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First of all a big hello to members I haven't seen in some time. After selling all my WH tractors near 9 years ago and moving to a smaller lot on a home we built by the beach. I hope everyone is well. I stopped by many times over the years to reminisce about the Wheel Horse days. Now it's time to sell this home. Get another home with a bit more property and get back into this great hobby. I had some great tractors and look forward to it again. Anyway I will be posting a bit more and am glad to be back. Will be good to share words and see who is still about. So to all new members and old members from my days here. Thanks for having me back. Glenn

Had a scare today! Went. Out to start my B-8 which is my snowplow tractor this year! I have it just outside the garage door covered and it was 8 drgrees at 4 oclock this afternoon. I just wanted to check gas oil, lights etc to be ready for Saturday annd Sunday snows! i normally do a couple of my neighbors who are older than me so then can get out to Drs , grocery, etc Well when i went to start my B-80 i had trouble getting a good ignition. Plenty of battery and it was strong. I finally decided to look at the spark plug! It was pretty gummed up and carbon loaded. So i just decided to put in a new plug. I had one of my led headlights go bad too so i changed it. We are suppose to start getting snow around noon to 1 o’clock tomorrow but supposed to be about 3 or 4 degrees in am after sunrise! I should be all set tomorrow! Warm clothing and short snowplow sessions will be the key tomorrow!

Heavy freezing of everything is the worst!!!!! That's exactly how that backhoe build was born. Ice had ripped the power line down from our house to the pole and even the vertical house portion was on the ground. 3 weeks+ without power, maybe, but I can't remember. What I do remember is the ridiculous quotes to bury the power lines to put everything underground instead of aerial. EFFF That!!! I'll dig my own trench was the solution since the 416-8 loader tractor was already there to put it on. 2 summers of hard labor in the evenings after work and voila, a backhoe to dig my own trench! 4 ft deep about 100 ft long and I beat on that thing hard since it's pretty boney with rocks around here. Ripped the stabilizer arms off and had to beef those up afterwards. But that tractor definitely proved itself capable again and again since we did many projects like a few retaining walls and big stone steps. @ebinmaine Eric has it now and I hope it serves them well. A true work horse of a garden tractor!

Works well for light fluffy stuff a couple of inches deep. You'll have to get it quite few times for 16"+ I use a small battery powered blower for light fluffy stuff about 1" deep and as long as it's cold like this, it works very well. Wind can certainly put a damper on that too. Like peeing against the wind. LOL

Couple thoughts... A. Make the wife/swmbo/ball n chain clean em? B. Careful use of the FEL?

They're saying 20" or + for us here!. Ugh!!! We usually get more in this little area due to the elevation. The older I get the more I dislike winter. And yes the colder I feel too. Been freezing my $%^ off and this next week temps looks brutal to be working outside. Got battery gloves and they work well, just not for long periods of time, like past 2+ hours they start to fade

I got the 417-A with two stage blower out for the first time this year. Last year I serviced it and never used it, but it looks like tomorrow it will be put to work. The C-175 was blocking the 417 in and when I moved it I noticed it wasn’t charging so I brought it in the shop to have a look. The 418-C is ready to go, I’ll probably use that first until it gets deep and then use the blower. Not pictured is the C-160 automatic with 56” plow as a back up, the C-141 8-Speed with loader to pile snow. C-141 8-Speed with C48 Sweepster rotary broom for clean up and the GT-1848 with 50” grader blade in case I need to scrape some ice. So I think I have this snow removal thing covered! Now if I could just have an attachment that does the front steps instead of me shoveling!! Be safe out there everyone 👍🏻

Same here for my hands and feet. Mine were nearly frozen when I was a 12yo. I never lost any parts but they were white. I remember mother put my hands and feet in a wash tub of cold water and added warm water very slowly till the color came back. These glove/mittons with a zippered pocket for chemical hand warmers is the only thing that works to keep my hands warm and still be able to fully use my hands. The rubber boots with 1/4" thick felt liners work for my feet.

This whole thread is one of many that I can't say much on because we (in NC) just don't get snow and winter weather like many of you do. That being said, if this incoming storm is anywhere close to what they are forecasting, we're gonna get slammed in a bad way. No snow, but sleet and up to an inch of freezing rain followed by several days of single digit cold. Whatever we get is gonna hang around. My wife started early with the prep work. We got plenty of food, and a couple heaters with enough fuel for several days. I have about 55+ hours of fuel for my generator (all my gas cans) just for the evenings. We will hopefully be fine for several days if needs be. It's been over 20 years since we had a bad ice storm. Some folks were without power for weeks back then. Typically our long power outages come in summer after bad thunderstorms. At least then folks don't freeze to death... Looks like areas west of us may actually get more freezing rain than we will. I would ask all of us to remember those folks in your prayers. This is not something we southerners are used to dealing with and it could get very bad. Forgive the hijack. Just seemed like a good place to put this.

Wait a minute... the classified add @ebinmaine responded to said "gently used on sunny mild days by an elderly grandmother to plant petunias in nice, soft sandy loam soil ".

Ice always scares me more than snow. I'll take 3 feet of snow over an inch of ice any day. Forecast here is 12-24 inches of snow. My driveway is too small for a plow or blower on my tractor. I use an older Toro Powermax 1028 LXE. Stay safe everyone.

IF I'm using the NWS map correctly, it looks like the total snow prediction for the storm here in Brunswick is currently about 16 inches. It appears that Kittery might get up to 20 inches. Maybe 17 inches for @ebinmaine? Of course it's a bit early to place bets. There's already quite a bit of leftover snow on the ground, so we should end up with some pretty big piles. With the cold temps, I'm hoping that the snow will be light and fluffy. My snowblower tractor (522xi) isn't quite back together yet, since I decided to spruce up the rest of the sheet metal on it and replace the foam padding around the fuel tank, so I can always use Mr. Case (our loader/backhoe) again. However, I'm toying with the idea of experimenting with my Husqvarna backpack leaf blower, as long as the wind direction cooperates and it doesn't blow the snow onto the road or our front porch (or back on me and convert me to a snowman). It might just make a big white mess, but it should be easy to find out. I don't see any ice storms predicted for our area, which is fine with me, as we've been there, done that more than once, and I don't like them at all. I'll plug in the oil pan heater and block heater on Mr. Case, since he lives outside and doesn't have glow plugs or ether injection, and he's also due for a new battery, so I may leave the trickle charger/maintainer on him overnight.

Anywhere from 12-25” is expected here. Today brought the C-121 in and changed the oil and greased it. Also added a rear work light and put different tires with chains on it. Tommorow bringing the C-145 up to change the oil and that one should be ready. Also going to flip flop this year and have the snowblower on the c-121 annd have the blade on the c-145 as it has been on all season and see what happens as I don’t really want to plow snow with no hydraulic lift any more! Ill update tommorow with the fleet ready!

Argent Silver can be found in Chevy, Ford, or Chrysler Colors just what ever brand you like.

Can't speak for that brand specifically, but I most definitely agree with using whatever comes with clear coat in a kit. Actually looks nicer than factory, and the types I've used have lasted several years.

Look, we've all been drunk and desperate at 2 at the bar and let the beer googles get the best of us once or twice and ended up plowing a whale, but this gives it a whole new meaning.

I can't tolerate the heat either. Much easier to get warm than cool down. I can always layer up in the cold. In the heat, I can only take off so much before the neighbors stop talking to me, or call the police.😄

Trail cam at @Pullstart plow day secret prototype testing field... that's Kevin driving wearing a disguise... @Achto and @WHX?? are just off camera feeding the whale er... tractor, a steady stream of fried cheese curds... that was a confidential video!!! Top secret! Who leaked it???

Nor am I

Siggghhhhh... would you guys believe I made it no problem. BUT... found the sidewall blown out on the passenger rear. I am going back Saturday morning with a pair of tires to swap on / swap weights and chains.

The shift looks like it bolts in, but can't remember if you can pull it out with out taking side plate off. Might be able to slide down, maybe just loosen some bolts up front Here's so pic's

@ineedanother , you are only talking about 4 / 5 foot measure your frame length , typically have a barrel , with odd shapes / sizes , also a good time to cut off ferreled ends , go to clear fuel rated hose , from their to filter / check valve . I was fed up with the , repetitive failures , also did tank valve , and tank flush out , this set up eliminated my carb debris issue , never returned , use regular gas , and 1 , 2 ounces of stabil storage additive , every tank top off , years in , no debris , no failures , combine this with choke and throttle cables that easily move , spring pull assist to close / stop , did this on my c-85 , experimental horse , work out the bugs , then added it to my other 2 horses . have not had any fuel issues at all , in years , regularly , snoop around for anything , then kill it . clean carb bowl / filters . stand by generator also , pete

I have started using the j9 rated from any parts store but it is more $$$ and the j7 would probably be just fine here is some info I got from interweb... I dont like the looks of the clear fuel hose but know nothing about them Based on SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) standards for automotive fuel hoses, J30R6, J30R7, and J30R9 represent different grades of fuel hose, with significant differences in pressure rating, temperature resistance, and permeability. SAE J30R6 (J6) Application: Designed for low-pressure, carbureted fuel systems, emission systems, or fuel return lines. Suitability: Not recommended for modern fuel injection systems due to lower pressure limits. SAE J30R7 (J7) Application: A versatile, standard fuel hose designed for fuel systems (carbureted or low-pressure fuel injection) and emissions systems. Suitability: Suitable for under-the-hood applications. It has better heat and oil resistance than R6, but lower pressure ratings than R9. SAE J30R9 (J9) Application: Specifically designed for high-pressure fuel injection systems. Performance: Highly durable, with superior resistance to heat, pressure, and, most importantly, low permeation (fuel vapor escaping through the hose wall). Compatibility: Excellent for modern fuels, including ethanol blends. Key Differences Summary Pressure: J9 (highest) > J7 > J6 (lowest). Permeability: J9 is designed to prevent fuel vapors from escaping, making it more compliant with modern environmental standards compared to R7 or R6. Best Use: Use J9 for fuel-injected engines, J7 for carbureted/fuel return, and J6 for basic fuel transfer.