Kevbo 80 #1 Posted December 1, 2013 Hey guys so I have a C-120 that I traded for earlier this year and I am contemplating putting a 48" plow on the front...I have a snow blower on my 417-A with the strong Eaton transmission which I have heard many rant and rave over the strength of the Eaton...so my question is: Does the Sundstrand in the C-120 have the strength to plow up and down a driveway that is on a rather steep grade? I will equip the C-120 with wheel weights and chains and mount the 48" plow depending on what you all think I don't want to put the Sundstrand through stress that it cannot take as I have many other tractors I could use for the plow (but I like the hydro idea!). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,414 #2 Posted December 1, 2013 The Sundstrand is very capable of your snow chores. Its hard to be fair when comparing a Sundstrand and an Eaton since one is undoughtably older, (your Sundstrand could be 10+ years older) of course an older unit will have probably more issues and probably more hours as well. If the Sundstrand is properly maintained with clean fluid and a new filter it should hold up well. Mike............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ELECTRORIC 230 #3 Posted December 2, 2013 I PLOW WITH A 1968 ELECTRO12 W/SUNSTRAND&HYDRALIC LIFT, I USE A 42" PLOW,23-10.50X12 AG TIRES W/WEIGHTS&FLUID IN TIRES,NEVER HAD A PROBLEM. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #4 Posted December 2, 2013 I think a good Sundstrand is at least as good as a good Eaton 1100. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,860 #5 Posted December 2, 2013 (edited) My 1970 GT-14 has a Sundstrand and is equiped with a front end loader, much more of a workout than a snow plow and works great. As far as plowing a steep grade is concerned I have a STEEP driveway and have found that in wet snow or if there is ice under it I need to drive to the top with the blade up and plow down hill for the first couple of passes regardless of what I am plowing with. Edited December 2, 2013 by 953 nut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevbo 80 #6 Posted December 2, 2013 Thanks for the responses guys! Now all I need is SNOW! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,893 #7 Posted December 4, 2013 My primary plow tractor is Sundstrand Electro 12. She has the limited slip differential and she is a beast. The black iron wheel weights are 69 lbs each, and I have another 60 on the draw bar (front wheel weight from a Case VAC tractor). I don't have really steep hils but she is a worker. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremi3210 735 #8 Posted December 4, 2013 I use a gt14 and a c121 and i have no problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redhorserider 4 #9 Posted March 3, 2014 I also plow with my 68' electro 12 and the sundstrand is smooth and works great. I have about a 150-200' driveway and it doesnt even hiccup on full passes. This thing moves mountains of snow. Including the wall of snow the village plow leaves across my drive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #10 Posted March 3, 2014 i have seen people plow with hydro gear trannys so you should be all set Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dodgemike 52 #11 Posted March 3, 2014 I have my Dad's C121. Original motor and trans. He was very good on the maintenance. I have a large gravel drive. The plow stays on year round for upkeep of the drive. I have spread as much as 10 tons gravel in an afternoon. It is a little beast. Sent from my SCH-S720C using Tapatalk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indywheelhorsenut 62 #12 Posted March 6, 2014 Record snow fall in Indianapolis this year... most ever I believe... Plowed all winter and many before with my C-160 Auto... never has the tranny even hinted that it was being strained or slipping... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
