I used to use a four wheeler with a plow on but after half of the winter, I ran out of room to push the snow to. The yard was getting pretty full. Now I just use a snow blower to clear off the sidewalks and driveway apron, so I am able to blow it farther so no build up. And my plow is a larger homemade unit that uses and electric winch to lift it. I have more power/weight so I can push snow out into the field and keep the yard clear all season. A tractor with a bucket is more time consuming (and without a cab, your sitting out in the cold)
I'll take the loader over the snow plow. If you've got a lot of snow, you can pile it way easier. A cab enclosure is on my wish list. Meanwhile I wear a really serious Trans Alaska suit.
The efficiency of those attachments change when one has a larger tractor. I run a pusher up front on my Massey 1835m and a rear blade turned around and angled on the rear for our driveway. The bucket does not work very good considering the amount of snow that ends up sticking inside and the fact one needs to constantly dump it.
Nice work - good explanation. I wonder what would happen if you put plywood sides on your snow pusher? I may try that - seems like a foot increase in length would mean a lot more snow. Also, since this is a new video maybe you can tell us what is the normal width recommendation (snow pusher) for a given tractor? A few inches wider than the tractor? 3 inches on each side? 6 inches? Thanks. Hope you do move videos. Very easy to watch.
I will have to try clamping them on the pusher and see what happens. I will do a video on it this winter (or maybe a short if it doesn’t go well). For the pusher, I would just ensure it is wider than the tractor. The BX dealer recommended the 4ft pusher to me. I have seen people have luck with up to a 60 inch though. Most believe it is a bit too wide. I have never had trouble with the 4 foot.
I like the plywood! lol I bought a new tym T 264 the spring before last and we didn't get hardly a snowflake! I'm curious, you were having a hard time steering, did you have the loader in float mode?
Nice explanation! Do you use 4 wheel drive with the chains on the back? I just put chains on my B2301 last night. They say not to use 4x4 with the chains unless you have them all the way around? Seems like as long as slippage can happen it shouldn’t be a problem?
I like using my bucket I can stack it. I don’t have to buy a snow pusher. The time is so minimal. I don’t understand why everyone complains about the time the back blade you can’t stack it nowhere near as high. I used the four wheeler before, but my back can’t take it any longer. I’ve learned how to stack with it. It’s just too hard on my back.
@@BigGuyLittleTractor thanks for the reply. I built some after watching your video. You are right about having to be careful when you are dumping. I am going to modify mine before the winter. I think I am going to give a little up sweep on the bottom edge. It should help. Thanks for sharing the idea.. PS I used road signs. 😎👍🚜
I like a snowblower, but I have a gravel driveway 300' long that gets loaded with sticks and tree branches all winter. Lots of snapped shear pins. A pusher is nice, but not worth a few thousand dollars. It's going to be a Bucket with edge tamers as our plow truck has been relieved of duty.
I used to use a four wheeler with a plow on but after half of the winter, I ran out of room to push the snow to. The yard was getting pretty full. Now I just use a snow blower to clear off the sidewalks and driveway apron, so I am able to blow it farther so no build up. And my plow is a larger homemade unit that uses and electric winch to lift it. I have more power/weight so I can push snow out into the field and keep the yard clear all season. A tractor with a bucket is more time consuming (and without a cab, your sitting out in the cold)
Try true. I love winter though…
I'll take the loader over the snow plow. If you've got a lot of snow, you can pile it way easier. A cab enclosure is on my wish list. Meanwhile I wear a really serious Trans Alaska suit.
The efficiency of those attachments change when one has a larger tractor. I run a pusher up front on my Massey 1835m and a rear blade turned around and angled on the rear for our driveway. The bucket does not work very good considering the amount of snow that ends up sticking inside and the fact one needs to constantly dump it.
Even with the smaller one, I find the bucket inefficient (unless I add boards to the side to keep the snow in).
Nice work - good explanation. I wonder what would happen if you put plywood sides on your snow pusher? I may try that - seems like a foot increase in length would mean a lot more snow. Also, since this is a new video maybe you can tell us what is the normal width recommendation (snow pusher) for a given tractor? A few inches wider than the tractor? 3 inches on each side? 6 inches? Thanks. Hope you do move videos. Very easy to watch.
I will have to try clamping them on the pusher and see what happens. I will do a video on it this winter (or maybe a short if it doesn’t go well). For the pusher, I would just ensure it is wider than the tractor. The BX dealer recommended the 4ft pusher to me. I have seen people have luck with up to a 60 inch though. Most believe it is a bit too wide. I have never had trouble with the 4 foot.
i love your idea with the boards on the basic bucket i wonder if you had a 4 in 1 bucket whether you could find an even better method
I have no idea. I have never used one. I would love to give it a try though
I like the plywood! lol I bought a new tym T 264 the spring before last and we didn't get hardly a snowflake! I'm curious, you were having a hard time steering, did you have the loader in float mode?
Sometimes is the answer. Steers better when it isn’t for sure.
Nice explanation! Do you use 4 wheel drive with the chains on the back? I just put chains on my B2301 last night. They say not to use 4x4 with the chains unless you have them all the way around? Seems like as long as slippage can happen it shouldn’t be a problem?
I do use it. Honestly I probably don’t have to. The front wheels aren’t doing much work with them on.
@ thanks for the quick reply.
😎👍классный трактор
What size snow pusher and rear grading blade you using?
4 ft pusher and 5ft grader blade.
I like using my bucket I can stack it. I don’t have to buy a snow pusher. The time is so minimal. I don’t understand why everyone complains about the time the back blade you can’t stack it nowhere near as high. I used the four wheeler before, but my back can’t take it any longer. I’ve learned how to stack with it. It’s just too hard on my back.
The bucket is fun!
How did you attach the boards to the bucket?
Just with clamps. Super low tech. I have videos on it.
I watched BigGuyLittleTractor videos on the boards to the bucket snow pusher. It is a simple solution and a great idea 👍
Thanks! Just be careful not to angle the bucket too far down or the boards can break. I find it works best with the skid shoes.
@@BigGuyLittleTractor thanks for the reply. I built some after watching your video. You are right about having to be careful when you are dumping. I am going to modify mine before the winter. I think I am going to give a little up sweep on the bottom edge. It should help. Thanks for sharing the idea.. PS I used road signs. 😎👍🚜
I remember you saying that was your plan. I would love to try some metal ones
Edge Tamers for me.
They work well!
The negative with a snow pusher is it will sit rusting for 7-8 months out of the year being a one purpose implement.
True. True of any snow implement I guess. I think it really depends on the amount of snow you get
The best snow pusher is a snow blower. Hands down
Slower I bet, but I would like to try one out
I like a snowblower, but I have a gravel driveway 300' long that gets loaded with sticks and tree branches all winter. Lots of snapped shear pins. A pusher is nice, but not worth a few thousand dollars. It's going to be a Bucket with edge tamers as our plow truck has been relieved of duty.
You need a snow blower
I am currently looking for one
What would be Best ,, is to move to a warmer climate , No Snow
Who would want that?!