snow removal options

[Looking4new]

Why not just drive on the snow to pack it down and give you a base?
I turn my back blade around so that the convex side {this way (} is going forward and drag it to help pack down the snow. IF I happen to drag a bunch out to the end of the road I lift and push the pile into the ditch.

 

[Drtumolo]

I also didnt mention that my driveway is steep and in on the north side of the hill so leaving a few inches of snow behind isnt an option. If I do that it becomes solid ice

 

[Dutch445]

as mentioned before the driveway material can make a difference. i was one to bring in loads of "driveway mix" which
consisted of 1 and 1a stones with stone dust, level and pack down before winter. this wasn't a problem for the blower
when it went thru, although sometimes when the ground isn't frozen i'd occasionally get down into the gravel base
with larger stones and then i'd shear bolts more often. 1300 ft is long and that would be long project unless you had a
truck deliver with a spreader box.

as far as the blowers, there aren't any single stage units made for your tractor by deere, and i'm not aware of who else
makes them that would mount up. the 2 stage 47 or 54 blowers are good units and there are tons of us that have them
with good service. they work well and are fairly durable, and shear bolts are only about a 2 minute changeover depending on
whether you have the wrenches and spares with you or not. (1300 ft would be a long drive back up to the garage!)

as with any of these blowers, front or rear, early season snow with thawed ground can be frustrating and as the
ground freezes up the performance and traction get better. once frozen it's pretty easy to maintain and the stones
are usually not a problem.

 

[Dutch445]

another idea that worked for me was to have a pile of the small stones on hand to broadcast on icy spots,
works well to help get some traction where sometimes salt makes more ice as the water runs..

 

[lungdoc]

another idea that worked for me was to have a pile of the small stones on hand to broadcast on icy spots,
works well to help get some traction where sometimes salt makes more ice as the water runs..

Good idea - I have some garbage pails with lids with some crushed granite in them on the hilly spots. The crushed stone is much less susceptible to freezing solid than sand, which has to be kept perfectly dry or warm. Chains on the tractor, especially the Vbar, help to rough up ice and improve grip for other vehicles.

 

[Drtumolo]

The driveway is 2RC stone. As for anti skid I built a tow behind cinder spreader a few years ago. It broadcast coal cinders and really helps with the ice. I was thinking a John Deere 46" single stage blower would fit but could be mistaken.

 

[Dutch445]

the 46 may fit, but not many of them around , and not sure of the blower driveshaft length being
compatible with the 2305 hitch. either way, most would agree the 2 stage blowers are much better
in that heavier snow you get

 

[Looking4new]

The driveway is 2RC stone. As for anti skid I built a tow behind cinder spreader a few years ago. It broadcast coal cinders and really helps with the ice. I was thinking a John Deere 46" single stage blower would fit but could be mistaken.

I was gonna mention if you burned coal or wood that the ash would make for good traction. You beat me to it.

 

[buickanddeere]

Two stage blower. Ploughing just building banks, ridges and berms that make drifting even worse.

 

[LD1]

Wood ash is about as best as it gets for traction on ice or hard pack snow