attempting to push some snow

[Peter C]

I thought that you might get a laugh out of a beginner's attempt to push some snow! I was trying to not pick up any gravel. I was successful at that but not because of any skill on my part!

[chriscokid]

looks like you have a nice shop, thanks for sharing

[7upuller]

it only happens when it's cold outside. when it's warmer you have faster reaction time.

[drujinin]

Ground is Froze? Is here!!
Anyways, my hydraulic system has a float mode, set the blade on the ground, lift the blade a little. Reason is that the slop in the linkages is taken up not allowing slack on the bottom end to dig down. 90% of the time the blade will then float on the ground. 10% of the time it will try to level out the imperfections. Think about the snowplow on a truck. It floats, so you need your dozer blade to float also.
That other guy down in PA with the real nice D2 with the grouser protectors on. He got real good at plowing last year. Surely he'll chime in and give some good tips too!
Stay Warm!
Jeff

[cojhl2]

For snow I have drag plates under the blade. then the blade can run in float mode with no prob.

[ol Grump]

I try to wait 'til the ground has frozen and been driven over a few times, then I hit the "float" mode and let the blade do the work. If the ground or gravel isn't frozen, it's a bit more of a challenge. I'm just glad I've got the 5 roller track frames on my D4. .sooo much easier.

[Peter C]

looks like you have a nice shop, thanks for sharing

Thanks but it is not just a shop, my home is in there also. It's nice to be able to walk into the shop with a cup of coffee and slippers!

Well, I went out and smoothed up the driveway by letting the blade float while backing up. I don't have any skid plates on the bottom of my blade so I was afraid of digging gravel while going forward. Thanks for the tips.

[chriscokid]

Well that is nice, I wanted to do that but the Mrs. said NO!
One thing for sure, every man's dream is to live in his shop!

[tw]

Practice, Practice. You will get it with no problem. I have been plowing with something or another for over 40 years. Shoes do help. I even have a set for our Allis HD7 with Baker blade.
Thanks for the pictures
Terry

[snowshoveler]

I kind of cheated with the snow removal.
I use an old skid steer.
Put a 6 foot truck blade on it and then proceeded to put the driveway on the lawn...not pretty.
Solution for me was to put a length of 4 inch heavy angle iron on the edge of blade dosent move any gravel at all now,unless you backdrag on purpose.
Chris