Loader bucket or snow pusher

[Chadwiseman]

Going into my first winter in Canada with my bx1880. Have a rear snow blower and toying with the idea of changing out my front bucket for a snow pusher.. anyone have any thoughts on the pros cons of a snow pusher on the front ? I’ve done what research I can and seems to be nothing conclusive on the subject.

 

[Moose7060]

Have used both. Much prefer my HLA Snowpusher hands down. Not sure if it would be beneficial on a smaller machine though.

 

[Chadwiseman]

thanks. It would be a small snow pusher 54”. What was the benefit vs the bucket?

 

[Moose7060]

thanks. It would be a small snow pusher 54”. What was the benefit vs the bucket?

With a bucket, at the end of your push you need to raise and dump the snow, and sometimes shake it out. The pusher is designed in such a way that when you stop pushing you can just back up and the snow will remain just like a plow would. With a little practice you can also pile snow using a pusher, just not quite as good as piling snow with a bucket but pretty close and better than a plow. My 84" pusher also has higher volume than my 84" bucket. I have used hydraulic angled plows and they work great, specially on larger tractors with the HP and traction they have, but the banks beside the driveway grew taller and the road narrowed as winter went by and that's why my first choice will always a blower to get that snow as far away as possible.

I can hammer a nail with a crow bar but it really isn't the right tool. I figure that there wouldn't be lots of manufacturers selling lots of snowpushers if they were no better than a bucket to begin with but that's JMHO.

 

[rc51stierhoff]

Good day.

Welcome to the forum.

Have you looked through the older threads yet?

This has some good info…

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[GreensvilleJay]

if you're going to use your bucket , buy and install the 'heavy duty blade' ! After 2 LIGHT winters of pushing neighbours driveways, I wore out both ends of the welded on blade.
I bought the heavy duty blade for my BX23S last month,so this will be 1st winter to test it.
48" blade is 7J62679810 ...probably same but check., about $250.

 

[Bearcatrp]

Going into my first winter in Canada with my bx1880. Have a rear snow blower and toying with the idea of changing out my front bucket for a snow pusher.. anyone have any thoughts on the pros cons of a snow pusher on the front ? I’ve done what research I can and seems to be nothing conclusive on the subject.

I regret buying my pusher for 1880. If you’re going to push on dirt/gravel driveway, it will sink in the ground due to weight if your driveway isn’t frozen solid. I bought the land pride, which has thin shoes/skids. Bolted on from underneath. 48 inch width. If you get one, make sure the shoes are adjustable on the sides. I even tried putting washers in between the shoes and frame with no luck. Collects dust now. Trying to find a welder to widen the shoes. My rear 3 point blade is doing fine moving snow. My front blade just came in to this should be all I need. Good luck on you decision.

 

[mcmxi]

I've used a bucket to move some snow in the past, but I much prefer an hydraulic angle snow blade up front which is closer in use and concept to a snow pusher than it is to a bucket. The ability to angle the blade while heading down my driveway is essential for me since it allows me to push the snow over the edge of the driveway. A snow pusher would be good in situations where I don't need to direct the snow other than straight ahead, and where there's sufficient space at the end of the push for the snow, which I don't have.

I wonder if there's such a thing as an hydraulic angle snow pusher, which might be the bee's knees.

 

[Mitjam]

I've used a bucket to move some snow in the past, but I much prefer an hydraulic angle snow blade up front which is closer in use and concept to a snow pusher than it is to a bucket. The ability to angle the blade while heading down my driveway is essential for me since it allows me to push the snow over the edge of the driveway. A snow pusher would be good in situations where I don't need to direct the snow other than straight ahead, and where there's sufficient space at the end of the push for the snow, which I don't have.

I wonder if there's such a thing as an hydraulic angle snow pusher, which might be the bee's knees.

I have the hla snow wing 6 way 4600 on my 108 it’s such a sweet set up when we actually get snow. I custom made sides for it like a snow pusher. That I can install and remove as per different job. I’ll get some pics when I throw the blade on

 

[mcmxi]

I have the hla snow wing 6 way 4600 on my 108 it’s such a sweet set up when we actually get snow. I custom made sides for it like a snow pusher. That I can install and remove as per different job. I’ll get some pics when I throw the blade on

That's awesome! HLA has such a good reputation and really knows about snow removal. I'd love to see some photos. Something like this could be in my future for the M6060.

 

[Mitjam]

That's awesome! HLA has such a good reputation and really knows about snow removal. I'd love to see some photos. Something like this could be in my future for the M6060.

Mine is a frame mount. Yes they do make quality products. My subframe and blade which hooks weighs almost 4500 lbs. definitely know it’s on their lol. But with fluid filled tires/ wheel weights and I have a 1500lb weight box on the 3pt hitch that has extra tools, tow strap and, storage. It sure can move snow for a 100hp tractor especially when you put the blade in a V

 

[mcmxi]

Mine is a frame mount. Yes they do make quality products. My subframe and blade which hooks weighs almost 4500 lbs. definitely know it’s on their lol. But with fluid filled tires/ wheel weights and I have a 1500lb weight box on the 3pt hitch that has extra tools, tow strap and, storage. It sure can move snow for a 100hp tractor especially when you put the blade in a V

Yeah, we definitely need to see photos! Sounds like a serious set up. I consider my MX6000 with front blade and rear blower to be at the upper end of residential snow removal equipment, and nothing like your commercial grade heavy duty set up.

 

[Mitjam]

Yeah, we definitely need to see photos! Sounds like a serious set up. I consider my MX6000 with front blade and rear blower to be at the upper end of residential snow removal equipment, and nothing like your commercial grade heavy duty set up.

We definitely don’t get the snow like we used too that’s for sure just the cold and wind. I also had a schulte snowblower and the back at one time too but sold it. Lots of nice toys out there if you have the money. My neighbour owns a big olfield construction company and just received his brand new d8 dozers with remote control pretty cool.

 

[jyoutz]

I just hold my bucket about 3” above the road to avoid digging in and follow up with my angled rear blade turned 180 degrees and floated. No doubt a snow blower would be better. I’ve never wanted a front plow blade because it scrapes the gravel off my road. I’ve gad no problem plowing 2’ of snow as I described.

 

[Grandad4]

Not sure how much the experience people have with snow pushers on 40+ hp equipment translates to a little 18 hp BX. Just not enough mass to move big piles of snow and not enough weight in front to windrow anything off to the side. With anything more than a few inches it's all pretty much a straight ahead push. With that in mind, have to wonder what a (small) pusher offers vs the bucket.

 

[Bearcatrp]

I just hold my bucket about 3” above the road to avoid digging in and follow up with my angled rear blade turned 180 degrees and floated. No doubt a snow blower would be better. I’ve never wanted a front plow blade because it scrapes the gravel off my road. I’ve gad no problem plowing 2’ of snow as I described.

I to have my rear blade reversed so I don’t dig into the ground. I just received my front blade that will also turn it around. Not as wide as the rear but enough that I won’t drive over the snow and pack it down. When I get it put on, I’ll post some pics.

 

[Sawdust&Shavings]

Not sure how much the experience people have with snow pushers on 40+ hp equipment translates to a little 18 hp BX. Just not enough mass to move big piles of snow and not enough weight in front to windrow anything off to the side. With anything more than a few inches it's all pretty much a straight ahead push. With that in mind, have to wonder what a (small) pusher offers vs the bucket.

I can easily move dry snow up to 12” with my BX2767 five foot blade on my BX1870, swaps out with the bucket, attaching to the loader arms. I manually adjust the angle of the blade (left or right) but it came with holes predrilled for hydraulic cylinder. I have eight 47-pound suitcase weights on the 3-point hitch whenever I use the loader (bucket or blade). For wet snow I put chains on and can easily move 6” of wet snow, sometimes more.

 

[chim]

..........................I wonder if there's such a thing as an hydraulic angle snow pusher, which might be the bee's knees.

I'd imagine they'd need to have some means of angling the wings when the pusher is angled to keep from pushing them sideways.

 

[Moose7060]

Probably the best solution is to find out from MTG who controls the snow button and ask them not to press it this year.

 

[Bearcatrp]

Got it hooked up to the front. My 3 point will have a 6 foor blade. Hoping this works for 1 pass instead of 2 passes. Can adjust pitch with the loader too.