back blade

[cellardoor]

I have a Ford 8n I was wondering how good or bad does a back blade work for snow removing, also would I need chains? Thanks in advance cellardoor.

 

[Anonymous-0]

A front blade is a lot handier, but a back blade works OK.
The more weight you add -the better your results will be. I have a front blade on my 2n.
I have loaded tires ,wheel weights, and a couple hundred pounds of steel hanging off the back of the tractor.
It is so heavy that I can stall it out in second gear. It will push a lot of snow.

 

[Anonymous-0]

I have a 1953 Jubliee/NAA, and use a 6 foot back blade. No chains, and only 1 loaded rear tire. I have been very impressed how much snow I can move. My blade can be swung around to face forward or rear. I plow both gravel (mine) and blacktop (neighbors). Only gotten stuck a few times, once when snow was over 3 feet deep. Usually just throw some sand under a tire for traction and pops right out. I know the 8n is a bit smaller and less power, but I really like my set up. Best of luck with your snow.
Randy

 

[Iowa45]

I have a large driveway I do with my 9N and a back blade. It works pretty well since I put on some chains. I try to pull the snow as much as I can.

 

[Anonymous-0]

First there is no such thing as too much traction when plowing snow.I plow my 900+ foot gravel drive with a 8n. Recommend chains duo's vs ladder plus more weight is better.I have a blade that can be adjusted about a foot left or right- which means I can extend beyond the rear wheel when going foward which is a plus also. The best advice I've seen is to"try to keep up with it".ie moving 6" twice is easier than moving 12" once.

 

[ebooth]

I would have to agree with DJ. A front blade set up works a lot better (I have had both) all though a front blade is harder to come by. It is also a lot easier on the neck. Don’t get a blade bigger than you can handle. I have a 5Ft. blade and I have no problem pushing it in 3 Rd. gear with it full of snow. I have talked to a couple of local fellows with 7Ft. rear blades and they have bent or broke the lower lift arm. To me this is caused from the blade being too wide for the N series tractor
ebooth

 

[Jerry/MT]

I second Chris's opinions.

 

[old]

Years ago I would use a back blade to move snow but boy what a pain in the neck, back etc. it was. I now have a V plow set up that mounts on the bucket of my loader and still keep the blade on for weight only. This is on an 841 which is a bigger heavier tractor but the same holds true with an N series. I have fluid in the tires and the blade has 6 suit case weights on it. Most years I do not need chains but that is because I push the snow before the tires hit the snow

 

[Tom in Iowa City]

I have a 52 8N.
I use a back-mounted blade, which I have used for what is now the 5th snow season.
I have only a 25 foot long driveway, but I also voluntarily do many of my neighbor's driveways.
I have calcium chloride filled rear tires, NO additional weights and NO tire chains.
I get stuck from time to time, but always manage to get out of it.
I would caution you on the use of tire chains for the following reasons:
1. They can chip concrete.
2. They can hurt your expensive rear tires if they are not properly installed and tightened up.
Check out the pros and cons of tire chains with other people. Also, they cost a bit of money.
My blade was purchased at a store called Orcheln in Iowa City, Iowa. This store was a former Fleetway, so like a Farm and Fleet.
It is a 5 foot wide blade, if I remember correctly.
I WAS pushing snow for the first 3 years, but for the past two, I have been PULLING the snow. I am very happy pulling, because 1. I can back right up to a garage and "get it all" that way. 2. the slower speed in first gear, compared to reverse, is nice. 3. I can see what I am doing.
I have no problem handling 4 inches of snow or so. If it gets deeper, it's problematic, perhaps because of no chains.
If you get more snow than that, plan on removing it in stages. Besides, you get more seat time that way!
My blade just swings around 360 degrees so I can push or pull, have the blade straight or angle it.
All in all, it has worked very well for me.
You have to consider your own situation.
E-mail me if you want more information.
Tom in Iowa

 

[hunting4282]

I have a 46 2n with tire chains. My driveway is 100 yards long and gravel, with a concrete slab at the top. I've been pushing the snow at the top of the driveway, and pulling it down the length (my drive is flat for the first 75 yards then has an upwards grade to teh house). This has been working fine, although I do prefer to push the snow so I'm not driving in the snow I'm going to pull. We have gotten a lot of snow this year in Wisconsin, so the ATV has been parked for the remainder of the year. Its more fun to drive the tractor anyway.

 

[Davy Fireball]

i have a back blade that you can turn around and what i found works best is to put the blade backwards at a angle then pull the snow this will take it down to grass level 3/8 inch wont remove rock then if you want it closer just turn the blade 180 and blade it down to dirt. i have wheel weights & ladder chains :roll:

 

[GB in MT.]

(quoted from post at 07:00:32 01/15/09) I have a Ford 8n I was wondering how good or bad does a back blade work for snow removing, also would I need chains? Thanks in advance cellardoor.

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cellardoor;

I just did this plow job about 3 or 4 days ago. My end of the street, my parking area, and my upper driveway to the shop.
2N...KingKutter 6' blade, rear tires NOT loaded, but will be soon, and Duo-link chains.
Does a real good job, as you can see, by the amount of snow it moved.
To each his own!!!
I love the snow, but like was mentioned, keep after it and don't let it get too deep.
JMHO

Gary [/i:7f4b44b24c][/b:7f4b44b24c]

 

[old]

Gary, I would love to see you do my driveway with a back blade. LOL. Ya I know my driveway isn't like most peoples but it is short just a mile long. LOL

 

[Ultradog MN]

I'm using a back blade for the first time this year. They work surprisingly well. You need a lot less weight on the rear and I did move quite a bit of snow before I put the chains on.
I still prefer a front plow but sold the one I had.
One thing to keep in mind about 3 point tractors.
They are really made to pull with and not push with. I've seen some mangled lift arms from pushing. Those parts are all replaceable of course but still not cheap. Lots of guys do push with their back blades. But they are properly used going forward.

 

[Jason1Pa]

WOW Gary I am amazed how well you can plow with no fluid or weight. Them tire chains must dig in pretty good. I have 2 2N"s one with fluid and one without. The one without has a hard time getting around in the snow just by its self let alone plowing. A couple inches and a little bit of a grade in the driveway will send her spinning away!! LOL. Good picture! Thanks for showing us!!

 

[ericlb]

they work pretty good, you will have to experiment to see if you need chains if you have deep snow its recomended, get the O style that stay on top of the tractor lugs chains wont help you if they are down in between your lugs, here is my jubilee and ford backblade [ painted box store yellow and black so it will be less likly to be stolen] unloaded tires no chains no problems but i done get all that much snow either

 

[ericlb]

wow! sorry about the size of the photo i dont know how that happened its supposed to be small like all my other pics on photobucket