dgoyette 12 #1 Posted February 28, 2011 I was able to get a video of the D-180 doing some clean up of the driveway. There was not a lot of snow so I decided not to bother with the snowblower. This D will move a lot of snow. What I really like is the weight it has on the front with that K series twin. It really makes pushing snow with an angled blade a breeze. It is by far my favorite for snow plowing, the 56" blade is a good size for this tractor. I wish I had been able to get a video of it moving snow from a larger storm but oh well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,580 #2 Posted February 28, 2011 Your "D" makes it looks effortless Darren. How much rear weight do you have? I'm hoping to find a "D" plow before next winter for my D-160. Mike......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgoyette 12 #3 Posted February 28, 2011 Your "D" makes it looks effortless Darren. How much rear weight do you have? I'm hoping to find a "D" plow before next winter for my D-160. Mike......... Mike, The tires are loaded, I am not sure how much they weight but I would guess at least 70-90 pounds of fluid in each. On the back I have two suitcase weights on the 3 point that weigh 75 pounds each. It is enough weight that I do not spend a lot of time spinning the wheels. I think a lot of wheel spinning due to not enough weight is a lot harder on the transaxle than adding the extra weight. If the conditions get real icy I even add a third suitcase weight. Darren Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trouty56 565 #4 Posted February 28, 2011 Cool Darren.... When in those areas like at your deck I try to lift the blade just a bit so the full weight of the tractor plus most of the blade weight is on the steering wheels. It makes it take a tight turn a little better. Might have to do it twice though..lol. I have about 250 lb on my 3 pt and it really pushes. I have peeled the blacktop off the road in front of my house. Puttin' my tax money to work in road repair this year!! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gerry w 2 #5 Posted February 28, 2011 Great video Darren! Thanks! You seem to be in the groove operating that rig! Good looking tractor! Gerry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
