Re: Snow Plowing with Ford 2000

Posted by steve on January 15, 1999 at 08:58:00:

In Reply to: Snow Plowing with Ford 2000 posted by Doug on January 14, 1999 at 06:46:55:

This is simple - but start plowing sooner during the snowstorm. I think you'll have a lot better luck working 8" of snow or less, with that blade combo.

Also, try angling the blade to the max and taking more passes - I realize a 1000' is a lot of driveway, but unless you get a lot more tractor, you'll have to work with what you have. Start plowing to make a path twice as wide as you need it to be, then plow the middle (driving lane) into these cleared areas. Don't try to push snow too high, or you'll never get anywhere. If your land is hilly, try shoving some over an edge to get rid of it. There's no magic, just be patient and reaonsable, and get an early start on keeping the driveway clear, and it won't be so ugly.

Also, set your blade to just drag on the ground of its own weight - don't force it down with hydraulics, as this serves no purpose except to damage the tarmac or gravel surface, and sap tractor power.

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