Got some 2720 seat time today

[jgayman]

We got more snow today and I was able to get some more seat time. This snow was a bit deeper and allowed me to use the blower for the first time as it was intended. I cleared 4 drive ways and probably put a good 2 hours of steady use on the blower. I had to negotiate a lot of obstacles which required frequent chute and spout changes. Everything worked well. I was initially disappointed with the cable routing when I first installed my remote spout control and shortly thereafter I added a second cable guide on the quick attach. It seemed to really help as the lever worked smooth and the new guide keeps the cable away from the hot exhaust.

There is one big disadvantage to the 54" blower - it clears such a wide path that you are finished in no time.

Here is a photo. Sorry it is not better - it was quickly getting dark outside.

 

[nuclearsteel]

What kind of chains do you have on that rig? What surfaces were you running them on? Happy with the resuts? I have a 2520 and I'm thinking about chains!

 

[jgayman]

They are 2-link ladder chains from Tirechains.com. I normally clear 5 drive ways, three of them are gravel (including mine) and two of them are asphalt. I am happy with the results so far. This is my first winter with the 2720 as I just got it in July. My previous tractor was a Ford 9N / rear blade with loaded 13.6x28 tires and chains.

 

[nuclearsteel]

They are 2-link ladder chains from Tirechains.com. I normally clear 5 drive ways, three of them are gravel (including mine) and two of them are asphalt. I am happy with the results so far. This is my first winter with the 2720 as I just got it in July. My previous tractor was a Ford 9N / rear blade with loaded 13.6x28 tires and chains.

2 Link ladder on the front too? I take it you installed the spacers for the front wheels?

 

[jgayman]

2 Link ladder on the front too? I take it you installed the spacers for the front wheels?

Yes, 2-link ladder and JD spacers.

 

[Edward. S]

We got more snow today and I was able to get some more seat time. This snow was a bit deeper and allowed me to use the blower for the first time as it was intended. I cleared 4 drive ways and probably put a good 2 hours of steady use on the blower. I had to negotiate a lot of obstacles which required frequent chute and spout changes. Everything worked well. I was initially disappointed with the cable routing when I first installed my remote spout control and shortly thereafter I added a second cable guide on the quick attach. It seemed to really help as the lever worked smooth and the new guide keeps the cable away from the hot exhaust.

There is one big disadvantage to the 54" blower - it clears such a wide path that you are finished in no time.

Here is a photo. Sorry it is not better - it was quickly getting dark outside.

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Your headlights have a orange hue to the center of them.

 

[Mechanos]

Your headlights have a orange hue to the center of them.

Probably a reflection of the orange jacket he was likely wearing.

 

[jgayman]

Probably a reflection of the orange jacket he was likely wearing.

Ding ding ding... we have a winner Johnny! :thumbsup: