pfrederi 17,741 #1 Posted September 9, 2022 Each Horse in my herd has assigned duties. For several years my go to snow plow tractor was a Charger 12 with a 48" blade, chains and weights. She always did a good job. Last year I put on a 54" blade and some more weight. Not much snow last year but one snow was wet and heavy. The bigger blade really stressed her actually dragged down the engine pushing up hill. Usually with a plow traction is the first slippage but with weights and the LSD in a Charger that wasn't the weak point..we needed more power. So taking advantage the recent rainy days I did some swapping around and made a Charger 16 the new main snow plow tractor. Had to swap tires, weights, hood (for the headlights..odd since in 20 +years I have plowed in the dark twice...) and the plow frame ( as i have centering pin set up) . (next time i may just swap the engine The 70 lbs wheel weights are pita to mount.) She now has 16hp 54" blade and 320lbs of added weights..(took a scale out to weigh things.) . Hope she works out. The charger 12 will get the 42 ' blade with plastic edge and rubber chains to do a short stretch of pavers. Backup is an Charger 16 with the blower but she has seen very limited use the last few years... 2 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,158 #2 Posted September 9, 2022 After all that work Paul, you're not gonna get any snow! 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,347 #3 Posted September 9, 2022 Like the fire extinguisher hanging on the shop wall - better to have it and not need it rather than need it and not have it.... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,347 #4 Posted September 9, 2022 Nice setup - and that e-lectric PTO clutch won't be an issue plowing either .... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,916 #5 Posted September 10, 2022 Got the weight department handled! Will your scale tell total tractor weight or is it a personal one? I started weighing my machines a while back, but the scales went to my FIL’s for race car use. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill in VA 1,452 #6 Posted September 10, 2022 Gee wiz, Ya' making me feel guilty about plowing snow with my Lawn Ranger or my 552! Wild Bill in Richmond VA 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,232 #7 Posted September 10, 2022 Nice....I like those chains. Let's see... maybe another 3-4 years and you'll be old enough to qualify for a heated cab. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,465 #8 Posted September 11, 2022 Great Paul! that will do the job and more with big that big16. She should not slide much in the front, 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,658 #9 Posted September 12, 2022 Now that's being prepared for winter!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
