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2K views 8 replies 6 participants last post by  TheOtherChris 
#1 ·
has anyone used a 6 foot snow plow on the front of their scut? was thinking about removing the bucket and welding a JDQA bracket to my laoder and using the loader arms for lifting a 6 foot myers plow i had laying around.

or if its going to be too big and too much of a hassle maybe buying the edge tamer from R2 manufacturing
 
#2 ·
No, but I use the 47" bucket and drag a 5' back blade at the same time. A 24" wind packed snow drift will stop my GC dead.

Go ahead and try it, but install chains first.
 
#4 ·
My dealer told me not to use chains on the 1025r? I am going to call another dealer Monday and see if they give me the same answer. I am also using a rear snow blower. I mostly plan on using the blade for light snow and back scraping near the garage.
 
#5 ·
My dealer told me not to use chains on the 1025r? I am going to call another dealer Monday and see if they give me the same answer.
I'd be asking for the reason. Other than fender clearance, I can't think of any that hold up to scrutiny.
 
#6 ·
If I remember correctly from when I was shopping for a new tractor, the1025r tire well is very similar in space to the Massey I ended up buying. I agree that you should check with a different dealer on why as I've never heard of that before. Even at that, properly installed tire chains don't add too much more to the circumference of the tire

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#8 ·
Old thread, but just in case the chain question is still on your mind.

The 1025R will take chains (all 4) just fine, with two possible issues:
1) If you don't add a stop (or are not careful) it is possible to rub the chains against your power steering cylinder on the front tires.

2) If you have the backhoe subframe installed then the clearance is pretty tight on the rears, but if you run the chains nice and tight you won't have issues. If you want to make life easy on yourself then get a couple spacers for the rear tires, but make sure they are < 1.75 inches (each). If you space 2" you can run into clearance issues with the 60D mower deck (right side idler wheel, to be specific). The fellows at bro-tek will set you up nicely with the exact spacer/bolts/nuts you need. Side benefit: This really plants the tractor better on side slopes too.

Chains make a massive difference in snow, especially if you are running R4s.

Regards,
Hunter
 
#9 ·
I have R4s and when I first tried it in the snow a year ago it was awful. I thought "Dang I am going to have to get chains." :tango_face_sad:

Then I read about guys that got a hot knife and siped the tires and said it helped.

So I bought a siping knife and grooved the lugs on my tires front and back.
This year the snow has been deep and the only time I have gotten stuck (for a few minutes) was when I got to close to the borrow pit on the side of the road. Other than that I have not had a problem with traction.

 
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