Snow Attachments Size of Front Snow Plow for TC34DA?
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Well, I just threw myself a curve ball. I just picked up a 1995 New Holland 716C Snowblower in great shape for $1100. It only has some surface rust on some few parts. I was not really planning on it but it came along and could not pass it up. My understanding is after I said I'd take it 6+ other guys called asking about it. It has been sitting in a shed for the last 4 or 5 years collecting dust. It seems to run great. Only question is does anyone here know what I should do to it before really using it as there were no instructions with it. I think I should change the oil in the gears. Anyone know how to do that? Does anyone know where I can pick up the hydraulic rotator and/or a hydraulic chute deflector for the 716C Snowblower?
Now back to the blade. I will still get a front blade and have settled on a 72" loader mounted versus a frame mounted. I'm not plowing commercially and am the only one using the tractor/plow so feel I'll be careful enough not to twist the loader arms. I also like the idea of being able to quickly switch between the blade and bucket versus a frame mounted blade, plus I don't feel the need to use the plow as a bulldozer.
Now back to the blade. I will still get a front blade and have settled on a 72" loader mounted versus a frame mounted. I'm not plowing commercially and am the only one using the tractor/plow so feel I'll be careful enough not to twist the loader arms. I also like the idea of being able to quickly switch between the blade and bucket versus a frame mounted blade, plus I don't feel the need to use the plow as a bulldozer.
The FEL mounted blade will work fine. As long as it has a spring trip you shouldn't have to worry about damaging the FEL. With mine, I don't think it puts anywhere near the stress on the FEL compared to digging dirt with the bucket. Just don't get crazy with the blade and try to ram a frozen pile of snow/ice from a running start.
Thanks, what do you think about using the 7' blade on the loader arms along with chains on all 4 tires on a gravel driveway? I live on a hill, so chains are a must. Also what about using the edge of the blade to cut back a bank by the mail box that the town snowplow piled up?
Thanks Mech. That helps. Now I just have to decide whether a standard or medium duty blade. Any suggestions guys? Here is the info that Michigan Iron and Equip sent me. My TC34DA can lift over 800lbs and is 35hp, so is at the top end of the recommended weight for the Standard blade. They like the Standard blade for my tractor and snow removal, but I was thinking of going with the medium so I could do some light dozer work with some loose soil.
MIE QA Standard Duty Blades -
Recommended up to 35hp
Snow plowing and light grading and dozer work
Approximate Total Weight - 320lbs
72" Moldboard Width
Moldboard Height - 22"
MIE QA Medium Duty Blades -
Recommended up to 50hp
Heavy snow removal and medium grading and dozer work
Approximate Total Weight - 560lbs
72" Moldboard Width
Moldboard Height - 22"
MIE QA Standard Duty Blades -
Recommended up to 35hp
Snow plowing and light grading and dozer work
Approximate Total Weight - 320lbs
72" Moldboard Width
Moldboard Height - 22"
MIE QA Medium Duty Blades -
Recommended up to 50hp
Heavy snow removal and medium grading and dozer work
Approximate Total Weight - 560lbs
72" Moldboard Width
Moldboard Height - 22"
I don't know how much mine weights (its a lot more than I can lift) but I wouldn't want any more weight on the front. I have tried it to grade loose dirt but find that backing my BB is much better. With the blade way out in front of the front wheels any depression or bump will move it a lot.
JB4310
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Now that you'll have the blower I would think that will be your primary weapon against the big snow, maybe scale back cost/size on the blade a little.
560#s wow that's heavy! I don't think you want to use your loader as a dozer platform, then you would need a HD frame mount, JMO.
How wide is the blower, maybe a 6-6.5 plow is all you need now, like you said that blower adds a curve ball to your needs now.
JB.
560#s wow that's heavy! I don't think you want to use your loader as a dozer platform, then you would need a HD frame mount, JMO.
How wide is the blower, maybe a 6-6.5 plow is all you need now, like you said that blower adds a curve ball to your needs now.
JB.
Blower is the NH 5'. Just fits the width of my rear tires. The standard 320lb blade is $500 less than the medium duty blade. I do have some dirt that would be nice to move around with the blade, but after I'm done all it would be used for is snow. I guess by saving a couple of hundred pounds up front might be better for the tractor. Darn I keep going back and forth between the two!!! Just when I think I should go with one I think of a reason to go with the other...