[vinmar]

This is a snow pusher and why you might want one and why there is confusion about people saying they push snow with a plow. You can do that of course. But there is an actual thing called a snow pusher that can NOT be used as a plow.

https://www.goodworkstractors.com/product/hla-1500-snow-pusher-jdqa/

I think you are still getting stuck on semantics let me try to be clearer for everyone...

A "Snow Pusher" can contain a lot of snow in a box but does not have the ability to angle to the side and can only "Plow" in one direction...

A "Snow Plow" can can go straight or angle to the side but cannot contain as much snow and will leave windrows...

They are two different pieces of equipment, "Snow Pusher" and "Snow Plow" but both "Push" and both "Plow" it's all semantics...

Maybe this helps...

Snow Pusher Versus Angle Plow

Deciding between a snow pusher or an angle plow can be difficult, but SnowWolf compares the two so you can make the best decision for your snow removal business.

www.snowwolfplows.com

I should also say that page is a little aged and the newer pushers have attachments that make back dragging possible with a FEL mounted snow pusher.

Another link...

Snow Plowing vs Snow Pushing: What's the Difference and What Product is Best for You This Winter

What's the difference between plowing snow and pushing snow with a skid steer attachment? We have you covered. Read on to learn more.

www.skidsteersolutions.com

 

[vinmar]

The 800 lb tractor tips the scales closer to 1500lbs with ballast box, cab, and blade mounted. Or maybe it’s just the JD difference.😂

That's a real snow mover! I'm sure not a lot stops it from pushing snow around. My shed doors are just a tad to low for me to have a cab... I'm jealous

 

[Frogmore]

think you are still getting stuck on semantics

Not really, you said push. I assumed that meant going straight, which is what "pushing snow" means to me. You meant it as what I understand "plowing snow to the side by angling the blade". I can do that for a mile without any issues. Pushing straight for more than about 40' will stop many machines. That was what I took the question of how long to mean.

I now understand what you meant by what you said.

It's like when someone is using the Boston vernacular and says "my starter runs but my engine won't crank". People in many other parts of the country/world would have little idea of what that statement means.

 

[vinmar]

Not really, you said push. I assumed that meant going straight, which is what "pushing snow" means to me. You meant it as what I understand "plowing snow to the side by angling the blade". I can do that for a mile without any issues. Pushing straight for more than about 40' will stop many machines. That was what I took the question of how long to mean.

I now understand what you meant by what you said.

It's like when someone is using the Boston vernacular and says "my starter runs but my engine won't crank". People in many other parts of the country/world would have little idea of what that statement means.

Sort of...

More like "Snow Pusher" and "Snow Plow" are nouns which describe things and "Pushing" snow and "Plowing" snow are verbs which describe actions both pieces of equipment are capable of.


I hope the OP has decided what he wants to get because I'm sure this isn't helping...

 

[javjacob]

Snow "pushers" seem like such a massive waste of money and space. How did people ever get by before snow "pushers" back when they had to use a blade to "plow" snow without switching implements several times to finish 1 job? The good works tractor channel is one of the worst things that ever happened to tractors. How did all the suburban cowboys know what tractors and implements to buy before he came along?

 

[Frogmore]

How did all the suburban cowboys know what tractors and implements to buy before he came along?

They didn't.
What do you have against GWT? Do you feel the same about Tractor Time with Tim?
What about all the people who post videos on YouTube?
What about all the people who post here?

I remember a time before all this information was readily available. I do agree there is lots more "information" out there that is worthless or even worse than there used to be. But, it is also possible to get more good information now then it ever was.

I definitely don't need a snow pusher, but I have watched a few videos about them. I don't want to live in a world where I would think a snow pusher is a good idea. But, I also never really wanted to live in an area where even a snow shovel would be a good idea. I now have two snow shovels, two snow blowers and a plow (that can be used for snow, both pushing and plowing 😉).

 

[x738]

I have gathered some here with 800lb tractors can preform miracles. I need another three hundred pounds at the front axle then just maybe the front end will stay in place.
That would put me at about 2000 lbs total.
Even that may not be enough. Mainly because the more a stability the more snow I will try to plow.
But everything has it limits.

I find that 'carrying' the blade, as opposed to using float, makes a huge difference in the way it steers.
No add-on weights on mine.

 

[mopar65pa]

We got 2-3"s today but i didn't even fire up the tractor because it is so wet that the blower would have clogged up the whole time and my 300 with the plow is not running right now so...........

 

[gt275]

I've never had a snowfall that this tractor couldn't handle. Best purchase ever, especially with heated cab.