Loader Snow removal.

[Roger2561]

The blower is a 6ft Erskine unit. I had just finished moving approximately a foot of snow when I took this picture.

 

[RNeumann]

Nice tractor RNeumann. What other chores do you use it for?

I have a BB on the back with hydraulic top and tilt. I maintain the driveway and will start clearing and leveling a lower section of my property. I also have pallet forks and I made some simple pallets to move firewood.
I've only got about 20 hours on mine. I purchased in late fall so it's mainly been pushing snow.

 

[oosik]

I have a mile long - straight as an arrow - gravel driveway. I run around 1800 rpm with my rear blade. In high range this gets me down the driveway at around 6-7 mph.

 

[LarryD]

Nice Larry. How many horses do you folks own? My wife just bought her first two in the last year. She is really enjoying having them! I just finished building the 36x54 horse barn in the late fall of 2016.

Down to two of our own and a neighbor boards hers here. Free board for help with the horses.
The wife did horse rescue for many years but her health has forced her to just enjoy riding her own now. There were times when we had up to 7 horses here...I'm glad I don't have to buck that much hay anymore!!!

 

[adventure bob]

Ok, going to sound spoiled... I don't pay attention to RPMs. I set the HST to hi and the stall guard to fast response and drive it like an automatic pickup.

 

[Gasifier]

I'm trying to get use to having the RPMs up higher on this thing. According to some other HST owners, and my owner's manual, the RPMs should be up higher. I'm use to my last glide shift transmission Kubota L35. I usually kept RPMs on that from 1500-2200. Didn't need it any higher. But with this HST it appears the norm should be above 2000 when working it and even higher while putting any heavy work load on it. It's odd to me though. It sounds like it is too high. But I have noticed a big power difference when I put the RPMs up to 2400 and start lifting or pushing. BEAST

 

[Gasifier]

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Nice looking outfit dogpatch! How long have you had that? How do you like it? I've heard good things about the Yanmar engines.

 

[Gasifier]

I would never advise to use a rear blade for pushing anything.They are made to pull,very handy around tight areas.

I see. I've never used a rear blade for snow. We did use to have one on the back of my father's old 9N many moons ago. Good for leveling off.

 

[TheMan419]

Google edge tamers from r2 technologies.

 

[IH782]

If it's an HST and has a DPF run full throttle. Here's my take on it, the higher heat and flow help the DPF and the higher the RPM the less of an angle the swash plate is in the HST (less wear). Just what I have found with our machines and talking with people.

 

[Gasifier]

If it's an HST and has a DPF run full throttle. Here's my take on it, the higher heat and flow help the DPF and the higher the RPM the less of an angle the swash plate is in the HST (less wear). Just what I have found with our machines and talking with people.

It must sound like it's going to blow up though! LOL When I get it up to 2400 RPM it sounds like it's running so dam fast. I'm just not use to running a tractor engine that fast. I guess. It won't hurt it to keep it up there?

For PTO work and getting the PTO up to 540 it has an arrow that is right up by 2500. I guess I better get use to it.

 

[mike69440]

Using my new Mahindra 3550 4X4 HST for snow removal. View attachment 498671

Wondering what you folks who use hydrastatuc tractors generally run your RPMs at. I have been adjusting and getting use to the HST. Recently settled on about 1500 RPMs in Medium gear range.

Any other snow practice or tips with just using a bucket from anyone would be appreciated. I have done it with several different machines but always looking to learn. Thanks.

I never realized how tough it was to move snow with a dirt bucket until I got a plow. I wish I had a V-Plow so I would be a better snow pusher. If I had a high horsepower tractor, I'd want a V-plow on the FEL and a Snow blower on the back end, with an HVAC CAB, power shutte, or 3 X 2 HST Plus. Oh, and a wife, Young-en , or friend who liked to plow snow.
Just Blew a hydraulic hose, The Largest Kubota dealer in the state charged $123.18 for the hose from a the quick connect to the valve block for the plow angle. That's what you get for being in a hurry and not going to a hose shop.

 

[brown40]

I usually try to run 10-20% over peak torque, so a challenge has some room. If you know its solid--a little higher. Every snowpack is a little different, then keeps maturing. I find a little curl and lift on impact can shear off nice chunks that have the potential of rolling away, where slow and steady rarely breaks a mass loose. I work downhill if I'm able so I can curl my way back out, and attempt to bank opposite the prevailing wind (north here) to keep drifts off the roadway. I take time to clean the way into a bank so getting out doesn't become half the job. Sometimes if you can break into the virgin snow you can get a good push to make a new dump area. Once the push areas and dump height are maxed out--pray for better weather!