RJ in the snow!

[MAT7 38]

Well I haven't been around of awhile with work and garage projects keeping me busy.  

I managed to build a stainless plow based off some rough measurements and some artist creativity. 

So onto my thoughts:

I passed my 875 onto my brother for his new home and been using the lil RJ for all my year round duties currently.  Surprisingly it's not bad.  With chains and a 100lb rear frame block I'm able to hook up as much as I'd like to with the tractor and push a pretty good amount.   I did make the plow 36 compared to 42" as I was worried about how much pushing power I'd have.   In first gear I think it'd move a house until traction craps out.   I do miss the power and ease of the 8hp and hydro trans , but it is kind of nice to toss it in 1st or 2nd and just hold on.    Yeah I said hold on....   3rd gear wow.   My first impressions with 3rd and rpms raised it's pretty much hold on for the ride.    The steering wheel at that point is pretty much a suggestion not a request.   Just feels twitchy compared to the gear driven steering on the 875, as a little input makes a big difference.  Also Stainless edge on the plow seems to grab the concrete more then the mild edge ever did on the 875's blade.  It's pretty dang nice having it scrap rather nice and clean and peeling up grass, flowerbeds(sorry hunny), or neighbors driveway edging.  

Overall does it work? heck yeah!   Is there a better machine out there to do the job? more then likely...  But I am falling in love more and more with this lil RJ with it's quirky personality and all.

Take Care

Mat   

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I always think its more fun to use the smaller horses for work. The larger horses just make it to easy. 

[Pullstart 66,826]

Looks great!  Plus you can do sidewalks now!

[AMC RULES 37,196]

Hard to beat the fun factor of working them little round hoods too. 

      Nice looking  machine there.    

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My apologies, but...   

I was just trying to see your  in a little better light.