Snow Pushing snow with a 1920

breamer999 · Oct 15, 2009

Ok, I'm a relative newbie so here goes:

I have a 1995 NH model 1920. I have put relatively new 13.6x24 Ag tires on the back. New auto winter tires on the front, very aggressive thread, but nonetheless, limited to 2WD. I could not find AG for front in time for winter.

I am also having trouble locating a used blower, and money right now is tight. With no FEL, is it possible for me to somehow put a blade on the front the the tractor so I could at least push the snow?. I may be able to get a used blade relatively cheap; I have about 2300 feet to push. We get lots of snow up here in Prince Edward Island, but the road is a private road with no one up here in the winter, so there is lots of places to push the snow. So back to my main question, can I mount a blade without a FEL on the front of the tractor?

Thanks

rayikeo2 · Oct 15, 2009

Have you considered a 6' rear blade to plow the snow over to the side? You could clear the road quick in 2 passes, 1 up to the end and 1 back to start. I can't answer the FEL question. You might need calcium or (wheel weights) in/on the rear tires with a 2WD. Would be a whole lot easier than moving snow with a front loader set-up.

Thomas · Oct 15, 2009

Couple pictures front..mid..rear might help seeing if there's something for frame/push frame..also good set tire chains may help on traction pushing snow.

Hooked_on_HP · Oct 15, 2009

The first question is, is it four wheel drive. If it is, are the front tires you put on the right circumference. If not and you are using 4x4 you will hurt parts! Yes they do make a plow for the front but you need hydraulics to raise and lower it. I would use a rear blade mounted to the TPH. If the tractor is 2wd I would load the tires and get chains. If it is 4x4 and you get the right front tires you will be OK the way it is. My 1900 fwd has no problems pushing snow.
Bill

Rayrla · Oct 15, 2009

breamer999 said:
Ok, I'm a relative newbie so here goes:

I have a 1995 NH model 1920. I have put relatively new 13.6x24 Ag tires on the back. New auto winter tires on the front, very aggressive thread, but nonetheless, limited to 2WD. I could not find AG for front in time for winter.

I am also having trouble locating a used blower, and money right now is tight. With no FEL, is it possible for me to somehow put a blade on the front the the tractor so I could at least push the snow?. I may be able to get a used blade relatively cheap; I have about 2300 feet to push. We get lots of snow up here in Prince Edward Island, but the road is a private road with no one up here in the winter, so there is lots of places to push the snow. So back to my main question, can I mount a blade without a FEL on the front of the tractor?

Thanks

Hi Breamer999,
I have a 1994 Ford 1920 4x4 with loader and six foot back blade which I use to clear my drive and parking area. My drive is only 125 feet long with a 40 x 60 foot parking area. The rear tires are loaded and 4 wheel drive is used. The majority of the time I reverse the blade and push snow in reverse since the drive is so short . When in a rush, I go forward with blade angled and pull snow to the side. This works fine for light snows, but for the heavier snows and drifts, the blade is too short to prevent snow going over it. Therefore multiple passes are needed. Only use the loader to move high drifts. We receive over 100 inches of snow per year, but I only need to remove snow during November and December. Gone the rest of winter. Don't know how much snow you get, but if you decide to use this method and you get lots of snow, you will have problems with snow banks. Good luck!

bp fick · Oct 15, 2009

Since you mentioned that money is tight, and isn't that true for almost everyone, I too would get a back blade.

I have a $1900 full hydraulic front blade. Yeah, they can run into a lot of money. But I would wouldn't to push snow with a fixed position front blade.

Back blades are dirt cheap. You can adjust them easily and they are straight forward, no nonsense to use. New or used, they are dirt cheap. Did I mention they are affordable?

Buy a heavy, heavy one. Don't buy some light weight version as it won't stay down. If things improve in the personal economy area, fine. A snow blower or fancy front blade can come into being. That back blade will still be useful for leveling out gravel or dirt. Snow's coming, get 'er done.

Best regards

stuartshomepc · Oct 15, 2009

breamer999 said:
Ok, I'm a relative newbie so here goes:

I have a 1995 NH model 1920. I have put relatively new 13.6x24 Ag tires on the back. New auto winter tires on the front, very aggressive thread, but nonetheless, limited to 2WD. I could not find AG for front in time for winter.

I am also having trouble locating a used blower, and money right now is tight. With no FEL, is it possible for me to somehow put a blade on the front the the tractor so I could at least push the snow?. I may be able to get a used blade relatively cheap; I have about 2300 feet to push. We get lots of snow up here in Prince Edward Island, but the road is a private road with no one up here in the winter, so there is lots of places to push the snow. So back to my main question, can I mount a blade without a FEL on the front of the tractor?

Thanks

Rear chains would be a must on the 2WD tractor. It will help a lot. And as others have said a back blade is a inexpensive alternative to get the job done. You will spend quite a bit to get a decent mount made up to put a snowplow truck style to hang on the front of the tractor.

breamer999 · Oct 16, 2009

Just to fill in the gaps guys:

1) The tractor is 4WD, but due to the front tires, I am forced to use 2WD.
2) We get about 100 inches of snow a year up here
3) Lots of places to push snow, since it is a private road and mostly vacant during winter

I like the idea of a three point hitch blade for the back.

Attached pic of tractor. As you can see, the tractor came with the front mounted box, it was full of concrete when I got it, took a jack hammer to get the concrete out. But that box is useful now for counterweight I assume.

Did a web search also for chains and found tirechain.com.

I assume that any standard blade will do, as long as a welder or someone can weld the appropriate mounts on the blade to mate with the hitch?

bp fick · Oct 16, 2009

I am assuming your 3 pt hitch is in tact and operable?

This is a link to a heavy, pro model, back blade.
Professional Rear Blade, 6 ft. - 2137057 | Tractor Supply Company

They also have a standard model for $100 less.

These back blades are available at TSC, Farm/Fleet, and Tractor dealers anywhere, used, Craigs, etc. I have 3 or 4 neighbors up here in northern Michigan that have 8N Fords or similar and back blade the 100" of snow we get every year, quite successfully. Your tractor, even without the 4WD is very much a comparable tractor. Chains would make a big difference on any kind of hill or with an ice condition.

jimmysisson · Oct 16, 2009

With a bit of welding you could adapt an old truck snowlplow to the TPH and push in reverse. I did that for years, though your neck won't thank you. My rig then was a 135 Massey, SLOW hydraulics. You can't lift it very high, though it'll go higher than truck-mounted. The arms aren't made for pushing, so you'll have to take it easy if the road is rough. Make sure the tripping mechanism works easily. May even want to reinforce the lower arms. It's a cheap way out, and aside from having to choose between a too-low and too-high reverse gear, works adequately for low dollars.
Jim