[AT] Re: NAA Grader Blade

Sat Nov 11 13:06:12 PST 2006

Mike,

I envy your windbreaker, but to me your chains look a little wimpy!  :-)
Here's what chains look like that Dave M. should have in his serious SNOW
country.

http://members.toast.net/gwill/album/Tractors/Ford/%2760%5F641/chain4.jpg

In any case, having the cross chains linked in pairs really helps to keep
them from falling between the bars and becoming useless.  Closely spaced is
good too.

I agree about the nice warm cab... like the landscaper has who often shows
up before I screw up enough courage to venture out with a tractor.

George Willer

> -----Original Message-----
> From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com [mailto:at-
> bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Mike Sloane
> Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2006 2:49 PM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: Re: [AT] Re: NAA Grader Blade
> 
> 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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