Hugh MacKay said: (quoted from post at 09:31:08 12/20/08) Plowing snow probably has more to do with operator than any other factor.
Having said that there are ways to improve. Have the tires on your tractor got 20-30 degree treads. The old 45 degree work much better for chains, chain stays out of tread much better. There is also a difference in those rear blades, and some of this may be setting. There are a few of those rear blades, nothing but junk. If the blades is heavy with a sharp angle cutting edge, one can apply termendous weight on rear tractor tires.
My neighbor has a box blade device with 1/2" plate curved blades back to back thus he can plow both ways. This blade must weigh 1,200 lbs. He plows most of the time without chains, about the only time he uses the chain is if he has ice underneath from last storm. He has snow piled 6-8 feet high in his yard. I've seen him pick front end off ground when pushing backwards and lifting at same time. Therein lies your secret, keep blade weight on your hitch.
That makes sense. The tires do not have any fluid and the chains are tight. I'll need a prybar to get them back up on the lug. About how much does it cost to fill your tires with fluid? Any DIY kits? I inherited this tractor 5 years ago when my father passed. I remember him restoring it back in the late 70's. Still runs good. I only use it to brush hog a 2 acre field and plow snow.
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