[AT] not far OT

[Steve W.]

I have been bugging my local dealer to get MTD to install a front lift
and PTO on the Big Country. And making a snowblower
option for it. I was thinking that rig in the 4 wheel version would make
a heck of a snow clearing rig. Add the heated cab and wipers and some
lights and go to town. With a 5 foot blower on the front it would make
driveways a snap. Figured I could trailer it from town to town and make
some money clearing snow. We are actually playing with one at his place
now. Trying to figure out how to hook up a hydraulic pump and reservoir
in the rear and powering a 3 point blower on the front.

Steve



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lane Freeman" <lmfree at ptd.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group"
<at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Friday, October 22, 2004 7:48 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] not far OT


> I recently bought a Cub Cadet Big Country 6x4  and I'm extremely
pleased
> with it.  I bought it to replace my aging Cub Cadet Grizzly 4x2.  It
has a
> 20HP Honda Engine  and 6 wheel independent suspension that floats over
the
> bumps in the field or woods.  Its 6x2 all the time but with a pull of
a
> lever the differential locks and both rear axles are locked in for 6x4
trail
> riding.  Also has a large electric powered dump bed with 1000lb
capacity and
> trailer hitch for 1200lb towing capacity.  Two deer will easily fit in
the
> bed and I hope to give it a workout in the upcoming deer season.  I
also had
> looked at ATV's but figured the Big Country  would be much more
useful. Many
> times I have someone with me so the extra passenger seat comes in
handy and
> the price was actually much less than most ATV's and considerably less
than
> a Polaris Ranger.  Cabs are available but I think it would be in the
way for
> deer hunting and driving in the woods.  Being a hunting vehicle was as
> important for me as being a farm vehicle.  Also comes with a 12V power
port
> which works great for plugging in a spot light or work light.
>
> Lane Freeman
> New Tripoli, PA
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "CEE VILL" <cvee60 at hotmail.com>
> To: <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Friday, October 22, 2004 8:53 AM
> Subject: [AT] not far OT
>
>
> > Knowing that these machines are filling in for tractors on some
farms
> around
> > the country, pulling spray rigs, etc,  I am thinking this is not
entirely
> > off topic.  The topic is four wheelers, four runners, atv's or
whatever
> one
> > chooses to call them. I am guessing that many listers have them or
have
> > hands on experience with them. Although I have no real need for one,
I am
> > thinking it would be pretty handy at times to have one available.
With the
> > numerous sizes and brands on the market, where does one start.  I
have
> > kicked tires on a couple but   they seemed high priced for their
> condition.
> > My only criteria at this point is that it be a 4x4, not a  4x2.
Beyond
> that
> > it deosn't matter if it is a 250 cc or a 700 cc.
> >
> > Any comments offered on good brand vs. bad brand, good features, bad
> > features, would be appreciated. The most use right now would be to
bring
> the
> > occasional deer from my woods or to get there and back when my legs
> stiffen
> > up. Due to limited need, good used is where I will look.  If I don't
soon
> > get the best of the  pneumonia that has been on board for the last
six
> > weeks, deer season won't be an issue this year.
> >
> > Thanks for any help,
> > Charlie V. in cold, wet WNY
> >
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