11-05-2008, 07:25 AM
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#121 (permalink)
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| Re: Let's see your snow removal equipment Quote:
Originally Posted by smfcpacfp I concur with the heated cab, but it only takes me about 30 minutes of actual time in the cab, so I bypassed a radio, or other sound system.
I always feel sorry for those hardy souls who bundle up to attack the wind and snow, especially the snow, blowing your face.  | The sound system was more for those multi-hour mowing jobs
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11-05-2008, 09:10 AM
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#122 (permalink)
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| Re: Let's see your snow removal equipment Quote:
Originally Posted by smfcpacfp I concur with the heated cab, but it only takes me about 30 minutes of actual time in the cab, so I bypassed a radio, or other sound system.
I always feel sorry for those hardy souls who bundle up to attack the wind and snow, especially the snow, blowing your face.  | I have wondered if the cab windows get covered with wind driven snow or fog up on the inside thus restricting visibility? I realize there is a heater in there but how well does it keep the view clear?
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11-05-2008, 12:27 PM
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| Re: Let's see your snow removal equipment I have wipers on the front and back and a heated rear glass, but I didn't really need the rear heater and wipers so I didn't use them. I would get a little condensation on the front lower glass, but eventually it would go away. I definitely needed the front wiper .
With all of that glass I thought I might have a problem, but I didn't have any problem.
With my old rig, below with the plastic windows, the heat from the cab would melt the snow and I would get a little dripping inside and I had to constantly get out and wipe the front plastic off as the snow stuck. |
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11-05-2008, 12:33 PM
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| Re: Let's see your snow removal equipment Quote:
Originally Posted by locknut Just finished putting the new blade on my "Little Bota".Didn't like the flimsy manual levers,so I powered 'er up like the stuff you big boys use.Works great! | Beautiful Work. I wouldn't have even noticed the custom work if I hadn't just seen a stock setup at the dealer the other day. |
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11-05-2008, 01:07 PM
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| Re: Let's see your snow removal equipment Quote:
Originally Posted by Craig_S I've got 100 hours on this tractor. About 50 lawn mowing, 20 bush hogging, 20 snow blowing, and 10 box blading. I like to take care of my stuff!
Craig | Craig, it looks like you have the same mount for the chute rotation rod as I do (clamped on to the hydraulic control lever). Do you have a problem turning the chute? I moved from a BX2200 to BX2660 and the dealer made modifications to use my blower/quick hitch on the new tractor. When I tried the setup in the garage (not under fire yet) I found the hydraulic control lever rocks back and forth as I turn the handle and the rod flexes forcing me to use 2 hands to rotate the chute (my left hand stabilizing the rod/control lever and my right hand turning the handle to rotate the chute.) Even using 2 hands I feel like I'm putting unnecessary stress on the hydraulic control lever. I'd be interested in any feedback you can give me on your setup. Thanks.
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11-05-2008, 02:59 PM
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#126 (permalink)
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| Re: Let's see your snow removal equipment Quote:
Originally Posted by Evil the Weasel I have wondered if the cab windows get covered with wind driven snow or fog up on the inside thus restricting visibility? I realize there is a heater in there but how well does it keep the view clear? | Just blow the snow the same direction of the prevailing wind and the windshield stays clean...wipers and a heated back window help...heat vents are set up to blow right and the windshield and side glass
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11-05-2008, 05:27 PM
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#127 (permalink)
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| Re: Let's see your snow removal equipment This worked quite well last yr. 3203 JD, 5' Meteor blower, weatherbreak, and 4 wheeler tire chains for front. |
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11-05-2008, 08:46 PM
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| Re: Let's see your snow removal equipment My Curtis 6' plow with a third function valve kit to run the hydraulic angle. I have a 130' driveway and a 1/2 mile road to keep clear. We get 150" - 200" of snow annually |
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11-07-2008, 02:42 PM
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| Re: Let's see your snow removal equipment As soon as I get a picture of my wife...  |
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11-07-2008, 03:17 PM
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#130 (permalink)
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Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: P-Town, Upstate New York
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| Re: Let's see your snow removal equipment Quote:
Originally Posted by jjmarotz This worked quite well last yr. 3203 JD, 5' Meteor blower, weatherbreak, and 4 wheeler tire chains for front. | Just curious why so much weight on the blower? Does it ride up on packed snow or something? Nice looking rig none the less.
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