bdanie7 0 #1 Posted December 15, 2008 Is there a preferred angle on the tilt for pushing snow? I have seen some blades straight up,some leaned forward,but not any tilted back. Is one position better than the other or is it a preference thing? :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,127 #2 Posted December 15, 2008 Laying the cutting edge back makes it cut more - which you shouldn't need to do with snow. You are essentially wanting to push the snow out of the way unless it is packed on the surface you're clearing. The corners tend to dig in more when angled, which is alright on pavement or concrete, but not on stone or dirt. The trip springs also seem to function better if the blade is leaning forward more at the top. I have actually plowed snow with two pine planks strapped across the front of a tractor, and other than not being able to angle them, they did a decent job. :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #3 Posted December 15, 2008 I have actually plowed snow with two pine planks strapped across the front of a tractor, and other than not being able to angle them, they did a decent job. Now up in these parts, that there's called "Yankee ingenuity!" Duff :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linen beige 14 #4 Posted December 15, 2008 I have actually plowed snow with two pine planks strapped across the front of a tractor, Snow boarding Wheel Horse style! :horseplay: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse_of_course 99 #5 Posted December 15, 2008 If you are plowing on gravel tilting the top forward helps you dump more gravel and therefore push less of the driveway where you have to deal with it in the spring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites