[AT] Re: NAA Grader Blade

[charlie hill]

I use water and antifreeze but I don't have to worry about temps below about 
+15F and that is rare.  Doesn't take much antifreeze to get there.  Ballast 
does make a big difference.

Charlie

----- 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 5:50 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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