oosik
Super Star Member
With that much snow to move around and the size tractor you are talking about - you will loose traction trying to blade it off your driveway. The berms will get so high - no matter how fast you go - you won't be able to get the snow up and over the berm.
The answer is a blower. Its slower, for sure, but you will be able to put the snow EXACTLY where you want it.
Don't worry about using a blower with an open station tractor. I have a mile long gravel driveway and for 27 years I used a blower behind my Ford 1710. I cleared the mail box area, my driveway and the yard. All tolled - about three and a half to four hours of blowing. You have to dress for the weather - I can't ever remember going out to blow snow in my shorts and T-shirt.
The answer is a blower. Its slower, for sure, but you will be able to put the snow EXACTLY where you want it.
Don't worry about using a blower with an open station tractor. I have a mile long gravel driveway and for 27 years I used a blower behind my Ford 1710. I cleared the mail box area, my driveway and the yard. All tolled - about three and a half to four hours of blowing. You have to dress for the weather - I can't ever remember going out to blow snow in my shorts and T-shirt.