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I'm in the same boat as the other GA,SC,NC guys that are not used to this much snow/sleet/ice etc...
be gentle...we're learning...
another noob (from the south) question...
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be gentle...we're learning...
dave1949
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/pine,
I hope you don't have a disaster in the making. I'm not sure you have what you need for 12" on a hill if it is steep at all. A lot depends on the type of snow. If it stays reasonably fluffy, you might be okay. If it is wet and heavy and wants to pack to ice under your wheels, not good.
The extra weight of the ditch witch plus wide tires won't help if it gets slick on you. Big machines slide just as good as little ones on icy stuff, and they cause more damage when they get stopped. Force = mass x acceleration is always true.
My inclination would be to use the tractor bucket for most of it. The blade makes good ballast and would be good for a cleanup pass when set at an angle.
Be careful to not bend or break your tractor's 3pt lift arms if pushing backwards with a heavy blade in heavy snow. Lift arms are designed for pulling, not pushing.
If there is a danger of rolling, sliding down a hill out of control, or busting up your stuff, let it melt. Or, wait until you get enough air warmth that it won't pack to ice beneath your tires.
I hope you don't have a disaster in the making. I'm not sure you have what you need for 12" on a hill if it is steep at all. A lot depends on the type of snow. If it stays reasonably fluffy, you might be okay. If it is wet and heavy and wants to pack to ice under your wheels, not good.
The extra weight of the ditch witch plus wide tires won't help if it gets slick on you. Big machines slide just as good as little ones on icy stuff, and they cause more damage when they get stopped. Force = mass x acceleration is always true.
My inclination would be to use the tractor bucket for most of it. The blade makes good ballast and would be good for a cleanup pass when set at an angle.
Be careful to not bend or break your tractor's 3pt lift arms if pushing backwards with a heavy blade in heavy snow. Lift arms are designed for pulling, not pushing.
If there is a danger of rolling, sliding down a hill out of control, or busting up your stuff, let it melt. Or, wait until you get enough air warmth that it won't pack to ice beneath your tires.
9973720wb19
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if you have hills its going to be a bit treacherous without chains.
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Thanks for the experienced advice and warnings...I understand about the sliding on packed down snow/ice...
I'm going to take it very slow and easy and not take unneeded risks...
Right now we are getting freezing rain on top of 4"-5" of snow and expect another 4"-5" of snow over night...will see how it goes...
I did get the tire chains on my golf cart...going to see how they perform tomorrow...!
Thanks again for the sage advice and suggestions...
I'm going to take it very slow and easy and not take unneeded risks...
Right now we are getting freezing rain on top of 4"-5" of snow and expect another 4"-5" of snow over night...will see how it goes...
I did get the tire chains on my golf cart...going to see how they perform tomorrow...!
Thanks again for the sage advice and suggestions...
