It's 4wd. No power steering. It'll definitely be useful in the winter for snow removal. I've been researching this tractor since I posted this and I'm pretty much convinced I'm going to buy it. I've seen video of a few of them with snow blades attached to the front. Is this a common thing? I figured on just getting a rear 3pt blade and using that to plow the driveway, but if there's a better option I'm open to it.
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It's 4wd. No power steering. It'll definitely be useful in the winter for snow removal. I've been researching this tractor since I posted this and I'm pretty much convinced I'm going to buy it. I've seen video of a few of them with snow blades attached to the front. Is this a common thing? I figured on just getting a rear 3pt blade and using that to plow the driveway, but if there's a better option I'm open to it.
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spd - You came to the wrong forum to get an unbiased opinion about getting your first small tractor.
4WD w/ a 60" mower? Heck the mower is probably worth at least a grand.
But be careful about attachments.
Bigger garden? Start dreaming about a disc, a plow, maybe even a 48" rototiller Everything Attachments 48" Chain Drive Tiller
Moving a lot of river rock? Start dreaming about a small trailer
And the list goes on. A boat may be a hole in the water that you pour money into but at least it lets you cross water easily. A tractor, even a small one is similar, you can put a lot of money into attachments but they can save you a LOT of labor.
go for it.
4WD w/ a 60" mower? Heck the mower is probably worth at least a grand.
But be careful about attachments.
Bigger garden? Start dreaming about a disc, a plow, maybe even a 48" rototiller Everything Attachments 48" Chain Drive Tiller
Moving a lot of river rock? Start dreaming about a small trailer
And the list goes on. A boat may be a hole in the water that you pour money into but at least it lets you cross water easily. A tractor, even a small one is similar, you can put a lot of money into attachments but they can save you a LOT of labor.
go for it.
Oh man I already can see what you mean. I called this morning and told the salesman I'd take it. I'm already shopping for a rear blade for it, and I just had the thought this morning that my small cart is going to be inadequate for pulling behind it, so I'd better start shopping for a trailer as well. I can see this becoming like guns and motorcycles are for me...can never have too much or too many!
That tiller looks really, really useful...are all implements $1K and up? Lol.
I do appreciate the prompt replies and input though guys. I haven't put any money on it yet because I'm stuck at work until at least Thursday morning. Don't worry, when I get it home I'll take pictures to post here.
KubotainNH
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You can get some good CL deals on attachments or if handy make your own. Example, weight box to offset the weight of a front snow plow, plenty of examples on here of people making them.
As for the plow itself, I would think about a small older pick-up plow with the lift cylinder and just graft it to the front. May need to take a few inches or so off each end. The onboard tractor hydraulics will lift it. You could use a atv plow with a winch and go on the cheap but 4 way control from the seat is nice.
Btw, you can add power steering if you can find parts that work. You can see my setup in the link below. The one weak point of these tractors is the steering gear especially if you have the added weight a loader brings.
As for the plow itself, I would think about a small older pick-up plow with the lift cylinder and just graft it to the front. May need to take a few inches or so off each end. The onboard tractor hydraulics will lift it. You could use a atv plow with a winch and go on the cheap but 4 way control from the seat is nice.
Btw, you can add power steering if you can find parts that work. You can see my setup in the link below. The one weak point of these tractors is the steering gear especially if you have the added weight a loader brings.
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Certainly your best decision today, for the short term and the long term. Congratulations.
Egon
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A little Mule they are. I put 3000 hr. on one. It did not have an easy life.
Just keep the rad & oil cooler clean. Chains will really help if your snow gets deep.
Just keep the rad & oil cooler clean. Chains will really help if your snow gets deep.
I'm actually thinking about snow plowing options and the more I think about it, the more I think a rear, 3pt mount blade will be ideal for snow removal due to the geometry of my driveway. Being able to back the blade up to the garage door and front patio and pull the snow away will be just the ticket.
Question though: how well do those blades "float"? My driveway is concrete, and I'm. It worried about marking it up, but a couple of the seams are uneven and I'm a little worried that if the blade catches in them I'm going to pull chunks of concrete out. Might try sandwiching a piece of rubber between the cutting edge and blade to give it something to ride on if it comes to that...
Interesting that something I'm buying to help me with projects is creating its own projects before it even arrives at my property hahahah.
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BigBoyToys
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You'll be very happy with that tractor!
Prices depend on what you're looking for.
If you're handy and have a welder or access to a friend with one...you can make some nice implements for cheap!
My latest build was a York Rake...
terryknight
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you can put skids on the blade, or try turning it around, that way it won't "dig"
I took a took plow and adapted it to work
I took a took plow and adapted it to work
