Snow Equipment Owning/Operating Snow plowing

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tlj87

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Received a foot of snow last night in NW PA. Plowed the roadways at camp before leaving to go back to Pittsburgh for the week. The tractor is a '66 IH Cub Lo-Boy.

YouTube - Snow Plowing
 
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Received a foot of snow last night in NW PA. Plowed the roadways at camp before leaving to go back to Pittsburgh for the week. The tractor is a '66 IH Cub Lo-Boy.

YouTube - Snow Plowing

I feel humbled. Even with my 4WD, weights, HST, etc. I think this Cub would give a run for my money.
 
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Very cool!!!!!!

I'm surprised how well that little tractor did in that depth of snow...especially a 2WD machine. Those double ring chains must really do the job!! (which is quite comforting to us who bought chains after last February's blizzard!!)
 
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Great video.

Helps a lot to have the weight those older tractors had, plus having the narrow tires topped off with good snow chains.

After having the 7' western plow blade with the hyd. angle, it is just a little bit frustrating to watch the smaller plow :) . But also would like to toss my wing plow over to you to add to your enjoyment. :D
 
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Good looking IH...
I have a Cub F model about 6 years older than yours... fun little tractors, (but ALL tractor)... I have plowed a lot of snow with it, before my Kubota, sounds like you are running in 2nd gear... KennyV
 
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Thanks for sharing,but it was only 3mins long. :( ;)

You have nice looking cub set,and by the looks its your pride and joy.
 
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I'm impressed how well that thing turns.

Wedge
 
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Thanks!
I am the second owner of the tractor, but it is on the original property (I got it all). Since 2008, I replaced the rear tires (originally had turfs), replaced clutch, rebuilt hydraulic block and pump and replaced the idler pulleys for the 5' belly mower. About 15 years ago the engine was overhauled and it was painted.

That snow was pretty light, so it powered through with relative ease. Amazing for only 11 hp. Front wheel weights would help some with steering. Rear weights and chains make all the difference. Tried it once without and got nowhere.

The majority of the plowing was done in 3rd gear, except the uphill near the big cabin, which I used 2nd gear for.
 
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Pretty cool..... (I watched it 3 times.....)
 
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tlj87

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Tlj87, my neighbor has one of those and your video gives me new found respect for it..........

Maybe he might like to sell it..........I am impressed!:thumbsup:
 
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I must say that was pretty impressive. Especially at how fast you were able to go and still have no trouble at all pushing.

Now I just wish we could get more than just the little 1/2" dustings here in central OH so I can go out and plow too.
 
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That's a nice tractor. I've got a Economy King that does similarly but I haven't tried in one foot of snow. We have about 9 inches of snow and I have to use 2 gear on the flat and if it is wet, first gear. Your tractor has two more horses under the hood than my tractor and is heavier which allows it to turn better. I don't have chains, but with a carryall on the back with 4 cement blocks and sometimes my younger brother it does well.

How many cylinder is the engine and how do you remember where the roads are under that snow?
 
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That's a nice tractor. I've got a Economy King that does similarly but I haven't tried in one foot of snow. We have about 9 inches of snow and I have to use 2 gear on the flat and if it is wet, first gear. Your tractor has two more horses under the hood than my tractor and is heavier which allows it to turn better. I don't have chains, but with a carryall on the back with 4 cement blocks and sometimes my younger brother it does well.

How many cylinder is the engine and how do you remember where the roads are under that snow?

Thanks! The engine is an IH C-60, which is a water-cooled 4 cylinder. The earlier ones (late 40s-late 60's) were 11 hp, later 15 and then 18 hp (production stopped in 1980) via carb and other minor changes. My 1966 falls into the 11 hp category.

As for remembering where the roads are... Mostly memory. There was no drifting, so I could see the outline of the edge in some cases. All of the roads are dirt or gravel. If I am a little off, oh well!

As a note, the Cub has hydraulic lift, but no hydraulic angle. I try to plow everything with the blade angled to the right so I don't have to get on and off frequently. If I get out to the camp in the winter and there is a lot of very heavy wet snow and perhaps a layer of ice, I do end up plowing in one direction only (downhill) which sometimes required me to adjust the angle. There are some folks over at farmallcub.com that have added hydraulic angling to their cub blades. If I used this machine at my home on a regular basis, I would consider it.

I find 3rd gear (which is the fastest), to be the most effective in most cases as it allows the snow to roll off the blade instead of bulldozing. When going uphill, I usually have to use 2nd gear. I also use 2nd gear for plowing parking areas such as near the big cabin, foot bridge, or barn.
 
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Thanks! The engine is an IH C-60, which is a water-cooled 4 cylinder. The earlier ones (late 40s-late 60's) were 11 hp, later 15 and then 18 hp (production stopped in 1980) via carb and other minor changes. My 1966 falls into the 11 hp category.

As for remembering where the roads are... Mostly memory. There was no drifting, so I could see the outline of the edge in some cases. All of the roads are dirt or gravel. If I am a little off, oh well!

As a note, the Cub has hydraulic lift, but no hydraulic angle. I try to plow everything with the blade angled to the right so I don't have to get on and off frequently. If I get out to the camp in the winter and there is a lot of very heavy wet snow and perhaps a layer of ice, I do end up plowing in one direction only (downhill) which sometimes required me to adjust the angle. There are some folks over at farmallcub.com that have added hydraulic angling to their cub blades. If I used this machine at my home on a regular basis, I would consider it.

I find 3rd gear (which is the fastest), to be the most effective in most cases as it allows the snow to roll off the blade instead of bulldozing. When going uphill, I usually have to use 2nd gear. I also use 2nd gear for plowing parking areas such as near the big cabin, foot bridge, or barn.

My tractor has a single cylinder 9 hp engine. It seems like you would have more power with 4 cylinders even if it was only 9 hp. My tractor has only 3 fwd and 1 reverse speeds.(Some had 10 fwd and 3 reverse speeds) This tractor was also sold with up to 18 hp engines.

My tractor doesn't look like much but it can really push snow. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/184041-pictures-your-snow-weapons-34.html#post2157873
 
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Wow.!!....That's a great video. And I mighty fine tractor willing to do a lot of work for you.

Enjoyed. Thanks for posting.:thumbsup:
 
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Now you made me miss my cub. :(

My last one was a 58. Three speeds is all you needs.
 

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I really like that fast hitch rake you have there. I am not fortunate enough to have a FH...
 
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Received a foot of snow last night in NW PA. Plowed the roadways at camp before leaving to go back to Pittsburgh for the week. The tractor is a '66 IH Cub Lo-Boy.

YouTube - Snow Plowing

Awesome video, That little Cub kicks butt in just 2WD. Looks great too!

JB.
 

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