared much for how it plowa snow. It seems that anything over about 3.5" is really too much for the tractor and I lose steering due to the rear blade effect.

What I have tried:
Drilled a new hole in the blade pin position to increase the angle of the blate- making snow come off quicker.
Clean and wax blade before each use.
Set 3 point control linkage to keep the blade roughly 1 inch above roadway.

I am considering adding front weight. I do have a piece of railroad track, but I am worried about drilling / aligning.

I am fully open to any best practices or suggestions. I love this tractor and it runs like a top for me.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

1) swap rear tires left to right ,right to left

2) get top of blade tilted 2-3" ahead of btm of blade

3) add 200-300# front ballast

 

[RCW]

Your L225DT is 4WD?

If so, losing steering also takes away your 4WD.

If you're okay with the way the blade works otherwise, I would concentrate on the front weight. As much as it needs. I'm guessing 300 pounds +/- would be good. I put 200 pounds on the front of a John Deere 425 Garden tractor......

Think about a "U" shaped bracket that could be attached/bolted to the front of the tractor somewhere at the front above the axle. There may have been a factory Weight Bracket for the tractor but guessing. If so, there may be some holes in the tractor to attach one.

The weight bracket can then be drilled to fix/bolt a RR Rail to.

Many outfits also sell aftermarket front weights; they can also be found at auction, etc. Those just "hang" from the bracket, but you want to make sure your bracket will accept the suitcase weights, as they vary in their configuration/design, etc.

 

[jimh406]

Add chains to the rear. That will help your traction issues because if the rear tires grip unequally you won't go straight. For even more control, add front chains, too.

 

[mikester]

If you have a lot of snow you can't beat a snowblower. Pushing needs a place to put it and a heavy machine to get it there.