Snow Equipment Owning/Operating Rear Blade and Snow; Nice Surface

[JDGreenGrass]

I'll say!!! I got a "Man Purse" from my Brother in Law one year

Don't ask, it's an Eastern European thing, I married into it

But seriously, JDGG what is under that nice surface, gravel? if so that is a great job. The problem with my gravel drive and yard areas is that here in southern New England we can't count on it freezing once and staying frozen, it can freeze/thaw 10 times over the winter. I hear all this talk about grading and prepping the first couple snows then they have a perfect base for the rest of the winter. That's not happening here.

JB.

A "Man Purse".?? That kinda talk just doesn't fit in here at the tractor forum.!! lol. Have you put it to use.?? Please say "no."

JB, yes, that is gravel under there. I restored my driveway with a coat of 1" gravel just before the cold weather hit in late November. The gravel was somewhat wet when I put it down and then the cold froze it up solid. Real tight. I lucked out in that regard.

We are in a deep freeze up here for the next few days. I thought the smooth surface would become slick but, it hasn't. It's acting more like "styrofoam" with a good grip.

Very happy with the rear blade and bucket but, we have a lot more winter to get through and then spring happens. So far so good.

 

[dcole]

I noticed you have R4 tires on your tractor. Are your tires weighted? If so, with what?

 

[beersngars]

Those look more like R1's to me.

That looks great for gravel under there. Nice place.

 

[JDGreenGrass]

I noticed you have R4 tires on your tractor. Are your tires weighted? If so, with what?

I have AG tires...12.4x16. No, they are not weighted. I have a JD ballst box filled with cement which helps a lot with traction and really helps me move a lot of snow with the bucket.

No chains required as my drive is quite flat.

My tractor weighs roughly 3500lbs.

 

[sixgun]

Bucket and rear blade for me, too, though with inspiration from guys like JB4310 and several others who have adapted frame mounted front blades to their rides I may try that. Hey JB, how's that working out?

I'm a bit "luckier" here in south central NH as my gravel drive generally stays frozen once mid-December arrives. I've seen some posts from guys that have tried ABS or HDPE pipe on the blade (both f&r) edge to minimize pushing gravel around. Seems like a convenient way to deal with squishy gravel at the start of the season

It sounds like you've been satisfied with your Countryline blade. I am considering a carryall fork frame from the same manufacturer. $129 bucks is inexpensive for such an implement, isn't it? Anyone know the carrying capacity of this model?

 

[Thomas]

JDGreenGrass.
Nice!!!

Like Diamondpolit mention attaching older snowplow to frontend..easier on the body also quicker than you won't need blower..you wouldn't want that nice walk behind blower to be come jealous.

 

[JB4310]

Hey JB, how's that working out?

Stay tuned, I'll update my thread I started tomorrow. Well that's if this storm ever gets here, it's almost 10 pm and not a flake. Was supposed to start at 2 pm?


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