Good for him, but it doesn't change the fact that the tractor is a POS and the set up is a joke. As for being well received .... whatever.You may not be as well-received after this post…. seems he reads these forums….
Be careful as you learn to operate your tractor and FEL. Go slowly and let the tractor do the work. When you get tired QUIT for the day.
The ship already sailed and sank. I did what was asked and saved the woman in question around $250 that was quoted to have someone drive out and clear her driveway. When I was moving snow around it occurred to me that the little BX25 I had (and sold) with the front mount snow blower and rear blade would be perfect at her place. She even has a really nice shop to keep it in. Oh well.
It is well understood that you have superior equipment so we needn't labor the point (by comparison).
You make a lot of points but you weren't the one that had to get all the snow removed as quickly as possible. I was the one outside in the cold bashing my knuckles trying to get the lift arms adjusted such that the tire chains wouldn't ride up under the lift arm levelers where they're pinned to the lift arms. No wonder the woman's dad only runs the tractor in reverse!It is well understood that you have superior equipment so we needn't labor the point (by comparison).
But with respect to the equipment you had at hand....it is clear... a simple adjustment could be made (move pins inboard) to clear the tire chains. Not your responsibility of course.
The fact that the implement was poorly set up, FEL and a blade not being the equal of a snow blower speaks only to the effectiveness of the rig for the job at hand, not the build quality or reliability.
Presumably the tractor started up and ran adequately for you, despite a lack of maintenance? No one would argue there are better ways to clear snow and more suitable equipment, if that were your point.
But I think calling the N/H a 'POS' is a bit over the top....simply because it doesn't hold a candle to your personal equipment. That is all.
No I don't think you are making anything up. And you are to be commended for helping the lady out. I'm just surprised at your post, it seems so out of character for you.
I lol’d at “I can walk faster than this.”
Oh yes, absolutely orders of magnitude better than a shovel. That's a good point actually. I should be grateful that her dad let me use his tractor. The father and daughter have a very contentious relationship and I was supposed to have a lot more time to get the driveway cleared. It worked out but it was such a contrast to my experience at home. I guess I've become spoiled and increasingly intolerant in my old age.
Good idea and something I'd pursue if it were my tractor. I didn't have any tools, spacers, washers etc. or else I would have tried to shim the lift arms closer to the implement and away from the wheels. All I could do was tighten up the linkage as much as possible and it worked well enough for me to get the job done.
I had the same thought.
