First measurable snow

[rondo 0]

We got about 10 inches and the B-100 absolutely loved it. Didn't get any "action" shots, cuz the wife wasn't about to go outside to take any video or even stills of me in the seat. So, I took a couple just to show the snow piles and the horse.

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I'm curious how it will handle a real heavy wet snow, but it didn't even flinch at this 10 plus inches.

[Coadster32 793]

I hear you. My wife was inside hiding.

I know it's not complete, but I'm happy to be using it. :hide:

[kpinnc 11,078]

Ahem...

(In my best "Cheech" voice)- "We don-need no stinking hood"

Looks like those tractors sure had fun!

Kevin

[Teddy da Bear 11]

Marriage is a 50/50 proposition.

If my wife would not assist me in one of my beloved endeavors....

(ergo taking pictures of me having fun)

I would pile 50% of that snow you got around her car! :hide:

[perry 82]

glad to hear the B-100 treating you well. :hide:

[Buzz 502]

Ahem...

(In my best "Cheech" voice)- "We don-need no stinking hood"

He got a stinking hood but it's yellow(????) and won't fit over the stinking gas tank.......... Did anyone notice that 1/2 the tractor is yellow?

You got some 'spaining to do.............. :hide:

[Nick 13]

Great pictures of the snow and equipment. I never have help for pictures and videos. Either the camera gets stuck on the porch rail or I use a small tripod that extends out about 42" tall. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=9722062

[Coadster32 793]

He got a stinking hood but it's yellow(????) and won't fit over the stinking gas tank.......... Did anyone notice that 1/2 the tractor is yellow?

The other hood I have not in the pic. is restored to nicey,nicey. And yes, it red. I remember another thread about the yellow ones, when I scratched thru this yellow, I didn't see red paint. I lost traction a few times last night. Chains or weights if you had to choose?

[Buzz 502]

Chains or weights if you had to choose?

I use chains when plowing snow. My driveway is fairly flat and paved.

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,083]

I would suggest both. You can add weight without the actual wheel weights. If you have any old weight lifting weights laying around, just put a threaded rod through your hitch and pile up the weights. Good luck

[Coadster32 793]

I think some double likk chains are in my furure. I'll put the toolbox/fenders back on and put some weight in it. I'll start looking for some wheel weights also. I finally got my wife to take a few shots in action. It's not pretty, but really fun. I can't wait to get this one finished.

and a couple of short videos. Seat time! :horseplay:

http://s400.photobucket.com/albums/pp82/Co...rrent=Vid10.flv

http://s400.photobucket.com/albums/pp82/Co...rrent=Vid11.flv

[sorekiwi 761]

Chains or weights if you had to choose?

Red paint is definately heavier than Yellow!

I dont want to start the yearly debate but....

Ags with no chains work better than turfs with no chains. Chains dont work so well with Ag tires, because the chains sit down between the lugs, so cant do their job. Chains on turf tires seem to work well.

The alternative to wheel weights is to load your tires with liquid. In the old days they used calcium which is nasty stuff and will destroy your rims. You can use antifreeze, but thats still nasty and will poison the neighborhood pets if you spring a leak. RV antifreeze is slightly better. I use windshield washer fluid and got 7 gallons in each rear tire on my B-80. There is a commercial liquid made from Beet juice that is supposed to be good. http://www.rimguard.biz/

There is always a huge debate about this every year over at MTF: http://www.mytractorforum.com/

[linen beige 14]

My wife seems to follow me around when I get to use a tractor. But she's hoping to catch pics of what she calls "funny" moments, such as when I find the raised edge of a section of sidewalk hidden under the snow and the tractor stops but I don't. I'm not likely to post those.