Can you guys help me select the right snow removal implement for my specific application ?

[newbury]

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[Bendboater]

OP.
What did you end up getting?
I use a rear blade with a heavy rubber edge. Works like a squeegee and, shortly after the sun comes out, the asphalt is dry.
Looks like winter is headed our way (I'm in the Tumalo area), but have yet to prep the tractor for snow removal.

 

[The Gaul]

OP.
What did you end up getting?
I use a rear blade with a heavy rubber edge. Works like a squeegee and, shortly after the sun comes out, the asphalt is dry.
Looks like winter is headed our way (I'm in the Tumalo area), but have yet to prep the tractor for snow removal.

Hey Bendboater, greetings from Tumalo.
I ended up buying the 92" Titan Attachments snow blade and did the 'horse stall mat' modification in order not to damage my driveway.
I actually used it the first time this morning and have nothing but positive things to say. The blade worked as intended and i was able to clear my property in 45 minutes, whereas it used to take me >2 hours.
The third function (allowing me to swing the blade in any direction without having to exit the tractor) and the cabin heating result in a totally different experience from the past (ATV/quad with front blade). I was just listening to podcasts in a warm and comfortable environment, highly recommended !

Detail of the horse mat fix :

 

[Bendboater]

Hey neighbor.
Dang, I almost recognize that entry way. I'm on Pinehurst, near Tumalo Res. Rd.

I am jealous of your set-up as I am just using a rear blade with an open station tractor (wireless headset lets me listen to tunes or podcasts though). I tried a horse stall mat a few years back, but it broke up after a few uses. So I got a heavy rubber belt/tire edge which works great.
A couple weeks ago, I recently ordered a BXpanded SSQA plow (still waiting for them to ship it). Didn't order the hydraulics though as I don't have a third function.........yet. Will order a rubber edge from Chalmers Innovations for the plow once I get it.

 

[The Gaul]

Yeah, I was wondering about the durability of the stall mat, time will tell. Thanks for that link to Chalmers. Fortunately we have ample time for some mods between our snow dumps, so I'm not too worried about the stall mat durability as of yet.

 

[Tony H]

I know this is an old thread. Didnt read all the posts so not sure what you did.
I was in the same boat. Pusher or Blade. Pushers are nice but if you dont have a few pull-offs to dump the load, you may not make the full run down the driveway.
I went with the Blade. I too have third hydraulics. I got the V blade. Virnig V blade with quick attach.
The important thing to consider is how much Float is designed into the Blade assy. Most plows with QA are made for Skid Steers. With the short wheelbase, they dont have Float. With your tractor, one little inperfection in driveway will cause the plow to want to lift or dig if you dont have float.

 

[MAX-24-Dean]

Yeah, I was wondering about the durability of the stall mat, time will tell. Thanks for that link to Chalmers. Fortunately we have ample time for some mods between our snow dumps, so I'm not too worried about the stall mat durability as of yet.

I plow on a gravel drive with a total length of 2000'. What I have found with the stall matt is it will tear more quickly with a short piece (9"x72") attached to the blade. But if I use a longer piece attached (12"x72") to the blade where it folds under the blade it last longer. Usually get a season out of it before needing to change it.
Don't know how your results will be with a paved drive.

With the paved drive the 1" rubber belt in the link above (chalmers) would be more durable. You would get a much more rigid scrapping edge with it.