Red144runner 657 #1 Posted January 19, 2019 If you believe the forecasters in the northeast you’d think we are in for another ice age, at one point I’d heard over 2’ of snow. Now claiming 4”-8”. Either way I haven’t plowed once this season. Very late for no snow around here. Just put the blade on yesterday. Changed the oil and hung the suitcase weights out back. I can’t wait to try my new tru-power ags I the snow. I had deestones on last year and it pushed fine without chains, I think these will grip even better. 6 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moe1965 718 #2 Posted January 19, 2019 (edited) I'm ready here in North East Ohio as well I just added a little weight to both sides of the c141 with some scraps I had laying around. I left the bolts a little long in case I have to add a little more. Got about 2 in on the drive now Edited January 19, 2019 by moe1965 More info 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,476 #3 Posted January 19, 2019 (edited) You guys are supposed to get it good . Be safe ! We're getting it here too but we have Lake Effect to follow . Edited January 19, 2019 by Digger 66 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #4 Posted January 19, 2019 5 minutes ago, moe1965 said: I'm ready here in North East Ohio as well I just added a little weight to both sides of the c141 with some scraps I had laying around. I left the bolts a little long in case I have to add a little more. Got about 2 in on the drive now Nice, scraps from what? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,147 #5 Posted January 19, 2019 Well as usual the weather weanies got everybody panicked...State banned tractor trailers and buses from the interstates starting at noon. Run in circles scream and shout. Now they have dropped the 12-18 inches to 4-8.... I even rearranged the snow horses so the Blower could be first out the door if the snow was too deep for he plow..Probably wasted my time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 10,737 #6 Posted January 19, 2019 I'm in the Finger Lakes region of NY and they're calling for 12-20" of snow for us. I wouldn't mind some seat time, but we don't need 20" of snow. With single degree temperatures and high winds. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
608KEB 794 #7 Posted January 19, 2019 54 minutes ago, Red144runner said: If you believe the forecasters in the northeast you’d think we are in for another ice age, at one point I’d heard over 2’ of snow. Now claiming 4”-8”. Either way I haven’t plowed once this season. Very late for no snow around here. Just put the blade on yesterday. Changed the oil and hung the suitcase weights out back. I can’t wait to try my new tru-power ags I the snow. I had deestones on last year and it pushed fine without chains, I think these will grip even better. You got er rigged up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,186 #8 Posted January 19, 2019 You look ready. I got ready also. Forecast was 5-8, then 3-5, then 2-4, then 1-3 and now less than 1. Oh well. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razorback 1,032 #9 Posted January 19, 2019 1 hour ago, moe1965 said: I'm ready here in North East Ohio as well I just added a little weight to both sides of the c141 with some scraps I had laying around. I left the bolts a little long in case I have to add a little more. Got about 2 in on the drive now Do those scraps allow the front axle to still pivot freely? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briankd 816 #10 Posted January 19, 2019 weather guessers her got it wrong we were suppose to be all snow about a foot on the ground it rained for about 5 hrs here today just now changed to snow only have about 4-5 hrs left of the storm. mostly all ice we was without power for about 5 hrs today. with the ice my drive will just blow off with the high winds we have. guess will be waiting for the next storm for plowing snow 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red144runner 657 #11 Posted January 20, 2019 I was talking to the guys at the lumber yard today, said it seems that in the last few years the forecasts have been more inaccurate than ever. They predict these horrible storms a week ahead, give them a name like a hurricane then as it gets closer they slowly back off the original prediction. I believe that new outlets forecast for ratings. I usually follow noaa, seems to be fairly accurate. Hopefully we don’t get the freezing rain. I got my saws fueled up and another gallon ofbar oil too. 5 gal ofgas for the generator if we need it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moe1965 718 #12 Posted January 20, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Razorback said: Do those scraps allow the front axle to still pivot freely? Yes I milled a slot by the axle so it can walk freely as it should. Picture is deceiving. Edited January 20, 2019 by moe1965 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,164 #13 Posted January 20, 2019 I agree with you 100%, the media is a joke with these storms it's about tv ratings and causing people go out shopping to spend $$, Go on you tube and watch all the staged and fake weather reports from the actors at the weather channel 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,332 #14 Posted January 20, 2019 The media try's to run our lives if we let em !!! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,133 #15 Posted January 20, 2019 We're all set here in Maine for a 14" predicted snowfall. Tractor and both snowblowers are gassed up and ready. I have a bit of a weather watching obsession. I look at the websites of the local channels to see what they say but I actually follow NWS. Because I work outside I like to have an idea what the weather is actually going to be. When we're hiking in the White Mountains we NEED to know. The Mt Washington area has some of the most aggressive and rapidly changing conditions possible. I've found NWS to be the most accurate and most often updated. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razorback 1,032 #16 Posted January 20, 2019 1 hour ago, jabelman said: I agree with you 100%, the media is a joke with these storms it's about tv ratings and causing people go out shopping to spend $$, Go on you tube and watch all the staged and fake weather reports from the actors at the weather channel Not too long ago I would not have guessed that you could guess about the weather 24hrs per day. Some of these guessers act like it’s never been winter before, and a few months from now it’ll be a crisis when it’s hot and dry. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mows4three 825 #17 Posted January 20, 2019 1 hour ago, jabelman said: I agree with you 100%, the media is a joke with these storms it's about tv ratings and causing people go out shopping to spend $$, Go on you tube and watch all the staged and fake weather reports from the actors at the weather channel Count my vote, too. Winter storm names? Total BS. Dave 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,164 #18 Posted January 20, 2019 I am no big city weather man but I know when I see a sundog in the west it's going to storm in 24 hrs, watch the ring around the moon, ask the fall bow deer hunters how thick the fat is etc... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,332 #19 Posted January 20, 2019 8 hours ago, Mows4three said: Count my vote, too. Winter storm names? Total BS. Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briankd 816 #20 Posted January 20, 2019 we ended up only getting 4 inches but the weather guessers was predicting a foot we had 50 mph winds all night and i had a 3 foot drift in front of my garage. i had no problem pushing it but i can see the worth of wrapping roller chains around front tires ice under snow i couldn't steer it. next year will be putting chains on front tires ! neighbor had his new cub cadet (Murray) tractor out with 2 stage blower and it was struggling to get thru drifts was comical to watch bout went over and helped him out with my horse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,495 #21 Posted January 20, 2019 Not much snow hit here in Greencastle, Indiana yesterday. Much more north of here but I had the 854 and the Lawn Ranger out this am. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackhood Bill 720 #22 Posted January 20, 2019 (edited) After blowing spark plug out of head, replacing head, replacing spark plugs and, I finally got some seat time and the satisfaction of knowing the is back up and running strong as ever. Edited January 20, 2019 by Whnewone 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moe1965 718 #23 Posted January 20, 2019 Got drilled here 30 mi west of Cleveland both horses had fun 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 10,737 #24 Posted January 20, 2019 Ended up with about 16" of snow here. The snow was almost to the top of the blower housing and it was perfect snow for throwing. The tall chute I have threw it out there 40 or 50 feet. And I'm really pleased with the 16 auto its hooked to. What a relief to have the hydraulic lift It took a good 4 hours to do the 1/4 mile driveway, the circle to the house, the barn and then to the horse shed. And even make a path to the bird feeders. That includes the snow blowing and then scrape it down with the plow tractor and blow that last wind row away. So seat time I got 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herder 2,354 #25 Posted January 20, 2019 7 minutes ago, rjg854 said: Ended up with about 16" of snow here. The snow was almost to the top of the blower housing and it was perfect snow for throwing. The tall chute I have threw it out there 40 or 50 feet. And I'm really pleased with the 16 auto its hooked to. What a relief to have the hydraulic lift It took a good 4 hours to do the 1/4 mile driveway, the circle to the house, the barn and then to the horse shed. And even make a path to the bird feeders. That includes the snow blowing and then scrape it down with the plow tractor and blow that last wind row away. So seat time I got I ran my C160 with the blower for about an hour today, it was awesome. I love that tractor. 1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
