[AT] Re: NAA Grader Blade

[pga2 at hot1.net]

Man! Those rear tires look almost slick!
I wonder how that tractor even moved.

Phil


----- Original Message -----
>From    : Ralph Goff <alfg at sasktel.net>
Sent    : Sat, 11 Nov 2006 18:13:02 -0600
To      : Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Subject : Re: [AT] Re: NAA Grader Blade

>Mike Sloane wrote:
> 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.

I don't think even tire chains would have saved this guy from getting 
stuck. Photo from the February 1960 edition of Country Guide magazine.

http://hotimg1.fotki.com/a/142_165/24_53/IH300CG-vi.jpg

Ralph in Sask.


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