Yes, and tractors keep their value so prices are high and remain this way.
But I need something to ride over/through snow covered lawn so size is a concern.
I just picked up a used 3 point plow, between this and the snow blower I should be set for snow removal and can use the plow to move dirt etc in the summer months. So while I'll continue to look for a good deal on a ATV I'm really in no rush now.
Yes, and tractors keep their value so prices are high and remain this way.
But I need something to ride over/through snow covered lawn so size is a concern.
I just picked up a used 3 point plow, between this and the snow blower I should be set for snow removal and can use the plow to move dirt etc in the summer months. So while I'll continue to look for a good deal on a ATV I'm really in no rush now.
If you decide to plow with a grader blade , reverse the blade and push with the tractor in reverse . Going forward the small tractor will bury in the snow as the grader blade acts like an anchor . You then can’t go forward, or back over the windrow on the blade . Much shoveling ensues . If you push with it you can drive out the trail you have plowed . And by raiseing it up ( if you have a 3pt hitch) you can push banks back . I’ve plowed way to many miles of snow .
If you decide to plow with a grader blade , reverse the blade and push with the tractor in reverse . Going forward the small tractor will bury in the snow as the grader blade acts like an anchor . You then can’t go forward, or back over the windrow on the blade . Much shoveling ensues . If you push with it you can drive out the trail you have plowed . And by raiseing it up ( if you have a 3pt hitch) you can push banks back . I’ve plowed way to many miles of snow .
I too have plowed mountains of snow. Whether pushing or pulling, there is an easy fix that makes it childproof. Make a pair of 10” skis from 1/4” x 4” steel, weld them on the corners of your plow.
If you decide to plow with a grader blade , reverse the blade and push with the tractor in reverse . Going forward the small tractor will bury in the snow as the grader blade acts like an anchor . You then can’t go forward, or back over the windrow on the blade . Much shoveling ensues . If you push with it you can drive out the trail you have plowed . And by raiseing it up ( if you have a 3pt hitch) you can push banks back . I’ve plowed way to many miles of snow .
That’s the best plan , when we could finally justify ( afford lol) a blower , out in the country when you blow it , it’s gone. Plowing creates snow banks which promote drift forming . Our farm drive was about 600 meters long , I think my uncle got all the photo albums that had pictures of the two horse team pulling the grader blade on 4ft wheels . I’d suggest not trying horses . Blowers for the win .
That’s the best plan , when we could finally justify ( afford lol) a blower , out in the country when you blow it , it’s gone. Plowing creates snow banks which promote drift forming . Our farm drive was about 600 meters long , I think my uncle got all the photo albums that had pictures of the two horse team pulling the grader blade on 4ft wheels . I’d suggest not trying horses . Blowers for the win .
I have to agree, took me a few attempts to learn the do's and don'ts of snow blowing with a tractor.
Wet heavy snow, attempt with caution. Frozen chute and broken sheer bolt(s), being on a gravel driveway I leave about 3/4" of an inch of snow on the ground so I don't shoot gravel, this is what I want to use the blade for, but I have been reading up on a few mods to prevent the blade from ripping up the gravel, so I'm sure there will be some testing to do. From the barn to the street I have about 700-800 meters...
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Perhaps sign up to this group. Lots of atvs for sale.
The example here is identical to my dads atv. He doesn't treat it nice. Its a workhorse, takes a beating, and still works well (with a bit of maintenance).
I have to agree, took me a few attempts to learn the do's and don'ts of snow blowing with a tractor.
Wet heavy snow, attempt with caution. Frozen chute and broken sheer bolt(s), being on a gravel driveway I leave about 3/4" of an inch of snow on the ground so I don't shoot gravel, this is what I want to use the blade for, but I have been reading up on a few mods to prevent the blade from ripping up the gravel, so I'm sure there will be some testing to do. From the barn to the street I have about 700-800 meters...
There is a secret to gravel driveways… frost pounding. My driveways up north are gravel, instead of pliéing early in the season we flatten the snow by driving back and forth. This drives the frost down to where the sun or warmer winter days won’t melt the base. The driveway will be hard as the 407 by Christmas
After that it’s easy to plow or blow as your machine will neither sink or dig. It’s the same technique snow groomers use to solidify bases for snowmobile trails and ski hills.
The only caution is don’t do it within 4’ of any foundation or slab by on grade.
There is a secret to gravel driveways… frost pounding. My driveways up north are gravel, instead of pliéing early in the season we flatten the snow by driving back and forth. This drives the frost down to where the sun or warmer winter days won’t melt the base. The driveway will be hard as the 407 by Christmas
After that it’s easy to plow or blow as your machine will neither sink or dig. It’s the same technique snow groomers use to solidify bases for snowmobile trails and ski hills.
The only caution is don’t do it within 4’ of any foundation or slab by on grade.
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