Greenpto35
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I Have bids coming in for a 5101E and 5105M Cab models with H260 loader. It was either spring for another truck to move snow or buy a machine that I can potentially use for firewood business, logging etc. that has better capacity than my 1070. The JD1070 is a great tractor but is a toy when used commercially.
Will have a pusher box in front hopefully on a hyd frame mt lift and a rear snowblower. I thought Pronovost's bi-directional snow thrower was in fact good both directions. It only throws in rear backing up mode. I'm not sure what to do now. My whole plan is thwarted. I Wanted rear back up capabililty for large drifts (8') around comm building fire exits. Also wanted ability to blow snow off fieldturf fields in forward. I need both directions.
Kage or similar pusher to be used in front that I can travel over roads with so expandable or folding etc. Utube vids of the 5100r are full of machines with this upgrade. They are all from the other side of the pond however. The kage pusher does tilt so perhaps a 10' unit makes the 8'6" cutoff when canted. It's all about efficiencies.
I'm most interested in tractor input/ opinion from those that have hrs doing loader operations in these machines or machines using similar transmissions. I have only ever used sync shuttle manual shift like my 1070 and true hydro. I'm old. No clutching for me forward to reverse thankyou. The quotes are coming with 12/12 power reverser with the dial to adjust shift speed as an option. Not sure what the 16/16 on the M would do for me or the newer trans they are offering. I have not tracked down an M to sit in but the sales guys are pushing the E's. 20 hrs at a wack would be realistic with a few breaks during bad storms. Air seats. Are they worth it. Is standard lighting sufficient. I don't really want to push from the loader so am considering a front frame mt 3ph type arrangement; LaForge style. I have to finance so am looking at new. I will keep my 1070 for loading salt into my spreader. I'm looking to gain time therefore more accts with the time savings. The snow blower opens up many more options as well.
I Currently run a 9'6" XV fisher on my 2500HD which is pretty good but hard on the steering components. I gained 50% increase in what I could do with the change from a straight blade. Now for the next level. A pusher box should save me a lot of time on my larger accounts. Not much room to put snow around here so it is usual to have to push to one end or perhap snow blow over an obstruction. It should make me $. That is the goal.
Let me know what you think given the machines I am interested in. I don't really want to debate brand or HP too much. 80+ pto HP is what is needed for a snowthrower. This is the max amount of tractor that I can travel with given my trailer and current truck. My truck will have to be upgraded in a year or so. I did look at the 6 series as well but they are to large to transport easily or work in my woods. If anyone has seen a snowblower that can be used on the rear and is true bi-directional please let me know. The other thought was a trad rear blower that could be mounted in front as well. Perhaps Hydraulic? experience with a push box type plow and suggestions welcome as well. Thanks in advance.
Eric
Will have a pusher box in front hopefully on a hyd frame mt lift and a rear snowblower. I thought Pronovost's bi-directional snow thrower was in fact good both directions. It only throws in rear backing up mode. I'm not sure what to do now. My whole plan is thwarted. I Wanted rear back up capabililty for large drifts (8') around comm building fire exits. Also wanted ability to blow snow off fieldturf fields in forward. I need both directions.
Kage or similar pusher to be used in front that I can travel over roads with so expandable or folding etc. Utube vids of the 5100r are full of machines with this upgrade. They are all from the other side of the pond however. The kage pusher does tilt so perhaps a 10' unit makes the 8'6" cutoff when canted. It's all about efficiencies.
I'm most interested in tractor input/ opinion from those that have hrs doing loader operations in these machines or machines using similar transmissions. I have only ever used sync shuttle manual shift like my 1070 and true hydro. I'm old. No clutching for me forward to reverse thankyou. The quotes are coming with 12/12 power reverser with the dial to adjust shift speed as an option. Not sure what the 16/16 on the M would do for me or the newer trans they are offering. I have not tracked down an M to sit in but the sales guys are pushing the E's. 20 hrs at a wack would be realistic with a few breaks during bad storms. Air seats. Are they worth it. Is standard lighting sufficient. I don't really want to push from the loader so am considering a front frame mt 3ph type arrangement; LaForge style. I have to finance so am looking at new. I will keep my 1070 for loading salt into my spreader. I'm looking to gain time therefore more accts with the time savings. The snow blower opens up many more options as well.
I Currently run a 9'6" XV fisher on my 2500HD which is pretty good but hard on the steering components. I gained 50% increase in what I could do with the change from a straight blade. Now for the next level. A pusher box should save me a lot of time on my larger accounts. Not much room to put snow around here so it is usual to have to push to one end or perhap snow blow over an obstruction. It should make me $. That is the goal.
Let me know what you think given the machines I am interested in. I don't really want to debate brand or HP too much. 80+ pto HP is what is needed for a snowthrower. This is the max amount of tractor that I can travel with given my trailer and current truck. My truck will have to be upgraded in a year or so. I did look at the 6 series as well but they are to large to transport easily or work in my woods. If anyone has seen a snowblower that can be used on the rear and is true bi-directional please let me know. The other thought was a trad rear blower that could be mounted in front as well. Perhaps Hydraulic? experience with a push box type plow and suggestions welcome as well. Thanks in advance.
Eric