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I'm mowing across. I'm aware the safest way is up and down. I have always mowed across though. I'm just wondering if the larger tractor will be better, worse, or about the same attempting this job.

I hate mowing side slopes, but unfortunately they are a fact of life for me. I've been mowing a particular jobsite which is listed at 3:1 slope. That may be an average, some areas seem steeper. 3:1 works to to about 19 degrees or 34% grade. For two years, I've been mowing this slope with a...

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I just purchased a used 2002 L4310 tractor. It only has about 475 hours and is a one owner, stored inside. Seems like everything works well. It is a Glide Shift GST model. The owner told me he had the oil and filter done by a dealer last fall. However, he said the fuel filter is original, as is...

Guys, here's the follow up. Yesterday before mowing I removed the battery and used a garden hose to force water through the fins. Some crud came out. I had done this before, but without removing the battery or fan shroud. By removing the battery, I was able to get more crud out from the lower...

Anti-freeze will indeed dissipate heat...just not as well as plain water. That's why I said "antifreeze itself doesn't help cool" meaning in relation to the mix. Antifreeze can help raise the boiling point of water about 50 degrees above water, but in reality it is the pressure in a cooling...

I guess I'm just going to have to clean the radiator almost daily...

Thanks for the replies, everyone. I'm leaning towards the radiator being plugged up with dust / dirt from summer mowing. I'm going to remove the fan shroud, battery, and overflow bottle, and give it a good rinsing with a low-pressure garden hose. If a bunch of dirt and dust comes out, then I...

Last year I pulled the thermostat to make sure it wasn't sticking. The tractor got new antifreeze then. Antifreeze itself doesn't help cool, it just prevents the water from freezing in the cooling system during the cold season. In fact, straight water cools better than a 50-50 mix of antifreeze...

I had this problem last year mowing, too. I usually get a ton of grass and wheat chaff that eventually covers the entire front grille. No problem, I get off every hour or so, brush the grille off, and continue on. The temps normally drop. Sometimes, the metal screen in front of the radiator is...

Maybe I'm just asking too much from my tractor. I have a 2013 B2920 with 400 hours on it. All service up to date. I use it to mow a 20 acre field with grass reaching about 24-28 inches max. I'm using a 48" flail mower to mow the grass. I operate in the lowest range and my tractor is hydrostatic...

I plowed 8" of heavy snow yesterday. The 7' drag blade loaded with snow after about 50 feet overwhelms the weight of the tractor and skids it sideways. However, pushing the snow with it works like a charm. On ice, I spin out. I think I might buy rear chains. Nevertheless, this thing is really...

I'm very familiar with how 4x4 works, having been an avid off-road driver for years. These tractors have an open front diff, and a lockable (but normally open) rear diff. So yes, you wouldn't want to use 4x4 on dry pavement. But in deep snow, with perhaps a hard or icy base, having chains on all...

Yeah, I'm not too terribly worried about getting fully stuck since you can usually work the bucket enough to get you free again. I will update later this winter after some decent snowfall as to how it really does, but I think it is going to be fine.

Well, I plowed today. Only about 4" of snow; used a 7' rear drag blade which is probably too big for the tractor. It did great! Now granted, when we get a foot of snow, I'll probably have to turn the blade around and do all pushing...but for now, suitable impressed!

ItBMine, Thanks for posting the info and the pics. That power angle blade on the back sure is nice! I have a standard manual angle blade - 7'. Good to know regarding the chains. Was that snow from this year?

Why not? It would seem maximum traction could be had that way.

It might, but I think the block heater will be sufficient. The coldest we see here is probably -15F and that would be relatively infrequent. My diesel pickup says the block heater is only required starting at -10F but I generally plug it in around 0F (and will the tractor) just to help prevent...

That's great info, thanks...even from a fellow New Hampshire-ite! Do you only use chains on the rear? How well does the tractor do pushing a foot of snow with your setup? I'm up in the Lebanon area. Mine does not have a block heater, I was thinking about getting one...I think around $50.

I've had my 2013 B2920 for a few years now - but primarily used it as a mowing tractor. This year, I'd like to move some snow with it. It has the LA364 front loader and I have a 6' rear blade which can pull or push. First off, how will this tractor generally do in terms of plowing snow on...