Greenhorse 15 #1 Posted November 17, 2020 I’m looking to purchase a B-100 with the Kohler 10 hp engine. Can anyone please give me some insight as to plowing capabilities. I do have a sloped driveway.Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,681 #2 Posted November 17, 2020 Plowing is all about WEIGHT and TRACTION. 10 horse will be fine with either a manual or hydro transmission. The more weight the better up to a point of course. Get the tires fluid filled with Rimguard if possible. Other fluids are fine but not as heavy. Get steel weights. You'll also want weight on the front to allow proper steering. For all but asphalt use steel chains, preferably with a 2 link setup and maybe even ice cleats. For asphalt use rubber chains. On the front you can wrap the tires with a single line of #40 roller chain. Others will be along soon with more ideas.... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,676 #3 Posted November 17, 2020 How much of a slope? I have plowed my drive with a B-100 8-Speed since 1993. I only have a slight slope. I use 2-link tire chains on asphalt. They work good, but do tend to scratch up the top surface. The amount of snow that you can plow depends on the weight of the snow and the depth. Heavy, wet snow that is more than 6" deep will stop you cold while pushing up the grade. If I can, I try to push the snow off to the side with the blade angled until I have a path. Then I can chip away in smaller, straight pushes. You will learn the best way only with experience. I have learned that when the snow reaches 2-3", it's time to get into the saddle and start plowing. But you can't go wrong with the B-100. It has all the power you need. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,902 #4 Posted November 17, 2020 My drive is level, so my B-100 is a snow blade machine. It is my heaviest horse and it just walks through snow. Notice the knobie rear tires...these are very good in snow. Like Bob said though, if you get about 6" out there, it is easier to move that and then go for seconds...rather then try moving a foot at a time. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 26,070 #5 Posted November 17, 2020 Good to see another Michigander! I plow 3 level driveways in SE Michigan with a C-105 10 hp. No weights or chains. No issues. Standard turf treads. Tried the chains once and the scratching was not acceptable to me or my two neighbors... If we are getting a bunch I just do it more than once... more seat time!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greenhorse 15 #6 Posted November 17, 2020 I can’t thank you guys enough for all the information you’ve given me. Sure is a nice looking machine and who knows maybe I’ll really be in the club in the next couple days. Thanks again. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,681 #7 Posted November 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Greenhorse said: I can’t thank you guys enough for all the information you’ve given me. Sure is a nice looking machine and who knows maybe I’ll really be in the club in the next couple days. Thanks again. Many of us claim to be children at heart. Personally I figured to be around five years old most of the time. 5-year-olds like pictures. Hopefully it all works out for you and you can put up a whole bunch of pictures on here..... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,145 #8 Posted November 17, 2020 to another Michigander! That 10 horse will serve you very well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cschannuth 3,817 #9 Posted November 17, 2020 I plow with a 6.5 hp Predator as fast as I want in high gear and it never even notices so you should be fine. 4 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,866 #10 Posted November 18, 2020 Good luck with your search. 24 minutes ago, cschannuth said: Looks like that was some wet heavy stuff too. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,176 #11 Posted November 18, 2020 2 hours ago, cschannuth said: I plow with a 6.5 hp Predator as fast as I want in high gear and it never even notices so you should be fine. That's Nice to see a 606 plowing Snow!! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,482 #12 Posted November 18, 2020 I have plowed with a 1979 c101 for almost 40 years in the mountains of western Pa. Like all have said, fluid in rears, 2 link chains, wheel weights , and something that i have done in just the last 10 years, wrap the front tires with #40 chain, as Eric has said, biggest improvement in steering in snow that can be done . enjoy your time in the snow, I have. Bob 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greenhorse 15 #13 Posted November 25, 2020 On 11/17/2020 at 9:35 PM, Terry M said: That's Nice to see a 606 plowing Snow!! Very cool ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greenhorse 15 #14 Posted November 25, 2020 On 11/17/2020 at 4:23 PM, SylvanLakeWH said: Good to see another Michigander! I plow 3 level driveways in SE Michigan with a C-105 10 hp. No weights or chains. No issues. Standard turf treads. Tried the chains once and the scratching was not acceptable to me or my two neighbors... If we are getting a bunch I just do it more than once... more seat time!!! That’s good to know that you can do all of that without extra help. That makes me think with the little assistance on my sloped driveway I should be OK. Thanks again. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
