OldWorkHorse 3,045 #101 Posted December 22, 2020 On 12/17/2020 at 11:19 AM, WVHillbilly520H said: those OTRs did flawlessly without chains on the icy asphalt. Are your tires weighted? I'm running AGs but never got around to getting weights or filling tires so was just wondering how traction is without chains or added weight. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,695 #102 Posted December 22, 2020 16 minutes ago, WHX24 said: chunk of way laid fire wood Won't be any firewood. Too valuable. Stones though?? Oh at least half the volume.... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #103 Posted December 22, 2020 (edited) 15 minutes ago, OldWorkHorse said: Are your tires weighted? I'm running AGs but never got around to getting weights or filling tires so was just wondering how traction is without chains or added weight. Thanks. Yes the rears are fluid filled (methanol 5-6gal ea) and 60-70# of iron weights (IHCC 30# inside next to hub and Massey Ferguson 35-45# split style hiding behind the caps) about 7.5# air pressure so far very impressed with traction ALL through the year mowing/gardening/dirt(blade work) and snow plowing , same set up on my other 520 with cab and blower (minus the iron weights just 1 70# per side and 130# suitcases hanging off the back) did great on that sleet/ice/snow mix last week. Honestly I believe weight is key to traction no matter what style tire you run. Edited December 22, 2020 by WVHillbilly520H 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,834 #104 Posted December 28, 2020 (edited) 520 wouldn't start back up after shutting down..... screw it Packers are playing . Prolly just out of gas .. will deal with it tomorrow. Finnished up a couple of inches with @dclarke's single. Just happy to get any kind of seat time moving sno and burn old gas. Deuce was boss tho @WVHillbilly520H built up a couple of drifts just to stuff in in and hear the Onan crank! Sorry Denny I appreciate the work you got in this tractor but the seat switch has gotta go! She's a real slug without the v bar chains but ain't no way I can run them on asphalt. Rubber chains on order. Edited December 28, 2020 by WHX24 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,834 #105 Posted December 29, 2020 On 12/27/2020 at 9:58 PM, WHX24 said: 520 wouldn't start back up after shutting down..... screw it Packers are playing . Prolly just out of gas Jinxed myself .... no spark! Had to happen on the opposite side of the drive from the shop too. More snow coming tonite. Now I am not one to name my tractors but this one just got named Lucille! This is why a guy needs a backup tractor to the backup! Missus complains I might not start up the behind for her! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,315 #106 Posted December 29, 2020 21 minutes ago, WHX24 said: Jinxed myself .... no spark! Had to happen on the opposite side of the drive from the shop too. Do you have 12 volts at the coil? Easy to check, even outdoors. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,695 #107 Posted December 29, 2020 24 minutes ago, WHX24 said: This is why a guy needs a backup tractor to the backup Your statement has given me an epiphany of sorts. I've stated for quite a while that I do genuinely feel that there should be a minimum one tractor per implement and or minimum one implement for tractor. I also do agree that as you stated above there should be a backup for the backup. Now, I'm not going to go ahead and get into the math because it's going to require exponential multiplication and I just haven't had enough coffee to deal with that yet... But if one of you find folks wants to throw out and equation or six please feel free. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,606 #108 Posted December 29, 2020 (edited) Basic math... # of >\= # of implements Edited December 29, 2020 by SylvanLakeWH 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,834 #109 Posted December 29, 2020 1 hour ago, lynnmor said: Do you have 12 volts at the coil? Yep, got her moved into the shop for further study. Really good thread pinned in electrical on Onan no spark so will study that. Think I already know the problem tho. Sunflower hulls in the tins ..... mice! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,695 #110 Posted December 29, 2020 9 minutes ago, WHX24 said: ..... mice! AAAGGGGHHHHHH Damn rodents are the bane of my existence lately Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,623 #111 Posted December 29, 2020 Got a chance to push some more snow with it this AM. Have I mentioned I am really starting to like this tractor? 20201228_155034.mp4 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,443 #112 Posted January 3, 2021 My 87 414-8 and 76 B80. I snowblowed about 6 or 7” of 33 degree snow.. and then tonight took out the B80 and cleaned it all up, man that plow took it down to tar! Did I mention that I love plowing with my B80!! 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickwhitt 4,642 #113 Posted January 4, 2021 This is my home made plow set up on little red Fred. Quite pleased with the way it worked on what was really quite a substantial snow fall for us in the UK 🇬🇧 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
