Dozer Blade

[LBrown59]

I have a 2518 and plow a 500 foot driveway. I filled the rear wheels with windsheild fluid for weight instead of wheel weights. You will also need tire chains. I also have a snowblower but I can do driveway quicker with plow.

I have a 16'' square carry all that I lay a filled 12'' cement block on which gives me all the weight I need on the 1966 and 1967 Bolens Tractors.The cary all attaches to the rear of the tractor frame with 2 hitch pins with clips. A 2 or 3 minute job to install or remove.I made the chains from chains i got free that were for a car.

 

[LBrown59]

I think a blade would be a better than a snow blower at least for me. I have a very long drive. I don't think we have ever had enough deep snow here to justify the purchase of a snow blower. I would get more use with the blade.
I have the Ag tires so are chains necessary? I know the wheel weight would be needed but not sure about chains with the ag tires?

I'm wanting to try something a little different with My CC 2554 with Ag Tires and no chains or extra weight.

This on the front.

and a tiller on the back.

 

[micman32]

That looks interesting.. Definately have to check that out... Thanks!

 

[CCinCT]

Micman, I recently purchased a plow for my 2544. Below is a quote of my post on another forum:

"I used the blade yesterday to spread about 4 yards of gravel over my lower driveway. It went much better than I expected, and the blade didn't trip under the load. I later tested the blade against a protruding rock to make sure it would trip when appropriate, and it did. No damage other than a very small scratch (I went really slow). The blade is very stout, much thicker than the blade for the 1000/1500's. Plus it has those reinforcing ribs on the back. Raising and lowering both require only a little effort. I raised and lowered the blade probably 40+ times while spreading the gravel, and it didn't tire me out at all. swinging the blade left to right was effortless as well. Presumably that'll be dependant on how well the pivot point stays lubricated. Below are pictures showing some detail of the blade."

BTW, the dealer put the wrong stickers on when he replaced the hood, hence the "2542" on my 2544.

 

[ducati996]

I'm wanting to try something a little different with My CC 2554 with Ag Tires and no chains or extra weight.

This on the front.

and a tiller on the back.

I suppose you have a lot of time to kill. Plowing snow without chains and weights = unhappy owner

 

[LBrown59]

I suppose you have a lot of time to kill. Plowing snow without chains and weights = unhappy owner

I think the tiller would be more than enough weight.
The 12 inch cement block with the holes filled with concrete has always been more than enough extra weight on the ole 1966 Bolens 650 to plow snow and dirt.
I do beleive the CC tiller is considerably heavier than the 12 inch concrete block.
With Ag tires i may not need chains unless on hard packed snow or ice.

Quote:
Originally Posted by LBrown59
I'm wanting to try something a little different with My CC 2554 with Ag Tires and no chains or extra weight.

This on the front. and a tiller on the back.

 

[LBrown59]

Micman, I recently purchased a plow for my 2544. Below is a quote of my post on another forum:

"I used the blade yesterday to spread about 4 yards of gravel over my lower driveway. It went much better than I expected, and the blade didn't trip under the load. I later tested the blade against a protruding rock to make sure it would trip when appropriate, and it did. No damage other than a very small scratch (I went really slow). The blade is very stout, much thicker than the blade for the 1000/1500's. Plus it has those reinforcing ribs on the back. Raising and lowering both require only a little effort.


I raised and lowered the blade probably 40+ times while spreading the gravel, and it didn't tire me out at all.
Swinging the blade left to right was effortless as well.

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This is how I want my Blade to lift lower and turn!



Presumably that'll be dependant on how well the pivot point stays lubricated. Below are pictures showing some detail of the blade."

BTW, the dealer put the wrong stickers on when he replaced the hood, hence the "2542" on my 2544.

*****

 

[AndyM]

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Hey Brownie!
I see that picture in so many of your posts, I'm starting to think it's part of your signature!

 

[LBrown59]

Hey Brownie!
I see that picture in so many of your posts, I'm starting to think it's part of your signature!

Might make a good one.

 

[Vernonator]

Might make a good one.

Yup....now - what is it? And where do I get one!!!! I have a blade on the CC hydraulic Quick-hitch but it does not come close to having that much travel.....