Deere 855 snow plow

[techwrtr2]

BTW, the worse is at the end of the drive after the municipal plow trucks go by. In a good storm, that can really get piled up and packed solid if you don't keep it plowed out. It's advisable, if at all possible to do safely, to plow about 50-60 feet on the road too. This would reduce the amount of snow the trucks push on to your drive entrance.

this is my practice as well whenever possible. Of course, I don't live where I have to plow so I frequently don't get the luxury of plowing before the state comes through.

 

[WinterDeere]

Thanks for that, BigEddy. All good considerations. I think there's a great argument for a blower, especially on a smaller machine like this. However, I think if I go with a blower, it will be front mounted. While it would be real nice to have both an FEL and blower mounted at the same time, I think driving backwards with a blower will get old quick.

 

[techwrtr2]

Thanks for that, BigEddy. All good considerations. I think there's a great argument for a blower, especially on a smaller machine like this. However, I think if I go with a blower, it will be front mounted. While it would be real nice to have both an FEL and blower mounted at the same time, I think driving backwards with a blower will get old quick.

Indeed. My thoughts. Others may not mind it and more power to them. I have a hard time driving straight when going backwards so I think it another reason to avoid.

59" could be a good combo with the loader, just have to plan your clearing operation.

 

[WinterDeere]

I had found a 59" blower on ebay yesterday. Wanted to run it by the wife last night before plunking down the change, and then we lost power. Got to work this morning, went to buy it, and found someone had already closed on it. Oh well...

If I'm buying new, I think it'll just be a rear-mount blade. Going with Roy's advice, just spend the minimum to get something that will work for me this year. Then again, I wouldn't turn down a second hand front mounted blower.

 

[brewers11]

I'm a new poster, but I'm in the middle of modifying a deere model 74 plow to fit the FEL arms of deere model 70a. Removed the bucket by knocking out 3/4" pins and welding connections to plow blade. most expensive parts so far have been the additional valve for left and right, and the hoses from the rear hydraulics to the front of the tractor.... I"ll post some pictures soom.

So, I'm tired of fixing my too-small and too-old Cub Cadet 123, but with a 42" plow and a 42" snow thrower, it's currently my only driveway snow removal machine. I just bought this Deere 855 MFWD, with plans that I'd like to someday fit a snow plow to it, but with the Cub broken down for the third time in as many weeks, I think it's time to kick that plan into high gear.

The Deere 855 is fitted with a model 52 loader, which I can have on/off in about 10 minutes. I'd love if a snow plow rig could make use of the loader attachment points / method, but know that's wishful thinking without some fab on my own. I have the ability to fab up my own plow rig, but having just moved, I have other / bigger fish to fry at the moment. I'd be willing to buy new or pay to have something fab'd at this point.

Adding to the above sentiment, SWMBO is getting mighty tired of me spending time repeatedly fixing the Cub, now that I have this nice Deere. I think it's time to spend some money and just make this happen... if possible.

Any ideas / advice? I don't think I want to make the loader my primary means of snow removal. I have approximately 6000 sq.ft. / 450 lin.ft. of smoothly paved driveway. I have considered one of the 59" snow throwers, but honestly believe a plow is a better compliment to the loader (and smaller to store, likely cheaper, etc.).

 

[WinterDeere]

Sounds like a cool project, and one I'd normally enjoy. Unfortunately, other priorities prevail this time. Time is more precious than money... at the moment.

 

[techwrtr2]

Sounds like a cool project, and one I'd normally enjoy. Unfortunately, other priorities prevail this time. Time is more precious than money... at the moment.

Too often that is the case. I've been thinking of doing a similar plow setup on my tractor though not until after I convert it a quick attach bucket.

Other things take precedence both in terms of time and money however and thus that project waits. And may wait for a very long time.