Setting up tractors for snow-Wise men come forth!

[cdlong]

I'm setting up the 1450 & 582 for snow duty. The 1450 will have the QA-42A & 42 inch rear blade. This is my 1st year with a tractor mounted snow thrower. The 582 will have a 42 inch front blade after I remove the hydraulic angle kit. I intend to load the rear tires on both tractors with RV antifreeze as soon as I research how to do it. 582 has tubes, 1450 does not. I have 1 set of 2 link V-Bar chains and 4 wheel weights. I think the weights are 75 pounds each. Should I split the weights between the 2 tractors? Chains on the 582? I clear driveways in the subdivision so I'm not sure the QA-42A will work. If not, I'll put the front blade back on the 1450.

[olds45512]

I would put one set of weights on each tractor and the chains on whichever tractor will have the plow.

[J-Mech]

How are you going to put the rear blade and snowblower on the 1450 at the same time? They will both raise and lower at the same time.......

[cdlong]

Yes, both will be mounted at the same time. I added a 3rd hydraulic circuit to operate the rear blade. It only works with the rear blade. My neighbor welded brackets to the rear blade so I don't use the angle iron that's bolted to the blade arm. I need to get 6 inch longer lower hydraulic hoses.

[J-Mech]

AH....... I see.

[DoubleO7]

As far as chains go, better check with your clients as some might have a tizzy with chains marking up their precious driveways.

And you do not often run out of room for the snow with a thrower like you might with only a blade.

Pushing the snow half way across the front lawn might cause tizzies too, lol.