My GC2410 ready for snow (if it ever comes

DaleAP · Dec 24, 2015

Added 100# of barbell weights to the backhoe frame. I could do the same on the bottom bracket but would lose my trailer hitch.

Dale

MJB62676 · Dec 30, 2015

Nice Mod! I'm hoping my 4WD with R4 tires is all I need with the blade.

Of course, all that's happened since I put it on is 60 degree weather and a massive flood after 10" of rain in 3 days.

DaleAP · Jan 16, 2016

Still no plowing snow in the Albany NY area. Probably because I bought this snow blade over the summer.

ray66v · Jan 16, 2016

Why not just leave the backhoe on?

You can use it to get the tractor out, if it gets stuck.

Ooklaa · Jan 16, 2016

Where can i get more info on the blade setup? Also for the weights what did you put them on?

Ed of all trades · Jan 17, 2016

I have a 2400 and have V-bar chains on the back and chains on the front. I also have 400 lb of crete on the 3-point hitch. I also have a hill that is pretty steep and slopes to one side. With out chains i can plow down but have a very hard time getting back up even with the plow up. On flat ground I would not even use chains or the weight. Ed

mguitas · Jan 17, 2016

ray66v said:
Why not just leave the backhoe on?

You can use it to get the tractor out, if it gets stuck.

I agree , leave backhoe on.

DaleAP · Jan 17, 2016

Don't have enough room in my garage to leave the backhoe on. I have to park it sideways in a two car garage behind a tiny Honda fit and a SUV on the other side. The blade is factory and the weights are just on a 1" bar with collars on the end to keep in place.

mguitas · Jan 17, 2016

DaleAP said:
Don't have enough room in my garage to leave the backhoe on. I have to park it sideways in a two car garage behind a tiny Honda fit and a SUV on the other side. The blade is factory and the weights are just on a 1" bar with collars on the end to keep in place.

Understood.

AxleHub · Jan 19, 2016

Also if you leave the backhoe on it would seem you have 3 other issues:

1. Too much weight . . That backhoe is heavy and leverage outward where ballast weight is lower and closer to the back wheels.

2. Rear clearance angles. The backhoe hangs lower and has less angle clearance compared to ballast weight. So with ballast weight you can go from flat to a steeper tighter incline without dragging or getting hungup.

3. With backhoe on your manuevering circle and backup issues changes compared to ballast weight. And how far back behind the rops does the backhoe extended compared to ballast (extend in height and extend in distance back).

It took till Dec. 29th for us in Western WI could start battling the snow and ice . . It will come to your area soon enough . . And after 3+ weeks of full on negative temps and some snow . . The excitement and anticipation has now lost its luster lol. I've added 16 hours to the tractor since Dec. 29th. Glad I changed my oil and filter just prior to winter