The backwards blade is the best way to clear snow before you get a good frozen base. Getting these ups and downs in temperature makes it challenging for different snow removal equipment.
When I grew up on the farm we had a heavy duty articulating Eversman blade. I had to repair a 3" round shaft that broke in half on several occasions. The only time it broke is when someone was pushing backwards usually dirt. Going forward the blade floats. Going backwards the blade can hit a hard spot and snap that big shaft. Just a heads up on a potential problem.
As for whether or not the BB was designed to be used backwards, you tell me why the manufacturer put the extra holes in the turntable and made the blade so it would spin all the way around. You still need to make the blade slippery. Pam cooking spray will work, fluid film will too but is expensive. A wire wheel on your angle grinder will remove the rust without taking the steel too.
I know it was designed to work backwards, I was more pointing at using the backside of the blade. And I know the blade is still sticky, I wanted to do a proof of concept before investing time and effort into perfecting it.
I have a lot of decisions to make buying my first tractor. If you have input on the L4802 compared to the other tractors I would be interested in hearing it. Slightly smaller tractors are NOT that much less expensive and some cost even more for less tractor!@@EverythingElliott
The last method pushing backwards with the blade in normal position or slanted is what I used on my pea gravel drive. It can be a little hard on the neck, but works the best when my driveway is not frozen. I also have a snow pusher up front for when it is. You can also adjust your toplink for best results.
I made 2 holes on each skid for the snow pusher and used carriage bolts to attach 2x4 on the snow pusher worked well, however will leave 1.5" of snow. I have since removed based on frozen ground.
Knew I would regret it but I bought a 25 HP just to stay away from the Regen. When I was still working I saw 2 very expensive trucks and one dozer destroyed while regening.
I wonder if that was me? I've mentioned that to a few people using the bakblade backwards.. and what I meant use the back of the blade so it won't carve into the gravel.. don't know if turning it around and going forward would work well but I meant back up
10 months late but have you tried putting a pipe with a split length wise over the cutting edge? Worked for me when I was using a home made snow blade and pushing banks back over my very unfrozen yard. I'm also in a lake effect area 20 minutes North of Syracuse.
Double check your manual but you shouldn't have to run full throttle for Regen. There is a minimum, my JD is 1500rpm, but unless you're putting a load on the engine you might be making it run longer, especially in winter, as you're pushing a lot of air through the engine, essentially cooling it. I'd almost wager it would be better to use the skip function and plan to Regen the next time you use it and try to put a little bit more load on the engine to help it get hotter👍
On that particular model, when the computer calls for a regen, if RPM is insufficient it shows a blinking yellow light on the dash. You are supposed to increase RPM until the light stops blinking but stays on. Computer decides RPM. The light goes out when it’s done. It always sounds a little different when running a regen. And you’re correct there’s a button that allows deferring regen, which I suppose could be handy if it calls for a regen at a really unhandy time or place. It also has some more complicated stuff for parked regen if you defer too many times. I have about 380 hours on a 2021 L4701 and I’ve yet to defer a regen. So far it’s been kind of a non-issue.
My tractor will not regenerate till it’s at 3000 rpm…and in the summer it never does a stand alone regenerate because I’m working it with the brush hog or tiller. In the winter the only thing I do with it is move snow. Generally it’s not an issue
@@EverythingElliott I've already done it. But you can't pull the blade driving forward.. go in reverse using the back of the blade works good... Done it for two and a half months before my loader came in for my tractor.. might see it on one of my videos. But I keep my blade straight I don't angle it
Mother Nature decided to drop some heat on us up here. This winter has been crazy with the snow then melt then snow. We haven’t even gotten a solid base yet!
It’s got shoes on the sides, I do adjust those, but my driveway has a crown for run off so I would be digging out the top of that crown with the steel edge, the rubber has some give and leaves the crown intact
Happy Sunday here in Indiana 45 degrees. Okay off subject Fog lights F150 / 250, Do you know? or tested, ? or did a video on LED AMBER / YELLOW Fog lights? Currently using 5000k 9005 LED bulb in my fog lights. Like the pure white of 5K LED. Coworker just put in amber / yellow LED fog bulbs in his Outback and I have to say I like it. high and low beam are still 5k white only fog light amber. I am thinking about doing this?? Your thoughts?
Only thing I know about yellow vs white is my understanding that yellow cuts through fog better as it doesn’t illuminate the fog bright white. Beyond that, I’m not sure
@@EverythingElliott I will keep you posted, I will probably order from the jungle store. Lol 😆 try them and go from there, I see they have some called switch back that can change from white to amber to white. Let u know later.
@@EverythingElliott I had nothing in November and one plowable storms in December but January certainly made up for it and I could certainly make a case that it made my season so anything else from here on is icing on the cake so I guess I have nothing to complain about.
Did you notice a difference in the care for your drive between blade forward and driving backwards and conversely blade backwards and driving forward? To me the latter would be kinder to your neck.
Elliott rocks!
Aye thanks. If you guys are interested in seeing some awesome stump grinding, make sure you check out his channel!
I cut a slit in some pvc pipe and slide that on the bottom of the blade. That seems to prevent unnecessary gouging into the gravel.
I’ve seen a couple guys do that! Glad it works for yah!
The backwards blade is the best way to clear snow before you get a good frozen base. Getting these ups and downs in temperature makes it challenging for different snow removal equipment.
The temperature changes we have had are crazy. It was -15 yesterday and 45 today! Makes it tough to get a nice frozen driveway!
This morning Good Works Tractor did a video on this subject. Dude, you're a trend setter!!
Dang what a copy cat!
Appreciate your advice.
Hope it helps! Thanks for watching!
When I grew up on the farm we had a heavy duty articulating Eversman blade. I had to repair a 3" round shaft that broke in half on several occasions. The only time it broke is when someone was pushing backwards usually dirt. Going forward the blade floats. Going backwards the blade can hit a hard spot and snap that big shaft. Just a heads up on a potential problem.
That’s a very good point. Never thought of that but it makes sense!
As for whether or not the BB was designed to be used backwards, you tell me why the manufacturer put the extra holes in the turntable and made the blade so it would spin all the way around. You still need to make the blade slippery. Pam cooking spray will work, fluid film will too but is expensive. A wire wheel on your angle grinder will remove the rust without taking the steel too.
I know it was designed to work backwards, I was more pointing at using the backside of the blade. And I know the blade is still sticky, I wanted to do a proof of concept before investing time and effort into perfecting it.
Thanks! Giving me more ideas for how to set up for next winter.
Gotta do whatever works best for you!
I have a lot of decisions to make buying my first tractor. If you have input on the L4802 compared to the other tractors I would be interested in hearing it. Slightly smaller tractors are NOT that much less expensive and some cost even more for less tractor!@@EverythingElliott
@@kathleenoliver5461 I cant speak for that exact tractor, I will say I've been very happy with my L4701
curved side toward the enemy ! works great in gravel
I see what you did there ;)
The last method pushing backwards with the blade in normal position or slanted is what I used on my pea gravel drive. It can be a little hard on the neck, but works the best when my driveway is not frozen. I also have a snow pusher up front for when it is. You can also adjust your toplink for best results.
I don’t use the back blade often because I have the pusher, but never a bad thing to have more than one tool on your belt!
Great video I'm glad to see you are going more subscribers to your channel
Thanks for the support!
I use mine like that a lot, it works great. Love your videos!
I’ve honestly never thought of using it that way until I got a comment recommending it on one of my videos! Thanks for the support!
I made 2 holes on each skid for the snow pusher and used carriage bolts to attach 2x4 on the snow pusher worked well, however will leave 1.5" of snow. I have since removed based on frozen ground.
That’s a good way of doing it. Wood is nice and soft!
Knew I would regret it but I bought a 25 HP just to stay away from the Regen. When I was still working I saw 2 very expensive trucks and one dozer destroyed while regening.
It certainly isn’t ideal. But I don’t think my tractor will regen for much longer…
I wonder if that was me? I've mentioned that to a few people using the bakblade backwards.. and what I meant use the back of the blade so it won't carve into the gravel.. don't know if turning it around and going forward would work well but I meant back up
I’m not sure who it was to be honest, and I would have to go through hundreds of comments to find it…anyhow, thanks for watching!
Exactly spin it aro and drive forward I do it all the time on my gravel driveway 👍☺️
Works fairly well!
10 months late but have you tried putting a pipe with a split length wise over the cutting edge? Worked for me when I was using a home made snow blade and pushing banks back over my very unfrozen yard.
I'm also in a lake effect area 20 minutes North of Syracuse.
I have seen people do that before but I haven’t personally tried it
Fun!
Nuthin to make fun of..
Driveway, parking area, tractor, snow plowing...Definitely awesome fun (to watch)!
Modern diesel stuff, way stupid.
That’s why I keep my old ‘97 you see in the background of my videos. Can’t beat an old diesel. No regen on that truck!
You need ad lease an 8 foot blade 10 foot would work better and add skids to your blade.
There is no way my tractor would handle a 10’ wide blade.
Double check your manual but you shouldn't have to run full throttle for Regen. There is a minimum, my JD is 1500rpm, but unless you're putting a load on the engine you might be making it run longer, especially in winter, as you're pushing a lot of air through the engine, essentially cooling it. I'd almost wager it would be better to use the skip function and plan to Regen the next time you use it and try to put a little bit more load on the engine to help it get hotter👍
On that particular model, when the computer calls for a regen, if RPM is insufficient it shows a blinking yellow light on the dash. You are supposed to increase RPM until the light stops blinking but stays on. Computer decides RPM. The light goes out when it’s done. It always sounds a little different when running a regen.
And you’re correct there’s a button that allows deferring regen, which I suppose could be handy if it calls for a regen at a really unhandy time or place. It also has some more complicated stuff for parked regen if you defer too many times. I have about 380 hours on a 2021 L4701 and I’ve yet to defer a regen. So far it’s been kind of a non-issue.
My tractor will not regenerate till it’s at 3000 rpm…and in the summer it never does a stand alone regenerate because I’m working it with the brush hog or tiller. In the winter the only thing I do with it is move snow. Generally it’s not an issue
How much was the front snow pusher. And model number?
If I remember correctly it was around $1,400 when I purchased it. And it’s their 72” model
See how much better it works? I have been doing it that way for years... Once it freezes down tight you can use it anyway you care to
I’d be interested to see how the
Back blade would work against a decent snow fall. Like a foot or two!
@@EverythingElliott I've already done it. But you can't pull the blade driving forward.. go in reverse using the back of the blade works good... Done it for two and a half months before my loader came in for my tractor.. might see it on one of my videos. But I keep my blade straight I don't angle it
@@thegreatnorthwoodswithbb2863 thanks for the tips!
@@EverythingElliott you're welcome...
Jeez what happened to the snow you had earlier?
Mother Nature decided to drop some heat on us up here. This winter has been crazy with the snow then melt then snow. We haven’t even gotten a solid base yet!
Backwards in reverse
good idea!
Why not just put some shoes (cleats?) on the blade to keep it from digging gravel?
It’s got shoes on the sides, I do adjust those, but my driveway has a crown for run off so I would be digging out the top of that crown with the steel edge, the rubber has some give and leaves the crown intact
Happy Sunday here in Indiana 45 degrees. Okay off subject Fog lights F150 / 250, Do you know? or tested, ? or did a video on LED AMBER / YELLOW Fog lights? Currently using 5000k 9005 LED bulb in my fog lights. Like the pure white of 5K LED. Coworker just put in amber / yellow LED fog bulbs in his Outback and I have to say I like it. high and low beam are still 5k white only fog light amber. I am thinking about doing this?? Your thoughts?
Only thing I know about yellow vs white is my understanding that yellow cuts through fog better as it doesn’t illuminate the fog bright white. Beyond that, I’m not sure
@@EverythingElliott I will keep you posted, I will probably order from the jungle store. Lol 😆 try them and go from there, I see they have some called switch back that can change from white to amber to white. Let u know later.
@@davidbaron6647 switchbacks are generally used in blinkers/marker lights. Yellow when blinker is on, white when you’re not utilizing the blinker
@@EverythingElliott was the earthquake near you? Says western NY.
@@davidbaron6647 yup it was a 4.3 shoot the heck out of the house
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Everyone seems to love Theodore more than they love me.
You need a blade wider than the tractor 🤷
That is a very true statement. I’m just using what I have though
Please send snow here.
It’s been a pretty lack luster winter if I’m being honest. We had 2 big storms that you might have saw on my channel but besides that just dusting
@@EverythingElliott I had nothing in November and one plowable storms in December but January certainly made up for it and I could certainly make a case that it made my season so anything else from here on is icing on the cake so I guess I have nothing to complain about.
@@LoneWolfSnowplowing I know the feeling, you just want more reasons to play with your toys...
Did you notice a difference in the care for your drive between blade forward and driving backwards and conversely blade backwards and driving forward? To me the latter would be kinder to your neck.
I didn’t notice a difference besides having to be spun around in the seat, I prefer to drive forward
Who would leave in 30 seconds?! Come on all!
I know right!
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Thanks for Watching!! Hope you enjoyed!
No shit