Jay4200
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Nov 23, 2005
- Messages
- 2,028
- Location
- Hudson/Weare, NH
- Tractor
- L4200GST w/ LA680 & BX2200D w/ LA211
I have turfs all the way around, and I've been running 2-link ladder v-bars on the front of my L4200 to run my rear-mount blower for the last couple of seasons. My tractor won't go a foot in the snow with the blower down in 2WD, but with the front chains in 4WD, it has performed perfectly. Some worry about lash damage with front chains, but there is no way that could ever happen - the physics just don't work out. Those nasty v-bars aren't going to slip - no way. Anyhow, I cleared the dozen or so 1-2 foot snowfalls last season on my 1000' drive with no control issues at all. I didn't ever have the situation with a really slippery ice base, however.
This past weekend, there was 5-6" of fluff on top of an inch of shear n' clear ice. I did a couple of spectacular Charlie Chaplin body splats just trying to stand next to the truck - it was brutal. Miraculously, the truck made it up our hill (new BFGs), but it was pretty sketchy in a few spots and I almost ended up in the front yard making the curve at the top. I was worried that my front-chain set-up might meet it's match, and the rear might decide to go sideways with little I could do. Well, that didn't happen. AAMOF, I didn't feel the slightest hint of control or steering loss. I'm now convinced that the front-chain trick is all that is ever needed. And, those danged 80 pound 2-link ladders for the rear are still in the box...not the best place to park $400.
JayC
This past weekend, there was 5-6" of fluff on top of an inch of shear n' clear ice. I did a couple of spectacular Charlie Chaplin body splats just trying to stand next to the truck - it was brutal. Miraculously, the truck made it up our hill (new BFGs), but it was pretty sketchy in a few spots and I almost ended up in the front yard making the curve at the top. I was worried that my front-chain set-up might meet it's match, and the rear might decide to go sideways with little I could do. Well, that didn't happen. AAMOF, I didn't feel the slightest hint of control or steering loss. I'm now convinced that the front-chain trick is all that is ever needed. And, those danged 80 pound 2-link ladders for the rear are still in the box...not the best place to park $400.
JayC