@@GoodWorksTractors Most scientific analyses of the accuracy of Farmers' Almanac forecasts have shown a 50% rate of accuracy. That's just as good as guessing.
Not for a paved or concrete driveway. Many horror stories of chains damaging paved driveways. That's what this solution is for. Chains are best for gravel.
I have to add my suggestion to those that have stone or gravel driveways....several years ago a gentleman told me to add a length of pipe to the cutting edge of my grader blade. It works great , it still removes or rather moves some stone but by far does not dig into it like the bare cutting edge does. I will attempt to send a pic ,if I can figure out how to do it. I have passed this on to friends and they found it effective on their driveway.
I probably have a 1½" pipe on my blade , welded a few tabs in locations I could attach to blade with the bolts that hold the blade on . Some circumstances require other attachment methods.
You'll want to stick with steel edges for all contact areas. Plows, pushers, and blowers all have skid runners or shoes to keep your cutting edge above the gravel.
I use Spray on wipe off Groits Ceramic wax here in Northern New England. We need to be able to get slush off before it can freeze, and get Ice that has frozen, OFF .. I do two quick coats of the ceramic in the SUMMER when the buckets are off and on end.
My old Deere 318 with the single stage blower...and some rust in the chute, I get the cheap cooking spray and it works great. BUT It has to go on before the chute has moisture on it, or it doesn't seem to stick. The wet heavy stuff is usually when it causes issues. I'd love to find a "cheap" dual stage blower for my 318, but the quick connect and such to hook it all up is just about impossible to find, then the blower run around $1500 used around here. But really with a dual stage there isn't any need for the spray
I can't find a single video about using a pusher for gravel drives. I am getting rid of mine as my drive has a crown and is gravel and the pusher doesn't work very well.
Y’all keep that Canadian weather north of Kansas and we will be just fine here in TX. I’m already paying double for electric due to the heat right now.
@@GoodWorksTractors okie dokie. I've been looking for a front blade to do such work. My bucket on my H120 front end loader works, but sometimes digs in a bit when I don't want it to.
I like just using the bucket and a rear blade to clear snow here in upstate N.Y. the bucket has It's limitations I know because it can't be angled but when the edges of the driveway start closing in as the season progresses, I can scoop the snow up and either dump it somewhere else or just dump it farther off the side. I clear the church parking lot where I attend and the bucket comes in handy to lift the snow and dump it on the other side of the curbs. That's harder to do with a plow. Anyway, I like your videos, keep 'em coming.
JD X758 -- With 4WD, HDAP tires, a 75# wheel wt. on each rear wheel, plus 6-42# suitcase wts. on the rear bracket, I have no problem pushing 1 1/2 - 2 feet of snow with my 54" front blade. For years I have used CRC Heavy Duty Silicone spray, generously applied to the front blade, to prevent a build-up of snow and slush -- has worked well for me in Upstate New York, and now New England snows which tend to be quite heavy, wet and sticky.
@@GoodWorksTractors I thought so. Seems like frame mounted plows are hard to come by. Exspeicaly for the bigger tractors (3and 4 series JD) I know some companys do make them.
Maybe a dumb question, but why are the skid things a disc a square edge, and not something shaped more like the runner on a sled? Seems like anything with a square edge has a higher likelihood of digging into gravel or asphalt.
Glad we don't get alot of snow here in Oklahoma but we get some ice sometimes then there ain't nobody going anywhere. I seen a guy rig up a big plow disc on a skid steer mounting plate and the disc was flat against the ground and that thing ripped the ice up really well without hurting the concrete.
I have the HLA1500 54” snow pusher. I use Ariens Snow-Jet Non-Stick polymer spray. Two or three light coats at the beginning of the season, and another quick light coat before I clear snow each time. When I forget to spray, the snow sticks a lot worse.
Just a quick question I am thing about a snow pusher for my kubota L4060 I am in sand county and my driveway is around 1000 ft long and all sand. Do you think with the skid shoes on this will work without digging into the sand I would need a 84 inch pusher and I am sure that's a lot of weight also do you sell chains or maybe better to go to kubota dealer
Hi Pineriver, sand is a tough situation. Honestly, can't say I've had anyone with sand. I think it would dig into sand unless it gets water in it and freezes up? Really not sure what's best for that situation? Maybe adjusting the skid runners a lot so that the main cutting edge is way above the plow surface so when it sinks in a bit, it's still riding above it?
You forgot to mention t h e HLA bale spears. Just got mine put together last weekend. Looking forward to moving some bales, but still working on attaching our weight hanger to the back of our trailblazer hydraulic power pack 💪.
Hey I have a jd 4320 from 2006 or something. Is grooving big tires like my back ones a good idea? I know you said you recommended it but these are in different classes so I didn’t know if that changes anything
If you can leave your attachment outside snow won’t stick nearly as bad if it comes out from a warmer air shop to the cold in my opinion anyway Have tried all kinds of sprays and lubes from “cooking spray to WD40
Nice video. I have used an HLA 2000 Blade for the past 6 years, and they are a well built blade. Also, the UHMW edges I got from you last season are working out great! They get right down to the pavement and don't leave any marks. It's a very easy way to distinguish my residential plowing from other operators. Also have grooved the tires on my last 2 tractors, which makes a big difference in traction. Haven't needed chains in the past 20 years.
Go to the grocery store and buy a box of paraffin wax slabs. Rub one on your back blade or front blade or snow pusher etc. Works better than all the sprays and lasts all winter with one application.
Kinda weird talking about snow when your wearing shorts! LOL! I would like to get a snow pusher, I think! I need the high end plastic so I don't tear up my concrete driveway. Got one for my Massey Ferguson 1547 compact tractor? Do I call you? I live in southeastern Colorado, will you ship to me? Thanks buddy, I love your content, you always such cool stuff! Take care!
Haha, I know it. We should have one for you as long as you have a skid steer quick attach? Send over an email to get things started. Yes, we do ship to Colorado as well. Thanks!
I solved the plow width problem when I built my 72” plow for my 25hp compact tractor. I moved the pivot point for the turn back to the SS attachment plate. Now the plow swings as it turns and the plow pushes the snow farther on the wind row side. If your plow manufacturer uses this idea I would be happy to try a sample plow for them.
@@GoodWorksTractors I do not have a video of the mechanism, but I probably should make one. The concept can be illustrated with a teeter totter, using a triangle for the fulcrum. If a six foot plank is on the point of an eighteen inch tall triangle, as the plank is pushed to one side the end of the plank will be less than three feet from the center of the triangle. This is the standard configuration of the plow that the tractor will ride on the snow. Now, flip the triangle so the point is on the ground and the plank is on the opposite flat side. As the plank is push down on one side the center of the plank swings in the direction that the plank is going down. In turn making the plow effectively wider on that side. It is really just flipping the A-frame around so the pivot point is at the quick tach plate rather than at the back of the plow. It is a brilliantly simple way of making the plow work without increasing the blade size. I could probably send pictures, but they would have to stay top secret…
Just picked up a 2020 2025r with 100 hours on it has the 3rd function on it and comes with mower deck backhoe grapple and front mounted snowblower. Thanks for putting out these quality videos
@@thatrealba I’m a snow professional in Minnesota/Wisconsin and we did try one product from Tifco Industries that was pretty effective, However it was also $15/can…
Having used both, I would always choose a snow pusher. Though I must admit, most of the pushers I have used have had hydraulic wings for maximum flexibility.
I have a 6ft snow plow on my 3046r. It does really well so far. Just installed a summit hydraulics 3rd function kit on it. Can't wait to upgrade the plow to be able to run hydraulics. The Canadians definitely know their snow. I have an old tractor supply 3pt snow blower that was made by a Canadiancompany. I've Had it 3 years and haven't had a chance ce to use it. Great video BTW.
Hi Courtney, Thanks for posting this great video. I enjoy your content. About the spray coatings on bucket, pusher or blade. I noticed the you had a nice shiny new pusher for your test. The control section worked as well as the different sprays. Nice new smooth, painted, surface is also a coating, that's why it worked just as well... I believe that the sticking issue comes into play with a well worn rusted bucket or blade. Even if they are repainted older buckets still have the uneven textured, rusted, surfaces. That is when the sticking is the worst. In addition to PAM, Fluid Film, etc., kerosene has also been used as a release agent. My bucket is over 35 years old and snow sticks, unlike your new buckets or blades. 😃 😊 That could be a future test for you. I know you are selling new shiny products, but down the road we users don't have the equipment looking quite as nice as new. That is if we use our equipment. 😆 Thanks for the post... Dan
Some say global warming, yet the Farmer's Almanac is more trustworthy than some politicians. Instead, I'll turn in my sunglasses and suntan lotion for mittens, snow boots and a snowplow.
The current gov said I dont get to have extra money to buy anymore toys. Joe told me JD put a bucket on my tractor and that's good enough. I dont agree but Im just a lowly tax payer.
Hi Courtney, Comparing a snow pusher versus a snow blade, both have their benefits. Each type excels in a particular application. A snow pusher is great for open areas and short driveways. It can move more snow in this instance, than a snow blade. In contrast, if you have a long narrow driveway, a snow blade set at an angle, windrowing the snow to the side, would be way better and faster than a snow pusher.
I have the 84 inch pusher on a 1635 Massey with the SSQA that I store in a heated garage. I leave the pusher outside to keep it from getting warmer than the snow while keeping the bucket on to clear the way to the pusher. This leaves the problem of snow sticking to the pusher to my memories. I store the pusher on pallets to keep it from sticking to the ground.
Since I live in South Texas. I think I'll roll the dice and see what happens.
Haha, I'd take those odds too
I wax it every year works great
Good deal!
Using the Farmers Almanac to sell snow equipment. Pretty good Courtney. I’m in SC so not a big concern but should be interesting to watch.
Hehe, it's been in my news feed for a week straight now.
@@GoodWorksTractors Most scientific analyses of the accuracy of Farmers' Almanac forecasts have shown a 50% rate of accuracy. That's just as good as guessing.
For the cost of the tire cutter wouldn’t chains be a better choice?
I think chains would work way better! I know they will.
Not for a paved or concrete driveway. Many horror stories of chains damaging paved driveways. That's what this solution is for. Chains are best for gravel.
For gravel, too easy to damage paved surfaces with chains
@@GoodWorksTractors that’s what I was wondering, got gravel so I will go with chains
I have to add my suggestion to those that have stone or gravel driveways....several years ago a gentleman told me to add a length of pipe to the cutting edge of my grader blade. It works great , it still removes or rather moves some stone but by far does not dig into it like the bare cutting edge does. I will attempt to send a pic ,if I can figure out how to do it. I have passed this on to friends and they found it effective on their driveway.
that's an interesting idea, might have to try that out.
I probably have a 1½" pipe on my blade , welded a few tabs in locations I could attach to blade with the bolts that hold the blade on . Some circumstances require other attachment methods.
I would like to know what would work best for a gravel/dirt road going into my property in the woods?
You'll want to stick with steel edges for all contact areas. Plows, pushers, and blowers all have skid runners or shoes to keep your cutting edge above the gravel.
Pusher or plow?
Thank you very much to do business with us, Canadian 🤜🤛
Happy to do so neighbor!
I use Spray on wipe off Groits Ceramic wax here in Northern New England. We need to be able to get slush off before it can freeze, and get Ice that has frozen, OFF .. I do two quick coats of the ceramic in the SUMMER when the buckets are off and on end.
Sweet, yeah I really should apply something soon if I'm going to do it again
I have had the HLA 1000,2000, and now 3000 series. They are all built so well. Amazing investments
Awesome, thanks for sharing Jim!
My old Deere 318 with the single stage blower...and some rust in the chute, I get the cheap cooking spray and it works great. BUT It has to go on before the chute has moisture on it, or it doesn't seem to stick. The wet heavy stuff is usually when it causes issues. I'd love to find a "cheap" dual stage blower for my 318, but the quick connect and such to hook it all up is just about impossible to find, then the blower run around $1500 used around here. But really with a dual stage there isn't any need for the spray
How do I float my loader on my JD 2022 1025r? I’ve tried and it doesn’t work in float when the handle is pushed fully forward.
You should be able to push your joystick even further forward....feels like you're going to break it, but then it pops into a new position
I pushed pretty darn hard on it. I’ll try again. Is this something that’s standard on all the 1025s?
@@TexasSheepdawg21 yeah standard on most every compact tractor out there.
I have the 54” for my 1025 but it’s not wide enough when angled. Does HLA make an extension? I haven’t seen anything on their site.
No extensions that I know about unfortunately. That's why I don't sell anything narrower than a 60".
I can't find a single video about using a pusher for gravel drives. I am getting rid of mine as my drive has a crown and is gravel and the pusher doesn't work very well.
Another great video, as always. 👍🏻
Thank you!
Y’all keep that Canadian weather north of Kansas and we will be just fine here in TX. I’m already paying double for electric due to the heat right now.
😂
Totally agree with your decision to dump Tar River. What blowout price do you have on a TR 84" plow? Doing you a favor.😀
Can’t wait to get my plow and try it out especially it the farmers almanac is right
Heck yeah, I'm ready to have some fun this winter!
Can these front blades be used to push dirt & gravel effectively???
These don't lock (spring trip is not locked), so wouldn't be the best choice.
@@GoodWorksTractors okie dokie. I've been looking for a front blade to do such work. My bucket on my H120 front end loader works, but sometimes digs in a bit when I don't want it to.
I like just using the bucket and a rear blade to clear snow here in upstate N.Y. the bucket has It's limitations I know because it can't be angled but when the edges of the driveway start closing in as the season progresses, I can scoop the snow up and either dump it somewhere else or just dump it farther off the side. I clear the church parking lot where I attend and the bucket comes in handy to lift the snow and dump it on the other side of the curbs. That's harder to do with a plow. Anyway, I like your videos, keep 'em coming.
JD X758 -- With 4WD, HDAP tires, a 75# wheel wt. on each rear wheel, plus 6-42# suitcase wts. on the rear bracket, I have no problem pushing 1 1/2 - 2 feet of snow with my 54" front blade. For years I have used CRC Heavy Duty Silicone spray, generously applied to the front blade, to prevent a build-up of snow and slush -- has worked well for me in Upstate New York, and now New England snows which tend to be quite heavy, wet and sticky.
I do love the x7 Series! Thanks for sharing about the spray Robert
There was no sound on the vedio about the snow plows
Strange...anyone else have this issue?
I did the same with my r4 tires it helped with traction on my steep hill.
Good deal, glad to hear it!
Snowww!! 😨 Cccold!! 🥶 Noooo!! 😮
The HLA snow blade looks well built. I very much like the floating pivot so I'll be checking them out!
Thanks for the videos,Do you have bucket hooks for a BX23s @ GWT?? I didn't see any on your website.
Very welcome! www.jufabworks.com will have hooks for you. 5% off with code GWT too!
@@GoodWorksTractors thanks!
I do not like my loader mounted plow but it does stack snow well.
I wonder how the loader mount plows compare to a plow that's mounted directly to the tractor?
Much better control with a frame mounted plow, steering can be challenging with the loader mounted plows. That's one of the reasons I prefer pushers.
@@GoodWorksTractors I thought so. Seems like frame mounted plows are hard to come by. Exspeicaly for the bigger tractors (3and 4 series JD) I know some companys do make them.
Maybe a dumb question, but why are the skid things a disc a square edge, and not something shaped more like the runner on a sled? Seems like anything with a square edge has a higher likelihood of digging into gravel or asphalt.
They’re shaped more like a bowl usually. That’s the way mine are anyways so they don’t dig into the snow,gravel, dirt etc as much.
These do have a curved bottom that maybe doesn't show up well. Definitely not flat. The only squareness is the thickness of the steel.
Glad we don't get alot of snow here in Oklahoma but we get some ice sometimes then there ain't nobody going anywhere. I seen a guy rig up a big plow disc on a skid steer mounting plate and the disc was flat against the ground and that thing ripped the ice up really well without hurting the concrete.
That's interesting, I'd like to see that in action
I have the HLA1500 54” snow pusher. I use Ariens Snow-Jet Non-Stick polymer spray. Two or three light coats at the beginning of the season, and another quick light coat before I clear snow each time. When I forget to spray, the snow sticks a lot worse.
Nice, thanks Coop!
Just a quick question I am thing about a snow pusher for my kubota L4060 I am in sand county and my driveway is around 1000 ft long and all sand. Do you think with the skid shoes on this will work without digging into the sand I would need a 84 inch pusher and I am sure that's a lot of weight also do you sell chains or maybe better to go to kubota dealer
Hi Pineriver, sand is a tough situation. Honestly, can't say I've had anyone with sand. I think it would dig into sand unless it gets water in it and freezes up? Really not sure what's best for that situation? Maybe adjusting the skid runners a lot so that the main cutting edge is way above the plow surface so when it sinks in a bit, it's still riding above it?
You forgot to mention t h e HLA bale spears. Just got mine put together last weekend. Looking forward to moving some bales, but still working on attaching our weight hanger to the back of our trailblazer hydraulic power pack 💪.
Ha, awesome Jim. Have fun!!
Hey I have a jd 4320 from 2006 or something. Is grooving big tires like my back ones a good idea? I know you said you recommended it but these are in different classes so I didn’t know if that changes anything
Hey Logan, size doesn't matter, it can still improve performance. That would be a big job on those tires though.
I run the 60” on my 1025r with hydraulic angle feature. It works great. I plow the roads for my Strata (HOA) with it.
Sweet, thanks Mark!
If you can leave your attachment outside snow won’t stick nearly as bad if it comes out from a warmer air shop to the cold in my opinion anyway Have tried all kinds of sprays and lubes from “cooking spray to WD40
Nice video. I have used an HLA 2000 Blade for the past 6 years, and they are a well built blade. Also, the UHMW edges I got from you last season are working out great! They get right down to the pavement and don't leave any marks. It's a very easy way to distinguish my residential plowing from other operators.
Also have grooved the tires on my last 2 tractors, which makes a big difference in traction. Haven't needed chains in the past 20 years.
That's awesome, glad to hear it. Great info!
Go to the grocery store and buy a box of paraffin wax slabs. Rub one on your back blade or front blade or snow pusher etc. Works better than all the sprays and lasts all winter with one application.
Might give that a shot, didn't try it last year. Thanks!
Kinda weird talking about snow when your wearing shorts! LOL! I would like to get a snow pusher, I think! I need the high end plastic so I don't tear up my concrete driveway. Got one for my Massey Ferguson 1547 compact tractor? Do I call you? I live in southeastern Colorado, will you ship to me? Thanks buddy, I love your content, you always such cool stuff! Take care!
Haha, I know it. We should have one for you as long as you have a skid steer quick attach? Send over an email to get things started. Yes, we do ship to Colorado as well. Thanks!
Luke is a excellent addition to the video cast.😃
I solved the plow width problem when I built my 72” plow for my 25hp compact tractor. I moved the pivot point for the turn back to the SS attachment plate. Now the plow swings as it turns and the plow pushes the snow farther on the wind row side. If your plow manufacturer uses this idea I would be happy to try a sample plow for them.
Interesting, not 100% sure I understand, but have a video?
@@GoodWorksTractors I do not have a video of the mechanism, but I probably should make one.
The concept can be illustrated with a teeter totter, using a triangle for the fulcrum. If a six foot plank is on the point of an eighteen inch tall triangle, as the plank is pushed to one side the end of the plank will be less than three feet from the center of the triangle. This is the standard configuration of the plow that the tractor will ride on the snow. Now, flip the triangle so the point is on the ground and the plank is on the opposite flat side. As the plank is push down on one side the center of the plank swings in the direction that the plank is going down. In turn making the plow effectively wider on that side.
It is really just flipping the A-frame around so the pivot point is at the quick tach plate rather than at the back of the plow.
It is a brilliantly simple way of making the plow work without increasing the blade size.
I could probably send pictures, but they would have to stay top secret…
@@GoodWorksTractors I sent an email to you.
Just picked up a 2020 2025r with 100 hours on it has the 3rd function on it and comes with mower deck backhoe grapple and front mounted snowblower. Thanks for putting out these quality videos
Sweet, congrats!!
I’ve tried a lot of different anti stick sprays too and I agree. It’s just not worth the time to use them. I’ve never noticed much of a difference.
@@thatrealba I’m a snow professional in Minnesota/Wisconsin and we did try one product from Tifco Industries that was pretty effective, However it was also $15/can…
Thanks for chiming in Brandon!
Having used both, I would always choose a snow pusher. Though I must admit, most of the pushers I have used have had hydraulic wings for maximum flexibility.
Me too, I go pusher
Sorry, you sold me the hla snow push years ago & maybe my grandson will need to replace it. Not in my life time.
I have a 6ft snow plow on my 3046r. It does really well so far. Just installed a summit hydraulics 3rd function kit on it. Can't wait to upgrade the plow to be able to run hydraulics. The Canadians definitely know their snow. I have an old tractor supply 3pt snow blower that was made by a Canadiancompany. I've Had it 3 years and haven't had a chance ce to use it. Great video BTW.
Sweet, thanks for chiming in. Stay warm this winter!
I perfer snow plow on our property in Pennsylvania. If i had a level drive way a pusher may be nice
Thanks for chiming in!
Hi Courtney, Thanks for posting this great video. I enjoy your content.
About the spray coatings on bucket, pusher or blade. I noticed the you had a nice shiny new pusher for your test. The control section worked as well as the different sprays. Nice new smooth, painted, surface is also a coating, that's why it worked just as well...
I believe that the sticking issue comes into play with a well worn rusted bucket or blade. Even if they are repainted older buckets still have the uneven textured, rusted, surfaces. That is when the sticking is the worst. In addition to PAM, Fluid Film, etc., kerosene has also been used as a release agent. My bucket is over 35 years old and snow sticks, unlike your new buckets or blades. 😃 😊
That could be a future test for you. I know you are selling new shiny products, but down the road we users don't have the equipment looking quite as nice as new. That is if we use our equipment. 😆
Thanks for the post... Dan
Good point Dan, will have to repeat in the future! Thanks for bringing that up.
Some say global warming, yet the Farmer's Almanac is more trustworthy than some politicians. Instead, I'll turn in my sunglasses and suntan lotion for mittens, snow boots and a snowplow.
Ha, thanks for chiming in!
The current gov said I dont get to have extra money to buy anymore toys. Joe told me JD put a bucket on my tractor and that's good enough. I dont agree but Im just a lowly tax payer.
I sprung for a box grader and beat juice for my Yanmar front end loader
Gee, thanks Joe!
Hi Courtney,
Comparing a snow pusher versus a snow blade, both have their benefits. Each type excels in a particular application.
A snow pusher is great for open areas and short driveways. It can move more snow in this instance, than a snow blade.
In contrast, if you have a long narrow driveway, a snow blade set at an angle, windrowing the snow to the side, would be way better and faster than a snow pusher.
Thanks Tom!
Worst winter highest gas price loose your Joe bidn we loose jT and the weather will be nicer
I have the 84 inch pusher on a 1635 Massey with the SSQA that I store in a heated garage. I leave the pusher outside to keep it from getting warmer than the snow while keeping the bucket on to clear the way to the pusher. This leaves the problem of snow sticking to the pusher to my memories. I store the pusher on pallets to keep it from sticking to the ground.
that's a good idea, I may do that too