Snow removal problem

[sheepfarmer]

Jerry, let us know how your new rig works out. I kept thinking of the drop off along the side of your driveway, and how bad it would be to roll that nice tractor. I have a similar area next to my drive and the neighbor that used to plow with his truck went off it twice, fortunately always forward and easy to plow his way out. But a tractor under those conditions would likely roll over. I am really careful and have chains on the front wheels to make sure I keep steering as much as possible.

 

[SDT]

I have a long steep asphalt drive. Hills up in both directions. Chains are a pain to put on, take off and worry about damaging the asphalt.

I can always plow downhill, sometimes uphill. If there's ice i can usually plow downhill but can't get back up to the house. Sometimes it's just wet under the snow and cold so that the water freezes shortly after the snow is plowed off.

There's ice at least once a season. So I put the chains on and leave them on...

I got the Aquiline MPC chains from Tirechainsrus.com. They are a net style that claims to not damage asphalt, they look wicked and I'm sure if you sat there spinning it would do some damage. Of course a B2650 needed the Kubota spacers for clearance between the tires and fenders.

Thanks for the info, John.

Though I've not tried it, it looks to me that the Aquiline chains should fit your B2650 without spacers if equipped with standard size R-4 tires. I have 2 link ladder chains on my B3350 with Kubota 1 3/8" spacers, installed quite tightly. I believe that they would clear without the spacers but would be very close. I believe that ladder chains need more clearance than do the Euro style.

If so, the Aquiline chains without expensive spacers, even though more expensive than conventional styles, should be more cost effective than conventional chains with spacers.

What do you think?

SDT

 

[KennysNewFarm]

Yes, it is 4 wheel drive with the option to lock the rear differential.

Not to step on the toes of tractor enthusiasts but I have a MX5800 tractor and a Polaris 850 XP four wheeler with snowblade. My four wheeler will run circles around a tractor. It will blade close to the pavement without scarring, it has unlimited traction in four wheel drive, and if it gets deep I take smaller swaths. I believe with winch, snowblade mount, push tubes, and blade I had $1,200 invested. Check out KFIproducts.com they are American made blades. Just so we are all on the same page I live in the Midwest but last big snow we had a few years ago I believe 14” over night I had no problems plowing my driveway and the 30 other driveways in my old housing addition before moving to the farm. Just food for thought.

 

[John T]

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[mike243]

I live in Idaho above the snow line and have been forced to learn to deal with significant snow and drifting. For light snow I use my CanAm side by side with plow to clear our driveway which is gravel and very steep climb up hill from the house to the main road, also gravel. My next tool is our Jeep Wrangler with a sport plow with chains. When we expect significant snow fall I park the Jeep near the top of the driveway and plow down. There comes a point due to the amount of snow we receive that I need to use my Kubota L3200 tractor to move snow or clear drifts. I have ag tires on the tractor and have a full set of chains as well. The lightweight plows will not cut throw the drifts or move heavy wet snow hence the use of the tractor. Without front chains you have not real control whether it is the Jeep or the tractor. You can get away with chains only on the front and rear drive wheels but I don't recommend it. Enough snow and the plow at an angle will drive you sideways without the chains and much less so with the chains. When purchasing chains for the tractor do not use the heavy chains as clearance between rear wheels and fenders is minimal. Careful and proper use of chains will not tear up your pavement. If your wheels are spinning you have too much resistance in front of you or are on ice.

 

[mikester]

I have a 600' paved driveway. It is rather steep on both ends, leave the main road and go down a hill and then back up again. I have a L5460 CAB HST with a heavy blade I've mounted on the FEL. In my opinion it is to heavy. I appears to be something I could grade earth with. So, I put heavy duty steel wheels on it to keep from digging into my pavement. However, my problem is traction. I would like to say at least going down hill is no problem but there are times when the tractor takes off. Not fun when you see one of your front tires rotating backwards going down the hill. Steering is minimal if any. This might be fun if one side of the driveway did not drop off significantly.

I have R4 tires on my tractor. I've read where turf tires actually have better traction in these conditions.

I also have a RTV 1100 with turf tires. I'm considering buying a snow blade for the front of the RTV.

I'm looking for input on whether or not this is worth the investment. (about $3,000) Anyone had experience using the RTV1100 to move snow? On a hill? If so, what type of tires do you use? I've stayed away from chains because I don't want my pavement all dug up due to spinning.

Thanks in advance for your opinions/experiences.
Jerry

Turfs are useless in snow. What you need is a good set of tire chains or stud your tires.

Once you spin your tires all bets are off because you have zero traction at that point. If you are spinning your tires with chains on them you've got other problems...you need to start slowing down.

 

[Daren Todd]

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We always used a truck as well when we were in Vermont.

Most fun I ever had snow plowing though was a skidsteer with a snow plow adapted to a qa plate. Heated cab with wiper on the windshield. Hit the third function to angle it.

Book it across the parking lot with it. Hit the snow bank, whip around real quick and go back the other way

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[Totlh]

Thanks everyone for your input. I'll let you all know how it works out.



BTW, I have plenty of truck for a snow plow. Just wouldn't fit in the garage with a plow on it. Just sayin... LOL. The truck is for the road. I didnt really want to put a plow on it when I have other equipment that could likely do the job.



Hmm, maybe the Camaro. Not likely, the owners manual says the tires it came with are not snow rated.....

 

[Kubota 2007]

I have a Kubota L4740 w/R4 tires, 7' power angle plow and plow a 1/2mile blacktopped road all up hill, I know about the sliding down the icy road, front tires going in reverse and no steering,there were time's I would plow down and couldn't make it up the hill to get home, many times walking home to get cinders and spreading them by hand. I didn't want to get into chains with new black top, I ended up putting a three point salt/sand Herd Spreader on the rear, I plow going down the hill and putting cinders down and then can plow coming up with the slightest amount of cinders giving me great traction. Best money I spent purchasing the spreader it holds 1200lbs of material.

 

[WFM]

This is a photo at out local middle school. They put the contract out to bid and this is one piece of equipment there. I like it.
sorry the pic is on the side. Someone correct it.

 

[BAP]

Not to step on the toes of tractor enthusiasts but I have a MX5800 tractor and a Polaris 850 XP four wheeler with snowblade. My four wheeler will run circles around a tractor. It will blade close to the pavement without scarring, it has unlimited traction in four wheel drive, and if it gets deep I take smaller swaths. I believe with winch, snowblade mount, push tubes, and blade I had $1,200 invested. Check out KFIproducts.com they are American made blades. Just so we are all on the same page I live in the Midwest but last big snow we had a few years ago I believe 14***8221; over night I had no problems plowing my driveway and the 30 other driveways in my old housing addition before moving to the farm. Just food for thought.

Is that 14***8221; of powder snow? Around here, 14***8221; is a medium size snowstorm and very doubtful a 4 wheeler would move it. It***8217;s more about the type of snow you get than the depth, to determine what works best for your situation. My neighbor has a 4 wheeler and much over 6-8***8221; and I have to go over with my Kubota to move the snow for him.

 

[KennysNewFarm]

Is that 14***8221; of powder snow? Around here, 14***8221; is a medium size snowstorm and very doubtful a 4 wheeler would move it. It***8217;s more about the type of snow you get than the depth, to determine what works best for your situation. My neighbor has a 4 wheeler and much over 6-8***8221; and I have to go over with my Kubota to move the snow for him.

It was between dry and wet. I have pushed the leftovers from the city truck with no problems and it was wet with salt and sand in the mix. We had so much snow I had to push past the sidewalk and into the yard to make room and this four wheeler was a beast. My 420 Honda wouldn***8217;t get out of it***8217;s own way however, hints the upgrade. The Polaris weighs roughly 1000 lbs so its not a small one. Plus Polaris is the only one to have front and rear locking differentials.

 

[Mister]

I think the theme I'm seeing here, is that guys with smaller and lighter tractors are having some real struggles with snow removal.

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[Mainah]

Wet heavy snow is hard to push with just about anything short of a 980 Cat but a 3 pt snowblower just chews right through it and doesn’t leave you with space issues later in the season.