leabassett@sbcglobal.net 149 #1 Posted October 13, 2023 I picked up a 312-8 to plow the driveway this winter. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,315 #2 Posted October 13, 2023 Do you have wheel weights and maybe chains? These things plow great but still need a little something to aid with traction. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,743 #3 Posted October 13, 2023 Great Tractor! It's amazing how much weights, fluid filled tires and chain can do. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,141 #4 Posted October 13, 2023 to RS and the 312-8 club. Great tractor. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,456 #5 Posted October 13, 2023 Traction for these tractors is a LOT to do with weight. As stated above the wheel weights, fluid filled tires and chains will be the key. My plow tractors are on the high side of some and I run as heavy as possible. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,203 #6 Posted October 13, 2023 Tire chains and weight will be your friend when plowing snow. The attached thread will give you some good pointers. Loaded tires will also add some stability to youe 312-8 if you are using it on uneven areas. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCW 1,295 #7 Posted October 13, 2023 Love mine. Thirty five years old and still working great. Your 312-8 looks like is has been treated very well. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,841 #8 Posted October 13, 2023 , nice ride! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,159 #10 Posted October 13, 2023 to the I'm a Hydro only guy, but the 312-8 or H is a great plow machine. Add weight front and rear and and chains. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midpack 862 #11 Posted October 13, 2023 I have a 312-8 setup as a plow machine too. Great machine, sips gas! I have front and rear weights, chains on the rears and #40 chain wrapped around the fronts for steering. I hope it stays parked! Lol 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jay bee 896 #12 Posted October 13, 2023 to I also have a 312-8 with a plow and a B-100 with a blower. Chains and weights make a difference. I think you going to like that 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,456 #13 Posted October 13, 2023 5 hours ago, midpack said: hope it stays parked South of here sure .. In Maine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midpack 862 #14 Posted October 13, 2023 2 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: South of here sure .. In Maine? You can only hope! Besides, I heard winters are some easier up there now 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,456 #15 Posted October 13, 2023 5 minutes ago, midpack said: You can only hope! Besides, I heard winters are some easier up there now There hadn't been a real snow filled winter in several years now. Here on this southwest facing mountainside we pretty much always get a good strong 2 to 3 foot base by the end of January that stays a couple months or more. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leabassett@sbcglobal.net 149 #16 Posted October 14, 2023 It came with 2 55 lbs craftsman weights and a set of chains. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midpack 862 #17 Posted October 14, 2023 10 hours ago, leabassett@sbcglobal.net said: It came with 2 55 lbs craftsman weights and a set of chains. Wrap chains around the fronts, you're good to go! The plows on a C-175 with a 12 hp here, since it's been moved to a 312-8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
