How much HP do I need?

[jk96]

I'll be clearing my 300' drive and 400' x 250' parking lot along with my fathers rental storage unit business. All are gravel. The rental units created somewhat of a challenge last with my DX33 tractor. Because the units are 200' long, I didn't have enough tractor to push the snow out between them. I ended up angling my rear blade and windrowing everything to the center between each row of buildings. This left a clear lane on each side but did create a pretty good size drift in the center. My drive and parking lot was not as bad using the rear blade in reverse as well as my loader bucket. I'm looking forward to working with a larger 45 tractor this winter. I'm located in NW Missouri so our snowfall average around 4" with an occasional 8-10" snow but not often.

Another quick question - with the sides on the pushers, does this prevent them from tripping?

jk

 

[LoneCowboy]

You're not going to like a snow blade on a tractor on gravel.
You'll see.

if you have short runs and you need to stack the snow, a snow pusher rules.
If you are doing large lots or roads (where you winrow), a blade rules.

a blade with wings is a nice comprimise and a lot more efficient than a naked blade.

 

[schmism]

I run my 6' rear blade on my TC33 and could plow 12" drifts fine.

 

[Woodworkerman]

Great info here guys and thanks for your posts. Well I took the plunge yesterday and purchased a new Kubota L4240 Grand Cab series tractor with HST plus.

Congrats on the new machine!! I recently bought the DK45S with a rear mount snowblower. I am sure we will both be pleased come winter time! I'm looking forward to your "Look what I bought" post; with pics of course. Again, all the best with your new tractor.

 

[jsboening]

How much power do you need? Well as far as I can figure, it's always going to be about 5hp more than you currently have.