Planning ahead for winter.

[Sam Mac]

It's August and your talking about winter? You know I hate cold and snow and this is way over the top.

[Sam Mac]

Move to Florida then you won't have to deal with snow.

[Alvy]

Originally Posted by Sam Mac

Move to Florida then you won't have to deal with snow.

I’ve said that to you before Mister Mac. Come on down, the waters warm, and red

[DoubleO7]

Originally Posted by IHCubCadet147

I have Terra-Grip traction belts for my 147. They worked good for me last year. They don't damage pavement.

Does the leading corner edge of the rubber strip get rounded off?

[IHCubCadet147]

Originally Posted by DoubleO7

Does the leading corner edge of the rubber strip get rounded off?

After one season, it is starting, but not enough to effect operation yet.

[Jeff in Pa]

Originally Posted by olds45512

I know this isn't something you guys want to talk about right now but I'm trying to plan ahead. My new house has a black top driveway which is only about 2yrs old so I'm hesitant to run chains on my tractor but there no way the tractor will make it up the hill from the shed to the driveway without them. Should I just run a ton of weight to keep them from spinning on the black top or does anybody have any other suggestions?

Loaded ( filled ) tires, extra wheel weights if you got them and chains. You'll be fine.

I have loaded 8.50's on my 125 with tri ribs up front. 4 link chains ( 2 work better ) and off I go with my QA42.

If I can get up my driveway for the first pass, everything is golden after that.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfWy8jbj_GY

If you don't have a cab, I HIGHLY recommend wearing a full face motorcycle helmet. You'll be much warmer.

I got stuck on ice one year and this is the slight make I made after literally minutes of spinning.

[Cub Cadet 123]

The guy I got my 1000 off of showed me the marks on his driveway from chains and it was noticeable. In fact, that was one of the primary reasons why he was getting rid of his 1000. I am not for sure what resurfacing would do, as I do not deal with asphalt driveways with my cubs. Is it possible to hook up a winch from Harbor Freight to the front of your cub and secure it to something solid. Of course a snow thrower with a winch would not be feasible, but if you just want to get to the top of the driveway, it will do it. Lots of good ideas, with loaded tires, additional weight, shelter cover, etc. This next year may be a little trial an error for you on this.

Cub Cadet 123

[zippy1]

It's a driveway. Ain't your kitchen or living room floor.
Strap em on, if it does more damage than you like, park the tractor and get a bigger shovel.

[bugeye]

I use the "rubber" chains on my 1864. With a snow blower, you will need lots of rear weight. Less with a plow. The 20 year old cross rubber pieces have somewhat shredded, but still work. Although I should replace some of them. Generally the most difficulty is backing up. Smooth glare ice, forget it. I prefer to plow the snow and generally do not have any difficulty. Only twice in the past 15 years have I had to remove the plow and fit the snowblower due to deep heavy wet snow. I could not push the snow as traction was limited even with wife standing on the rear weights. Plan your paths to minimize needing to back up especially uphill.

[olds45512]

My current chains are two link vbar so I'm going to have to order a new set of regular two link chains. I have a guy coming tonight to give me an estimate on taking some of the grade out of the yard so it's not so steep. The first pic shows roughly what the yard looks like at the end of the driveway, the vertical line represents the end of the driveway and then there about 40ft before it drops off. I can take my truck and trailer down over it but the trailer drags pretty bad. The second pic shows how I want to cut it back so it's easier to get in and out and easier to mow, it's steep enough that the 782 slides right down it in nuetral with the rear tire spinning in opposite directions.