Archive through August 22, 2018

[sblunier]

From the looks of those jagged ends he better call that lawyer advertising on TV all of the time!!!!

Yikes......talk about friable!!!!

 

[ekincaid]

Came home to a very cool little surprise tonight an anonymous donor dropped off a cool old IH one gallon hytran can,that’s going to looks so cool in my cub cave,it’s still has a little vintage hytran in it

 

[jharder]

Morning Fellas,
Got a question for those in the know. A dear friend of mine has a 782 with a snowplow and 50c. My question being Since both her and her 17 year old son will be the ones mowing and moving snow with it How many weights per side should they get? Bear in mind both of them wouldn't go over 130 soaking wet. So they aren't putting the down pressure that must of us can on the rears naturally. Also I will be buying them for her. I have a extra set of 4 link chains I am going to give her for it. I am thinking 2 per wheel for sure. But should I plan on 3 givein the size of both operators? Long story short She is the mother of my best friend kids who was killed in a car wreck in March. I have No problem buying whatever they need or even how many. Just wonder what would be the best plan. Mainly goin to be clearing off sidewalks and a stone drive in town. Thanks Jim

 

[glippert]

Jim - The amount of weight needed is largely determined by the type and depth of snow. Dry, fluffy snow may not need any additional weight if it's only a few inches deep. Wet, heavy snow is a different story. And, of course, the angle of the blade affects it, too. On my 782, I have only 25lbs on each wheel, but I have 140 on a bracket hanging off the back. Plus, I weigh anywhere between 240-290lbs (depending on how recently the Dr has scolded me). I run 2-link chains on turf tires, but I'm in town, so it's all concrete and asphalt. Also, I mostly use a snowthrower instead of the blade. The bottom line is, the tractor will handle as much weight as you can throw on it, and there's probably no such thing as too much. That's my 2 cents worth.

Here's a couple pics for your reference. Note, I normally have the weights hanging inside the rear bracket if I'm using the snowplow/blade, otherwise it makes the front too light and steering is impossible. One consideration is how far the weights will stick out, beyond the path cleared by the blade. If the snow is deep, the weights will be hitting the snow.

I know this doesn't really answer your question of how much weight, but maybe it'll get some others to chime in.

 

[proessler]

Jim, on my 882 with a 450 blower/thrower I use 4 -47# custom suitcase weights on Cat. O hitch weight bracket & 2- 26# per rear wheel & fluid in rears. Also set of 2 link chains.

 

[eford]

My 100 does fine with bar tires and a 55pound plastic weight on each wheel. I weigh 240. I've been considering another 50 mounted on the back though. Paved driveway and 42 inch blade.

Dad has the same on his 1450, and is a little lighter than me. His driveway is gravel and I haven't heard a complaint yet.

 

[jharder]

Well On my blade set up I have 2 per side on turf tires and my 200 pushing down. That with 4link chains. I have never felt that it wasn't enough. But to be honest if it deep enough I will use the thrower (set up the same except ag tires and 2 link). I just want to be Darn sure them two can do it ok and safely on a average snow fall (1-3 use to be the normal but not as of the past 3 years more like none to 2) If it get to bad I will take my thrower over to dig them out. Thanks for the info so far. Jim

 

[mgwin]

Jim,

From your description of snow fall (none to 2"), I thought you lived in North Carolina!

I have no idea why I bought a snow thrower. Maybe wishful thinking.

No one has mentioned B.R.S.!

 

[digger]

Jim H.
I had to go with rubber grippers with the new asphalt out front (wife said so), 120 pounds hanging on the back and 60 pounders on each wheel. It really did great last winter, I was surprised.

 

[mgwin]

Back when we used to get snow, I plowed mine with no weights or chains. Just used loaded tires.