Maxlow84 41 #1 Posted December 30, 2018 Thanks for all the helpful info got my plow all setup today now we just need some snow to test it out ! Gonna put the tire chains on tomorrow . 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #2 Posted December 30, 2018 Mighty fine looking you've got there. Might want to adjust your plow so it bottoms out just above your gravel drive... this effort will prevent it from digging in during snow removal, and you're having to reclaim all that gravel in the spring. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moe1965 737 #3 Posted December 30, 2018 Hello maxlow84 and welcome to this awsom sight. Lots of good people here with lost of info. I'm in Elyria waiting for snow as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #4 Posted December 31, 2018 (edited) Me too!! Still waiting , need serious seat time! Edited December 31, 2018 by The Tool Crib 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briankd 817 #5 Posted December 31, 2018 (edited) welcome Maxlow84 great to see another ohioan on the forum. nice tractor you have there. you should get some lake effect snow off lake Erie up there where you are . probably be snow less here where I'm at this year again Edited December 31, 2018 by briankd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,493 #6 Posted December 31, 2018 Still waiting for the white stuff up here in Michigan as well... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #7 Posted December 31, 2018 Not rushing things here in NY. 3 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firebug 267 #8 Posted December 31, 2018 Welcome, I’m exactly 1 hour east of you, waiting for the white stuff as well. Would rather have spring to get seat time in the garden and mulching, but it’s what we have to deal with on the banks of Erie 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,023 #9 Posted December 31, 2018 Waiting here also. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,666 #10 Posted December 31, 2018 That’s some serious weight you have there Ed, that must push like a champ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,023 #11 Posted December 31, 2018 I took 4 of the 20lbers off. It still pushes real well. At least it did when we had snow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #12 Posted December 31, 2018 12 hours ago, Maxlow84 said: Thanks for all the helpful info got my plow all setup today now we just need some snow to test it out ! Gonna put the tire chains on tomorrow . I would add front and rear wheel weights. With plowing, it’s all about traction the front weighs really help the front wheels from sliding when pushing a big pile of snow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,279 #13 Posted December 31, 2018 11 hours ago, AMC RULES said: Not rushing things here in NY. Not here in Maine either... We had a record snowfall total for November. A few small events in December. Gonna snow tonight to ring in the New year. 54 minutes ago, varosd said: help the front wheels from sliding You can also add a roller chain. @Ed KennellKennell do you have front weight? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,481 #14 Posted December 31, 2018 Just looking at your picture very nice setup. You might think about taking the mule drive off the front, it might give you more room for the plow. Just a thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,023 #15 Posted December 31, 2018 42 minutes ago, oldlineman said: You might think about taking the mule drive off the front, it might give you more room for the plow. When I remove a deck, I always remove the mule drive with the belt installed and store it with the deck. Much easier than removing the belt from the mule drive pulleys. Plus, I use the front attach-a-matic to install my plow anti sway/height control system. With a series of holes drilled in the control rod and with a washer and hairpin clip under the flat bar, I can set a minimum blade setting for plowing on the stone road, and remove it for full down pressure for scraping paved surfaces. This can also be accomplished with the height dial-a-matic on manual lift tractors. I only have hydraulic lift tractors. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxlow84 41 #16 Posted December 31, 2018 Ok thanks for the info . I’m new to all of this . What is the mule drive used for ? I considered taking it off but want sure if I needed too . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,023 #17 Posted December 31, 2018 (edited) The mule drive is used to route a belt from the PTO pulley to the center pulley on a mowing deck. Edited December 31, 2018 by Ed Kennell 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #18 Posted December 31, 2018 Still in the rows, i'll be waiting for Snow... This morning it begun a bit, but after Breakfast it's switched to Rain.. I changed few details, to see if i have benefit but Test is still outstanding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herder 2,354 #19 Posted January 1, 2019 Ready, I'm just hoping that it doesn't. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
