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should_have · 12-19-2009, 08:15 PM

First I want to thank all the folks who been posting on this site.

Purchased a new house last year which would require a riding mower, but didn't have the time to tinker with an older mower/GT. I hate CL, but it's a good think all the steals go fast.

Limited budget, I purchased a Sears DGS6500 48" Deck. Mower cut greats, cut high grass with no problem, purchased Gator blades, and sears mulch kit for plug (Sears outlet).

Than I purchased (snuck) a Johnny Bucket & Plow. First part of the year, 2" snow, the tractor couldn't even run over a snow bump (LOL) from a tire track, NO TRACTION on my black top drive way.

Well the Blizzard of Baltimore (Parkville, MD) we finally got some significant snow that I could try with my chains and wheel weights and of course my JB Snow Plow. Works like a champ.

Ok pictures, hopefully

Mike

PS I plowed my neighbor in the back for his xmas party for tomorrow

should_have · 12-19-2009, 08:17 PM

more pics

should_have · 12-19-2009, 08:19 PM

last two

D-Dogg · 12-19-2009, 08:20 PM

Wow, only 2 posts with such a low member number. Welcome back to the forum, I suppose.

Glad to hear the JB is working out so well for you!

should_have · 12-19-2009, 08:29 PM

Yeah, I guess I’m not a very good member/contributor but I really do appreciate the members who contribute/share their knowledge

to all

midnitetr8n · 12-19-2009, 08:32 PM

Nice job.

Looks like that johnny plow is earning its keep.

dgoyette · 12-20-2009, 06:04 AM

Glad the DGS6500 and Johnny plow is working out so well for you. Welcome back for sure and check in when you can. Doesn't really matter how often.

I would say your a fine member, as far as I am concerned in regards to the number of posts - its the quality that matters most not the quantity.

m.jodrey · 12-20-2009, 06:51 AM

should_have,great pictures.

slkpk · 12-20-2009, 07:37 AM

Glad to hear it's working out for you. Enjoy the seat time. slkpk

markwb · 12-20-2009, 09:48 AM

Mike, Thanks for the pics, they're great snow scenes. Looks like your equipment is working out good for you. Have fun!

Mr. Chic · 12-20-2009, 04:43 PM

Hey nice pics. My sisters all live down in Harford County and got hammered. Too bad they don't have my equipment. I only got like 5 inches. Any chance you could get a close up shot of the plow setup? I always wanted to see it. Does it mount on the same frame as the bucket?

should_have · 12-22-2009, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrChic

Hey nice pics. My sisters all live down in Harford County and got hammered. Too bad they don't have my equipment. I only got like 5 inches. Any chance you could get a close up shot of the plow setup? I always wanted to see it. Does it mount on the same frame as the bucket?

Here's the close up shot you asked for. I guess you can say theirs a universal bracket that attaches to the tractor via a pin at the top/up/down solenoid and a clips/slides in at the bottom. You need to attach the plow or bucket with two bolds and swap a solenoid and cable harness

SonnyT · 12-22-2009, 07:37 PM

Super and Thanks for the pictures! Don't be sorry, we never get enough pictures!

should_have · 12-22-2009, 08:23 PM

There’s a member over in the craftsman forum in PA who cleared 12”, same snow stormed in Baltimore (Parkville) that dumped 12-16” of snow, on his first pass with a new Sears GT with loaded AGs without chains.

Since this was my first time with a tractor and plow, my plan of attack was to keep ahead of the storm. I wasn’t about to try and clear 12” of snow. I cleared my drive way three times Saturday and than finished cleaning up on Sunday. Now with lots plow time under my belt, because I did several of my neighbors. I feel much more comfortable in letting the snow accumulate 6” before heading out to plow now.

Here’s a picture of my neighbor driveway I plowed up hill on Sunday after the 12”-16” snow and my drive way Sunday morning before my final clean-up. Unfortunately you could see the tire chains were spinning up hill on my neighbors steep drive way. Easy going down hill but a pain going up hill the first time.

should_have · 12-22-2009, 08:30 PM

And since my wife refuses to drive my tractor,

she got stuck with the next best thing. This thing can really throw some snow. I didn’t want my snow blower to get jealous since I didn’t post any pictures, unfortunately I don’t have any in action

12-19-2009, 08:15 PM	#1
should_have MTF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MD Posts: 39 MTF Member # 18817	Sears DGS6500 & Johnny Bucket Snow Plow First I want to thank all the folks who been posting on this site. Purchased a new house last year which would require a riding mower, but didn't have the time to tinker with an older mower/GT. I hate CL, but it's a good think all the steals go fast. Limited budget, I purchased a Sears DGS6500 48" Deck. Mower cut greats, cut high grass with no problem, purchased Gator blades, and sears mulch kit for plug (Sears outlet). Than I purchased (snuck) a Johnny Bucket & Plow. First part of the year, 2" snow, the tractor couldn't even run over a snow bump (LOL) from a tire track, NO TRACTION on my black top drive way. Well the Blizzard of Baltimore (Parkville, MD) we finally got some significant snow that I could try with my chains and wheel weights and of course my JB Snow Plow. Works like a champ. Ok pictures, hopefully Mike PS I plowed my neighbor in the back for his xmas party for tomorrow Attached Thumbnails Last edited by should_have; 12-19-2009 at 08:33 PM.

12-19-2009, 08:17 PM	#2
should_have MTF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MD Posts: 39 MTF Member # 18817	more pics Sears DGS6500 & Johnny Bucket Plow more pics Attached Thumbnails

12-19-2009, 08:19 PM	#3
should_have MTF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MD Posts: 39 MTF Member # 18817	last pics Sears DGS6500 & Johnny Bucket Plow last two Attached Thumbnails

12-19-2009, 08:20 PM	#4
D-Dogg 3K Poster!!!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virgina Posts: 9,027 MTF Member # 20164	Re: Sears DGS6500 & Johnny Bucket Plow Wow, only 2 posts with such a low member number. Welcome back to the forum, I suppose. Glad to hear the JB is working out so well for you!

12-19-2009, 08:29 PM	#5
should_have MTF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MD Posts: 39 MTF Member # 18817	Re: Sears DGS6500 & Johnny Bucket Plow Yeah, I guess I’m not a very good member/contributor but I really do appreciate the members who contribute/share their knowledge to all

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12-19-2009, 08:32 PM	#6
midnitetr8n Proud Member of the 1K Club Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spotsy, VA Posts: 1,346 MTF Member # 19282 Images: 1	Re: Sears DGS6500 & Johnny Bucket Plow Nice job. Looks like that johnny plow is earning its keep. __________________ Theo Live Green or Die. 2008 JD-X500 JD 10P Cart, MTD Fast Attach Sleeve Hitch, 40" Brinly Rear Blade, JBJR, 10" Brinly Moldboard Plow, 42" Brinly Lawn Sweeper, Brinly Cultivator, 30" JD Mechanical Tiller, 38" Agri-Fab Disc Cultivator, 1 Ton Winch 1988 JD-318 3ph, #15 John Deere 3pt Moldboard Plow, 1 Ton Winch, Brinly 3pt Four Gang Disc Harrow, Brinly 3pt Cultivator w/ Hiller Discs, Deere 54" 4-Way Hydraulic Blade, 3pt Carry All, 4'-6' Telescoping Boom Pole 1972 JD140H3 Sleeve hitch

12-20-2009, 06:04 AM	#7
dgoyette Senior MTF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 875 MTF Member # 19347 Images: 27	Re: Sears DGS6500 & Johnny Bucket Plow Glad the DGS6500 and Johnny plow is working out so well for you. Welcome back for sure and check in when you can. Doesn't really matter how often. I would say your a fine member, as far as I am concerned in regards to the number of posts - its the quality that matters most not the quantity. __________________ Darren 1996 Wheel Horse 314-8 1977 Wheel Horse B-80 1975 Wheel Horse C-160 Dozer blade * Mid Mount Grader * Rototiller 1974 Wheel Horse D-180 ARK Loader 48" inch snow blower * 48" rototiller 54" Deck 1968 Wheel Horse Lawn Ranger* 1967 Wheel Horse Lawn Ranger 1963 Wheel Horse 753 "Things turn out best for people who make the best of the way things turn out." - John Wooden

12-20-2009, 06:51 AM	#8
m.jodrey 5000 posts and climbing Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Upper Granville, Nova Scotia,Canada Posts: 5,324 MTF Member # 31184	Re: Sears DGS6500 & Johnny Bucket Plow should_have,great pictures. __________________ Maynard 1963 Bolens 800,1972 Bolens 1256, 1972 Bolens 1886, 1973 Bolens H16, 1978 Massey 1655, 1961 Cub Cadet Original, 1979 Cadet 85, 1980 Cub Cadet 482, 1963 Gravely L, 1993 Ford 6640 4X4,2008 Kubota 2110 diesel,1970 Bolens 1053,2002 John Deere JE63S self propelled lawn mower

12-20-2009, 07:37 AM	#9
slkpk USMC Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pekin IL. Posts: 11,071 MTF Member # 37 Images: 15	Re: Sears DGS6500 & Johnny Bucket Plow Glad to hear it's working out for you. Enjoy the seat time. slkpk __________________ 1964 JD RF110 Restored 2004 Cub Cadet 2180 2004 Ingersoll 318LGT 2007 JD 2305 It's too late to worry about it now!

12-20-2009, 09:48 AM	#10
markwb Senior MTF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CT Posts: 283 MTF Member # 19085	Re: Sears DGS6500 & Johnny Bucket Plow Mike, Thanks for the pics, they're great snow scenes. Looks like your equipment is working out good for you. Have fun! __________________ Mark IBEW Local 261 Groton, CT 2008 Cub Cadet ZTT i1042 PreciseFit 42" Lawn Sweeper "My Other Vehicle Is a Nuclear Submarine"

12-20-2009, 04:43 PM	#11
Mr. Chic Bolens, Sears, LBs 4 me!! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,321 MTF Member # 2909 Images: 2	Re: Sears DGS6500 & Johnny Bucket Plow Hey nice pics. My sisters all live down in Harford County and got hammered. Too bad they don't have my equipment. I only got like 5 inches. Any chance you could get a close up shot of the plow setup? I always wanted to see it. Does it mount on the same frame as the bucket? __________________ Mike I actually will mow the lawn with my newest addition, a $10, 21 inch cut Lawn Boy Commercial Push Model 6461 I sold my Cub so I can keep my Bolens: 196? Bolens 1050 that will stay original (with a parts machine) 1976 Bolens H16 (Gonna be re-powered with a Vanguard 16 twin) with H14 parts donor 1975 Sears SS16 roller project to be repowered with a Briggs opposed 18 hp twin *"Semper Fi!"* U.S.M.C.

12-22-2009, 07:37 PM	#13
SonnyT Delbert Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas//Pittsburg Posts: 6,122 MTF Member # 21893 Images: 8	Re: Sears DGS6500 & Johnny Bucket Plow Super and Thanks for the pictures! Don't be sorry, we never get enough pictures! __________________ Old(er) but can still learn, God willing Last edited by SonnyT; 12-22-2009 at 07:38 PM. Reason: stupid space bar

12-22-2009, 08:23 PM	#14
should_have MTF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MD Posts: 39 MTF Member # 18817	Re: Sears DGS6500 & Johnny Bucket Plow There’s a member over in the craftsman forum in PA who cleared 12”, same snow stormed in Baltimore (Parkville) that dumped 12-16” of snow, on his first pass with a new Sears GT with loaded AGs without chains. Since this was my first time with a tractor and plow, my plan of attack was to keep ahead of the storm. I wasn’t about to try and clear 12” of snow. I cleared my drive way three times Saturday and than finished cleaning up on Sunday. Now with lots plow time under my belt, because I did several of my neighbors. I feel much more comfortable in letting the snow accumulate 6” before heading out to plow now. Here’s a picture of my neighbor driveway I plowed up hill on Sunday after the 12”-16” snow and my drive way Sunday morning before my final clean-up. Unfortunately you could see the tire chains were spinning up hill on my neighbors steep drive way. Easy going down hill but a pain going up hill the first time. Attached Thumbnails

12-22-2009, 08:30 PM	#15
should_have MTF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MD Posts: 39 MTF Member # 18817	Re: Sears DGS6500 & Johnny Bucket Plow And since my wife refuses to drive my tractor, she got stuck with the next best thing. This thing can really throw some snow. I didn’t want my snow blower to get jealous since I didn’t post any pictures, unfortunately I don’t have any in action Attached Thumbnails

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