AMC RULES 37,196 #1 Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) I'm starting to think I have an obsession with seeing blacktop... with more measurable snow predicted this Thursday... how else can you explain this kooky behavior? Edited February 10, 2015 by AMC RULES 19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #2 Posted February 10, 2015 Craig, it would be a little easier if you didn't have the great wall of china there! and the last picture is calender worthy! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Factory Dog 44 #3 Posted February 10, 2015 It's a psychological thing. After so long of driving on snow packed roads, you long for just a small glimpse of some pavement! Looks like you have had a lot of practice plowing this year. Have fun! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #4 Posted February 10, 2015 It's becoming a ritual... last night at work, we got down to the black top... three separate times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,774 #5 Posted February 10, 2015 Keep that up and you be flipping the wear edge! I want to see the pile and when's the loader coming out? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,919 #6 Posted February 10, 2015 Great video Craig but I must be missing something. I don't see any abnormal behavior for a WHA member 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #7 Posted February 11, 2015 Yup,Craigs actions are 100%normal for anyone on this web site. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #8 Posted February 11, 2015 Loader needs some tires Mike. Looking at these...but, not sure if the size will work. http://stopandgotires.com/modelsize.asp?ProductCode=%27511508%27 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,631 #9 Posted February 11, 2015 Nice looking tractor Craig. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,631 #10 Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) I have a pair of these going on something soon. Got to get some rims first. Very meaty. Maxxis Ceros radials. Not sure how they would be in snow Edited February 11, 2015 by 19richie66 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar250 934 #11 Posted February 11, 2015 I really like that tractor, Craig. I gotta keep my eye out for a tractor with a hydro lift, because pretty soon, my left arm is gonna be a lot bigger than my right. Oh, and I have a pair of those all trails on my 310-8. They are 23x8-12. They are a decent tire, most definitely more traction than the turf savers. I've been running them this season without chains or weights, and been using it in about 2-6" of snow. They aren't perfect, but they do pretty well. I had chains and weights with these tires last year and the tractor was pretty unstoppable. I'm about to retire her for the season though. I'm having issues with the transmission, again, so I may wait until everywhere thaws out to work on it. But, I may throw the plow and tires on my blackhood and finish the season that way. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,774 #12 Posted February 11, 2015 Hydro lift is nice if your lucky enough for paved area's but if it's gravel and your trying to keep the stones in the driveway, manual lift and dial a height works better. I have had my plow on my 160 Auto for years and loved the ease of plowing but not the raking of stones. Switched to a 12 8 spd with the Armstrong System and the drive isn't taking quite the beating. Of course having the ground frozen as opposed to normally soft has helped too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,532 #13 Posted February 11, 2015 Great lookin tractor Craig. You make it look easy. I can tell you've pushed your share of snow. Thanks for sharing the video. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #14 Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) Hydro lift is nice if your lucky enough for paved area's but if it's gravel and your trying to keep the stones in the driveway, manual lift and dial a height works better. I have had my plow on my 160 Auto for years and loved the ease of plowing but not the raking of stones. Switched to a 12 8 spd with the Armstrong System and the drive isn't taking quite the beating. Of course having the ground frozen as opposed to normally soft has helped too. Why not put a little black top down in front of your garage Mike? Makes a nasty job, a little bit nicer. Edited February 11, 2015 by AMC RULES 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse46 519 #15 Posted February 11, 2015 I love the shot with the licence plate showing, GRRR 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #16 Posted February 11, 2015 Here I thought, no one would notice...good eye. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,774 #17 Posted February 11, 2015 Why not put a little black top down in front of your garage Mike? Makes a nasty job, a little bit nicer. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ If I could afford it it would have been done long ago. I've been a " Dirt" person all my plowing life. don't forget the area along side the garage too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #18 Posted February 12, 2015 I feel your pain bro... local guy quoted me 5K to redo my single lane 75 footer. That's just crazy talk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #19 Posted February 12, 2015 Nice Blackhood Craig. And 75 feet of single lane for 5k doesn't sound too bad. Now if you want a real gut wrenching figure, do the math on a concrete driveway! Yow-sa!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,053 #20 Posted February 12, 2015 Nice Blackhood Craig. And 75 feet of single lane for 5k doesn't sound too bad. Now if you want a real gut wrenching figure, do the math on a concrete driveway! Yow-sa!!! When my dad built the house I grew up in he had them do the 150' driveway in concrete poured 8" thick with rebar (not typically done is residential driveways) cause he wanted to be long gone before it had to be redone. We've had loaded tri-axles take the driveway to a garage he was building just a couple years ago with no damage. Cost a small fortune but 27 years later there's nothing more than a couple hairline cracks in some spots. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hodge71 665 #21 Posted February 12, 2015 Nice Blackhood Craig. And 75 feet of single lane for 5k doesn't sound too bad. Now if you want a real gut wrenching figure, do the math on a concrete driveway! Yow-sa!!! I feel your pain bro... local guy quoted me 5K to redo my single lane 75 footer. That's just crazy talk. You guys should try having a real driveway....75 feet pshaw....try a half mile....... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #22 Posted February 12, 2015 Trust me, I've seen it, Jeff's driveway is epic... especially if you count where it actually leaves the highway. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hodge71 665 #23 Posted February 12, 2015 Well if you count that its a mile and a quarter. Thankfully the towwnship plows to my real driveway....Craig theres a 59 for you that needs this view as well 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #24 Posted February 12, 2015 Still waiting on you bro... just say the word. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,053 #25 Posted February 12, 2015 Trust me, I've seen it, Jeff's driveway is epic... especially if you count where it actually leaves the highway. Craig, that picture is calendar worthy! Jeff your place sounds amazing, although I'm not sure I would want to plow that drive! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
