THIS IS HOW YOU REMOVE SNOW IN STYLE! 😎

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Жыл бұрын

Typically we showcase attachments for smaller tractors on this channel, because that's what most of our viewer have. But we do have some bigger machines and we thought it's about time we try out some bigger attachments. So we set up a 96" HLA 2500 Series Snow Pusher and put it on our Kubota M4D-071. We only have a few inches of snow, so this should be an easy job, right?!
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@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

This video shows how well snow pushers work. We've had a few inches of snow every day for the past week or so. Makes easy work of cleaning up my driveway before it becomes an unmanageable mess. We sell and ship snow pushers all over the country. Check them out at this link. bit.ly/3NB4BVw LOOK AT OUR MOST POPULAR ATTACHMENTS! Speeco Quick Hitch: bit.ly/3NFC0yl Stump Wrecker: bit.ly/3WYa6Tf VersaBracket Combo: bit.ly/3wUPrnl Snow Pusher: bit.ly/3NB4BVw Tillers: bit.ly/3GT1kk1 Core Plug Aerators: bit.ly/3W0R25q Pallet Forks: bit.ly/38wRztu Grapples: bit.ly/3PNNYaZ Dethatcher: bit.ly/3GT9Zmk Tractor Canopy: bit.ly/3IHcvNU WANT TO SAVE MONEY? CHECK OUT THE GWT DISCOUNT CLUB! Use code GWT at any of the vendors below and you will save cold hard cash :) I will also get a commission for the sale, so it's a win-win-win! USE CODE "GWT" TO SAVE BIG WITH: BUCKET BRACKETS @ www.jufabworks.com CUSTOM GRILL GUARDS @ www.5elevendesignz.com PTO QUICK ATTACH @ tractorptolink.com DIY HYDRAULIC SOLUTIONS @ www.summit-hydraulics.com GAME CHANGING GREASING SYSTEMS @ www.lube-shuttle.us/store TIRE CHAINS @ www.tirechainsonline.com PREVENT FLAT TIRES @ www.multiseal.us CULTIPACKERS & CRIMPERS @ www.packermaxx.com ALL OEM JOHN DEERE PARTS @ www.247parts.com ACCESSORIES AND BACKHOE BUCKETS @ www.muddscustoms.com CUSTOM TRACTOR FLOORMATS @ www.tractormat.com PROTECT, ORGANIZE, IDENTIFY HOSES @ www.outbackwrap.com BOX BLADES FOR ATV'S @ www.northwoodsfabrication.com HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PROTECTION @ www.hoseendchamer.com DUMP FROM THE SEAT MATERIAL COLLECTION SYSTEMS @ www.proteroinc.com POWERED SWEEPERS SWEEP UP ANYTHING @ www.sweep-all.com EASY WHEEL TOP LINK HANDLE @ www.tractoraftermarket.com TIRES, WHEELS, AND DUAL ADAPTERS @ www.millertire.com AMERICAN MADE CARRY ALL ON STEROIDS @ http:www.bigtoolrack.com THE BEST TOOTHBAR AND MORE @ www.heavyhitch.com 5% OFF WITH CODE GWT AT TRAC SEATS! www.tracseats.com SHOP: www.goodworkstractors.com AMAZON: www.amazon.com/shop/goodworkstractors SUBSCRIBE: kzfaq.info LIKE: facebook.com/goodworkstrac... FOLLOW: instagram.com/goodworkstra... MERCHANDISE: stores.inksoft.com/good_works_tractors_merch/shop/home *Discount codes cannot be combined with any other promotions, offers, or deals! **I choose to sell some products through 3rd parties instead of stocking items myself. Know that I will receive a commission if you choose to purchase through certain links. Thank you very much for your support! This video is for entertainment purposes only. Good Works Tractors (Good Works Lawn & Power, LLC) cannot be held responsible for content found in any video. Always reference your owners manuals, use extreme caution, and proceed at your own risk.

@dougjohnson1199 Жыл бұрын

Hi from the Pacific Northwest! So I looked out the window, and my yard, and the street were covered with snow. I made a cup of coffee and turned on my computer, and watched your vid. Looks like it's that time of year for all of us. Thanks for posting.

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

Haha, sure is!

@1millionstartups Жыл бұрын

GWT is fast becoming the MTV (before reality show crap) for homesteaders and tractor owners. Good stuff.

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

Haha, I'll take it!

@thebigguy Жыл бұрын

We got a foot of wet heavy snow this weekend and it finished off my worn out 35+ year old garden tractor mounted snow blower. I'm now trying to convince my wife that a compact tractor and snow pusher is an appropriate replacement. Wish me luck! 😃

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

Haha, good luck!

@WranglermanLevi 7 ай бұрын

snowblower is still probably going to be your best bet depending on how much snow you get in your area. If you are wanting to upgrade, take a look at a compact cab tractor with a front mount snowblower and a rear mounted blade, best of both worlds. Snow pushers make sense for parking lots, I wouldn't want to deal with the piles of snow and running out of room to push it after each storm in our climate with significant snowfall. You would need a huge, heavy tractor with chains to push a foot of heavy wet snow with one of these pushers. Compact tractors just don't have the weight behind them for anything more than a few inches at a time.

@MisterTwister88 Жыл бұрын

With the music playing in the beginning, I could watch the snow clearing for hours. Almost therapeutic

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

It's a real good song

@D2500R Жыл бұрын

We got 5" of snow last week. Used my new tractor for the first time plowing. Have been using an ATV which takes forever. Using the tractor I got done too fast so I ended up plowing the neighborhood and some driveways just to have seat time.

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

Haha, I hear ya there!

@Scotty777 Жыл бұрын

Getting after it! Nice to see June enjoying the snow too.

@troyt5309 8 ай бұрын

I like snow pushers used several over the years, economical way to do things. Waiting to see how my skidsteers do with a power broom and also a Muskox snowblower this season to try something new. Been doing snow removal In Wi for 40+ years, if your in a heated cab, it's actually fun!

@ritterjon Жыл бұрын

💥 love it when a plan comes together! *Keep on tractoring!*

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

It's nice when that happens!

@rodbagley1686 Жыл бұрын

And you probably got more snow.

@zacharycoslic1274 Жыл бұрын

Old Hannibal smiths saying!

@tractortalkwithgary1271 Жыл бұрын

Love the drone footage. That with the music made this a very professional quality video.

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@thomasfischer8976 5 ай бұрын

Here in SW Colorado, 12+ inches in one storm is very common. Here we don't just push it, we pile it very high!!

@GoodWorksTractors 5 ай бұрын

I’m in Colorado right now :)

@BradBehr2707 Жыл бұрын

Mr Scott, very beautiful homestead sir. Keep it up 👍

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@mikemirabella2930 Жыл бұрын

what a great way to present snow plowing. Awesome opening.

@ThePinger05 Жыл бұрын

Very satisfying video to watch. Thanks Courtney!

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

@gmprouse874 Жыл бұрын

That snow pusher works really nicely. I thought the curved top would roll the snow over the top, but it must have been too wet and heavy. Maybe not the best snow to blow.

@terrygroce1594 Жыл бұрын

Nice job on moving the snow. Love watching the channel. Keep them coming.

@tractortalkwithgary1271 Жыл бұрын

What an awesome set up Courtney.

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

I think I found a winner with it!

@ralphjelomono9068 Жыл бұрын

Great to finally see you in a heated cab!!.

@KillingItCountry Жыл бұрын

What an absolutely beautiful machine and an awesome style of filming! Great job! Love the larger tractors - keep the videos coming brother!!

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

@aswan2140 Жыл бұрын

M4- 71 The perfect size Kabota 👌

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

Works well for my spot

@OrangeismyNewGreen Жыл бұрын

Cool drone intro Chris 👍🏻. That Kubota is a nice looking tractor with the 8’ HLA snow pusher Courtney 👍🏻, I’m getting ready to go out and clear the 3” we also got but no cab 😢 and it’s -25° C -13° F with the wind chill🥶🤣😎🇨🇦🙋🏼‍♂️👍🏻

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

Yikes, that is coooooooold!

@Formulabruce Жыл бұрын

Frozen ground helps a TON!

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

It does for sure

@jeanvaljohn3921 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time and effort to share your adventures. Good job on a nice presentation today.

@juleswinnfield826 Жыл бұрын

Looking good. Cool intro/exit music.

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jules

@PFGNYC Жыл бұрын

Love these videos Who would ever think I could relax while watching tractors!

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks!

@kylerayk Жыл бұрын

"That tractor has too much power."...said no one ever. Great video Courtney! Love that snow pusher! Spray some soap bubbles around the bead on both sides of that troublesome tire. I had leaks on both my fronts at the bead because the rubber tits left from the molding process were pinched between the bead and rim causing a leak path. The dealer tubed the fronts n/c and took care of the problem.

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

Haha, that's pretty darn true Kyle!

@jameswatson4110 Жыл бұрын

Tractor therapy! Gotta love it

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

So true.

@justanotherviewer52 Жыл бұрын

It's hard to beat a pusher for straight power and ease of use. Last one I used (before retirement), had adjustable wings so you could also use it to pull snow away. At 12 feet wide on a front end loader it moved a lot of snow.

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

Yeah, HLA has some fancier setups like that too. They get big and pricey quick though! Need the extra hydraulics of course too.

@robb1165 Жыл бұрын

I got snowed in as a kid at a friends house in the mountains. I thought I was getting a day off school. The dad said no problem I have a tractor. Took us to his barn and he had a tractor about the size in this video. The only time I was disappointed in knowing someone with a tractor.

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

Haha, I can imagine!

@arlisspropertyservicesllc5943 Жыл бұрын

Nice warm cab and some coffee, whats not to like? 😉😉

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

Had to turn the heat down in there!

@SteveSnowman 8 ай бұрын

Nice Place. Thanks. - N Idaho -

@jefflawsonqwest Жыл бұрын

Snow pusher worked great! Your poor fence needs some love.

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

Yes it did...why fix the fence when I don't have animals? I will likely remove it someday

@frankmoreau8847 Жыл бұрын

I was plowing and blowing snow nearly every day from the first week of November to the first day of winter. Since then, nothing. The last time I used it was for hard compacted drifts of old snow that the overnight high winds piled up. It was like plowing and blowing sand.

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

It's been crazy, this snow was the first we've had in a month...frigid temps are here for the foreseeable forecast now

@frankmoreau8847 Жыл бұрын

@@GoodWorksTractors It's been melting slowly. I hope we avoid a prolonged "mud season" like we had last spring.

@fricknjeep Жыл бұрын

hi there well done, thanks john

@markschmaus5580 Жыл бұрын

Works like a charm!

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

You would know!

@markschmaus5580 Жыл бұрын

@@GoodWorksTractors 400 driveways last week💪👍

@6point5 Жыл бұрын

Hey Courtney / Chris - ive searched but haven't found a video yet on lubricant for snow pushers. TTwT mentioned doing one, but haven't found it. I know it's more of a Fall type of thing.. but it would be interesting to see some comparisons between what I read online. Pam cooking spray, to canola oil, to graphite powder (I use these on my garage door seals, doesn't freeze) to old motor oil. Thanks for the content!

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

Hey Adam, I did a application in this video. Can't find the follow up video right now, but I didn't think any of them were worth it. However, I'm going to try something again on the blower. I hate when the chute repeatedly clogs. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bbB0q6eSksjNc30.html

@6point5 Жыл бұрын

@@GoodWorksTractors yeah, the chute on the snowblower gets pretty nasty with heavy-wet snow up here. I'm going to try the dupont snow+ice product as it's available locally.. worth a try at least. Not sure if any were worth it. Really appreciate the response!

@martyh299 Жыл бұрын

Question; What are your thoughts on putting a spreader on the 3 point and throwing some salt or snow melting pellets down while you push snow? Have a blessed day Courtney and family!

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

Definitely have thought about it, just haven't done anything about it, haha!

@ericcrockett479 Жыл бұрын

Using a PTO broadcast spreader would work but the only down fall would be the are designed to throw material out far for maximum coverage but with a driveway you only need like 10ft of coverage so you would need to idle along to slow down the rpm on the spreader so your not salting the grass. May even need to install some deflectors to aim the material down tword the ground. Now personally I would never spread salt with my tractor as it rusts everything it touches, now you could spread sand or if you have a gravel drive you could use the smallest stone chips you can get that way you can have traction with the rust factor

@TAT2D-SQRL Жыл бұрын

Now that seems to be a much warmer approach to pushing snow LOL.

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

A tiny bit warmer :)

@eternalbliss1168 Жыл бұрын

We just got about 7-8" of snow. Have a walk behind snow blower for now, took 2 of us about 4 hrs to clear the driveway and parking area's and pathways to the animals. Using my 1025R with bucket, slow going, and the walk behind blower. This item is defiantly on the list for next winter, we have a wide area we have to clear so our hay guy can back down the driveway and get his skid steer off the trailer to unload the large bales. I think the snow pusher would work very well for this large area, where as a plough I would have to keep pushing it over. Driveway is a rock/ findings mix that is solid very few loose stones, then turns to grass. Would the UHMW edge work on that as a metal edge might rip it up?

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

I don't think UHMW will work as well as steel, but it is a pretty durable material. If just stone/gravel, then stick with steel edges and runners to be safe.

@keithrogers5832 Жыл бұрын

Have you ever done a video of a PTO mounted generator?? I'm just holding out for a Summit cab tractor and have been considering the possibility for a pto driven generator

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

Haven't yet, but have one in my barn that we'll be assembling soon.

@johnparker5069 10 ай бұрын

im impressed

@williamlaird2136 Жыл бұрын

Hello Courtney, How hard is it to fly the drone in the snow? Really AWESOME video footage! Keep them coming!

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

Chris here. The only problem the snow presented was getting on the camera lens at times. If the footage ever looks little faded or foggy, it's snow on the lens. Same can be said for rain, but I find that happens more with snow than rain. Then it's just a matter of wind, and that can come at any time, and that makes it difficult to get steady shots. Thanks for asking!

@KC-sr1fi Жыл бұрын

Just curious - do you have rear wheel spacers installed on this M4D-071? Why or why not, for added stability? If you’ve already addressed this in a video I apologize for asking - but I’ve not seen it?

@Isenseven1080 Жыл бұрын

Damn boy you loaded

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@scottdm9707 Жыл бұрын

Do you find that your snow pusher picks up much of your gravel over by your barn? I always try to push snow from my gravel areas to a spot that's still in the gravel to avoid raking gravel out of the grass when the snow melts.

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

No, very little. I only let it make light contact on the gravel to prevent that from happening.

@mitchmcquillan8744 Жыл бұрын

I'm in the market for a compact tractor. It will be used to plow my 800 asphalt driveway in winter. I also have a parking area. I can understand how the snow pusher would be good in the parking area but how does it do for long driveways? I currently plow with a V plow so I can angle it to move the snow to one side.

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

I clear an 800' driveway with a pusher and works well. Big or small. I show it with a big pusher in this video. Watch later in the video and you'll see.

@charlesroach5615 Жыл бұрын

Nice video can you tell the difference between the Hal 1500 and the 1800

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

Yeah, taller, deeper, and heavier.

@iPeter-ky3zs Ай бұрын

I do something additioanl here after i clean driveways... I go into one of the fields with snow pusher and i clean a track huge figure 8 with some long runs and serpentines but i leave say 10 inches on ground....then i shape banks on bends...then i pull kids in one of those boat innertubes with atv and smooth it....then the fun starts... Like a bobsled run... I switched to nokian haakapalettansnow tires because i dont use it in field and it is great in snow....

@ryanbachman9227 Жыл бұрын

When you know you have snow coming in. Throw some salt out on your concrete aprons around your shop. When you plow snow it will clean up really nice. I plowed snow for a guy we would pre salt parking lots then go in and plow. Just a suggestion

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

Good tip!

@earlkozak6538 Жыл бұрын

Stupid question - I have an asphalt driveway. Can you put your loader in float mode with a snow pusher and be effective? Thanks!

@gregbrockway1278 Жыл бұрын

Yes Then one I had had a rubber cutter on the bottom so it does not scratch up the drive way.

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

Yep, we have a hard plastic called UHMW that works very well, but protects the driveway. Rubber is an option too, but not as good.

@markschmaus5580 Жыл бұрын

I plowed 400 asphalt driveways with mine last week

@earlkozak6538 Жыл бұрын

@@GoodWorksTractors Understand. But can you use the float mode on the loader and still be effective?

@markschmaus5580 Жыл бұрын

@earlkozak6538 yes very much so. It will leave the driveway clean

@laughturd1413 9 ай бұрын

Pusher digs up my gravel

@deanmoore420 9 ай бұрын

How much does one of them cost for a 2038R John Deere tractor

@drewhouston2324 Жыл бұрын

Might be time to invest in the HLA Snow wing now that you are going to hang onto the M4 for a bit…..

@kipcudd7253 Жыл бұрын

I know one thing and that is you wouldn't be near as excited to get back out there to push snow without a cab. Lol!

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

True that!

@JCWren Жыл бұрын

Sure is pretty! Glad it's not where I live :)

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

Hardly can tell with the heated cab :)

@Morpheen999 Жыл бұрын

Use to see people stock all the colors before Covid.. Now all i see is black or generic colors, its not near as fun! I miss seeing the litany of colors of attachments at dealerships

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it was nice, but also a nightmare to carry that inventory. You never have the right color in the right size. One neutral color simplifies everything.

@dragonlavendre4811 7 ай бұрын

hello I hope you are well I have a question what is the model of the kubota

@GoodWorksTractors 7 ай бұрын

Hi, this is a Kubota M4D-071.

@dragonlavendre4811 7 ай бұрын

@@GoodWorksTractors tank you

@thetinker3924 9 ай бұрын

country living IMHO requires a snowblower so it will not pile up the snow near the edge of the road no problem with a snowblower as it blows the snow away from the road

@GoodWorksTractors 9 ай бұрын

Country living means you have tons of space to push the snow into piles all over God's creation. Seems like the last place I'd run out of room to pile snow.

@timnash6870 Жыл бұрын

TIM from Canada.. suggestions putting white letters on a white background is hard to see..

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

Maybe so!

@genewilliams7497 Жыл бұрын

👍👍🔥🔥

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

Morning Gene

@richardchapin6912 Жыл бұрын

Good way to hide a broken fence lol

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

Haha, hey maybe broken fence is the style...kind of like jeans with holes in them that the kids wear :)

@richardchapin6912 Жыл бұрын

@@GoodWorksTractors You are in michigan L o l

@jamesberg3106 Жыл бұрын

Cortney, was wondering how effective is the float function on this tractor? I have a couple of Deeres. A 3 and 75hp 5. I bought a 6 or 7’ pusher from you last year. Because it is a 1500, you said don’t use it on the 5. Got that. So I was wondering what hp your Kubota has a reference point. FYI, we have had a max snow fall of 4” so far this year. So my joke remains, “I buy it won’t snow insurance in the form of snow removal equipment.”

@GoodWorksTractors Жыл бұрын

Hey James, 71HP on the M4. I pop it in float on the smooth straight pushes, but take it back out when turning or transitioning to gravel/dirt. I just raise the pusher slightly above the plowing surface. The snow still stays collected, but don't scrape the ground.