shallowwatersailor 3,213 #126 Posted November 2, 2014 Hey Bob, is that cylinder in the lower chute section stock, or is that something you added? My tall chute has a ZEE shaped wire there. Ed, that was a change in 1995 on the 79360 for the 300/400/500. The 79365 for the 5xi always had it. It must improve the performance. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jrblanke 840 #127 Posted November 2, 2014 James - was that photo from last year? That is some serious snow for Raleigh..... I vacationed in that area a while back.. Really nice area... Nice WH also! Rob Rob, Thanks for the complement. I have enjoyed the 314 since I've had it. I got some wheel weights which should help this year. That snow last year was an unusually large amount and it really caught the city off guard. If you google "raleigh snowmagedden 2014" you will see the picture that went viral last year with the car on fire and the Fred's beds truck that is stuck in the middle of the road. Nobody knew the snow would be that bad and when it came down at such a fast rate, all the schools and businesses let people out at the same time. The roads were gridlocked and people were stranded in their cars. Nice xi by the way! Looks like you are ready to rock and roll. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,483 #128 Posted November 3, 2014 Thanks John, Looks like something I should add to my tall chute. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indywheelhorsenut 62 #129 Posted November 3, 2014 Ag tires and weights or turf tires with chains and weights?? I just got somr new ag tires and am tempted to use them on my c160 auto this winter.. any recommendations? The turf tires weights and chains worked well but scarred the driveway... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMCIII 838 #130 Posted November 3, 2014 Indy - you are in the midwest. Ag tires, with just weights, will not be enough unless your driveway is completely flat. But backing up, you will still have issues if you drop the chains. They do make rubber chains. John uses them. John - how good are the rubber chains you use? Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMCIII 838 #131 Posted November 3, 2014 Doc - I hope so also..... Ed - I see that John answered for me.... I have seen those "Z" shaped grates. I thought that would impeed the snow being blown. An open chute, is a happy chute, is what my moto has always been. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #132 Posted November 3, 2014 I like the rubber chains because there isn't any marking of the driveway. But they are equivalent to a four link metal chain in spacing so thump-thump-thump while on a dry surface and smooth in snow. I actually have used them in dirt and they will dig a hole if you take too much of a bite with the blade! There definitely is enough traction. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 1,613 #133 Posted November 3, 2014 Ranger - so it is airport application... Would be neat to see one of those in action! Fun - 2" is enough to get "GET THIS PART STARTED"!!!! google: aebi schmidt youtube and select airport technology, some serious kit on there. Doug. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwiss1995 17 #134 Posted November 3, 2014 (edited) I'll be using my GT1142 this year. I got rear chains, rear bolens weights and I believe a 42 inch plow. It'll be the first time plowing with this tractor but I've had it for about 2 years mowing with it. Edited November 3, 2014 by jwiss1995 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMCIII 838 #135 Posted November 4, 2014 Lot's of photos. Thanks guys, keep them coming.... It's just a matter of time now.... Who will post the first video??? My bet is on Duke! Course, we do have a couple members in Minnesota... They could possibly get an early snow..... Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fun Engineer 859 #136 Posted November 4, 2014 There must be someone in Bangor, Maine that's getting some seat time. Maybe they're still out in the snow [emoji2] Sent from my tractor seat using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1slowwago 5 #137 Posted November 5, 2014 My 212-h with snow blower and cab. First wheel horse and gonna be my first season snow blowing. I can't wait!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dgibby 32 #138 Posted November 5, 2014 I posted earlier with my 314-8 that I will be using. I just picked up a Cab off CL thanks to Doc724 who gave me the heads up on it! So I thought I'd post a few new pictures. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fun Engineer 859 #139 Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) Great looking equipment Dgibby. You're going to love having the cab. Sent from my tractor seat using Tapatalk Edited November 5, 2014 by Fun Engineer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar250 919 #140 Posted November 5, 2014 So, it took me longer than I thought it would to get pictures, but here is the Winterforce 2014/2015! The D-250 will only be brought out if large amounts need to be moved, and not during a storm, I may try to put my 48" blade on the 1277, but I don't know if the frame is much different than the newer style mount and will work, I'll check it out. And I'm going to add wheel weights on the 310-8 and use it without chains to see how the Carlisle All Trail's work by themselves. Can't wait for snow!! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #141 Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) Captain Planet? C'mon now... Edited November 5, 2014 by bmsgaffer 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMCIII 838 #142 Posted November 5, 2014 Tom - nice line up! Rob 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar250 919 #143 Posted November 5, 2014 Captain Planet? C'mon now... Captain Planet hahaha, Captain Wheel Horse maybe? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinW.73 224 #144 Posted November 5, 2014 I'm going to use my new to me this year 1973 raider 12 with the single stage short shoot snowblower. Still need to get wheel weights, chains, and hopefully a cab. If anyone has a cab and wheel weights and chains that the would get rid of for a good price let me know. I live in Iowa so it would have to be in or very close (east or north of Iowa). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KyBlue 652 #145 Posted November 5, 2014 These are a few years back, when I lived in town Still .. and my poor baby had to sit outside But hey I had more places to plow ... haha The City used to leave a huge ledge in that parking lot ... since I had a friend that lived there... I'd always take care of it. The City guys gave me a thumbs up now and again .. LoL! Haven't yet mounted a plow this year ... Will be doing that Sunday I believe. We've already had snow ... granted it didn't stick but..figure i best be prepared! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMCIII 838 #146 Posted November 6, 2014 (edited) Justin - Brrly1 (member) lives in Iowa, he may have something lying around his place.... John? KY - In the first photo, you need to shift the lens a little to the right so we can see the rest of the ole Ford sitting in the driveway! I did not even see the rest of your photos, what kind of horse did you say you have? Rob Edited November 6, 2014 by RMCIII Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve NW WI 39 #147 Posted November 6, 2014 (edited) 10 years ago, I'd have bought a blade and maybe a blower already for my new to me B-80. However, I'm older, fatter, lazier, and appreciate a nice warm cab more these days, so the 88 Chev with an 8 1/2' Western on the front will keep the farm yard clear while I'm in a tshirt. I'll save playing with the WH for days when it's nice enough to enjoy it. The biggest problem here is that after the snow ends, the thermometer usually heads for the south side of zero in a hurry, along with a stiff north wind. I just ain't as big a fan of cold as I used to be. When the piles of snow get in the way, I've got a Massey Ferguson 180 with loader to move the snow elsewhere. Edited November 6, 2014 by Steve NW WI 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #148 Posted November 6, 2014 I posted earlier with my 314-8 that I will be using. I just picked up a Cab off CL thanks to Doc724 who gave me the heads up on it! So I thought I'd post a few new pictures. Nice setup. You stole that cab! I saw it on C/L myself... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMCIII 838 #149 Posted November 6, 2014 Ken, you mean Geno missed another great sweet deal?! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,808 #150 Posted November 6, 2014 I hope to get pics soon. Stuff is still in mothballs. I feel better enough to start tinkering. My 2 cycle Tecky snow blowers are done. Speaking of video's the first to post a vid of someone actually getting in and out of a cab gets a free hot dog at the show. I want to see you do it. I have enough trouble getting on and off a tractor without a cab on. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
