[AT] Re: NAA Grader Blade

[Mike Sloane]

I clear the snow on our 2 mile dirt lane, with steep grades and tight 
turns. I have used a little Jim Dandy (Power King), a Farmall Cub, and 
then a Ford 860 (just a little bigger than an NAA). In all three cases, 
I had virtually no traction without chains and unlimited tractions with 
them. I strongly recommend the "duo-grip" type of chains, as they keep 
the cross links from dropping into the spaces between the lugs on ag 
type tires. The only limit I have reached with the 860 is when the snow 
is so deep that the snow just goes over the top of the blade. So I have 
to make sure that I get out there before it gets too deep, regardless of 
the time of night or conditions. That is also why I converted to 12 
volts. I also recommend a 7' blade so that I can clear as wide as path 
as possible with the blade angled. For an image of the tractor, chains, 
7' Ford blade, and canvas weather cab, see: 
<http://public.fotki.com/mikesloane/other_machinery/fordcab2.html>

For the chains, look at: 
<http://public.fotki.com/mikesloane/other_machinery/unicorn2.html>

As noted in the album, I now do 90% of the road clearing sitting in the 
nice warm cab of my Ford F-350 6x6 mason dump - sitting on a tractor 
during a blizzard gets old real fast. But I still use the 860 for 
driveways and general clean-up later (when the sun comes out!).

Mike


Ralph Goff wrote:
> Definitely agree on the fluid in rear tires. Even with both 13x38s full of
> fluid and double cast wheel weights the Cockshutt 40 has only marginal
> traction in ice and snow. Hanging a six foot snowblower on the back turns it
> into an unbeatable combination of traction and power. Just a world of
> difference is what it makes. Can't speak for chains as I have never used
> them. But I think they would also be a big help in ice and snow. I've got an
> old set of tire chains that have been on  the farm longer than I have but I
> don't recall where they came from or what they fit.
> People actually used tire chains on cars and trucks here back in the early
> days of deep snow and poor roads. Long before paved highways.
> 
> Ralph in Sask.
> http://lgoff.sasktelwebsite.net/
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: David Bruce <davidbruce at yadtel.net>
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 4:50 PM
> Subject: Re: [AT] Re: NAA Grader Blade
> 
> 
> 
>>Charlie,
>>My MF 35 has water with methanol - not as heavy as Calcium Chloride but
>>you don't have the rust issues either.
>>Loading the tires makes a huge difference.  Might not work as well for
>>the northern climes but works well here.
>>David
>>NW NC
>>
>>charlie hill wrote:
>>
>>>Dave,
>>>
>>>If you don't already have it I'd consider putting fluid in the tires
>>>for ballast.  In your area you can't use straight water.  It'll have
>>>to have salt or anti-freeze in it but you'll be amazed at the
>>>difference in traction.  You still might need chains in the snow.
>>>Being from the SE I'm not qualified to speak on that subject.....
>>>thankfully.
>>>
>>>Charlie
>>>
>>
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Allamuchy NJ
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Website: <www.geocities.com/mikesloane>
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