2 wheel Gravely's
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Libertine
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Re: 2 wheel Gravely\'s
js5020:
<font color="blue">is my understanding correct if using the steering sulky I will want to be using the duals or will the larger single setup work? </font>
My best guess (based on my experiences) is the singles will work just fine on level ground. Pulling up a 20-30 degree slope was tough with singles but hardly slipped at all with the duals. That's using a sulky. The only time I used singles was for certain implements, for example, when using the rotary plow you need to be able to drop one wheel into the furrow, one out. Of course, you said you're not going to be doing that. I used the duals on mine for everything except when you had to use singles. I don't have duals on my BCS, but have wheel weights which add about 40% to the weight of the tractor. Still . . . I may switch to duals even for the BCS at some point.
Also, why not try a little snow plowing without chains. Unless there's ice under the snow I think you'll find it works better than you may be anticipating. If it's deep, just angle the blade.
JEH
js5020:
<font color="blue">is my understanding correct if using the steering sulky I will want to be using the duals or will the larger single setup work? </font>
My best guess (based on my experiences) is the singles will work just fine on level ground. Pulling up a 20-30 degree slope was tough with singles but hardly slipped at all with the duals. That's using a sulky. The only time I used singles was for certain implements, for example, when using the rotary plow you need to be able to drop one wheel into the furrow, one out. Of course, you said you're not going to be doing that. I used the duals on mine for everything except when you had to use singles. I don't have duals on my BCS, but have wheel weights which add about 40% to the weight of the tractor. Still . . . I may switch to duals even for the BCS at some point.
Also, why not try a little snow plowing without chains. Unless there's ice under the snow I think you'll find it works better than you may be anticipating. If it's deep, just angle the blade.
JEH
Re: 2 wheel Gravely\'s
Ok the duals purpose is for traction not stability, cept for across a slope. Well the swivel for the blade is rusted fast and the blade needs some paint, then there's the CUT sittin right next to the Gravely, all plugged in and warm ready to go with it's 7 foot blade that folds down when an obstruction is encountered,,,, I'm sure I'll give that blade a try, one just has to see what it will do. I did have the snowblower out and used it all I can say is WOW!!!,, I used it in the fresh snow about 10" didn't even make it work, ok good for "dry" snow,, I took it out last weekend to get rid of some of the snow piles, the ones up the side of the drive 2 or so feet deep, impressive!, went right through that packed and moist stuff only had to stop once when I picked up a rock that caused the slip clutch to go off. Hmmm $3000 + for a 60" on the CUT,I don't think so, I'll pick up a newer style 30" for the Gravely for a few hundred bucks. I can see this a serious machine, and very capable for it's size/weight.
Ok the duals purpose is for traction not stability, cept for across a slope. Well the swivel for the blade is rusted fast and the blade needs some paint, then there's the CUT sittin right next to the Gravely, all plugged in and warm ready to go with it's 7 foot blade that folds down when an obstruction is encountered,,,, I'm sure I'll give that blade a try, one just has to see what it will do. I did have the snowblower out and used it all I can say is WOW!!!,, I used it in the fresh snow about 10" didn't even make it work, ok good for "dry" snow,, I took it out last weekend to get rid of some of the snow piles, the ones up the side of the drive 2 or so feet deep, impressive!, went right through that packed and moist stuff only had to stop once when I picked up a rock that caused the slip clutch to go off. Hmmm $3000 + for a 60" on the CUT,I don't think so, I'll pick up a newer style 30" for the Gravely for a few hundred bucks. I can see this a serious machine, and very capable for it's size/weight.
Libertine
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Re: 2 wheel Gravely\'s
js5020:
<font color="blue">I did have the snowblower out and used it all I can say is WOW!!!,, </font>
I never had the blower, but from your description sounds spiffy. If you have a big open area/long drive etc. the CUT is sure nicer. Never had to push 10" with the gravely, but for close in stuff I perferred it over the CUT myself (less apt to clip the house, etc).
<font color="blue">I can see this a serious machine, and very capable for it's size/weight. </font>
Glad you're happy with it. That's one reason I started that thread on 2 wheelers. For some uses they are actually more practical than the CUT. And, like the CUT, they are serious machines. Be careful though-my lady once almost pushed out a post holding up the patio roof because the gravely almost got away from her. Anyway, glad you're using it.
I sometimes get disgusted reading posts on the best "garden tractor" to buy (mostly glorified riding lawn mowers) when these type of machines (2 wheelers) are much more competent for the smaller property owner. Anyway, don't want to get started on that. Take care.
JEH
js5020:
<font color="blue">I did have the snowblower out and used it all I can say is WOW!!!,, </font>
I never had the blower, but from your description sounds spiffy. If you have a big open area/long drive etc. the CUT is sure nicer. Never had to push 10" with the gravely, but for close in stuff I perferred it over the CUT myself (less apt to clip the house, etc).
<font color="blue">I can see this a serious machine, and very capable for it's size/weight. </font>
Glad you're happy with it. That's one reason I started that thread on 2 wheelers. For some uses they are actually more practical than the CUT. And, like the CUT, they are serious machines. Be careful though-my lady once almost pushed out a post holding up the patio roof because the gravely almost got away from her. Anyway, glad you're using it.
I sometimes get disgusted reading posts on the best "garden tractor" to buy (mostly glorified riding lawn mowers) when these type of machines (2 wheelers) are much more competent for the smaller property owner. Anyway, don't want to get started on that. Take care.
JEH
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Re: 2 wheel Gravely\'s
Who all still makes the 2 wheel tractors? I know BSC does and I did a little looking around about Gravely and found a few sites that seemed to sell new ones. But looking at the Gravely website I couldn't find them. I have absolutely no need for one... I just found them to be pretty interesting. So what brands can you get new in the US? Any websites to look at?
Who all still makes the 2 wheel tractors? I know BSC does and I did a little looking around about Gravely and found a few sites that seemed to sell new ones. But looking at the Gravely website I couldn't find them. I have absolutely no need for one... I just found them to be pretty interesting. So what brands can you get new in the US? Any websites to look at?
Re: 2 wheel Gravely\'s
I don't think many are marketed here in the US, from my understanding they are big everywhere else though. I have found BCS they seem to be the most popular here, Goldoni, and if you go to earthtoolsbcs.com they have another brand , don't remember the name, but that's about all I have found that seem to have a US presence, the Chineese sites have them but the ones I have seen aren't available for import, must not be able to pass emissions? As far as I know there are no new 2 wheeled Gravely's, unless you find a dealer that still has a new "old" one and is willing to part with it. A good Gravely site I found is gravelyinfo.com, they have info, pictures, tech help and mods, they have one mod where an indivdual put a 23 hp twin on one, why I don't know seems a little much to me. I also remember seeing another site with a Yanmar air cooled diesel mounted to one. These 2 wheelers or at least this 30 yr old Gravely I have accuired seem extremely WELL built, very adaptable,easy and simple to maintain.
I don't think many are marketed here in the US, from my understanding they are big everywhere else though. I have found BCS they seem to be the most popular here, Goldoni, and if you go to earthtoolsbcs.com they have another brand , don't remember the name, but that's about all I have found that seem to have a US presence, the Chineese sites have them but the ones I have seen aren't available for import, must not be able to pass emissions? As far as I know there are no new 2 wheeled Gravely's, unless you find a dealer that still has a new "old" one and is willing to part with it. A good Gravely site I found is gravelyinfo.com, they have info, pictures, tech help and mods, they have one mod where an indivdual put a 23 hp twin on one, why I don't know seems a little much to me. I also remember seeing another site with a Yanmar air cooled diesel mounted to one. These 2 wheelers or at least this 30 yr old Gravely I have accuired seem extremely WELL built, very adaptable,easy and simple to maintain.
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Re: 2 wheel Gravely\'s
Js5020, the other day when I was searching around for them I found this site that appears to be selling new Gravelys. The webpage shows to be updated on Jan 4 2005. I think I found another site but now I can't run it down.
I need to quit looking at these before I find myself trying to find an old one to have as a "project!"
Js5020, the other day when I was searching around for them I found this site that appears to be selling new Gravelys. The webpage shows to be updated on Jan 4 2005. I think I found another site but now I can't run it down.
I need to quit looking at these before I find myself trying to find an old one to have as a "project!"
Re: 2 wheel Gravely\'s
I spoke to a friend today his parents are Gravely dealers, he told me they stopped making new tractors a few years ago, he was not even sure if you could get a new attachment. I have heard there are still some "new" items out there, they have been in storage at the dealer. Alot of the parts are still available even for the older ones from my understanding, either from the dealer or aftermarket. As I said earlier I was lucky and a 75 12hp model with several attachments was mine for the taking. Everyone needs a good project, I think when I get this one finnished I gonna try to find one of those electric tractors or retrofit a gasser.
I spoke to a friend today his parents are Gravely dealers, he told me they stopped making new tractors a few years ago, he was not even sure if you could get a new attachment. I have heard there are still some "new" items out there, they have been in storage at the dealer. Alot of the parts are still available even for the older ones from my understanding, either from the dealer or aftermarket. As I said earlier I was lucky and a 75 12hp model with several attachments was mine for the taking. Everyone needs a good project, I think when I get this one finnished I gonna try to find one of those electric tractors or retrofit a gasser.
