Snow Attachments Rear blade for snow removal.

[Diamondpilot]

Thanks. I was thinking about a 72 in blade. My track width is approx 60 in. For the 45 degree I would need a 84 in blade.

You do not need 45 deg. 72" blade will be plenty. I run about a 20 deg angel when I plow. How much does your tractor weigh? Weight ratio to equipment size is the key.

Chris

 

[Chilly807]

Is that a dedicated snow bucket then with the welded on mods?

Both the screen and the skids are bolt-on, I used 3/8 carriage bolts through the reinforced part of the bucket for the skids, the screen doesn't get that much load to bend the bucket.

With the front and back end of the skids angled, you can tip the bucket forward a bit to put the cutting edge closer to the ground for a cleaner job.

I had to weld up the skids again mid-winter, they were getting thin on the nose section from gravel driveways. I used 1/4 x 3 steel for the bottom of the skids, if I do it again I'll use 1/2 ich thick stock.

Sean

 

[Baby Grand]

You do not need 45 deg. 72" blade will be plenty. I run about a 20 deg angel when I plow. How much does your tractor weigh? Weight ratio to equipment size is the key.

Chris

I found that for powdery snow on a brisk, cold day and in an area where I could drive quickly, 20 or 30 degrees worked just fine.

I also discovered that under these particular conditions:

1) very close quarters/no ability to operate at speed
2) wet, wet snow falling in air > 32 degrees
3) tractor with metal temperatures still below freezing due to low overnight temperatures

I had real trouble getting the snow to separate from the moldboard unless I cranked it all the way over to 45 degrees. Anything less and it would pile up in front of the blade.

If you decide to go with the 7' blade, make sure you can (easily) fit it thru your garage/barn door or wherever you keep your rig. First time I used mine I almost took some of the garage with me as I have to turn a little bit as I exit the door.

Also, I set my blade so it can float, both up and down as well as crown angle. My driveways are so wonky I have to. To avoid ripping up the grass part of one drive a chunk of rubber clamped between the cutting edge and moldboard works a little like a squeegee. Search the forums and you will find some interesting ideas on this theme.

-Jim