dgoyette 12 #1 Posted December 30, 2012 So it's safe to say we all love using our garden tractors for my snow removal. It is something I actually look forward to (until about mid to late March ). This years line line up: 416H with cab and single stage blower - love the cab - no snow in the face! C-160 Hydro with 508QM ARK loader 314-8 with 54" snow blade (D series) with front wheel weights to help stay on course with an angled blade. And in case all else fails a 22" MTD blower and my favorite shovel I think it is going to be a big year for snow...not even January yet! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,190 #2 Posted December 30, 2012 Very nice lineup! Looks like youcan handle whatevers thrown your way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
decksetter 50 #3 Posted December 30, 2012 Good lookin fleet! I like the weight boxes, any more pics of how you attached them? I need to rig one up asap. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
855ownerJoel 32 #4 Posted December 30, 2012 Does the weight in back help alot? I have more trouble with steering while blade is angled than with traction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheReDStAnG 4 #5 Posted December 30, 2012 So that's where all of the snow went. I got to play with only 5" this winter so far, no significant accumulations in the forecast either (we normally average around 100 inches in a season). Great looking snow removal team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #6 Posted December 30, 2012 Nice lineup! I wish we could get some snow. We have not had enough I could even try plowing or blowing with my tractors. :no: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #7 Posted December 30, 2012 Looks like a great work team! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,962 #8 Posted December 30, 2012 Nice cab, looks roomy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,715 #9 Posted December 30, 2012 Very impressive! You have the three basics of snow removal....plow...blower...and loader (not the shovel ) Mike.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #10 Posted December 30, 2012 Very nice fleet you have...Looks like you can get-r-done, but I wouldn't even consider the shovel.....too much work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iggy68 28 #11 Posted December 30, 2012 Great looking lineup! Way too much snow for me anymore! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roger.johnson 0 #12 Posted December 30, 2012 We have had next to no snow here either, been looking forward to getting out there and plowing for sure!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgoyette 12 #13 Posted December 31, 2012 Thanks for the all the comments guys. Good lookin fleet! I like the weight boxes, any more pics of how you attached them? I need to rig one up asap. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Yes pics I can do. Basically I used one of Scott's (smoreau) receiver hitch's and bolted a pintel hook mounting plate to the box. Works pretty good. I put 2 reinforcement plates on the inside of the box This is a close up view but it is on a D-180. I have been switching everything whenever possible to use a 2" receiver. It makes moving things from tractor to tractor a breeze. There is a ton of cool attachments for 2" receivers. From winch mounts, tow hooks, cargo carriers...etc. Here is the plate weight set up. Also uses the 2" receiver. Half inch rod, and fence post was used. 1/2 washers allows the fence post to remain centered. And a slightly larger washer on the end to keep everything snug. The box on the loader is the ARK OEM box. Hooks to the Loader subframe. Does the weight in back help alot? I have more trouble with steering while blade is angled than with traction. The weight out back does not help with steering at all. In fact it might take away slightly due to the hanging of the ballast. But the front wheel weights (25lb each) help significantly. Roller chain helps too if you need more. Deflate front tires, cut roller chain to size, wrap around tire, and re-inflate tires. If don't correctly the chain should be centered and should not move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #14 Posted December 31, 2012 Heck I put 300# on my rear hitch in a wight box and i only have #50 roller chains on the front tires and never had any issues with steering! This year I am going with no weight, age tires and no chains on front or rear and been doing just fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgoyette 12 #15 Posted December 31, 2012 Heck I put 300# on my rear hitch in a wight box and i only have #50 roller chains on the front tires and never had any issues with steering! This year I am going with no weight, age tires and no chains on front or rear and been doing just fine. Might be some confusion, I do not have issues with steering with the weight on the back. I was asked if the weight on the back helped with steering. No it doesn't aid with steering and won't no matter how much is back there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites