What have you done with/to your GC Series 2300, 2400, 1700 Tractor TODAY

[PJRAM]

Looks nice- will it be able to handle the snow ?
Was thinking of something similar, eventually if wood prices ever come down.

I used 2x6's for roof rafters and half inch plywood sheathing. It should handle any snow load we ever get in NY. I also added bracing to the posts. I had to stop work though. My framing nailer died when I was sheathing the roof. Total cost so far is $384.00, but I am getting the plywood for the roof for free. I am going to use a tarp on the roof for now and buy the shingles later.

I had to order a part for it.

 

[PJRAM]

Will you have to lower the rops each time?

Yes, I will need to lower the rops. I could only get 6'8" clearance and still have enough of a slope to shed water.

 

[Langanobob]

Langanobob, looks like you had yourself a few hours of seat time snow blowing...

F.Y.I.: Many years ago I added added a riser with some 1/8" aluminum diamond plate (had pieces of material on

hand) to the top of my MF snowblower, because the snow keep coming over the top of the blower as I was using it

in deep snow.

In this thread, post #703 & #828 shows a couple of pictures of my snowblower with the risers.

Thanks. I’ve thought about adding something like that. I’ve got plenty of material so maybe a project to preoare for next winter.

 

[Dmacleo]

picked up the blower today.
I always get weird looks from people on the road.
any guesses as to why?
thank god I added trailer brakes to setup, really helped in the 40 mile round trip in freezing rain today....

 

[cglaser104]

Gimme "Crown Vic for Towing?!" for $500 @Dmacleo lol

The motor/trannys in those things were every bit the motor you'd find in a mid size or larger SUV. Looks good and I'm sure it'll fling some snow

 

[GeneV]

picked up the blower today.
I always get weird looks from people on the road.
any guesses as to why?
thank god I added trailer brakes to setup, really helped in the 40 mile round trip in freezing rain today....

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Punk rock!

 

[PJRAM]

Update. So far so good. My little shed roof kept the tractor out of the ice storm we had this morning.

 

[MF RED in MT]

Todays the day I'll be removing the Dozer Blade and install the snowblower.

Were foretasted for another 12-18" thru Saturday.

And this mornings actual temperature was -4 degree F at 8:30am, but it's warmed up since then, now it's 1 degree F...

KC

 

[GeneV]

Well KC, you do live in Snowtana after all.

 

[Dmacleo]

Todays the day I'll be removing the Dozer Blade and install the snowblower.

Were foretasted for another 12-18" thru Saturday.

And this mornings actual temperature was -4 degree F at 8:30am, but it's warmed up since then, now it's 1 degree F...

KC

supposed to get 8-12 here today. after almost 4 hours of snowfall I got maybe 3/8 inch.
we'll see what happens LOL