oldlineman 1,481 #1 Posted February 3, 2021 (edited) Just got in from plowing last nights snow , about 6 or 8 in. more, we have about 12 or more in. so far. We live in snow country, 4 ski slopes within 30 or so miles. Born and raised here so used too it. Here are some picks of the old girl still going strong, not bad for 42 years of mowing and snow plow duty.Well enjoy your snow fun and always be careful! the roller chain on front tires was the absolute best improvement for plowing snow that I have done! Bob Edited February 3, 2021 by oldlineman 4 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,647 #2 Posted February 3, 2021 oldlineman, I can relate , bought my C-85 8 hp 8 sp , back in 82 , new , traction and gearing would let me plow miles of snow, did a 12 hp magnum swap a couple of years ago , upgraded it in all areas , works very well , looking for more plowing , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,481 #3 Posted February 3, 2021 (edited) Yes Peter this 10 hp kohler has plenty of power to plow mountains of snow and has! Traction is the biggest factor in using any ground engagement tools. This tractor is all original except I replaced rear hubs with 2 bolt set screws several years ago. Even the fuel pump is original a little weak, takes a little while to start after setting but not that much. Edited February 3, 2021 by oldlineman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,249 #4 Posted February 3, 2021 3 hours ago, oldlineman said: Born and raised here so used too it I was born and raised in southern Somerset Co. atop the Allegheny Mt. at Wellersburg. Never forget the 1958 storm. I was in high school and school was closed for two weeks. During the two weeks, we all worked for the township opening local roads with shovels. We finally heard a blower coming up the West side of the mountain on Rt 160 but it took two days to finally reach our house just on the East side. The blower backed up and made a passing lane about every mile. The 17 mile ride to high school road was one lane until spring thaw. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,481 #5 Posted February 3, 2021 I know that area well helped build a wind farm in that area. Much like were I live around Somerset Pa. I don't remember that storm I was 7 then but have had a few over the years that were memorable, like the 1993-1994 storm, 3 feet of snow my road was closed 3 days. A lot of good memories. Bob 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #6 Posted February 3, 2021 Looks like your old Horse earned it's keep plowing that snow. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,481 #7 Posted February 3, 2021 Yes Pete many times over! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #8 Posted February 3, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, oldlineman said: I know that area well helped build a wind farm in that area. Much like were I live around Somerset Pa. I don't remember that storm I was 7 then but have had a few over the years that were memorable, like the 1993-1994 storm, 3 feet of snow my road was closed 3 days. A lot of good memories. Bob I think our biggest (in my memory) was 1992-93 in Pendleton county WV. That was probably a week or so after they finally got that snow drift busted open on the road to my parents place and all I never drove back then was a 2wd with tire chains in the tool box when needed. Edited February 3, 2021 by WVHillbilly520H 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,741 #9 Posted February 4, 2021 You really wonder how any of us survived the old days. State didn't dump tons of salt on the road in front of our house. Heck you never saw pavement for weeks at a time. No one had 4 wheel AWD drive... you had snow tires sometimes chains and A big container of sand in the trunk i am surprised any of us survived.... ( My father bought a Corvair in 1961 we had a 5 gal bucket of sand in the front trunk)... 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,249 #10 Posted February 4, 2021 7 minutes ago, pfrederi said: You really wonder how any of us survived the old days. State didn't dump tons of salt on the road in front of our house. Heck you never saw pavement for weeks at a time. No one had 4 wheel AWD drive... you had snow tires sometimes chains and A big container of sand in the trunk i am surprised any of us survived.... ( My father bought a Corvair in 1961 we had a 5 gal bucket of sand in the front trunk)... Seems like it was a different world Paul. Winter weather was just something we expected. I rode a school bus 17 miles over the mountain every day and it was very rare to use a "snow day". The bus drivers kept the busses at their home and installed the chains the night before if a storm was forecast. Many times if we did get caught enroute and needed to install the chains, he would place a tapered 4X4 under the inside wheel, pull up on it and the older boys would put the chain on the outside wheel. We were usually on our way in ten minutes. W had one dead end stop where we had to back in an icy farm lane to turn around. Seems this lane was always ice covered even when the road was bare and not requiring the chains. We were stuck nearly every day. We just hopped off and pushed the bus back onto the road. Amazing how much traction 15-20 pairs of feet have. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haydendavid380 759 #11 Posted February 4, 2021 12 hours ago, oldlineman said: That is such a satisfying picture 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,467 #12 Posted February 4, 2021 (edited) Bob That is some big time plowing there. I am sure the weight on the back helps. Looks like good snowmobile country. Edited February 4, 2021 by Retierd Wrencher 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,467 #13 Posted February 4, 2021 10 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Seems like it was a different world Paul. Winter weather was just something we expected. I rode a school bus 17 miles over the mountain every day and it was very rare to use a "snow day". The bus drivers kept the busses at their home and installed the chains the night before if a storm was forecast. Many times if we did get caught enroute and needed to install the chains, he would place a tapered 4X4 under the inside wheel, pull up on it and the older boys would put the chain on the outside wheel. We were usually on our way in ten minutes. W had one dead end stop where we had to back in an icy farm lane to turn around. Seems this lane was always ice covered even when the road was bare and not requiring the chains. We were stuck nearly every day. We just hopped off and pushed the bus back onto the road. Amazing how much traction 15-20 pairs of feet have. the older boys would put the chain on the outside wheel. How many kids would do that today. Ed. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haydendavid380 759 #14 Posted February 4, 2021 Most people can't change a tire 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,481 #15 Posted February 4, 2021 Years ago I would come home from work and plow my drive way and then go to my neighbor Bills and do his, about 2 or 2 1/2 hours of plowing depending on depth of snow. Once in a while I would have to do ends of drive way and mail boxes several times depending on PENDOT's plowing schedule. A lot of seat time on this old tractor over the years.Thanks for all the replies. Bob 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,481 #16 Posted February 4, 2021 Ed I see you live down around York Pa. I worked down your way many times Glenrock, Quarryville,Christiana ,Ephrata and some places I can't remember! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
