gladehound
Veteran Member
Ok, this is probably a naive question, but is it practical to use a tractor for emergency travel on roads during severe snow storms? Living near Buffalo NY, we had the "thrill" of what we call Snovember 2014 with about 7 feet of snow at my place over a 3 day periods. All roads in my area were closed for about 5 days, although it was clear some vehicles did get around (4 wheel drive SUVs, trucks) and snowmobiles. I don't have any of those toysbut I am seriously considering upgrading my subcompact tractor (24 hp) to more of a real tractor (42 hp) with 4 wheel drive of course plus much greater ground clearance etc....
As everyone probably understand, I'm in the process of "justifying the upgrade cost". Being able to use a larger tractor during a snow storm to get emergency medical etc. supplies would be a BIG PLUS/Selling Point.:thumbsup:
Comments please and thanks!!
I didn't see in the post who you were justifying the upgrade cost to? If it's your wife and it would make a big difference if a larger tractor could be used for emergency transportation in a snow storm the answer is a resounding "YES!". Just get one with high ground clearance (the range is about 8" to 15" in the 40-50hp range). If you are actually want to know if it's a good option then the rest of the responses answer that question. Right now I have a minivan, a Jeep Grand Cherokee (with tall skinny snow tires) and a 45 hp tractor. The Jeep is very good in snow but if I thought conditions were too much for the jeep I wouldn't hesitate to take the tractor if I needed to go somewhere.
