M59 and a snow pusher?

[ME83]

My original question was if the M59 would be able to handle a 9 or 10 ft pusher. I would have the rears loaded and chains on at least the rears. I was just worried about the hydrostatic transmission not being up to the task, I have limited use on tractors with them.

I push the snow into 4 main piles right now. After a few storms I use my Ford 3500 and push the piles up high or move some to one of the fields. I am not overly worried about the trap rock on the driveway, only with a blower if they were to become projectiles. I really think a pusher would work best but I have never used one.

I was just looking at some of the videos for snowblowers, and I was actually not impressed at all. For the speed you have to travel a plow can get it done as quick or quicker. I have the room to push the snow so the main advantage of the blower isn't needed.

 

[LarryRB]

The other thing is,, all highway and large construction companies here in CT/MA use chains on the front and never on the rear, I ran a Deere 710 TLB for years in Sturbridge doing the three schools and other areas, always St Pierre "roller" chains on front only,.. With this, and areas to push snow with a pusher, I would say go for it.

 

[bandit67]

Power from a 59 I don't believe would be the question,, it is, can a pusher be used on his particular property? As I said, I have a 48, which I believe can also push a 9 ft pusher, However in my case it wouldn't work. 1600 ft long driveway and lined both sides with pine trees, If the pusher got loaded, I have no where to go with it. This guy asking the question may very well not have a problem, although in and around the barn, loose stone in parts,, only he can answer this,,

I agree that a pusher wouldn't work too well in your case, but in ME83's case, I think it would work great based on his explanation of his drive/parking area.

 

[Deerlope]

I think that a one of those Boss "V" plows would cut plowing and clean up time by as much as 20 %. Least that is what I have heard from the guys that have them.

 

[KubieTwo]

"I was just worried about the hydrostatic transmission not being up to the task, I have limited use on tractors with them."

ME83, nobody has responded regarding the concern of a hydrostatic transmission being capable and up to the task of meeting your needs. I have both a B7510 and a GL5030. The B7510 has a hydrostatic transmission and I have abused it far more than you can imagine, dragging logs, huge rocks, etc., that I should have done with the 5030, but could not get it into the woods where I was working. The B7510HST has worked many hours on end with ambient temperatures near or over 100 degrees, and done so without complaint. I do use SUDT, keep it serviced, but other than that, have done nothing but work the stew out of it. I pull from the drawbar, load the loader bucket for ballast, and still have to steer with the rear brakes most of the time because the drag lists the front end so it does not have enough ground contact to steer. I have also used the tractor to move gravel, push dirt, dig in hard clay, etc., and it serves my every need, surprisingly so, for its size. If a Kubie "baby" HST can withstand this type of work, you can be assured the M will be up to the task. The only thing is to use the right gear range for the load and remember that the hydro pedal is not an accelerator. When the load increases suddenly, you press less instead of more to offset the load requirement.

I hope this at least gives insight into Kubota HST ruggedness. Keep the filters and fluid clean and do whatever you want. Maybe others with larger HST tractors will chime in to support this.

 

[bandit67]

Also, on that note, after logging about 100 hours on a friend's BX22, and comparing how much better his HST was than on my Case IH subcompact, I have no worries about the HST on my B3030. That BX22 hydro was just one of the many factors that pushed me towards a Kubota product.

I have pushed my B3030 pretty hard at times in the 160 hours I've logged since May, and so far, it too is proving to be a great tranny. Of course, I won't really know how good it is until I get over 500 hours, but I am very pleased with it's performance so far.

 

[Charlesaf3]

Also, on that note, after logging about 100 hours on a friend's BX22, and comparing how much better his HST was than on my Case IH subcompact, I have no worries about the HST on my B3030. That BX22 hydro was just one of the many factors that pushed me towards a Kubota product.

I have pushed my B3030 pretty hard at times in the 160 hours I've logged since May, and so far, it too is proving to be a great tranny. Of course, I won't really know how good it is until I get over 500 hours, but I am very pleased with it's performance so far.

Given that I push dirt and trees with the 4n1 on my M59, I really can't see snow being a big deal, aside from the usual traction issues. You might consider foaming the tires - lots more weight down below, and other benefits to boot. Larry, why chains on the front only? That's a bit counter-intuitive to me, but I'm really ignorant on the chain front.

 

[LarryRB]

when in 4 wh drive, the pulling power of the front axle is just tremendous vs chained rears only., I have never yet seen a municipality or larger contractor with multiple machine chain a rear,, As I said before, a high sch, jr hS, elementary, and about 25 business's all the business were pretty much on rte 20 within a 4 mile stretch, did all of it with a John Deere 710 TLB. big machine,, When I was called in to stock pile at places the company trucks did, it is amazing the power you have with chained fronts.. In fact, one should be careful as the pulling into a pile torque/ power can get you in trouble quick, Your not the only who has a hard time believing it,.. Get some chains mailed to you from St Pierre (which by the way) they custom designed for the exact purpose of "rolling" as the R4 industrial tires roll. This way, the chain does not tear up the lugs or other parts of the tire,,, You can mail order rolling chains for R4 -R1 and turfs from St Pierre in Worcester Ma....

 

[ME83]

Larry, I am guessing you did my old junior high and high school, Tantasqua.

What do the St. Pierre roller chains look like? I haven't been able to find a picture of them online.

 

[LarryRB]

Correct, Tantasqua jr and sr HS and Burgess, along with most business on both sides of 20 from the old Sturbridge fire house to rte 131 towards Southbridge. I also had a bank on 20 towards Charlton... Anyway, I have tried several times to open the St Pierre web site and at the moment nothing of theirs is working.,