Snow removal on a gravel driveway? This 3-point blade modification works great.

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2 жыл бұрын

Taking a horse stall mat and cutting off a snow removal “squeegee” so I don’t take any gravel off my driveway. Bolted to a King Kutter brand 6 foot rear blade.

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@deangebhardt1981 4 ай бұрын

Be careful when pushing backwards with your blade. 3pt systems are designed for implementscto be pulled. You might also consider a snow pusher for your front end loader. With a pullback arm, the snow pusher is a game changer. Take rear blade off and add a ballast box for more traction.

@yukonheart Жыл бұрын

PVC pipe on the bottom edge

@dayneholt4149 2 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year to you and yours. Blessings.

@lindagates9150 2 жыл бұрын

Just a slight case of equipment envy😔 I use a push scoop powered by Linda . It’s amazing what a seventy year old can accomplish in forty five minutes now that I am running on ketones.I enjoyed watching this episode 🌟👍👍👍💞🌟💞🖖🖖🖖🌟☃️🙋🏼‍♀️☃️

@WR_Ranch 2 жыл бұрын

Good for you! I appreciate your hard work

@kuzru9656 Жыл бұрын

Great idea on recycling the horse mats! I have some old nasty horse mats laying around I was going to pitch but I'll use them for this now. Thanks!

@WR_Ranch Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@markboggs9158 8 ай бұрын

Just found your video. Great idea! I've struggled with my blade for snow removal for a couple of years. Always used the back side of the blade and still pulled a lot of gravel out into the yard. Will definitely try this. Thanks!

@WR_Ranch 8 ай бұрын

Glad it helps! Just remember, nothings better than getting an inch or two worth of snow driven over and packed down first before you start blading. I always leave the first few snows of the season alone and just drive over it all

@markboggs9158 8 ай бұрын

The problem is in my area is that you have to hurry up and plow before the snow melts. We really don't get a snowpack. So the gravel really doesn't freeze up.

@Sparkeee1978 Жыл бұрын

You can add a flat bar of steel, drill through for your bolts, and sandwich on top of the rubber mat, so you push backwards without chewing up the rubber mat so much. depending on how high you put the holes in the plate/bar, you can "adjust" how stiff you want the rubber piece. looks good though!

@craigwitker470 2 жыл бұрын

I will need to try this You may consider adding a piece of flat bar stock that is 2” x 1/8” x the width of the blade between the rubber and the big ass washers. This may help prevent the bolts from tearing thru the rubber

@WR_Ranch 2 жыл бұрын

That absolutely is a great idea. Thanks Craig!

@kagnewmp12 6 ай бұрын

Heading to TSC this afternoon and I might just check out a Mat. I currently have 2 pieces of ABS pipe on my back blade where I just made a cut down the middle and pound them on with a sledge. It works great and easily last 2 winters or more. I have a nice Kubota tractor but I do wish I had your heated cab. Just Subscribed

@WR_Ranch 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!! The cab is amazing this time of year. So so worth the extra money. My blade has been getting a workout so far the last week. How’s your ABS do clearing slush and clearing concrete?

@kagnewmp12 6 ай бұрын

Don't have any concrete areas but I have used the ABS without any problems on the gravel and the lawn but it's almost impossible to avoid getting a little gravel here and there. I used my loader if the snow is deep but I have Edge Tamers that keep the bucket about an inch above the ground and that makes it easy to push snow onto the lawn without causing sod damage.@@WR_Ranch

@Tiffany-iz5uy 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Rob, I was in my big box store looking for those washers you used. I couldn't find 'em. A worker asked if I needed help. I said," I was looking for Bih-GAS washers." but they just looked at me. So I asked if they might keep them over with the Bih-GAS squeegees? They just walked away. So rude. I tried a quick online search. No luck. Maybe i'm spelling it wrong? lol, Nice mod on the blade buddy. I hated raking gravel off the grass come spring time!

@WR_Ranch 2 жыл бұрын

Easy mistake, they are only sold at the big ass store. Thanks for the humor!

@kenhicks5977 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this video! I've searched and there are not many people out there sharing techniques for gravel. I'm curious, the footage you included is of pushing the blade backwards. Not just running the tractor backward, but pushing against the "back side" of the blade. Your video is the first I've seen of that. What I have found is pushing backward like that, using the raw metal blade has not been disturbing my gravel. While using the "front side" of the blade will leave me with a big spring project of trying to get the gravel back onto the driveway. Another thing about the "back side" is that it leaves that "base" layer of snow you described. I've considered making my own video showing this technique because I haven't found anyone else that seems to acknowledge the approach. Yet, it seems to be the simplest and most effective solution. Did you try pushing backward without the rubber on the blade? Not trying to talk you out of the rubber. If you have any paved surface, the rubber will save the finish on your pavement. I also think the tractor gets much better traction pushing backwards rather than pulling the blade forwards. I've watched a lot of videos of people "drifting" trying to pull the blade, set at an angle, going forward, even with filled and chained tires. I push mine and the tires seem to stay in line except in extreme events, like lots of very wet snow (spring!) Thanks again for the video! I think you're on the mark with your experience!

@WR_Ranch 2 жыл бұрын

I have not tried pushing without the rubber but am very curious! I do have a fair amount of pavement between the few houses on our road I clear each winter, so keeping the rubber is a must. I would like to see it in action though, if you post up a video let me know!