Snow Lots of snow to move

[Killer_B]

Have ya ever had the luxury of being in a cab tractor when its below 0 out and its snowing with the wind blowing and all you have to do is turn the window wipers on, turn the radio up, turn the heat down cause you are sweating, and sipping your coffee while your playing in the snow.

Yup. It has it's charms. When I get old and decrepit, I may go back to that. For now, gimme a good three day blizzard, a set of worn out Carharts, and ice crystals on my whiskers. That's livin'.

KB

 

[Killer_B]

What implement are using more the plow or blower?

Hard to say. When it's like this, I usually make one pass on the upwind side of the drive and angle plow to the middle. Then back up using the blower to clear the other half. Minimal snow banks that way.

KB

 

[Twotone]

Hmmm, lets see. 30+ MPH winds, -20 with wind chill, and visibility is maybe 200 ft. right now. I sold my plow truck 2 years ago for way more than I paid for it, and the guy didn't want the plow or tool box on it, I had to sell it! I'm trying to talk my son into getting on the IH 966 with FEL (no cab) to move some snow so we can get off the farm someday soon.

I sure miss that plow truck.

Tom

 

[dirtworksequip]

I think I'll run down back of the house,chop a hole in the pond ice and jump in. Just to bring me back to reality.

Sincerely, Dirt

 

[CinderSchnauzer]

Will all you Cab Weenies give it a rest please before I get a bad case of Trade Up Itis.

When my 3320 was ordered I had to make a choice between Cab or Back Hoe, since the two were not compatilbe as they are now.

 

[GarthH]

Now Hinton is cold and lots of snow - must respect your thoughts.

What happened to our love of adventure. I agree a cab is GREAT but its not that bad to bundle up; once the initial hit of cold you seem to get used to it; except for that wind its always hard to stop.

It sort of like the comparison to 2WD vs 4WD. There are some who really need 4WD but not sure for myself - prairies are pretty flat. I can likely get by with chains. If I can get a 4WD without really paying for if then I'll have one, otherwise?

The biggest problem I see with Cabs is they only put them on the higher HP tractors. In our area I see a cost of $30K plus whereas I can get a 30 HP tractor in the high teens or low $20's. If I farmed then it would be a no brainer.

 

[Killer_B]

What happened to our love of adventure.

I was replaced by climate control.

KB

 

[nmu98]

Yup. It has it's charms. When I get old and decrepit, I may go back to that. For now, gimme a good three day blizzard, a set of worn out Carharts, and ice crystals on my whiskers. That's livin'.

KB

I guess the day I can grow whiskers(a full beard, not just a go-tee), I will give up my cab.....

 

[Tom F.]

Hello Killer_B-

I purchased JD 2520 in SEPT 08. I have 6 acres and a large concrete driveway. I purchased a 5' rear blade (still waiting for skid shoes to be delivered) and to be honest, it's just not working that well to clear the drive of snow. Can you please give me the details on your front blade? What brand, how does it angle and an approximate cost of the same? Also, please let me know how you feel the front blade works as I need to find a better solution to my problem. Thanks,

 

[JasonMac]

BRAVING THE ELEMENTS!

BEEN THERE!

DONE THAT!

NEVER AGAIN!!!!!

Once you go Cab... you'll never go back!

My coffee tastes just as good inside of the cab.......