Chains 1510 4WD 4 wheel chains?

Ford850 · Dec 16, 2008

If you haven't tried it already, speed up somewhat to help move the snow without pushing the front. Sometimes it helps if you move faster, rolling the snow off the plow in a smooth motion. The slower you travel, the more the blade has to push or drag the snow. At least that's what I've found when plowing my drive.
Good luck.

rayikeo2 · Dec 16, 2008

If you are still having trouble I recommend you change fron the 7' blade to a 5' blade. 1510's are not really big enough for a 7' blade. It may take 2 or more extra passes but you will have a lot less trouble.

RickB · Dec 21, 2008

Ford850 said:
If you haven't tried it already, speed up somewhat to help move the snow without pushing the front. Sometimes it helps if you move faster, rolling the snow off the plow in a smooth motion. The slower you travel, the more the blade has to push or drag the snow. At least that's what I've found when plowing my drive.
Good luck.

I love it. One of my favorite operational theories; "Speed makes up for a lack of traction".

JB4310 · Dec 21, 2008

I would say get the chains up front for sure, try the skid steering as was mentioned and if your still going into the ditch with a heavy bucket on the front then you just have to much going on back there, maybe try cutting 1/2 foot off each side and try that.
I know cutting a factory plow blade sounds wasteful but if it's not working for you, it's no good any how.

jstrasser · Dec 21, 2008

Hey, thanks everyone for the responses so far.

Yeah, the 7' rear blade seems kinda' big for what I am doing.

But the game plan has changed.

Snow's gotten lighter but deeper- a lot deeper here in the northeast- as we all know.

Yesterday as I was doing a "walk around" to check the equipment I saw that the welds on the grading blade pivot (Farm Force) are completely broken. The pin that holds the blade at an angle is the only thing keeping it together. Did some temporary repairs but it will only hold up if I plow in reverse- but the snowbanks are closing in.

So, with a 1/3 mile to keep clean, tomorrow I am talking to my local dealer to get a pto snowblower- yeah, trying to clear the road with a 14" high grading blade is getting old fast.

Anyone know what a New Holland 64CSR rear snowblower goes for?

Hey, it's 8pm- is this snow going to stop??

John