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    How big of a rock/boulder can a 60 HP tractor push on relatively flat dirt?

    I'm in SW N.H. and I've been uncovering boulders on average of 6' x 6' to build a retaining wall about 300 yards away. I have a Branson 4015 R w/ FEL and BH. I've had no issue pushing these through the woods and gravel driveway. Sometimes, depending on the shape I can lift a corner to roll the...
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    Any way to weld the thin metal on tractors and attachments?

    Not a pro welder by any means but a Mig welder is what you're looking for. It's a wire spool fed welding filler that can be flux core (no shielding gas) or used with shielding gas. It's great for smaller and thinner metal. I've used this on a few spots on my thinner metal area of metal with no...
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    Plow now or wait?

    I let the ice accumulate on top of the snow and then push it. Otherwise you're trying to push snow from on top of ice.
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    Grading--what am I doing to cause this?

    Yup, we call this "chatter." Just need more weight.
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    Branson advise

    I have a Branson 4015 which is a lighter duty frame than the 20 series and the steel and lifting capacities are still greater than the L series. I've had very little issue while owning the tractor. I do have one of the oldest Kubota dealership in my town so it's a bit weird having a red tractor.
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    Do homeowners buy snowplows to plow their own properties?

    I bought an old 7.5' Fisher plow in reasonable shape and welded a QA plate to the A-frame. I live in NH on a large gravel driveway and it's worked great. I probably have $500 into all of the materials.
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