adsm08 2,068 #101 Posted November 19, 2021 I'm ready enough. Decks are away, plow and ST-326 blower are out, neighbor's big walk behind is ready, my little one is actually up for sale. I still need to get tires chained, and I'd like to get a second chain for the blower. I should probably replace the belt too, but I don't know how much use it will see this year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,299 #102 Posted November 20, 2021 On 11/17/2021 at 8:58 PM, Achto said: Man does not loose hair, it just seems to migrate to other places. Ears, nose, back, etc. 1 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,596 #103 Posted November 20, 2021 4 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Yyyeeeaaahhh. Me too..... 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #104 Posted November 30, 2021 Got out in the shop last night to finish my rearend job on the winter beater, only to open the door to about 4+” of heavy snow! After a mile test drive, I promptly hooked up the plow. Ready! 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R Scheer 502 #105 Posted November 30, 2021 (edited) I'm not, but hopefully the tractor is. Edited November 30, 2021 by R Scheer Typo 5 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grinchsr 629 #106 Posted December 1, 2021 OK winter bring it on. We better get some snow I want to play 7 5 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,308 #107 Posted December 1, 2021 Can't do winter till the mowing and leaf duties are complete. Here is the latest pile to push in the burn pit and promote global warming: 5 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,235 #108 Posted December 1, 2021 Last of the leave mulching yesterday so I was able to squeeze in putting the mowers away today. Washed, lubed, and drained (didn't have time to sharpen them so that'll be in the spring). Same for the pressure washer plus RV Antifreeze in its pump. Brought out the blower, checked it out and good to go. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,741 #109 Posted December 1, 2021 Put more weight on the stern of my blower tractor. 135 lbs plus her wheel weights. Really need a lot of weight when you raise the blower... backing up is challenging ... I do not see how the 2 stage blower guys do it. Also put some more weight on my low impact plow tractor. 65lbs (rubber chains and plastic plow edge) 5 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,596 #110 Posted December 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, pfrederi said: 2 stage blower Anybody know the actual weight of one of those? That must be about the heaviest normal Wheel Horse implement we pick up at the front? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,235 #111 Posted December 1, 2021 8 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Anybody know the actual weight of one of those? That must be about the heaviest normal Wheel Horse implement we pick up at the front? Not sure of the units, but how does "a lot" work for you! I thought I saw a post that had its shipping weight at 130 lbs. Of course a full bucket of an FEL would put more weight out front but distributed across a sub-frame. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,666 #112 Posted December 1, 2021 On 11/18/2021 at 10:53 AM, kpinnc said: Old man fishing measurement system. My 800 foot long driveway equals 12 miles if I have to check the mail! Is that why you built the fast big tired 523 just to get the mail? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R Scheer 502 #113 Posted December 2, 2021 And I tend to believe it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EB-80/8inPA 1,655 #114 Posted December 2, 2021 On 11/30/2021 at 7:29 PM, grinchsr said: OK winter bring it on. We better get some snow I want to play You must be young and spry. God bless you! If you happen upon some geezer out in the snow who’s tractor quit at the worst possible time, please help him/her along the way. Then send them a bill! 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grinchsr 629 #115 Posted December 2, 2021 Young and spry? I wish I am pushing 70 but I still like moving snow. Wife says I am nuts I probably should be looking for young guys who bought their tractor at a big box store. Lol 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,596 #116 Posted December 2, 2021 4 minutes ago, grinchsr said: Wife says I am nuts You are. And it's ok. 4 minutes ago, grinchsr said: I probably should be looking for young guys who bought their tractor at a big box store You should. So you can ridicule the purchase. 5 minutes ago, grinchsr said: I still like moving snow. We do too. My BBT is like a little kid... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,087 #117 Posted December 2, 2021 10 hours ago, Lee1977 said: Is that why you built the fast big tired 523 just to get the mail? Yes sir it is! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,759 #118 Posted December 2, 2021 On 11/14/2021 at 12:29 PM, ebinmaine said: We're as ready as ever. 3 snow shovels. Roof rake. Car top snow pusherer. 4 plow blades ranging from 42" to 61" width. One nice, near new Ariens commercial grade walk behind snowblower. Bring it. @ebinmaine Did you ever get you Charger squared away to have a Hydro to use for Snow duty. Sorry if I missed it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southern_Secret 463 #119 Posted December 2, 2021 4 hours ago, ebinmaine said: 4 hours ago, grinchsr said: I probably should be looking for young guys who bought their tractor at a big box store You should. So you can ridicule the purchase. I live in Mississippi so we don't have snow (all tho we did get a bad ice storm last year) and i'm not sure why im reading about y'all getting ready for winter, but @ebinmaine @grinchsr has got me rolling in the floor!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,596 #120 Posted December 2, 2021 4 hours ago, oliver2-44 said: @ebinmaine Did you ever get you Charger squared away to have a Hydro to use for Snow duty. Sorry if I missed it. No apologies needed Sir. 😃 Nooo. I decided that particular tractor is best as a parts machine. Here's the last post of that thread. The C160 mentioned in that post is being prepped for the winter worker as time allows. That'll be VERY heavily weighted and carrying a 60" plow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,440 #121 Posted December 2, 2021 On 11/14/2021 at 5:10 PM, jeremi3210 said: Yes I did! It bolted right on with no modifications. I’ve been thinking about that! I have a an old snowblower with metal wheels, and an tall shute… hmmm… I measured the bolts that bolt down the Shute and they are the same. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,557 #122 Posted December 2, 2021 I'm almost ready. Hoping since I put everything on early this year there won't be any snow....LOL 3 7 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #123 Posted December 2, 2021 (edited) 22 hours ago, Lee1977 said: Is that why you built the fast big tired 523 just to get the mail? 11 hours ago, kpinnc said: Yes sir it is! You guys are a riot! Me: I need another tractor dear. Her: For what? Me: To get the mail. Her: Its 50 feet to the mail box you can't walk? Me: It's a long 50 feet...uphill both ways.....driveway is icy... you could slip and fall. ....and I'm getting old. Her: You know I usually get the mail when I come home from work. Me: Yes dear but it's a stressful job getting all those bills and I am just trying to show I love you and make your life easier. Her: who you trying to BS.... Me: But it's a really nice 854 and only in IL.... and Achto says he's up for a score. Her: Then tell Dan to buy it. Me: (To self) I'm losing this one.... I knew I shoulda just asked for forgiveness. Edited December 2, 2021 by WHX?? 3 9 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grinchsr 629 #124 Posted December 2, 2021 I have to try that one. That was great 👍 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,087 #125 Posted December 2, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, grinchsr said: I have to try that one. That was great 👍 I've lost that one before it even starts. ...Wife wants a side by side- and used this argument. I told her a 5 year old "new" truck is cheaper... Edited December 2, 2021 by kpinnc 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
