[jatty26]

Here's my 455 after a recent "snow storm". Wasn't much to plow, but I had to take her out and see how she did in the snow, and I know how much you guys like pics. This is my first year with this set-up.

 

[jatty26]

Thanks for all of the positive comments. I was a little scared to post up some pics b/c wasn't much to them. As far as the "no chains" question, I'm in the same position as most on this forum trying to find the "perfect combo" that works for their particular situation. No chains worked fine this time, but once again their wasn't much snow and no ice. I do however think I may need some more weight and/or traction if I were to get any significant snowfall or ice accumulation.

My probelm is this- My driveway is concrete and I could care less if chains were to scratch it up. I plow my 90 year old neighbor's driveway for free (which is relatively flat), but it is blacktop/sealed driveway and I would feel TERRIBLE if I left any unwanted marks.

My thoughts of options at this point (keep the rear weights and)-
1. Wheel weights/chains/ and possibly "re-seal" of neighbor's drive in the spring
2. Wheel weights/HDAPs
3. Wheel weights/ "rubber chains"
4. Loaded Ag/bar tires?...
5. Loaded turfs/HDAPs?...
I would just hate to put some money into a set-up that won't work. Any thoughts would be great...

 

[jatty26]

OK, gents... Here is my new dilemma. I went to the local tractor bone yard today looking for wheel weights. I was able to locate a set of 12" JD wheel weights. Now, they are the plastic ones filled with concrete. They aren't in the best of shape, but they do appear to be the larger 70-75 lbs. type (with mounting bolts with them.) The guy wants $40 for the set. I also found a set of 50 lbs. cast iron JD weights with mounting bolts locally for $140.00. I'm kinda leaning towards the $40 plastic weights b/c I don't plan on or need to have them on in the summer for mowing... Any thoughts?...

 

[jatty26]

Anyone know how to repair the plastic if it is cracked/ripped open?

 

[jatty26]

jatty26, yep did a great job on the drive. Did you have any slippage with the turfs and no chains?

No slippage yet, and didn't touch the rear diff lock button. Wasn't much snow though

ME TOO....Where would one acquire a set like those?

Ebay

Nice looking machine jatty, nice pictures. It looks HUGE sitting on that hill. How long have you been using it for plow duty?

I've had the tractor for a little less than a year, first time plowing with it.

Looking SWEET. Those tires look like they are pretty aired up too. How was traction?

I was thinking that too, any recommended PSI I should run (rears are 26x12x12)