SnowMageddon

[MossRoad]

I used white lithium spray grease for quite a while. I like it because it sticks and I can see where I'm applying it. I also use a spray Teflon sometimes. I kind of alternate between the two.

 

[Barryh]

On the squeeking, I have stopped using conventional lube. I purchased a bottle of this bike lube. Spoke to a friend who bikes a lot and swears by this. It does seem to last longer than regular lube, but my rams make a ton of noise in steering. This works but I wish the rams PT provides had lube points.

I get out for the first time today need to stock up on spray everything, The storm wiped me out.. Which brand of bike lube are you referring to ?

 

[Barryh]

I used white lithium spray grease for quite a while. I like it because it sticks and I can see where I'm applying it. I also use a spray Teflon sometimes. I kind of alternate between the two.

The same thing I have been using also.. I try different brands from time to time depending on where I shop.. The white lithium is a good standby..:thumbsup:

 

[Barryh]

They come with a BAR!:drink:
Looks like the Ash tree guy needs a couple...

:laughing:

 

[Barryh]

Just saying :laughing:

 

[cqaigy2]

The same thing I have been using also.. I try different brands from time to time depending on where I shop.. The white lithium is a good standby..:thumbsup:

I make of a "lub" with old gas and mix in grease from a tub of lithium or what grease is available, it's liquid enough to paint on with a chip brush or something. Penetrates pretty well and the gasoline evaporates, leaving the grease behind.

 

[cqaigy2]

The same thing I have been using also.. I try different brands from time to time depending on where I shop.. The white lithium is a good standby..:thumbsup:

I make of a "lub" with old gas and mix in grease from a tub of lithium or what grease is available, it's liquid enough to paint on with a chip brush or something. Penetrates pretty well and the gasoline evaporates, leaving the grease behind.

 

[marrt]

I'm down near Middleburg. Our "official" total was 39". I have an 1845, 425 and Kubota L3901. The 1845 needs some maintenance (wheel circuit filtered due to pump work) and my 425 is out of service due to a blown motor and my decision to replace with a 35HP Subaru.

So, at home, we used my neighbor's 425. This is the tractor I originally purchased about 15 years ago and sold to him when I got the 1845. The 425 did an amazing job. At my dad's house, 1.5 miles away, I used my 3901. Frankly, the 425 was much faster. It's so quick to forward and reverse. Plus, the articulation allows you to dump the snow off to the side much easier than the 3901.

Comparing all three tractors, I'd say the 425 is easily my favorite, given the capabilities and cost. Although I only have 6 hours on the 3901, I'm not that impressed. Easy to get the tractor stuck or in a "scary" predicament. If you need to pull a plow or large tiller, which I do, then it's the best option. For everything else, the PT is much better in my opinion. I'll give a more detailed review once I get more seat time with the 3901.

BTW, we should consider a PT get together for the NOVA owners.

 

[Digger 258]

I'm down in Stafford but fairly new to the area. I'd love a NOVA PT get together!

 

[Digger 258]

Just don't know how I would have moved the snow into such high piles with a normal blade. With the 425, I could blast a pile while lifting the blade and move it as far off the road as I wanted. Being able to put the blade up so high made such a difference. Also, as you said, forward to reverse in a split second, being able to U-turn in the width of the drive and fit places where I couldn't before made a huge difference. I wanted to get a real time comparison so I tried my little diesel Bolens, but I am too embarrassed still to tell the story of how I couldn't even get to the driveway with it, and the long story of getting stuck, throwing a drive shaft on the snow-caster, struggling to remount the blade . . . I gave up and went right back to the PT, which was not only really effective, but really fun!