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Good luck with the kitty!! Reckon your Dad is fine on his own...he's independent...a real man. Good for him!!

2022-02-06, 0743 -5° right now...high in the low 20's. The only thing I should do today is clean off the roof of the Tacoma...forgot to do that yesterday...

Yep, it's happened a couple times: Looks like these were both in the UK...and more power to the farmers!!!

We need more of that! Our laws in the US stem from English law, but to me, that would be justifiable in the US as well Kudos to Mr. Hooper!!!

My sympathies...stay with her until the end (I know that's really tough, and I weep when I do it)

The History Guy is a great YouTube channel. He's got a lot of very interesting videos many of you should enjoy or, at least, find interesting (like the one ArlyA linked to)

Cow on a Plow (goes along with "Elf on a Shelf")

Think I'll give that a try...probably use Pam

2022-02-05, 0540 8° right now...high in the mid-teens... Other than a dump run, get 5 gallons of diesel and some more snow clean up...that'll be enough today, I think

Looks like we got mostly powder...fairly easy to shovel or blow...downside, of course, is the reduced visibility when blowing snow...and, yes, it's still snowing...finally appears to be tapering off

Got in from my second round of snow work. Didn't measure any depths, but there was enough new accumulation to give the snow blowers a workout...probably need to get another 5 gallons of diesel tomorrow. Still snowing, by the way...I'm not expecting any appreciable accumulation though. Reckon I'm...

That only works when the tractor is used as a stationary power source...such as using a 3PH wood chipper

Who decides what is "misinformation"? That's the problem...

They could always create an online forum...

Man!! That's a lot of snow!!! Fortunately, I'd spray anti-stick on the usual parts of the blower....snow went flying so fast and high, I'll wager it made it all the way to Lebanon NH....I'll have to ask Thomas... That EGO couldn't handle the 16"...not even close. My fault...should have gone out...

Been there with gears...the 4052 is my first HST tractor. The others have been gear and my favorite transmission is a reverser

2022-02-04, 0304 Up too early... 21° and heavy snow right now. I'd gotten up for a pee and smoke about an hour ago....looks like 1-2" of snow accumulated since than and it appears that rate is increasing. Looks fluffy, fortunately...I'd say about 8" looking at the deck railings...but, it's...

Snowing here...just a dusting now, but looks like 14-16 inches by early morning. Wifey has to go get a booster shot at 0900, so I reckon early morning snow clearing is the plan. Stepdaughter made chili...damn good. She cut a few peppers to give it a jolt, and a couple shots of whiskey (not in...

Yup, and who gave her all that "free" stuff?

Before I went in the Navy, coffee was sweet and creamy... But, aboard ship, fresh milk didn't last long...so, I drank coffee black and sweet. Not too long after, gave up the sugar too... So, for the last 50 years...it's black for me

I agree...but the rear axle is much more robust...and, as mentioned in the video, the front axle pivots on one point.

Somebody paid for that free lunch...probably the taxpayers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/There_ain't_no_such_thing_as_a_free_lunch

Got it

Personally, I wouldn't use the loader to tow or pull anything...that's what the drawbar is for. I would think pulling would put excessive strain on the bucket, bucket mounts (if a QA bucket) and the loader mounts I do use it for lifting...more so then as a "loader"...using the bucket hooks or...

Think I'll give that a try sometime... I'll put Kahlua in my coffee occasionally, bit too sweet for me. I drink coffee black and strong

2022-02-03, 0444 39° right now...quite a change since yesterday's cold. High in the low 40's then down to the low 20's tonight. Rain turning to snow later...then all snow until Friday afternoon. Total should be somewhere between 12 and 15 inches. Nothing to worry about... Tractor is fueled up...

Anybody got his e-mail? Ask him to come back....?

Anybody got his e-mail? Ask him to come back....?

Non-Hacker!!

FEL's add weight and raise the center of gravity...bad news on a slope

And stiffness!

Craigslist

Your dealer's service department could probably do it, if you prefer welded on If you go with the bolt-on, you might want to add a doubler plate on the inside of your bucket

Not untypical...most folks on these forums show up occasionally. Many of the 300K are probably not active at all...lot of folks come in for a question or something, than decide TBN isn't for them. Some are probably dead... Online forums aren't too important to most folks....TBN is the only one...

I don't think we need to know that... We've got all kinds of feedback, some good, some bad If a mod isn't satisfied how things are going, he or she can always give up being a moderator. If the management isn't happy with a moderator's performance, they can replace the moderator Some guys have...

I think you're right So far, TBN has received just over 100 votes

Before you buy, watch this recently posted video Long story short, Tar River is the supplier in question. I don't own anything from Tar River, myself

The 4-link ladder types are the worst...but also the least expensive in my experience

2022-02-02, 0527 21° right now...high in the upper 30's, maybe 40. Storm tonight will be starting as rain, transition to snow tonight sometime. Current prediction is 13"-14". The prediction has been fluctuating between 12-15 inches all along. Fortunately, stepdaughter is off Thursday and...

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That doesn't help much, does it? I suggest you use a grade 5 the same diameter of what is (or was) in your snow blower. My blower (a Frontier/Deere brand) uses two shear bolts...both grade 5's. One is 1/4" diameter (probably a 1/4-20). The other is a bit bigger (maybe 5/16th's)...can't recall...

Yep, it's the thought that counts... But also, did it get you drunk? That's the other thought that counts!!! :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO:

My neighbor in PA made it too...I thought it was rather bitter. He made wine from a number of fruity plants. Also made applejack...good stuff, very potent!!!

Same here...TBN is the first place I look at when I get up in the morning

Just do what works best for you...

The conversion is to a SAE Grade 5 bolt. Do not use an SAE Grade 8!!!

Sounds like the voice of experience!!!

If there's an issue with a moderator's decision or attitude, than contacting Muhammad directly would be the better way to go... We're all human with opinions, prejudices and attitudes. I've never had a problem with any of the moderators...even when we had the UN"friendly" Politics forum. I guess...

I agree...Ol' Virginny is hardly any better than Texas "Moonshine can blind you" That's what makes it good!

And West Virginia is way better than Virginia...moonshine is much tastier and less lethal

Very true..."Friendly Politics" went that way

At the top, TopPop

How many now? Personally, I don't think more mods are necessary, and definitely no "Anything Goes" forum We know the rules....no politics, be respectful of other's points of view (remember the old old "Gear vs. Hydro" debates years ago?). If folks want to argue, use the TNT forum. txdon wrote...

Hope you can figure it out

I've a fifth of Bourbon here... It'll be a sacrifice, but I'm willing to do the deed... Check out my posts after 1530 this afternoon...

Any of mine, after imbibing, would be easily recognizable by the numerous misspellings, grammatical errors and generally nonsensical content

If you folks don't follow NB88 on YouTube, here's his latest video: I was shivering, just watching this one... Not sure where he's at...somewhere in Maine

Society, as a whole, seems to have gotten very uncivil...

There's a new thread: https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/should-the-community-make-the-rules.446517/ Since some folks got upset about posts being pulled, TBN ownership decided to take a poll...check out the link, post your response and vote, if you like I hope some of the older members...

The guys mowing the medians and sides of the highways is Vermont amaze me. Vermont isn't called The Green Mountain state for no reason. Some of the slopes have got to be 20°, at least. The tractors are large, cabbed utility machines...mostly red, so I'd guess they're Massey's. Some have dual...

No... the owner makes the rules IMHO, TBN made a mistake with "Friendly Politics" (which turned unfriendly pretty quickly). I'd rather not see a repeat of that I do agree with ranger danger (post #3). If there's an infraction, the poster should be notified as to what the infraction is...not so...

2022-02-01, 0420 -2° right now...high, like yesterday, in the mid-20's... Also, like yesterday, it probably won't make it to the mid-20's... actual high was 22° and breezy

How about posting the video?

Nope, ain't gonna do that!!!

Me too!!!!

Yeah, I do...but I can't do everything with the tractor...such as the walks and back deck. Best I can do with those areas is hit them fairly frequently, before too much accumulation (especially if it a wet snow) Our forecast this week (Thursday into Friday) totals 15"-16" between the 2 days...

The other option is, of course, to hire somebody... This kind of manual work is tough on we older guys...especially those of us who aren't in such good physical condition (your bad back and neck, my bad back and not so great heart)

Might want to consider a powered snow broom...

The miracle of copy & paste!

2022-01-31, 0520 -3° right now...high in the mid-20's

Probably because the implement mounted on the trucks is called a snowplow Definition of plow (Entry 2 of 2) transitive verb 1a: to turn, break up, or work with a plow b: to make (something, such as a furrow) with a plow 2: to cut into, open, or make furrows or ridges in with or as if with a...

Get some hours on it first...maybe about 20 or so... Then, you'll have a better idea of what you need or want Can't recall who posted it, but if you're in a colder area, do consider a block heater at some point

Per Weather Underground, you're looking at about 12" I got 5 gallon of winterized diesel, that should come close to filling the tractor's tank...well, at least 3/4's Couple decent days before the storm (if it actually hits) to get the fuel in the tank

Yup!! Don't cha love it!!!

Good news!!! Now the forecast is for 15+ inches!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :LOL::oops::oops::oops:

Unfortunately, it hasn't done that...

Looks like another one coming through Thursday and Friday...if the forecast holds, it'll be around a foot over two days...

How much snow did you get, Thomas?

2022-01-30, 0705 3° right now...high in the mid-teens today. Yesterday never got above 5°...pretty bitter. No snow here at all, not even a flurry.

"I like my coffee like I like my..." Hahahahahaha!! :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: Watch the political comments, guys...even if I agree, you know the rules...

Very cool!! I really enjoyed that video!!

Pretty much a waste of time...many YouTubers are just looking for headcount, not accuracy of their videos. So, as far as I'm concerned, this guy is full of it...nothing more

Wear ear plugs or muffs and get a battery powered snow blower(much quieter) Pushers, if gas powered, are just as loud as gas powered snow blowers and tend to get stuck if any serious amount of snow. Shoveling, at our age (I'm72 and don't think you're too far behind me), is a heart attack waiting...

We might ***** about it...but in reality, we LOVE it!!!!

Who?

2022-01-29, 0653 5° right now...high in the upper single digits, so it's gonna be a cold one. Maybe snow showers, but nothing like you folks further south and east are going to see. Dump run is the only thing on the schedule today...

Ahhh, Fallon...first time I drank Coors (which wasn't sold east of the Mississippi back then) and gambled in Reno...

A CAN OF GASOLINE OR KEROSENE, PROBLEM SOLVED

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BIRD!!!

And all tax-deductible "business trips", I'd wager... I have no problem with folks owning private jets, except those who espouse "global warming" and fly solo (other than pilot and crew)...that's not politics, that's hypocrisy

With newer materials, composites especially, could reduce weight and the possibility of punctures. But, fuels costs and high consumption...just don't see much benefit in supersonic commercial aircraft

That's very sad... Any details on what happened?

Contact your local dealer...if you bought the 3720 from a dealer, they should be able to help...possibility the load match may be "broken"... Even if you bought it from a private party, the dealer's techs might be able to give you some guidance

The lesson here is keep children away from equipment being operated... I hope the 5year old makes it through with no long term effects...

2022-01-28, 0331 23° right now...far cry from yesterday's -16° at this hour. High today in the low 20's and snow showers. Looks like the "big" storm/blizzard (this one is named Kenan) is going bypass us...I have mixed emotions on that, actually. Love watch it snow...don't mind snow...

If you don't mind me asking, what was the cost of the Nokian conversion?

Also, the Concorde didn't really hold that many passengers...and, the price of the tickets was something very well off people could afford...due to, among other factors, the cost of manufacturing the big bird (as well as fuel, which isn't going to get cheaper). Although I expect the costs of...

Yup...drink it black...like a real man!!

I prefer fleeced lined trousers...

2022-01-27, 0322 -13° right now...high in the low 20's today. Heading in to work for a few hours this morning. I was told by IT that doing a wired connection, rather than wireless (at home) will correct my login problems. Stepdaughter will be helping my wife when required.

Well, per Weather Underground, the snow expected this weekend went from about 6" or so to nothing...guess the storm is tracking off the coast...that'll make Thomas happy! -1° right now...low about -13° tonight...

We used to have C5's landing and taking off from the Naval Air Facility in Naples Italy (that was my shore duty, BTW). The way they kinda amble down the runway, one would never think they'd get off the ground. The neatest time was when I won a lottery to get a ride on the Goodyear Blimp (this...

I agree...I'd prefer R1's or R2's when mowing my 3-4 acres of field...just don't have the money to buy the wheels and tires to swap. That said, the first year we lived here, I mowed with a 4400 with R3 Turfs and no problems. But, as you'd written, if you do use chains, it's easier to mount them...

So do I!!

I always remove mine when: a) getting into my vehicle (and tractor) b) going into the house or any other building When I'm inside my house, I have a hook to hang them...when going in to a store or other building, I just carry them As you wrote, they're tough on floors It takes, maybe, 5...

I'm not even considering leaving TBN... Although I'm sure some will disagree with me, political threads, or those that turn into trading insults or insulting others, should be trimmed and removed... There are plenty of online forums to do that crap. This is a family friendly, TRACTOR forum. And...

Do you have a well, Thomas?

Yeah, they are extremely pricey, plus it's the wheels too. IIRC, they're mounted on R1 wheels. I think I read one is looking at between $4K and $5K to do the deed. Regular turfs last quite a while and considering many of us put few hours (I'd estimate 60-80 hours a year for me) on our...

We do use VPN, but I don't think this is the problem I can't even log in to do anything, even if not connected to the company network. Pretty sure it's a password issue, but not one I have the permissions to resolve IT Guy just contacted me...it is a VPN problem. I'll have to go in to work...

I missed the post, but if TBN mods removed it or changed the rules, I hope we members would be informed...that would be very helpful

Problem is, as soon as certain subjects (Covid being one), it goes political...which has almost always led to snarky comments and uncivil behavior. I'm seeing this in other threads too, and not just threads that devolve into politics. We need to be civil...we may not agree on topics, but that's...

2022-01-26, 0323 8° right now...high in the low teens today... I was having password problems with one of the applications on my work laptop...passed it to IT. Now, I can't even log in at all. I did contact our IT guy (who works in Connecticut) and, without me connecting into the network, he...

When I went to grab the mail, i noticed we had gotten more snow last night then I expected...1½-2". So, cranked up the Deere and did the driveway, then with the EGO, did the walks...should be good until the weekend. Our forecast is for 5-6 inches (so, settle down, Thomas!) Pretty cold...

Which is, basically, what at turf tire gives you...

I hope the pup does too...dogs normally heal pretty quick.. As far as that "sad look", that's typical for a Boxer, even when they're happy!

Good quality flannel pajamas help a lot

2022-01-25, 0551 16° right now and flurrying a bit. High in the upper 20's, if the forecast holds. Suzette thanks you for all the birthday wishes!!

I can only estimate, and that comes from my memory. When we first moved to Vermont, I had a Deere 4400 open station (brought from PA when we moved) with turfs. This was late 2012 and we lived in East Randolph, VT. Snow hit...about 10", if memory serves. All I had at the time was the bucket and...

My 4052's manual states just that

Turfs are good in the snow, up to a point

This was your Kubota, right? Deere regen can be cancelled and initiated when convenient...also, the hot exhaust is vented upwards My 4052 hasn't had to regen yet

2022-01-24, 0505 7° right now...high about 20° Wifey's birthday today...now she's officially an old lady

I'm a 30-pack guy...mostly PBR

This is a real Volvo First stick shift car I ever drove. I didn't own it (but I have owned 2 Volvos)...belonged to a friend of my older sister

I just sent the YouTube link to the Engineering guys at work...so they can see how a real engineer works Very funny!!

2022-01-23, 0744 16° right now...high in the mid-20's Might have to make a grocery run today...that's about it

Yeah, tastes moose p*ss

If the call is going to be any length (most call last 30 seconds, max), I'll pull to the shoulder. I won't respond to any texts at all...they can wait or the texter can call...

It's not the talking, especially if you can do it hands free...my 2016 Tacoma has Bluetooth and I do make and receive calls. It's the texting or cruising Facebook and such. Mostly a personal responsibility (or lack thereof) thing...and, yes HEAVY fines and license suspensions...even vehicle...

That does make me feel soooooo much better!! -17° as I type this... (at 0840)

Well, you try not to!!

You ain't the first...doubt if you'll be the last...

2022-01-22, 0517 -16° right now (coldest so far)...high about 20 today... Maybe make a dump run today...only a couple bags, so probably not. I do need to add air to two tires on my truck. I've been losing pressure on the two right tires for a while now. Since this was happening before the snow...

whatever the 3-digit code is, put a zero before it ALT0227 ã I'd written on another thread; this only works with a keyboard that has a numbers pad. It will not work with the number keys above the alphabetical keys By the way, it also depends on what font is displayed. We're quite limited to...

I've had both R3 (Turf) and R4's (Industrial). I prefer the R3 type tire for snow. Most of the time, I don't even need 4WD...granted, I'm clearing level areas.

A good, no BS, kinda guy!!! I like him!!

Yeah, but the concept of a 24 hour, very repetitive, weather channel would be very boring...guess they had to spice it up. I watched it occasionally years ago before it got overly "dramatic".

Yes, he did...but not any pre-drilled, IIRC

I blame most of this on The Weather Channel... They're the ones who started (stupidly, IMHO) naming snow events and sensationalizing the forecasts...all in the name of ratings. Pretty sure, but not positive, TWC also started this foolishness about "real feel" which is utter BS. The wind...

I have a rubber cutting edge since I have an asphalt drive. Not really too effective, IMHO I'd like to try this stuff https://www.goodworkstractors.com/product/snow-pusher-replaceable-cutting-edge/

They're OK... But, I'm more of a Stomping Tom Conners kinda guy...

Some folks just don't care for erotic dancing...personal values and no need to criticize... Now me, a 10 year Navy vet and 100% pervert...I loved strip clubs back in the day Of course, I'll probably go to Hell when I pass on... :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO:

Not at all!

If you're a fan of WW II movies, "The Man Who Never Was" is a really good flick base upon a true WW II incident. This is not an action packed shoot-em-up, but a compelling story of espionage https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Man_Who_Never_Was

I suggest adding a block heater...cold oil in the sump doesn't help starting

Is the train pretty full?

2022-01-21, 0527 -10° right now...low teens for the high today. Couple online meetings this morning...might make a dump run today, if time permits BTW, I bought an old (1955-1956) British war movie and watched it a couple days ago. It was "The Man Who Never Was", based upon a true WW II...

I got no complaints about most of you...

Used to enjoy going to "The Block" (that was where all the strip joints were) and had some relatives still living in the city. I lived in the "suburbs" which was fairly rural. There was crime there then too, but not like the shoot-em ups now

I've seen small fires under some equipment to warm up the oil so the machine would start. Ether was used a lot too... This was Howard County, MD in the late 1960's I agree...too much "news" (not just the weather) is sensationalized way too much...and that ain't just Canada. One of my current...

I remember when they used to call Baltimore "Charm City"...pretty sure it's "Sh*tty City" now

So would I, if it was like in the 1950's!

I always wore gloves when riding a motorcycle ('76 Kawasaki 900, in my case). Wasn't just for the weather...ever got hit on the knuckle by a June bug when doing 70 MPH? Also, wore gloves just in case the 'cycle went down. Leather gloves abrade, like human skin...gives one a chance to minimize...

And, now for the news! https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/moose-takes-tumble-and-gets-stuck-in-colorado-basement-here-s-how-officials-freed-it/ar-AASG82L

2022-01-20, 0328 34° right now and it won't be getting any warmer. Tonight the prediction is -10°

:ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: Must be the Don Rickles brand...think Amazon carries them

:ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO:

Craigslist? Probably a scammer...

2022-01-19, 0506 -4° right now, snow showers this morning, but no accumulation expected. High, if it makes it, will be mid-upper 30's. Next couple nights are going to be bitter, -11 to -16...won't be letting Margeaux out in that Usual webinars today...site manager is off with...

I don't think he was even close to rolling...I didn't see any of the tires off the ground My guess, for better or worse, the guy has been doing his for years...

I'm still trying figure out how to pronounce it...

Same thing with the liquor store I went to today... 🤬🤬🤬🤬

I shouldn't have added the "laughs" emojis on post 144,290... I did need to use the little snow blower to get to the big snow blower!! All done now (few hours ago)...snow was pretty dry which blew 40-50 feet. Blowing into the wind pretty much reduced visibility to nil. I wanted to keep the...

Yeah, prices have gone up considerably since I bought mine from Titan Attachments

I believe that vid was from somewhere in Asia...that's how they operate in Asia...

That's 30-40 years of experience using older equipment...

:ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO:

Yeah, I'll find most of it...first year or two we lived here, I didn't use driveway markers so snow blowing part of the lawn won't be a first. We only salt the walks and right in front of the garage doors...regular ice melt salt in front of the garage and pet safe on the walks. Other then rare...

Well, he didn't roll it! I've seen a number of videos in which the operators were doing something I wouldn't even consider. Most were Asian or Eastern European/Russia

2022-01-18, 0424 19° right now...high, right around 20° and, maybe, snow showers. Since the forecast was for freezing rain yesterday into last night, didn't bother doing any snow removal. We didn't get the freezing rain but did get about another inch or so of snow last night. The tractor is...

8" ain't trivial if ya ain't used to it!!! Problem is, you won't get this kind of snow frequent enough to really get used to it

Snow ended about an hour or so ago...and no freezing rain...none predicted either. But, we'll probably get snow showers tonight, so clearing will wait until tomorrow morning. Hope I've got enough tobacco and papers. Total accumulation was 9-12 inches, depending on where one measures... One thing...

Yeah, I'd prefer the filler lower. I would guess most people carry filled cans in the bed of their truck and stand on the bed when pouring the fuel in the tank. As I'd written, I set the fuel can on the tailgate and pump it in...

Yeah, I'd say there's a good sense of humor "In fact, early in life, he was so good at selling street-based pharmaceuticals the Federal Bureau of Prisons invited him to be a guest." "Trees and shrubs across the bi-state region can now rest easy at night knowing their next severe pruning has been...

Looks like Deere brought the old 790 (later it was designated 3005 for a couple years) back. Pretty close to the same specs...and transmission I had a 5" Landpride cutter behind a 790 for several years. It did fine, but expect to slow down in thicker brush

I've used the tractor's snow blower on the walks, before I got my first walk-behind (a real POS I bought used). Pretty much stuck with the EGO blower for the walks the last few years...but as crappy as it s today, maybe I'll just stay in the cab. Nothing's going to happen for a while...

Snow's coming down pretty hard now...another 2" or so since I posted earlier this morning (about 2 hours ago). Think I'll take my first pass on the walks in a bit...

2022-01-17, 0506 15° right now and snowing pretty steadily. High in the mid-30's... Storm must have started late since we didn't get the 3-5 inches predicted. Only about an inch on the deck railings, so far. Should be getting 5 or more inches before the transition to rain or rain/snow mix. I...

Who were you asking? It's a good idea to quote and reply when asking a specific question to a specific person...just like I did with your post...

Why is the link showing up in (what I assume) in Chinese script? Has TBN been hacked?

Messick's is a great bunch of guys! Losing a dealer is a real bummer, but that's a risk when buying from a newer brand...in any industry

I've always been a Deere guy, but before I bought my 4052, I gave serious consideration to a used Kioti. My neighbor has a CK2610 or CK3510...nice cab tractor. I wanted a bit more PTO HP, so I went with the Deere, plus the dealer is local (neighbor's tractor came from out of...

I don't normally use 4WD (MFWD, in Deere parlance) unless necessary, but I'm not working on any slopes. Also, turf tires work pretty good as snow tires That said, reckon 4WD will help using a front blade

That applies to us who normally see this kind of weather too Be safe, don't overdo it...especially we older guys

Wet snow, spray the chute, auger, fan and housings with an anti-stick. I use the same thing my wife uses on pots, skillets and such

So do I, but this is a company laptop. At work, I have a USB keyboard...no problems there

I have 3 or 4 ASCII codes I use frequently...plus/minus, 1/4", 1/2" and 3/4" As I'd written, can't do ASCII without a number pad, which I don't have on the laptop keyboard

My 4520 had the filler just aft of the engine firewall/hood...other than lifting it to the hood, I just rested the fuel can on the hood. The pump I linked to in a previous post helps out a lot, but the hose won't reach from the ground to the filler. I rest the fuel can on my truck's...

Yeah, not surprising since Nor'Easters only hit every few years...different situation in northeast Virgina and West Virgina. Probably be damn near impossible to get chains this late in the season anyway.

I'll be glad when these are available locally. I had priced one online but backed off when I saw shipping costs were almost the same as the price of the blower and the Amazon options add $500+ to the prices. I reckon I'll have to wait a while and use what I have

That is a very treacherous situation... Although using 4WD on hard pavement isn't usually a good idea, I expect a snow or ice covered drive would provide enough slippage to minimize damage to the front axle. Plus, using 4WD does help in braking (just use a low enough gear to let the engine do...

Same here, but need to watch for a freeze-thaw-freeze

Get a pair of these: https://www.amazon.com/Yaktrax-Traction-Cleats-Walking-X-Small/dp/B008S6LG06/ref=asc_df_B008S6LG06?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80401840125111&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584001418830457&psc=1 I've been using them for the...

My preference is to let the icy stuff accumulate atop the snow... I use a PTO driven snow blower for the drive and will easily handle deep snow That said, my walk-behind snow blower (not self-propelled) used for the walks won't do so well if we get the maximum forecast (12"-13"). I expect to get...

A balmy -4° right now...almost tee shirt weather! Other than filling the bird feeder, work is done...birds have really been chowing down! Sipping on a Kahlúa and coffee...wifey's cruising the internet, Margeaux is doing what she does best (napping)

Deere is American...just like Ford, GM, Boeing and others...many others. Just like Toyota and Honda are Japanese, even though they have assembly plants in the US. I like Deere...had 'em for 20+ years, but before I bought the 4052, I looked at both RK (glad I passed on that brand!!) and Kioti...

Just like Ford, GM, General Electric Aviation, Boeing...hundreds of others...including other US Tractor manufacturers... This has been American manufacturing since, at least, WW II. As I'd written in a previous post, I work for an aerospace supplier to the OEMs Edit: This doesn't just apply to...

Same here... Here's the ASCII codes: https://www.ascii-code.com/ You have to hold the ALT key down and type the code on your keyboard number pad...doesn't work with the numbers on the top row of your keyboard, and it doesn't work with a laptop keyboard since most don't have number pads. Drew...

2022-01-16, 0421 -12° right now and, it'll drop a couple more degrees before daybreak. high will be about 20° Other then make sure we're ready for the snow coming in, no plans for today. Up too early, back to bed I think...