RobS
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Wow, that IS a lot of snow. I'd say you'll get your money's worth out of a blower. And you'll be snug as a bug in that cab. Nice setup!
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My vote changes - The snow wins
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Harv
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I sometimes get credit for being a digital photographer on this board, but I gotta tell you, Pat, some of your picture posts are second to none! /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
You come up with some of the highest quality photos (not to mention some of the best subject matter) that I've seen yet. "Pumpkin" is a real camera pleaser, and that last shot in that white stuff (not familiar with that substance myself) is real wall-hanger.
Only one thing missing from the picture -- need I say it? /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif
You come up with some of the highest quality photos (not to mention some of the best subject matter) that I've seen yet. "Pumpkin" is a real camera pleaser, and that last shot in that white stuff (not familiar with that substance myself) is real wall-hanger.
Only one thing missing from the picture -- need I say it? /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif
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Now THAT'S a NICE RIG!!!
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I think hydraulic chute control is worth every cent, especially if you've already got rear hydraulics. I use a blower around buildings, between buildings and vehicles and at a highway entrance. I use the chute control a lot, and often for fairly small adjustments. A lot of care does have to be taken when operating a blower near a highway to keep the flume from blowing across traffic.
It looks like you may have an area that's wider than a blower will throw. If so, you'll probably come up with a technique for clearing the area. However, blowing snow that's already been blown isn't a great solution. Some ways of doing it would require many chute adjustments. A hydraulic chute might be a real good idea.
Since I don't have a blade, I do use the loader for removing snow-pack that builds up. What works for me is to float the lift with the bucket angled slightly down. The bucket can be flattened if the bite is too deep or the bucket hangs on uneven ground. I go slow enough so that if the bucket hangs, my turf tires break loose and nothing breaks. Sometimes less traction is good. That technique may still leave some snow pack. If I want to remove more, I angle the bucket down hold down pressure until the front wheels start to lift and then back-drag the bucket.
As a couple of comments indicated, think about clothing if you don't have a cab. I become 100% snow-coated when the wind is from some directions.
Hope you're happy with a 3ph blower, and I think we're getting what's left of your snow today--starting out with freezing rain, yeeach!
It looks like you may have an area that's wider than a blower will throw. If so, you'll probably come up with a technique for clearing the area. However, blowing snow that's already been blown isn't a great solution. Some ways of doing it would require many chute adjustments. A hydraulic chute might be a real good idea.
Since I don't have a blade, I do use the loader for removing snow-pack that builds up. What works for me is to float the lift with the bucket angled slightly down. The bucket can be flattened if the bite is too deep or the bucket hangs on uneven ground. I go slow enough so that if the bucket hangs, my turf tires break loose and nothing breaks. Sometimes less traction is good. That technique may still leave some snow pack. If I want to remove more, I angle the bucket down hold down pressure until the front wheels start to lift and then back-drag the bucket.
As a couple of comments indicated, think about clothing if you don't have a cab. I become 100% snow-coated when the wind is from some directions.
Hope you're happy with a 3ph blower, and I think we're getting what's left of your snow today--starting out with freezing rain, yeeach!
Why thank you, Harv. I've always been told that I had a good artistic eye and I've been doing artwork since my early teens. That even got me a job working for a graphics art firm a long time ago - before computers and I was one of the people that hand drew those exploded parts drawings for a heavy equipment company. (Yes, I've been around a while - don't ask) /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif
I'll try to get into a picture someday, but it's hard to set the timer and run to get into the pic with all the winter garb on. My new winter boots are cumbersome, but good to 80 below! I'd fit right into Northern Exposure (love that show).
The blower was delivered yesterday afternoon and I got to put it to use cleaning up the rest of the snow. Of course, conditions were the worst possible - it turned very warm and all that snow turned into a heavy pile of slushy stuff. This is very unusual for these parts - it doesn't get above freezing much till March. We typically get over 200 inches of snow per winter, and our worst year was 355 inches!!!! Oh well, Mother Nature changed her mind again and a major snowfall is predicted for tonight and tomorrow. I'll really get to see how well this baby works! Oh yeah, it doesn't have a hydraulic chute control /w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif.
TomG check out the second picture I posted and you'll see my problems. You're right, Harv, it makes great wallpaper for my screen.
Pat (Techno-Tractor Mom)
I'll try to get into a picture someday, but it's hard to set the timer and run to get into the pic with all the winter garb on. My new winter boots are cumbersome, but good to 80 below! I'd fit right into Northern Exposure (love that show).
The blower was delivered yesterday afternoon and I got to put it to use cleaning up the rest of the snow. Of course, conditions were the worst possible - it turned very warm and all that snow turned into a heavy pile of slushy stuff. This is very unusual for these parts - it doesn't get above freezing much till March. We typically get over 200 inches of snow per winter, and our worst year was 355 inches!!!! Oh well, Mother Nature changed her mind again and a major snowfall is predicted for tonight and tomorrow. I'll really get to see how well this baby works! Oh yeah, it doesn't have a hydraulic chute control /w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif.
TomG check out the second picture I posted and you'll see my problems. You're right, Harv, it makes great wallpaper for my screen.
Pat (Techno-Tractor Mom)
markcg2000
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Don't forget to add the 'blower to your profile!/w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif
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RobS
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Pat, give us some actions shots with that new "toy" of yours! With that much snow it's bound to be quite a sight. have fun /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
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Nate -
That's a very cool shot! (Pun not intended, but I'll let it stand.)
You have no idea how foreign that looks to some of us in the more "moderate" climates.
Sure makes for some beautiful pictures. /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
That's a very cool shot! (Pun not intended, but I'll let it stand.)
You have no idea how foreign that looks to some of us in the more "moderate" climates.
Sure makes for some beautiful pictures. /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
redhawk
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hey nate,
what brand of blower do you have on the front of your kubota? you have got a great looking setup!
redhawk
what brand of blower do you have on the front of your kubota? you have got a great looking setup!
redhawk
