CD Long Jr 188 #26 Posted January 2 On 12/22/2025 at 6:47 AM, moe1965 said: I have about 50 lbs on each wheel on a 854 and chains and that thing is a beast when it comes to pushing snow. I have more of a hard time getting traction on the front to steer with a load of snow up front. I usually lift up a little on the blade when im in a turn and it gives me some down pressure so I can direct the snow where I want to go. I haven't tried bird seed for traction yet but I'll give it a try. Lol I had a JD 140H3 back in the day, wish I still had it. I installed chains on the front wheels. Made a big difference in the steering. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CD Long Jr 188 #27 Posted January 4 On 12/24/2025 at 7:43 AM, squonk said: Can you post a pic of one of those suitcase weights and tell me how much they weigh individually? I may have the same set here. I don't know if I would be willing to part with just 1 as I would have to go out and see how many I actually have. I would most likely want to sell them as a set but if I have 5 of them I could let 1 go. Haven't had eyes on them in years. MTD 42# suitcase weights $77.xx 42 lb Suitcase Weight - 490-900-M059 | MTD Parts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,716 #28 Posted January 4 @KeithRogers think you are looking at the problem first photo? that worn lawn tread tire is ENHANCED TO SLIDE / slip with that added weight ! narrower tire , more aggressive treading , chains , would get it done , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
