Tim_in_NH
New member
Well we’ve had quite a winter in the northeast so I assume you guys around here (and other places too, I’m sure!) have had lots of practice refining you snow removal skills. I have a BX2200 on order (should be in by 4/18) so I figured I’d get some tips for next year while it’s still fresh in your minds.
I have a 1200’ +/- newly paved driveway and a few small (4 car) parking areas to clear. My thoughts (correct me if I’m wrong) are to make my first pass down the middle with the FEL pushing/scraping and a 60” back blade angled to one side to push what rolls off the side of the FEL. Then the pass back up (my driveway is on a hill), use just the back blade to push the snow off the opposite side. The only potential problem I see is that I’ll inevitably be driving over some snow before the rear blade gets to it. With this pack down the snow too much for the blade to be able to scrape up? Will this method damage the new pavement? I’m not really interested (at least for now) in a snow thrower or a front blade and I’d prefer to not have to drive backwards. I haven’t purchased any attachments yet so if the consensus is that the FEL/rear blade combo won’t cut it, I may rethink purchasing the rear blade.
FYI, I’m getting filled bar tires with the tractor.
Thanks in advance for any/all advice and suggestions. This is a great site and has been an invaluable source of information while making my decision.
-Tim
I have a 1200’ +/- newly paved driveway and a few small (4 car) parking areas to clear. My thoughts (correct me if I’m wrong) are to make my first pass down the middle with the FEL pushing/scraping and a 60” back blade angled to one side to push what rolls off the side of the FEL. Then the pass back up (my driveway is on a hill), use just the back blade to push the snow off the opposite side. The only potential problem I see is that I’ll inevitably be driving over some snow before the rear blade gets to it. With this pack down the snow too much for the blade to be able to scrape up? Will this method damage the new pavement? I’m not really interested (at least for now) in a snow thrower or a front blade and I’d prefer to not have to drive backwards. I haven’t purchased any attachments yet so if the consensus is that the FEL/rear blade combo won’t cut it, I may rethink purchasing the rear blade.
FYI, I’m getting filled bar tires with the tractor.
Thanks in advance for any/all advice and suggestions. This is a great site and has been an invaluable source of information while making my decision.
-Tim