Snow 6' blade on my GC1720 ok?

[wakeshredder]

Hey all, just wanted to get your take... I bought a 6' Taylor-Way back blade off CL today. Paid $200. Paints peeled and it's got the usual outdoor kept surface rust... Besides wondering if the price was decent, is the 1720 able to push snow with that size blade? I was looking for a 60" when I found this. With yet another snow coming this weekend, I jumped. I have a 100' of asphalt drive, and a quarter mile of gravel to clear a path in.

 

[ray66v]

I push a 6' loader mounted plow on my GC2310, no problem.

The driveway is one thing. But, I would not want to have to plow backing up a quarter of a mile.

 

[wakeshredder]

Yeah, I thing I can get away with just back pushing my drive and a hill I have to get out of my valley. I think maybe I could pull the blade just to knock down the snow in between?

 

[ray66v]

Grade, and tire type will affect your ability to push snow.

My property is flat, and I have turf tires. I also leave the backhoe on for ballast.

If you have hills, and ag tires, it will be more challenging.

As far as pulling snow goes, I haven't tried. But clearly, you will create traction issues if it is deep enough to build up behind you.

If you need to, you could also cut the plow down so it is not as wide.

You may also find, the three point hitch is not set up to be able to lift the blade very high. This is because subcompact tractors need a slightly modified version for maximum performance. This is generally referred to as "BX" series implements.

You can modify the attachment points to make it work better on your tractor, if necessary. Such as, moving the attachment pins, on the bottom, to the inside of the a frame.

 

[wakeshredder]

Interesting. I hadn't considered the height restrictions... I have yet to dismount the hoe to use it. I sold my Yanmar F24D back in December, it would have had no issues with how high it could lift... Guess it's one of those things I'll need to figure out! Thanks for the input ray66v.

 

[Thomas]

Just be gentle when pushing backwards there no trip springs.

 

[3gunr]

I blade a mile of gravel rd with a rear blade going forward.Just angle the blade sharply and go kinda fast. The snow will get thrown of the end of the blade. I have done 10 inches of snow this way many times.

 

[atsah]

Just saw this on CL.. LOL

Ad says: "Like new its to big for my tractor" $1000..

Ya think..

 

[4get gto]

I think the 1720 will have it's hands full with a 6'. 5' would've been better. You can always cut and make it smaller..!

 

[4get gto]

Just saw this on CL.. LOL

Ad says: "Like new its to big for my tractor" $1000..

Ya think..

Yea that ain't going to happen...!

 

[not2old]

I have a GC2610. I bought a six foot box blade that is too big but still useable. To plow snow, I got tired of using the oem bucket as it was too slow so I fabricated a new one six feet wide and six inches deeper. Works great.

 

[Max2310]

I've been using a 6' back blade on my gc2310 for the last 10 years for snow, gravel, dirr and managed to bent the blade a tiny bit. In other words, I don't think it's too big for your rig. Note that I use a good set of tire chains as this will probably be your biggest limitation; traction. Box blade is a different story.

My two cents.

 

[Professor Marvel]

Grade, and tire type will affect your ability to push snow.

My property is flat, and I have turf tires. I also leave the backhoe on for ballast.

If you have hills, and ag tires, it will be more challenging.

As far as pulling snow goes, I haven't tried. But clearly, you will create traction issues if it is deep enough to build up behind you.

If you need to, you could also cut the plow down so it is not as wide.

You may also find, the three point hitch is not set up to be able to lift the blade very high. This is because subcompact tractors need a slightly modified version for maximum performance. This is generally referred to as "BX" series implements.

You can modify the attachment points to make it work better on your tractor, if necessary. Such as, moving the attachment pins, on the bottom, to the inside of the a frame.

pardon my lack of knowledge but doesn't your backhoe get in the way of your 3 pt hitch? You are able to put both on at the same time?

 

[Professor Marvel]

Hey all, just wanted to get your take... I bought a 6' Taylor-Way back blade off CL today. Paid $200. Paints peeled and it's got the usual outdoor kept surface rust... Besides wondering if the price was decent, is the 1720 able to push snow with that size blade? I was looking for a 60" when I found this. With yet another snow coming this weekend, I jumped. I have a 100' of asphalt drive, and a quarter mile of gravel to clear a path in.

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decent price
looks fine
should work ok I have used one on my little B2150 without much trouble and your tractor has a teeny bit more power than that.
I do a 1/4 mile gravel driveway but pull forward with it angled as other reader said.
Anyway you already have it. Try it out and see how you like it.
Good luck you should be fine. If you are worried don't let much snow build up before you start dealing with it.
Depending on the type of snow you can turn the blade around and pull it forward and it won't hold as much snow.

 

[ray66v]

pardon my lack of knowledge but doesn't your backhoe get in the way of your 3 pt hitch? You are able to put both on at the same time?

In my post prior to the one you highlighted, I indicated that I have a loader mounted plow.

 

[Professor Marvel]

In my post prior to the one you highlighted, I indicated that I have a loader mounted plow.

Oh sorry
now it makes sense and the hoe should add a fair amount of weight for traction
looks like a good setup

 

[wakeshredder]

Used the blade today! It worked amazingly well. Never felt underpowered. Pushed a couple neighbors drives too. I pushed backwards on the asphalt and drives. I pulled it on the gravel. Very impressed with the GC’s ability to control it! Most of all it was fun ��

 

[Professor Marvel]

Used the blade today! It worked amazingly well. Never felt underpowered. Pushed a couple neighbors drives too. I pushed backwards on the asphalt and drives. I pulled it on the gravel. Very impressed with the GC’s ability to control it! Most of all it was fun ��

Great!!!

 

[ray66v]

Oh sorry
now it makes sense and the hoe should add a fair amount of weight for traction
looks like a good setup

Yes, If you have land that is flat, it's a great.

I can power through anything.

 

[irvingj]

Jeez-- don't let it get out that it's fun! This is WORK, man!