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Thought I'd post a few pictures of my B26TLB with Horst 1000 SnowBlade.
This is my first winter plowing a long gravel driveway, it has a number of hills, some steep. I didn't have chains on the front wheels the first time plowing. That, inexperience, using a plow on a loader frame and soft ground made it a bit interesting. I'd say I was quite frustrated by the end mainly due to the lack of traction for steering. I've since added chains as can been seen in the photo's. Unfortunately, the rear chains had to come off due to lack of fender clearance. I've placed an order for a set of wheel spaces to remedy this issue.
I was able to do a bit of test plowing with the front chains on, it was better without a doubt. Hopefully with some more practice, controlling the amount of down pressure on the FEL and/or using float will improve the experience in the future. If the plow is not going to cut it alone I'll have to start putting some $ away for a PTO snowblower next winter.
This is my first winter plowing a long gravel driveway, it has a number of hills, some steep. I didn't have chains on the front wheels the first time plowing. That, inexperience, using a plow on a loader frame and soft ground made it a bit interesting. I'd say I was quite frustrated by the end mainly due to the lack of traction for steering. I've since added chains as can been seen in the photo's. Unfortunately, the rear chains had to come off due to lack of fender clearance. I've placed an order for a set of wheel spaces to remedy this issue.
I was able to do a bit of test plowing with the front chains on, it was better without a doubt. Hopefully with some more practice, controlling the amount of down pressure on the FEL and/or using float will improve the experience in the future. If the plow is not going to cut it alone I'll have to start putting some $ away for a PTO snowblower next winter.