ebinmaine 69,252 #51 Posted January 12 13 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Oh yeah, much safer in tight places. Depends on the driver. I DO NOT prefer an automatic when in tight quarters or in the road. I've driven manual transmissions for so long and in so many precarious situations I'd MUCH rather have a stick. It's all about self training and "muscle memory". I'll be more comfortable with an automatic..... eventually..... 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,445 #52 Posted January 13 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: I'll be more comfortable with an automatic..... eventually..... The great bear is just starting to awaken and smells the coffee. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 39,430 #53 Posted January 13 (edited) Just found a 520 AUTOMATIC with a ss blower and a warm cab that even a big sleepy bear would find comfortable. Edited January 13 by Ed Kennell 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,252 #54 Posted January 13 5 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: cab Dats a big'un. Homemade?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 39,430 #55 Posted January 13 1 minute ago, ebinmaine said: Dats a big'un. Homemade?? I'm sure. Looks pretty well done...lights, air, heat, wiper, dem big doors, and the right color. He does have the blower wings on backwards like many do. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,843 #56 Posted January 13 On 1/11/2025 at 3:33 PM, Bar Nuthin said: first time using my C-120 to plow Liked the video, but with that much traffic going by, and at speed, I’d want to be a LOT more visible than the blinking front and rear lights. Adding a pole with a rotating amber beacon just like the big guys would be good. Maybe a hi-vis vest, as well. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,843 #57 Posted January 13 28 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: I'm sure. Looks pretty well done...lights, air, heat, wiper, dem big doors, and the right color. He does have the blower wings on backwards like many do. Go ahead and add A/C for the summer, right? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bar Nuthin 853 #58 Posted January 13 7 minutes ago, Handy Don said: Liked the video, but with that much traffic going by, and at speed, I’d want to be a LOT more visible than the blinking front and rear lights. Adding a pole with a rotating amber beacon just like the big guys would be good. Maybe a hi-vis vest, as well. Maybe @Ed Kennell could share a couple of pictures of how he mounted his. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,252 #59 Posted January 13 10 minutes ago, Handy Don said: amber beacon That's a law here. 4 minutes ago, Bar Nuthin said: how he mounted Mine is wicked simple. Magnetic flashing beacon on the rear fender. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 39,430 #60 Posted January 13 35 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: That's a law here. Don all ready fined me for my illegal RED flasher. 40 minutes ago, Bar Nuthin said: Maybe @Ed Kennell could share a couple of pictures of how he mounted his. Mine is mounted to my rear weight rack and wired to the tail lights. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 9,177 #61 Posted January 13 (edited) I too have lights, heat, wipers and a strobe light. I live on a dirt road that about four cars a day go down. I have the strobe light strictly for the cool factor. Unlike @Ed Kennell mine is not illegal 🤣 because mine is amber not red 😂😂 Edited January 13 by c-series don 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bar Nuthin 853 #62 Posted January 13 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: Mine is wicked simple. Magnetic flashing beacon on the rear fender. Is it on a pole or just at fender level? I would want mine visible 360° and higher than my leaf vacuum. I spend a lot more hours by the road during leaf season than I expect to with snow clearing. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,252 #63 Posted January 13 6 hours ago, Bar Nuthin said: Is it on a pole or just at fender level? I would want mine visible 360° and higher than my leaf vacuum. Mine are fender level right beside the seat. You'll definitely need a high mount. You might be able to use something like metal electric conduit for the pole. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,445 #64 Posted January 13 12 hours ago, Handy Don said: Maybe a hi-vis vest, as well. I started wearing a florescent orange tee shirt and cap when mowing, it seems to have made a real difference, even some of the female drivers will move over a bit. Yes, from years of observation I determined that there is a 90-10 rule where 90% female and 10% male will not give an inch. I don't care if you think I am sexist, it is what it is. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bar Nuthin 853 #65 Posted January 13 3 hours ago, ebinmaine said: You'll definitely need a high mount. I'll probably come with a couple different poles - to match my tasks. I have a couple of telescoping pool poles that I might experiment with. Here's the light I have coming. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
