Bob_Young
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Jul 5, 2002
- Messages
- 1,211
- Location
- North of the Fingerlakes - NY
- Tractor
- Ford 4000; Ford 2000(both 3cyl.);JD40; 2004 Kubota L4300; 2006 Kubota B7610; new 2007 Kubota MX5000
Hi,
Been getting a lot of lake-effect snow and cold wind here lately. Keeping up requires about two hours of plowing daily. To limit my exposure to the elements, I've been pushing snow in high range with my B7610. I'm wondering if this has caused problems for anyone or if I'm setting myself up for a repair bill.
Previously, I'd always plowed snow in Low range. This year, that was taking just too much time. Not only that but I'm working at the edge of a busy state highway and welcome the quick response when it comes to getting out of the way of traffic.
The tractor seems to handle it OK and the tranny fluid gets only slightly warm. Still, the ever-present hydrostat whine seems louder and coarser than when operating in Low.
Mostly I'm plowing only 6 to 8 inches of light powder. The bulk of the work is done by a 5' Woods backblade pushing while backing using the convex side of the blade (gravel driveways). I normally go to low range when working the heavy stuff left by the road plows or when stacking snow with the FEL.
Thanks,
Bob
Been getting a lot of lake-effect snow and cold wind here lately. Keeping up requires about two hours of plowing daily. To limit my exposure to the elements, I've been pushing snow in high range with my B7610. I'm wondering if this has caused problems for anyone or if I'm setting myself up for a repair bill.
Previously, I'd always plowed snow in Low range. This year, that was taking just too much time. Not only that but I'm working at the edge of a busy state highway and welcome the quick response when it comes to getting out of the way of traffic.
The tractor seems to handle it OK and the tranny fluid gets only slightly warm. Still, the ever-present hydrostat whine seems louder and coarser than when operating in Low.
Mostly I'm plowing only 6 to 8 inches of light powder. The bulk of the work is done by a 5' Woods backblade pushing while backing using the convex side of the blade (gravel driveways). I normally go to low range when working the heavy stuff left by the road plows or when stacking snow with the FEL.
Thanks,
Bob