Terry M-(Moderator) 2,175 #20601 Posted January 17 That snow looks wet and heavy.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,729 #20603 Posted January 17 Hydros...the only way to plow!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,143 #20604 Posted January 17 I warm up all my Eaton 1100 hydros before using, but these cold 10F temps really exaggerate the differences. My 312H and 417A will lift on start up. The 520H will not lift for 5-6 minutes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,432 #20605 Posted January 17 2 hours ago, pfrederi said: Hydros...the only way to plow!! Even the anti-hydro queen Trina gave it a shot today. She still prefers her smaller lighter 6 speeds with Limited Slip Differential and ease of steering. That said, she sees the value in the bug C160 Automatic Beast with its 60" wide blade. I've been mulling doing a Power Angle on the plow for awhile. Maybe sooner than later. That blade isn't getting any lighter. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,535 #20606 Posted January 17 2 hours ago, pfrederi said: Hydros...the only way to plow!! My C-105 respectfully disagrees... 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 1,197 #20607 Posted January 17 Just now, SylvanLakeWH said: My C-105 respectfully disagrees... Last year I plowed with my C105. This year I have single stage snowblower on it. Only got to try it 1x so far & it was really wet heavy snow so it struggled. I really need a 2stage & hydro- mostly for lift. The manual lift for heavy blower is too hard on my bad back. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,214 #20608 Posted January 17 20 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I've been mulling doing a Power Angle on the plow for awhile. Maybe sooner than later. Is that an Eaton or Sunstrand hydro? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,432 #20609 Posted January 17 3 minutes ago, Handy Don said: Is that an Eaton or Sunstrand hydro? Sundstrand. I believe Eaton came on board about 1980 or so ((??)) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 1,197 #20610 Posted January 18 Did a little plowing today after I got home from work. Predicting a significant snow event starting tonight going thru Saturday afternoon. General snow followed up with lake effect snow. Single mom lives next door. Her son is 9. There's no father figure around. He was shoveling driveway. I went over & asked if he wanted to plow w/tractor? He lit up & said "SURE!" He could just reach the clutch. He isn't strong enough to lift the plow. He did really good. He immediately figured out clutch/brake. Set idle lower & just had him use reverse & 1st. I lowerd & raised plow for him. I told his mom if I can find a cheap tractor I'd work on it w/him & he could have it. In garage making sure equipment is ready & of course having a few beers too! 3992.mp4 1 14 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro Jr. 1,415 #20611 Posted January 19 Got to get my C-145 out with the plow and haul horse poop!! Then took it out after with the lights on for a little ride. I had the plow on my 310-8 but that is out of commission for now and I don’t really use my blower often so I thought I would treat myself with a hydro and hydraulic lift for a plow tractor! IMG_1771.MOV IMG_1770.MOV 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,143 #20612 Posted January 19 I had to make room for a couple new horses, so I moved this one on down the road today. I bought her at auction in 2017 with a 48" SD and used her for mowing for 6 years. Her new job will be pushing cars in and out of an auto repair business.....nice cushy retirement duty. 5 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,657 #20613 Posted January 19 (edited) Found the culprit, starter crapped out on the B80 all the sudden. Have no idea how long it was cracked …..guess someone didn’t read the warning sticker But beat on it instead 😆 Good news looks like one peace only.Should be able to epoxy back in and clean up ! Edited January 19 by Wheelhorse#1 8 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brockport Bill 1,661 #20614 Posted January 19 4 hours ago, ML3 said: Did a little plowing today after I got home from work. Predicting a significant snow event starting tonight going thru Saturday afternoon. General snow followed up with lake effect snow. Single mom lives next door. Her son is 9. There's no father figure around. He was shoveling driveway. I went over & asked if he wanted to plow w/tractor? He lit up & said "SURE!" He could just reach the clutch. He isn't strong enough to lift the plow. He did really good. He immediately figured out clutch/brake. Set idle lower & just had him use reverse & 1st. I lowerd & raised plow for him. I told his mom if I can find a cheap tractor I'd work on it w/him & he could have it. In garage making sure equipment is ready & of course having a few beers too! 3992.mp4 good for you making new young friend next door -- introduces him to all types of good things, values and skills etc -- role model, being helpful good neighbor etc -- hopefuly the relationship lasts many years and he will remember you a lifetime later and then he will "pay it forward" to another............and so and so on...... 8 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 1,197 #20615 Posted January 19 (edited) 11 hours ago, Brockport Bill said: good for you making new young friend next door -- introduces him to all types of good things, values and skills etc -- role model, being helpful good neighbor etc -- hopefuly the relationship lasts many years and he will remember you a lifetime later and then he will "pay it forward" to another............and so and so on...... He's a good kid. Seems interested when I'm out in garage working on stuff. His mom tells him not to come over & bother me. Told her he's welcome anytime..... Edited January 19 by ML3 6 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,432 #20616 Posted January 19 44 minutes ago, ML3 said: He's a good kid. Seems interested when I'm out in garage working on stuff. His mom tells him not to cone over & bother me. Told her he's welcome anytime..... That's how you go about spreading a positive attitude and general good demeanor. I will refrain from saying anything bad about you for the next 17 to 19 minutes. Should be fairly easy because I've never actually said anything bad about you..... 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 1,197 #20617 Posted January 19 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: That's how you go about spreading a positive attitude and general good demeanor. I will refrain from saying anything bad about you for the next 17 to 19 minutes. Should be fairly easy because I've never actually said anything bad about you..... That's only cause you don't know me too well........Lol 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,535 #20618 Posted January 19 (edited) Ugh... Plowing with the C-105 and all of a sudden the blade starts swinging free... Rear 3/4" cross pin sheared off... Old blade and obvious PO repair finally gave up to rust / stress... On the hunt for some hardened 3/4" and a couple shaft collars... All not lost. E-141 finished up the 3 drives i do quietly and efficiently...! Edited January 19 by SylvanLakeWH 8 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonytoro416 1,034 #20619 Posted January 19 That has to be something to see there Snow being pushed no noise being made 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,143 #20620 Posted January 19 28 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: All not lost. E-141 finished up the 3 drives I like belts and suspenders. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,656 #20621 Posted January 19 29 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Ugh... Plowing with the C-105 and all of a sudden the blade starts swinging free... Rear 3/4" cross pin sheared off... Old blade and obvious PO repair finally gave up to rust / stress... On the hunt for some hardened 3/4" and a couple shaft collars... All not list. E-141 finished up the 3 drives i do quietly and efficiently...! You want cold rolled steel 3/4" round. Hot rolled the 3/4"collars won't go on. . 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,535 #20622 Posted January 19 54 minutes ago, Lee1977 said: You want cold rolled steel 3/4" round. Hot rolled the 3/4"collars won't go on. . I'm having tough time finding it local... Would 3/4" threaded work in a pinch? Just use washers and nylon lock nuts? Probably need to order cold rolled online... 1 hour ago, Tonytoro416 said: That has to be something to see there Snow being pushed no noise being made It is quite nice...! Very quiet. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,432 #20623 Posted January 19 1 minute ago, SylvanLakeWH said: I'm having tough time finding it local... Would 3/4" threaded work in a pinch? Just use washers and nylon lock nuts? Probably need to order cold rolled online... It is quite nice...! Very quiet. 3/4 threaded Rod would certainly get you going for a bit while you are waiting for the online order to come in. Depending on how the threads are put on, you may have to grind the ends to get it through the hole in the plow frame. Orange big box maybe an option. Local hardware supply. McMaster Car I'm sure would have something. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,607 #20624 Posted January 19 Been snowing all day here. Just got home from work and got some seat time in plowing the driveway. 875 did not even work up a sweat pushing the white stuff around. We got about 6 inches. I get to do it again tomorrow !!! 10 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,535 #20625 Posted January 20 Back up and running with 3/4" threaded rod... No cold rolled around local... Gonna see how this holds up. For $15 it's doing the trick... 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
