Doubletrouble 10 #1 Posted September 28, 2009 I have a '71 work horse and I have the snowblower for it also Model 6-0100. Anyway, I noticed that most of you use wheel weights on your tractor. Will they be nessesary on mine with the blower? I do have tire chains for the rear, will that be enough? I'm not exactly a little guy either so my body weight will count for something right? thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,121 #2 Posted September 28, 2009 I have run a blower with just chains and the tires did spin a little going up hill. If you have a flat area you will be clearing, you might be able to get away with just chains, the weight does help though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,147 #3 Posted September 28, 2009 I think you will find you want weights. Biggest issue is when you raise the blower and try to back up...even a very slight grade can be a real issue. (Been there done that!!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doubletrouble 10 #4 Posted September 28, 2009 My driveway is flat but it's loose gravel. I just have to make sure I eat a little more at Thanksgiving for the extra weight.LOL I will be making some sort of ski's for the blower too so it doesn't dig into the gravel and start taking out windows! :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,121 #5 Posted September 28, 2009 With the gravel, you may need to keep the blower slightly raised, and as pfrederi mentioned, having the weight on the rear wheels is going to help counterbalance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse_of_course 99 #6 Posted September 28, 2009 Double, I used to be in NE OH. I found chains worked well. I had a neighbor who had a driveway with some slope and I did have to run up to it from the curb once or twice before I'd make it. Chains are something of a hassle, though I followed the advice of some filks here last year and jacked up the tractor and that made it considerable easier. I think it was in the C-series manual that WH advises against weight or damage can occur to the drive train. I guess they were concerned about the additional inertia when accelerating and deaccelerating. What is the HP of your workhorse? I would recommend against anything less than 10 for a manual transmission or 12 for a Hydro. I know my Charger 12 gets more of a workout blowing than any thing else I do. It is fun winter wonderland when you are chugging along throwing that snow though. Last year I had the plow on the 854 and the blower on the Charger and was doing even more sidewalk than I did the previous years. Here in VA there are no sidewalks and I guess not much snow . But when we do the neighbors will be happy to see me! Have fun, and best of luck. :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick 216 #7 Posted September 29, 2009 Not much snow, but plenty of sleet and freezing rain.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 991 #8 Posted September 29, 2009 I would go with the weights,i have them on my c160 with v bar chains and this thing is unstoppable and it looks cool too :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doubletrouble 10 #9 Posted September 29, 2009 Wheel horse of course< to answer you Q: My horse has an 8hp Tec. in it for now. Seems to run strong though. The guy I got it from used it to blow snow, said it worked good. i bought the whole set up from him w/mower deck also. I think I'm gonna try w/o weights at first just because $$ is a lil short right now and weights don't seem to come cheap. Thanks for the input everyone, anything else to add?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W9JAB 156 #10 Posted September 29, 2009 :hide: Take a look at this link, not too spendy http://www.tracweight.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doubletrouble 10 #11 Posted September 30, 2009 That's not to bad. I think i have a bag of crete in the garage too. Thanks, I just may try a set here soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,015 #12 Posted October 1, 2009 I can't quite remember where the source was concerning this but Wheel Horse did a test year's ago dealing with weight for pulling and pushing. If I recall they did some experiments concerning weight distribution. I can't remember the specifics but putting weights right in the wheels was much more beneficial than putting a big butt in the seat. I agree with the other guys, it helps counter balance the weight out front. A little added traction never hurts. We can never plan on how much snow we are going to get each winter season. For me I put the plastic Wheel Horse weights in the wheels and then add 175 lbs. of suitcase weights off the back. I don't seem to have too many problems at all. Just my .02 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doubletrouble 10 #13 Posted October 1, 2009 LOL scott, I'm gonna look around for some weights. I'd prefer the cast iron but they're a bit $$. I'm also gonna look at TSC and see if they have something there too. Money is tight so I'm limited but I'll do some shopping and see what I find. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acedog 1 #14 Posted October 1, 2009 Hey doubletrouble, I have the hollow wheelweights that are filled with cement. They are 80lbs. a piecs and they work great and also look good. These are about twenty or more years old, I had these on two other tractors in the past. I leave them on all year long plus the chains just so I don't get stuck on spots on my property during the year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
earlleecliffton 37 #15 Posted October 2, 2009 where you at in nw ohio? i have a couple sets of 62 lbs a piece weights i made . already drilled and all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doubletrouble 10 #16 Posted October 4, 2009 earlleecliffton : I'm in Bradner Ohio, about 15 miles east of Bowling Green. Sorry I didn't get back to ya sooner. busy last few days round here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
earlleecliffton 37 #17 Posted October 4, 2009 im probably 50 mile from you. do ya got anything wheelhore you wanna trade for some wieghts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doubletrouble 10 #18 Posted October 5, 2009 I don't have much in the way of wheel horse stuff at all yet. (workin on it though). The only thing I have to trade would be a 36"(I think) plow blade but I don't have the frame to mount it to a tractor, just the blade itself. It is in good shape though. That's about it. Someday I would like to get a bigger blade with the mounts to put on my tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
earlleecliffton 37 #19 Posted October 5, 2009 i dont need a blade, but would trade for 2 of the wieghts i made Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doubletrouble 10 #20 Posted October 6, 2009 You would trade? Do you have a pic of the weights? I can get a couple pics of the blade if you like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
earlleecliffton 37 #21 Posted October 6, 2009 v yes i would like too see pics of blade Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doubletrouble 10 #22 Posted October 6, 2009 Those look pretty good, you made them. Good job. I checked out the plow today, I measured it and I was wrong. It's 30 in. wide. It's in very good shape though, almost new I would say. I also have the adjustable "feet" for it. So you can keep the wear bar off the concrete. Here's a couple pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
earlleecliffton 37 #23 Posted October 6, 2009 not a wheel horse blade? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doubletrouble 10 #24 Posted October 6, 2009 No I don't think it is. I haven't really looked at it since I brought it all home, till today. It's been sitting in the back of the garage ever since. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
earlleecliffton 37 #25 Posted October 7, 2009 sorry ,maybe i was misleading i thought it was a whorse item Share this post Link to post Share on other sites