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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[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

 

[kenmbz]

Only bout 4" here.
Out to plow in a bit, silly day job is keeping me away from seat time.

 

[Langanobob]

Deja Vu all over again, a week later. Not new snow, we had a windstorm that redistributed last week’s snow. Heat wave now, in the 40F range and it’s melting fast.

 

[hube2]

Deja Vu all over again, a week later. Not new snow, we had a windstorm that redistributed last week’s snow. Heat wave now, in the 40F range and it’s melting fast.

Looks and sounds like my place in a normal winter, glad that mother nature seems to be giving me a little break this year. I'm just wondering how long it will last.

 

[GeneV]

Is that normal for you to get that much snow over there in Reno?

 

[irvingj]

It used to be! When I was in Monterey from '74-'76, I'd often go to see brother in Carson City. Overnight snowfalls in the Sierras were often 3 feet or more back then.

 

[Dmacleo]

learned how to best use my gc2400 dl100 bucket with the blizzard b54c rear blower in 6 inches of snow and ice.
also learned I really want the blizzard BER0080 electric deflector option
am gonna look into converting the manual chute rotation to electric but thats not really big deal, I''m more concerned with the clamp on mirrors UPS has not been able to deliver for 3 days due to weather. out for delivery wednesday, thursday, friday, nothing today and rescheduled for tuesday. where my high daytime temp supposed to be -2 F before - 13F windchills. night supposed to be -10F with -20 windchills.
gonna use block heater if I need gc2400 those days for sure LOL

 

[Langanobob]

Is that normal for you to get that much snow over there in Reno?

Not in Reno itself. We are in an unincorporated area outside of town at close to 6,000 feet, the elevation is why we have so much snow. But every winter is different and has a life of its own.

 

[Dmacleo]

learned how to best use my gc2400 dl100 bucket with the blizzard b54c rear blower in 6 inches of snow and ice.
also learned I really want the blizzard BER0080 electric deflector option
am gonna look into converting the manual chute rotation to electric but thats not really big deal, I''m more concerned with the clamp on mirrors UPS has not been able to deliver for 3 days due to weather. out for delivery wednesday, thursday, friday, nothing today and rescheduled for tuesday. where my high daytime temp supposed to be -2 F before - 13F windchills. night supposed to be -10F with -20 windchills.
gonna use block heater if I need gc2400 those days for sure LOL

so after some time yesterday I have realized grabbing a MF2340 (hydraulic angle) plow blade to use in conjunction with rear mounted blower is my most efficient clearing method for MY private road and 7 driveways running 30 to 150 feet long each.
combo would actually work better for me that front blower/rear blade and in most cases works faster for me than the 3/4 ton 2011 silverado 2500HD with a 2020 Boss 9.2 dxt (had to turn in unit due to medical reasons) works on the driveways. neighbor with 1/2 ford and 7.6 straight blade handling most of road itself (I taught him lot of stuff on road plowing other day, 43+ years blade experience not going to waste) but due to full time job he can't do driveways on road as I did.
so thats where the next tax returns are going.
my lot alone alone took 45 minutes with truck/plow (tight clearances/etc) bucket/blower took 35 minutes. blade would knock 10+ minutes off that.

 

[MF RED in MT]

Jan. 20, 1954 would of been a good day to stay indoors near Rogers Pass, Montana and not plug in a tractor block heater...

KC

Record Cold Spot Historical Marker

(A historical marker located near Augusta in Lewis and Clark County, Montana.)

www.hmdb.org

 

[Dmacleo]

this is what you have to do to get rear wheel drive cars onto ramps in winter in Maine.
this morning starter...click..click...click.
in the worst possible location for me to work on.
went grabbed new starter decided to try one more time.
click. click...groan.groan.whir and 2 cranks and running.
damned straight I was gonna move it LOL
ramps slide of course so...pallet forks and a 3x3x6ft piece of wood to rescue.

edit: oh yeah its 24F out with a 20mph wind, wind chills running around 8 deg now. and I'm disabled so this is gonna SUCK A*S.