Considering a CRI snow pusher.

[oldnslo]

I get what you're saying regarding differant types of snow, I've lived in Maine my entire life. My confushion is why would a 6' HD bucket be any less challanging than a 6' pusher? In fact the bucket will very often pick up turf (lots of it) that the pusher likely will not.

Only difference I could see between bucket and pusher is that with bucket you could potentially transfer a little more weight to the front wheels since lifting the bucket also lifts some snow. My son built a pusher for his X749 Deere and he liked it better that a blower for smaller light snows one it got heavier he couldn't push it nor lift a bucket and carry to dump.

 

[tacticalturnip]

I get what you're saying regarding differant types of snow, I've lived in Maine my entire life. My confushion is why would a 6' HD bucket be any less challanging than a 6' pusher? In fact the bucket will very often pick up turf (lots of it) that the pusher likely will not.

That's what I'm curious about as well; I move snow with a 66" bucket, and I've been curious if a pusher of the same size would benefit me.

With regards to the turf, have you considered Edge Tamers? I've used them for years now, on two different tractors, and have been very impressed.

 

[CalG]

I run edge tamers all winter.

With all the chi-com knock offs, it's not a large amount of money to give them a try.
I may get a second set for the new loader. but still the real deal for me!

There is more to life than me saving money.

 

[tacticalturnip]

I run edge tamers all winter.

With all the chi-com knock offs, it's not a large amount of money to give them a try.
I may get a second set for the new loader. but still the real deal for me!

There is more to life than me saving money.

They've got the Bolt-On models now, and that has me considering replacing my existing Edge Tamers.

 

[CalG]

They've got the Bolt-On models now, and that has me considering replacing my existing Edge Tamers.

Neither of my buckets have bolt on edges. Single piece welded construction. I would need to drill.

 

[George2615]

Neither of my buckets have bolt on edges. Single piece welded construction. I would need to drill.

Look up edge tamers online. The ones I see slide over the bucket edge and have a single bolt to tighten them down. No need to drill through bucket edge.

 

[dodge man]

I suspect a snow pusher collects a lot more snow in front of it than an end loader bucket does.

 

[Rustyiron]

Snow pushers are amazing, especially for "carrying" snow.
The only time you need to worry about enough tractor is the very first "cut" through.
After that you simply take whatever size bite the snow weight will allow.

 

[tacticalturnip]

Snow pushers are amazing, especially for "carrying" snow.
The only time you need to worry about enough tractor is the very first "cut" through.
After that you simply take whatever size bite the snow weight will allow.

Do you use one?

 

[CalG]

Look up edge tamers online. The ones I see slide over the bucket edge and have a single bolt to tighten them down. No need to drill through bucket edge.

I would call that style "clamp on".

They show on the pages true bolt on types that make use of replaceable cutting edge fastener holes.