jd 3520 plowing10 inches of very heavy wet snow

[BigMike50]

From yesterdays storm.
setup is 300cx loader/ ballast box with extension with 1000lb of concrete/ turf tires no chains

 

[CinderSchnauzer]

With that nice warm cab, a rear 3pth snow blower could replace the ballast and then you'd have the best of both worlds. Blow when / where you can and clean up with the bucket.

Cool video.

 

[wmonroe]

Nice video.

 

[sunnyside360]

Great video showing how awesome the 3520 is. I had to clear similar amount of heavy snow here yesterday from that same storm with my 3720 cab with 59 front snow blower. Wish I had a video to show it. Best part is the 59 blower throws the snow far away from the road since there is already quite a build-up of snow along the road from using a snow plow on another machine in previous storms.

 

[DeereMann]

Playtime! That looks like fun, thanks for sharing!. Seeing as the video is from Uranus, was that liquid methane snow?

I've been enjoying my new 54" blower this winter. Makes snow work so much easier & faster. No more slowing down for engine lugging like with my gas JD 445.

Cab next year! :thumbsup:

 

[BigMike50]

Thanks guys. Sure would like a snowblower but I would definitely want the front mount. From what I hear that would cost around 5k. So I'll have to let the money tree grow back. Would be nice to throw the snow instead of stock piling it

 

[CinderSchnauzer]

Thanks guys. Sure would like a snowblower but I would definitely want the front mount. From what I hear that would cost around 5k. So I'll have to let the money tree grow back. Would be nice to throw the snow instead of stock piling it

While I don't totally disagree a front snow blower would be nice, consider that when the blower is mounted, effectively you have no bucket for any job unless the blower is removed. Now maybe a rear mounted blade would solve that problem (haven't tried that) but then add more $$$ to complete the set up.

A rear blower is relatively inexpensive new and even more so if used. With eHydro it's not that difficult to swivel in the seat while backing up. If you get a SB, make sure the chute is power adjustable. For light snow, back dragging and clean up, I find it much easier to use the bucket and run @ about 1500 RPM than to use the blower and have to run @ PTO speed all the time.

 

[sunnyside360]

Thanks guys. Sure would like a snowblower but I would definitely want the front mount. From what I hear that would cost around 5k. So I'll have to let the money tree grow back. Would be nice to throw the snow instead of stock piling it

MSRP is high for the front mount snow blower especially if you don't already have the required front "A Frame" hitch. I purchased the 59 snow blower/hitch with the 3720 tractor when new so got a substantial discount. I've been using the Deere 60" HD Rotary Broom for most snow removal the past few years. The broom is great for less than 5" light snow or less than 3" heavy snow. Got over quarter mile asphalt driveway with some slope plus parking area that is completely bare after using the broom. Swapping between broom and blower is a snap with the front quick hitch (no tools required).