JJM,
It is unlikely you will need tire chains. I also think it unlikely that there is sufficient clearance under the fenders for them anyway even if you had the 3" axle extensions.
The Ventrac Strobe light is incompatible with the Femco Canopy, but the Ventrac Work Lights can be used. I have them on my tractor. You can easily remove the strobe to mount the canopy, but that defeats your purpose in having the store in the first place. I am not aware of any manufacturer that makes weather break cabs that work with articulated tractors.
It seems the reason you want the strobe and lights is so that you will be seen by drivers on a road at the END of your lane. OK, but that is very restrictive for the small amount of time you would be exposed at the end of your lane. If you were going to be moving snow on or beside a long public roadway or sidewalk the safety lights would be needed. The far greater need when operating a snowblower or broom is to keep blowing snow off your face. If you were to get a Ventrac cab, a strobe and several other types of work and safety lights are available. The cab and accessories are a major expense. In addition the cab must be removed when operating on slopes in the summer. Removal of the cab requires an overhead crane, loader, or forklift. The simple approach of a Femco canopy for a bit over $300 and a golf cart cover for less than $100 keeps the snow off your face, but, of course, there is no heater as there would be in a factory cab.
So there are compromises for all of the options. Keep us informed of your decisions.
Jack
It is unlikely you will need tire chains. I also think it unlikely that there is sufficient clearance under the fenders for them anyway even if you had the 3" axle extensions.
The Ventrac Strobe light is incompatible with the Femco Canopy, but the Ventrac Work Lights can be used. I have them on my tractor. You can easily remove the strobe to mount the canopy, but that defeats your purpose in having the store in the first place. I am not aware of any manufacturer that makes weather break cabs that work with articulated tractors.
It seems the reason you want the strobe and lights is so that you will be seen by drivers on a road at the END of your lane. OK, but that is very restrictive for the small amount of time you would be exposed at the end of your lane. If you were going to be moving snow on or beside a long public roadway or sidewalk the safety lights would be needed. The far greater need when operating a snowblower or broom is to keep blowing snow off your face. If you were to get a Ventrac cab, a strobe and several other types of work and safety lights are available. The cab and accessories are a major expense. In addition the cab must be removed when operating on slopes in the summer. Removal of the cab requires an overhead crane, loader, or forklift. The simple approach of a Femco canopy for a bit over $300 and a golf cart cover for less than $100 keeps the snow off your face, but, of course, there is no heater as there would be in a factory cab.
So there are compromises for all of the options. Keep us informed of your decisions.
Jack
