Re: 2 wheel Gravely\'s
js5020:
<font color="blue">Its a commercial 12, I also got a 40" mower, 30" mower, square shute snowblower, snowplow, rotary plow, sprayer, and a steering sulky, plus some odds and ends, most importantly the price was right,,, free. </font>
Hmmm. Price was right even if you have to put some money into it. Never used the 12, but when they stopped building them a few years ago they were still up to build quality as before (except for government mandated dumb down for nitwits stuff). Should be a good unit.
I too have a CUT (NH TC40 w-bh,fel, etc etc) but I like the two wheelers much better for some jobs. Plus you are "using up" a few thousand dollar machine instead of a $15k+++ machine.
DaveInColorado is partially correct. The tiller is not so good for "breaking" ground, although it does ok in reverse (backing gives you, in effect, counter rotating tines). Also the rotary plow (and tiller) require a large turning radius with those wheel/carriers sticking out front. If you use the rotary plow, be sure it is adjusted for straight ahead (using the curved angle adjusting slot next to the PTO connection). You will have to play with it a bit until it pulls evenly. When you get it adjusted it works fine and will provide a good seedbed on one pass. Also, be careful if you hit an obstruction-it can really jerk your arms.
Also, sometimes the lack of a differential lock can be a problem. My BCS does have the diff lock and it is handy-under some conditions. Another thing I didn't like was those 8" tires which can drop into ruts more easily than larger tires. Some of these problems are mitigated with duals. This widens the unit (good for slopes) and provides more "rubber" on the ground (can help with dropping into ruts, traction, etc).
The gravelies remind me of the older tractors. I had a Farmall Super C before I bought the TC40. Likewise, the gravelies are not as "modern" a design as, say, the BCS 850. Nevertheless, they are a first rate piece of equipment. Sounds like you got it right. It will last you your lifetime if you take care of it. I don't know how deep your snow is, but that 48" gravely blade will do a real nice job pushing snow, especially with duals and without ice under it. I preferred mine rather than the woods blade on the CUT. Of course, I'd had to clear a 2 acre parking lot with the gravely!
JEH