Here in southern Indiana we don't get a lot of snow--16" a year average, but occasionally 8" - 10" all at once. I've got a BX1870 with FEL and a 4' box blade. I was thinking I'd get a 5' blade for snow, just because I want more tractor accessories. But I think I might just use what I've got this winter and see how it goes. It'd be nice to save the money, and not have it taking up space for use just a few times a year.
I've got about a 150' gravel driveway to clear, and a few neighbors with shorter asphalt driveways whom I'd like to help out.
Been reading lots of options on PVC pipe, snow edges, and other options. I'm leaning toward using R2 Edge Tamers on my loader bucket. But I want to try using my box blade to pull snow away from garage doors, and maybe do some pushing as well. Adding a rubber edge seems like a good idea, and there have been some happy users of this kind of setup on other tractor forums.
The usual recommendation seems to be a piece cut from a thick rubber horse stall mat, avoiding the type that's made from compressed shredded rubber. Tractor Supply has something that apparently works well but 4' x 6' is way more than I need, and I'd rather spend less than $40.
Someone suggested using tire retreads that you sometimes see at the edge of the road. I'll keep my eye out, but now that I'm looking, I'm skeptical I'll find something.
So: Anybody got a lot of extra stall mat such that they might be willing to cut and sell me a strip?
I'm also wondering about just a used tire, but don't know what it would be like to cut one to size, especially if it has steel belts. Could a tire shop possibly do this for me cheaply?
Any other options? I've also read about conveyor belts, but don't know what to look for there.
Thanks!
I've got about a 150' gravel driveway to clear, and a few neighbors with shorter asphalt driveways whom I'd like to help out.
Been reading lots of options on PVC pipe, snow edges, and other options. I'm leaning toward using R2 Edge Tamers on my loader bucket. But I want to try using my box blade to pull snow away from garage doors, and maybe do some pushing as well. Adding a rubber edge seems like a good idea, and there have been some happy users of this kind of setup on other tractor forums.
The usual recommendation seems to be a piece cut from a thick rubber horse stall mat, avoiding the type that's made from compressed shredded rubber. Tractor Supply has something that apparently works well but 4' x 6' is way more than I need, and I'd rather spend less than $40.
Someone suggested using tire retreads that you sometimes see at the edge of the road. I'll keep my eye out, but now that I'm looking, I'm skeptical I'll find something.
So: Anybody got a lot of extra stall mat such that they might be willing to cut and sell me a strip?
I'm also wondering about just a used tire, but don't know what it would be like to cut one to size, especially if it has steel belts. Could a tire shop possibly do this for me cheaply?
Any other options? I've also read about conveyor belts, but don't know what to look for there.
Thanks!
