CTPATRIOT 12 #1 Posted January 8, 2012 Anybody use just a snow/dozer blade for winter cleanup?I haven't put the snowthrower on my C120 yet(lots going on).I'm getting a 42" blade from a friend tomorrow,and thinking of running that for the year.I have weights and chains to put on also.How deep of snow can a horse like this push? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #2 Posted January 8, 2012 i used a blade only for 20 years,ive only had a thrower(or 3 )for a couple of years,its tough when you get 2 or 3 feet at once,but that hasnt happened in years,havnt needed the thrower alot yet,but one day well get a nice storm so i can truly see how they work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #3 Posted January 8, 2012 Last year I had no problem moving 8-10 inches with my 417A with 300lbs of weight on the back and 2 link chains. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,300 #4 Posted January 8, 2012 The way this winters going around here Shawn......a blade will be fine . I decided to not install my blower and cab this year but have three machines with plows ready and a walk behind blower. If the snow is fluffy there is almost no amount a WH with a blade wont push as long as you have traction. Mike....... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,131 #5 Posted January 8, 2012 How deep of snow can a horse like this push? Snow density, terrain, plowing technique, snow storage area, etc. will all influence the ability to remove snow with a blade. The biggest thing you have to remember if you use a blade is to push the snow as far back/away as you can in the beginning. Ending up with a walking path where your driveway used to be is no fun. I am fortunate to have a second tractor set up with a thrower and if I get my way, I'll never need to start the engine. Prior to having two tractors, I would just drop the blade and install the thrower on that same tractor if it was needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raider12 13 #6 Posted January 8, 2012 I happen to agree with TT. A plow will be fine as long as you puch back out of the way in the beginning. As the snow packed piles become larger you won't be able to moove them later on. But with the larger snow falls this is where the blower is nice, being able to throw it out of the way. But I have plowed with a plow for many many years with no problems. In some case the plow does a cleaner job to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steamfitter 0 #7 Posted January 8, 2012 agreed with tt once you break thru the initial path angling is the cats meow !!! just keep pushing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTPATRIOT 12 #8 Posted January 8, 2012 Plow it is,just installed the chains and rear bracket!My buddy will be dropping off the frame today.I have a decent 42" blade,but the cutting edge is pretty worn.And Mike,looks like we'll make it at least another week with no real snow... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,029 #9 Posted January 8, 2012 Can you flip the cutting edge over? they are made to use both the top and bottom of the edge, that way you don't grind down the blade itself, I have a few blades here the PO ran till the bolts are ground almost off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTPATRIOT 12 #10 Posted January 8, 2012 The upper part of the cutting edge is very rusty,don't think it would last long! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
