FLING Rocks From Grass! Fix Snow Removal Issues! Stihl Kombi!

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FLING Rocks From Grass! Fix Snow Removal Issues! Stihl Kombi!

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3 жыл бұрын

Tractor Time with Tim goes out on the first nice day to remove rocks from the grass after all the snow plowing we did! The Stihl Power Sweep is quick and clears all the rocks!
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@rodneycarpenter3253 3 жыл бұрын

After watching this i purchased the Stihl kombi system with the 2 cycle engine and the kw-km power sweep money well spent it does a fantastic job moving the rock back onto the driveway. BTW... My wife says I have been watching to many of your video's, said something about spending too much $$$. 😄😄😄

@ddblairco 3 жыл бұрын

thumbs up for the cat with both paws on the wheel.

@frijoli9579 3 жыл бұрын

10 and 2

@qcan8468 3 жыл бұрын

It’s 11 deg F and there is at least 3 ft snowbanks and a ft of snow in the yard. I’m jealous. On a positive note the maple sap is just starting to trickle here in VT.

@stevevestal5378 3 жыл бұрын

I use my backpack blower works great

@jakeschisler7525 3 жыл бұрын

I have been in Florida only 11 years before lived in Illinois for 57 years so I know about snow, freezing rain and whatever nature had to offer. Glad you feel so much better, Tim!

@Kcolby47 3 жыл бұрын

Ah yes, a glimpse of Spring! My favorite time of year....getting rocks out of the grass....not so much.

@jdog3453 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Tim. Even us southern fokes feel the spring weather. Especially when we have an arctic cold mass blow through. But I know the feeling. Nothing like feeling that beautiful warm sun shining down on your back gives you that wonderful feeling that spring is here and I’m ready get outside start working.

@johnlucs1121 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought the paddle power sweep 4 days ago. Yes it gives you a workout. I mounted it to a FS 130r. I found lowering the handle down the shaft a little helpful for balance. The head is just heavy. My private street is made of millings about as long as your driveway, maybe a little longer. I am working on pushing the millings back into the street along the whole road that I pushed up during snow removal operations from the winter. Good thing you got your ticker fixed before lugging this tool around. I did not buy the wheels, it may help, but I am not sure how well in lawn applications. I love how it does not destroy the lawn and a lot easier then trying to rake millings out of the lawn. Great for pushing 3/4" stone long distances from where my snow thrower deposited it near my pole barn. A little pricey, but I think it will be worth it when I think about the years of use I will get out of it. I am going to try and push some high mound build ups of garden dirt later this Spring after I roto-till with the 3pt .

@gsettlemyre 3 жыл бұрын

Yesterday was Wednesday, we hit 50 degrees Fahrenheit here in Mid-Michigan, it was so nice to step outside and cook a steak and baked potato for supper, had to sweep the rock salt off the deck first due to the crunch. Next Tuesday we hit 60+, can’t wait... I’ve seen numerous business’ use the paddle wheel such as yours for that exact purpose. Our maintenance man at the city would also use it on the lighter snow covered sidewalks, saved him a lot of time, and cleared really nice.

@Not_So_Weird_in_Austin 3 жыл бұрын

I am looking at this for removing oak leaves from my dormant lawn

@jimbrown185 3 жыл бұрын

I have a steel gas powered broom, I do the same thing turn it upside down and pull on it much easier

@geraldhaury4199 3 жыл бұрын

When my daughter was toddler, we had a cat that used to follow us down the road to the mailbox and back just like a dog. There were o couple of times he ended up at my work by riding in the back of my pickup. I would have to take him back home and would be late to work. We miss him. Really enjoyed seeing Martha. He brings back good memories.

@cumminsdieselgt 3 жыл бұрын

I got an MM55 years ago. Edges sidewalks, tills and cultivates, brooms, and flap rolls stuff without wearing me out! I love that thing!

@daveyoder1436 3 жыл бұрын

I have the largest Stihl powerhead for the kombi system and the paddles too. I've been using them for 5 years now. I kicks my butt using it too but I keep using it because it does an amazing job. I wasn't aware of a wheel kit. Thanks

@marclussier2275 3 жыл бұрын

We have the wheel kit from Stihl, that we purchased from my Dad's kombi kit that we purchased years ago and they really help to save my back when using the tiller, detatcher, and the paddle attachment. Stay safe Tim, and May God Bless and Protect You 🙏and Your Family 👪Brother!!!

@bearasojrnr 3 жыл бұрын

Back in the day when I used to commercial snow plow when the customer would ask me about the stone I would tell them we're going to go in the landscaping business this spring... it'd usually end there. Now that's a good Cat. 👍😎

@Chris_In_Texas 3 жыл бұрын

Funny, you spent all the time plowing all the snow off the driveway, and now you are scooping it all back on, crazy Indiana people! 😎😋

@poot111111 3 жыл бұрын

Cool product, I am glad to see someone grateful for the health they have. I really enjoy your vids

@Itsa_Mea 3 жыл бұрын

For not being a "cat guy", you two make a good team. I could never get any of the cats to ride along like that.

@4-LOW 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Great idea! Just last week I was using a garden rake to try and get gravel out of our grass, which is a TEDIOUS process!!

@timpedzinski230 3 жыл бұрын

I'm with you Tim! I took advantage of the first warm day by taking off the plow on my truck. I hope that doesn't end up being a bad Idea. The next project is taking off the snow blower from my tractor. I'm ready for Spring!

@meadowviewlawncarellc8079 3 жыл бұрын

Those rubber paddle sweepers are great. Back in the day before we used just straight salt we used sand salt mix. The paddle worked really well for getting all the sand off the grass when the snow piles melted without tearing up the grass with it.

@gabrielchristopher9625 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been considering one of these ever since I bought my Kombi. Wasn’t sure it was worth the $$. I think you just convinced me. Thanks for the video.

@greggrodgers5926 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip on the wheel kit, I just ordered one. I'll let you know how it works in a month or so when the snow melts in the north.

@tjvaichus 3 жыл бұрын

So coincidental you came out with this video today, I’m planning to do the same when I get home from work today. We’re in CT so we still could easily get more snow so I won’t go crazy but will definitely move the loose stone from the snowbanks and put back on driveway

@augustreil 3 жыл бұрын

Tim, I've had a Shindaiwa Power Broom since the middle 90's It's gas powered and works unbelievable for getting all the rocks and sand out of the edges of all the lawns. What we do is flip the whole unit over and drag it at an angle along the edges. The debris are now getting tossed towards you, at an angle but it's so much easier. Hope this helps.

@stevejodoin9937 3 жыл бұрын

I do the exact same with the exact same machine. Cheers from Canada.

@augustreil 3 жыл бұрын

@@stevejodoin9937, Cheers Steve !!

@larryweaver9784 3 жыл бұрын

I have been using the Shindaiwa PowerBroom since 1999. One item that is helpful is a handle mounted on the shaft. I would also remove the guard. Then when you get tired of pushing gravel you can turn the unit over and pull towards you for awhile. It’s still work but much better that a rake and shovel. I have been using mine for the past two days and have more to do today. I have not tried the wheels.

@augustreil 3 жыл бұрын

I have the same unit and use it upside down all the time. Shindaiwa is a very well built unit.

@rundeks 3 жыл бұрын

I purchased the Kombi system with the paddle wheel last year to do the same thing with my drive as wheel. Thank for pointing out the wheel kit!

@peterwarnstrom8872 3 жыл бұрын

Nice. I think I'm going to have to get me one of those. I don't have anywhere near the distance you have to cover but cleaning up in the spring is always a chore, but like you look forward to getting out there.

@johnthorpe1071 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim, I have seen those used for removing snow from sidewalks!

@Bob-vb8lc 3 жыл бұрын

As a New Englander, I too appreciate that first taste of Spring or at least a beautiful day as Winter is coming to an end. Enjoy Sir

@savagep6997 3 жыл бұрын

WOW TIM WHAT BEAUTIFUL MORNING: THAT WAS AMAZING I NEVER SEEN ONE OF THEM BEFORE? IT REALLY GETS THE ROCKS UP: I HAVE TO LOOK INTO GETTING ONE . THANK YOU .STAY SAFE 🤗👏🤟

@thomasyerbey337 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Tim 🚜 it's going to be 70 here in Florence Alabama today 🇺🇲😎

@patroberson2592 3 жыл бұрын

Glad we’re in the south! Don’t have to worry about snow very much. Martha was having fun.

@markmccoy1304 3 жыл бұрын

I'm one in the Deep South. Always loved it.(sorry it turned blue.). However we visited our son a few years ago when he was stationed at Fort Wainwright in Fairbanks Alaska. It was in November. When we got off the plane it was 32 degrees below zero! Brrr. That was cold. But no, here in GA no snow and the winters are pretty mild. Never saw one of those tools you were running but looks like it is doing the job. I think you would be amazed if you had a metal detector to give your property a once over. Glad you are doing well from your surgery. God Bless You! Mark.

@crbourret 3 жыл бұрын

Came to see Martha ride in the gator, stayed to see if you'd find the shoe for you plow! In NH we're still waiting for that 50 degree day, maybe April or May!!

@timziegler9358 3 жыл бұрын

I have an acorn problem in the fall, that power sweep looks like it might be the answer. Thanks for demoing it. Best wishes.

@matthewbuckner4000 3 жыл бұрын

Love that implement whatever it is. Snowplow planted neighbor's new gravel on my tree lawn. Soft, cant walk, rake, no. The big shop vac is doing the job. So far over 200lbs

@mburke1211 3 жыл бұрын

Here in NC, I already mowed my lawn. It was more to mulch up leaves and pine straw, but it sure was nice to get out there on the tractor!

@doogals 3 жыл бұрын

So many times I taken a bucket and picked up each rock by hand. Then poured the bucket into the dump cart. Dumped the cart on the barn floor and used the piles to fill holes later. Extremely time consuming, but must be done before the mower came out.

@timraber6575 3 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean, We have had several 60 degree days here in western Kentucky in the past week. I’m ready to get my mower cleaned up now. The cat is so funny.

@jimalexander2582 3 жыл бұрын

This is the hardest time of the year to watch your channel and Morgans! I am jealous of the spring so early. We have 2 feet of snow still and more snow ahead for the next month (VT/NH border 1 hour south of Canada). But.... It gives me hope of what's to come!

@collinwilliams8688 3 жыл бұрын

We have done that for years we love being able to sweep stones out of the year

@timkd5vmv583 3 жыл бұрын

We got almost a foot of snow here in North MS. I used my front end loader with edge tamers to clear the driveway. The first pass I lost one, but the bucket worked good with the remaining two edge tamers. sure enough we found it in a snow pile after the temperature started coming back up. The Other Tim with Tractors

@caryholt54 3 жыл бұрын

I still consider it a better alternative to using a hand rake. A sweeper attachment would work but it wouldn't be cheap.

@tomoaktree4951 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tim, A rotary broom on an angle will work for this application. The real only drawback to the rotary broom is that they are pretty pricey. But it will get your job done quickly. On the other hand, this would be a great service to local folks as everyone with a gravel driveway has this issue!

@jeffmayeux1692 3 жыл бұрын

Tim, you can put a bolt-on handle for the shaft. I use it for my pole saw. Makes it easier to lift. Hope this helps.

@jodimiller7931 3 жыл бұрын

TTWT I agree the first warm day after a long cold winter in the Midwest feels so nice. Just to get out look at the garden and clean up some winter debris.

@bc65925 3 жыл бұрын

Twas a goodern yesterday (3/3) for sure. Got out and lit the fire in the forge and pretty much spent the day. Well with the exception of when the neighbor brought over the jack stand for his big dump trailer and had me weld the shoe back on.

@thomasmccrea8149 3 жыл бұрын

In eastern Virginia we are enjoying 72 hours without rain 😀🙏. No rain in the forecast for about 1 week.

@raizt1596 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to shovel time with Tim!

@k6outdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Tim, I have a Stihl Yardboss and also have the power sweep on it! Here in Iowa we are experiencing the same weather and Ill be out doing the same! Take care -Kyle

@stevendiot8446 3 жыл бұрын

I have a gas powered model and I use a Torx bit to flip the head over and have the stones shoot towards my feet....... pulling motion with one hand works great!!! Much easier on the back....

@PEI_Guy 3 жыл бұрын

You are way ahead of us weather wise. 20°f here in Prince Edward Island, 🇨🇦

@PaulLB7 3 жыл бұрын

We use the same attachment. Also works very well to pile up acorns in the yard.

@SkiddingF350 3 жыл бұрын

We still have 6-8” of snow in SE Idaho. It’s getting warmer. I enjoy your videos

@eosjoe565 3 жыл бұрын

I've been clearing snow from my gravel driveway for over 50 years. I used to rake, shovel, etc. the stones out of the grass each spring. Then, a while back I bought some fiberglass driveway markers and lined my driveway and parking area. When plowing snow I do not push any snow past the markers. When spring comes and the snow piles melt, any stones in the snow piles settle back onto the driveway - not the grass. In cases where I have huge piles that crept past the markers, I pull that snow back onto the driveway when things start to melt.

@markbuetow2351 3 жыл бұрын

I really like my Kombi. They work great on gravel but it's hard work.

@PastorDavidFranklin 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you are doing well though. Great tool to use. Nice job.

@joedevries7270 3 жыл бұрын

A straight bristle broom for your loader works extremely well for that. I have the 5 ft broomer model. One of my favorite attachements.

@AustinHerrig 3 жыл бұрын

They work great for clearing snow off the sidewalk too!

@thedummyspit8814 3 жыл бұрын

What a great little cat. Same colouring as mine whom used to happily sit on my lap when I used my excavator and despite the rocking and rolling and noise would quite happily nod off to sleep. That cat was scared of nothing as long as I was there. Would curl up on my lap if I was sitting welding or love up to me while I was testing a screaming engine or want to climb my leg and have me hold him while I was pushing a mower. Had a Rottweiler and a Shepherd and they were scared of him but he didn't bat an eyelid at them. Used to amaze people. Lost him last year and I miss him a lot.

@christophersiano969 3 жыл бұрын

Those warm days are a mixed blessing. On the plus side all the outdoor work can begin. On the negative side, the first chore is to put away all the Maple Syrup gear as the trees stop flowing. Hopefully that won't happen for a few more weeks here in New England. Then, while we prepare flower beds and till the gardens, the sap will slowly boil away reducing it to syrup. Not only is it a wonderful smell, but the hot fire is a welcome refuge during the work. Doesn't Ventrac make a rotary brush for the front? Seems like that is the solution you are looking for. As for your cat being like a dog, we call our dog a cat as his favorite "perch" is to lay on the back of the sofa so he can watch the world out the windows. He's kinda too big to really be up there, but he doesn't seem to mind.

@farmboy5622 3 жыл бұрын

Martha loves her Dad!!! I think that rock flinger thingie in a larger size, would make a good front-end attachment for Vinnie. Make it so it could be lifted and tilted right or left like a power broom.

@bnewton5922 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tim Great little tool. It definitely would be no fun with a garden rack. You were talking about how to attach it to your tractor. I know they have a broom attachment for the tractors. I don’t think I’ve ever seen you use one on your videos. I don’t know if that would be to aggressive for the lawn. I’d be interested in seeing you try one. Have a great day. It’s going to be 36 here today yesterday was almost 60. Ah what a deference a day makes. Gotta love this time of the year. Stay safe. Bruce from Mason Michigan

@brendenbaker8397 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Tim the gas powered one is heavy too..... but it sure beats a rake. My driveway is 600’ long and I do it in short strips. I love Stihl products. I have a few gas powered items and never have any trouble with them.

@jdmastertech 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you're feeling better

@jamesjohnson6239 3 жыл бұрын

I cant wait for spring in upstate New York !! I'll bet the piece your looking for is under the snowbank at the end of the driveway.

@moerichard3110 3 жыл бұрын

Tim. I just bought a Stihl 800X backpack blower it moved the rocks back on the driveway with minimal effort. It was amazing. Moe from South Dakota

@newhampshire-bob1604 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I am waiting for our special day, we still have 8” on the ground! Come on spring! Have you thought about a large rotating brush on the front of the tractor?

@RCPSU4 3 жыл бұрын

Raking those pesky stones was a thorn in the side before we got our driveway paved with asphalt. I'd have thought you'd go with a landscape rake on the 3pt or a broom on the front. I've seen them mounted using the same hardware as a snowblower and use the mid PTO. But you've got a good attachment for that Kombi.

@ronaldcamp6757 3 жыл бұрын

You can do that instead of cardiac rehab. Good aerobic exercise.

@Chris-jh3tg 3 жыл бұрын

Rock patrol! I actually did that yesterday. South side of my driveway is still a bit wet, so I'll be doing that in the next few days.

@tomprosser4588 3 жыл бұрын

I have both the paddle and the sweeper attachment for the Sthil small tiller. They both work well. I also turn the head around and pull rather than push the rock. But, by far the easiest and fastest way is to clean up the rock is the front mounted rotary broom on the front of my sub compact tractor! Makes my 300' driveway a 10 min job!

@augustreil 3 жыл бұрын

Can you imagine having to hand rake all that ? No thanks !!

@2naturesownplace 3 жыл бұрын

Tim don't forget us guys in Appalachia North Carolina. past several years even without snow we've had temperatures in the teens and below zero with the wind

@2naturesownplace 3 жыл бұрын

And Tim. Was dealing with the same problem you have now short winded. Turns out my body was not keeping cholesterol and it was affecting my heart. That's what we got that straightened out 10 minutes daily on the elliptical got me back up to speed and feeling so much better

@bobpurs 3 жыл бұрын

Tim I turn my paddle over on my Kombi and pull it instead of pushing it. Seams to work better for me.

@billfenner7084 3 жыл бұрын

They do have a broom attachment for the tractor

@upandadam9080 3 жыл бұрын

I do the same.... you have to remove the guard to do so, but it works well! Try it tim!

@bobpurs 3 жыл бұрын

@@upandadam9080 yep remove guard forgot to mention that.👍

@brendenbaker8397 3 жыл бұрын

I’m gonna try that when all my snow is gone

@christopherwilliams691 3 жыл бұрын

Yes turn the paddle over. Works great for me.

@Aprons.Overalls 3 жыл бұрын

That tool is amazing! I've never seen such a thing.

@danyoder3534 3 жыл бұрын

We used a broom on the front of a little tractor to do that job

@beeroquoisnation 3 жыл бұрын

A sweepster broom attachment would do the same thing bud. I have one for my Grasshopper mower that does the job.

@digdrivediy 3 жыл бұрын

Those power brooms are such a workout for me too. The first 30 minutes are the worst and then it seems like you get "warmed up" and it starts feeling easier somehow. I'm dreading the same task very soon with about 600' foot of road frontage to a chip and seal road that did have loose stones on top that are now all in the yard. I may have to mount up the sweepster broom this year! Nice video Tim 👍

@michaelsa892 3 жыл бұрын

Being in Florida that feeling comes on the first cool day after a very long summer 🙂

@BG-vq9fd 3 жыл бұрын

I have the gas powered version. It is a lot of work. I also have the broom drums. They work great on my concrete garage floors. It also works on caked and dried winter residue on the floor. I used my loader bucket yesterday to relocate snow with rocks. With your drive I think it would just be easier to make it wider. I was going to comment on the dog like cat.

@michaelengler5165 3 жыл бұрын

That is a pretty cool tool...I have seen on my travels through KZfaq a machine that gets the driveway rocks back on the driveway...good luck

@ATR-42 3 жыл бұрын

These things work really well, bulky, and gotta use some muscle but they are very effective. I have an echo SRM-3020t trimmer, and you can buy the Echo PAS Paddle attachment for it (made for another system) but it works great on the trimmer!

@dddavel 3 жыл бұрын

Get the handle from Stihl that bolts on the shaft closer to the paddle. Makes it much better.

@jonathanlanoie1120 3 жыл бұрын

A little trick for this job is to turn the paddle over that way you pull it instead of pushing it. Much easier on the body as you just let the tool sit on the ground and do his job.

@bobbaker6199 3 жыл бұрын

what a great cat!

@ShaneZettelmier 3 жыл бұрын

That’s what you do, I used to just drive my ATV back-and-forth over it until it got mash down enough to be below the grass. You’re right, they need something to mount to your tractor. With three or four of those drums position vertically so you don’t have to drive back-and-forth sideways you just drive up and down the length of the driveway and kick everything out to one side. Maybe a longer drum and a 45° angle It was a problem in my yard because my neighbors driveway with gravel and it also turned in our yard was the outside corner so every time they would drive down it would flip a few rocks into our yard and if anybody went up or down there fast it would kick a lot and I went through a lot of beat up mower blades because of it

@ngnmech 3 жыл бұрын

Tim I have the Shindaiwa gas version of that and the front is still heavy. Use it for the same thing you are doing in the spring, but its primary function is cleanup on stump removal jobs

@augustreil 3 жыл бұрын

I have the same unit purchased back in the 90's just flip it over and drag it towards you, then let the broom pull it away, then pull it back again. No lifting at all.

@davebruins8623 3 жыл бұрын

From New Hampshire...I can relate

@PurpleCollarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Tim - did you see in our one video that we lost the skid shoe for our Artillian plow too? I found it with the metal detector (everything was still covered with snow at the time) and used some wider washers and a heavier R clip cotter pin. I think the original ones are a little too soft/thin. Good job on the gravel cleanup. I’m not looking forward to doing that. No 50 degree weather here yet.

@bryanworth8292 3 жыл бұрын

That's quite the helper kitty cat you have there Tim . She even knows how to drive your gator it appears ! LOL! We always had barn cats that would follow us around on the farm up here in Michigan . I miss those days growing up when life was much simpler . Nice video .

@bristowbeds3515 3 жыл бұрын

Tim. I have the same attachment from Stihl, except mine is mounted on the "tiller" combo base from Stihl. Works a lot better, as it is the same pressure/force as when using the tiller (which has the adjustable guide wheels). Give that a try.

@bristowbeds3515 3 жыл бұрын

You can also loosen the bolts on the end of the shaft, rotate the gear box on the end of the shaft, and it changes the rotation of the flapper wheel. It then pulls instead of push. You may have to remove the guard, and some rocks will hit you, but it is less effort to drag it backwards

@groundcontrol2795 3 жыл бұрын

Turn the head around 180⁰ so it runs the other way. You just pull it. You can literally operate it one handed and standing up straight. You never have to lift it... you just pull it backward, then let it "walk" forward - again, never lifting. No wheels or anything needed. It pulls (with the drum turning) literally with about the resistance of a leaf rake. Another thing, if you have long strips, just pull it backward lengthwise, slightly angled, sort of in a plow fashion. Just walk back and forth with it angled accordingly. Another thing, these things work most efficiently at about 1/4 to 1/3 throttle. Anything faster tends to buck stones back out the front. Please try it, and thank me later.

@RuffKutz 2 жыл бұрын

People flip the gearbox to turn the paddles backwards. Then you pull the broom. Makes the work easier.

@BiffsEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Works pretty swell Tim.. I wanna saw iv seen a very similar tractor attachment that worked hydraulically before but can’t remember what it’s called. I’m sure you could use a front broom too but it wouldn’t be as nice on the lawn that’s for sure.

@onegoodturngetsmostofthebl7499 3 жыл бұрын

Buy the Stihl Combi Bristle Brush. Works as well as the rubber peddles and much lighter to handle.

@mikewilger2695 3 жыл бұрын

JD 455 with 52 inch front mount broom works great here in Wisconsin

@craigkalkman516 3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see you try the Ventrac Power Broom for this. Thanks

@terrymcgillicuddy8056 3 жыл бұрын

Tim that Stihl would be awesome for cleaning off the stumps when you grind them. So you can keep sight of the stump.

@bkrgi 3 жыл бұрын

I just use my big Husky back pack blower and blow the rocks back of the grass...works great. Short of that a pto sweeper for the tractor would be the ticket for big spaces then blow the organic material off the drive when it dries out

@jamiecrist 3 жыл бұрын

Tim, I have this Stihl paddle sweep for the heavier gas fa131 trimmers... both loop handle and bike-handle models, like you said, it will do the job but it’s tough on you. I don’t think the balance will help you, it just ends up making the whole thing heavier and tougher to hang onto. I’ve abandoned trying to use it to clean up my 1300’ gravel drive. I have very steep slopes on either side of a big part of my drive, so unfortunately I can’t get something like a power broom on a bigger machine out there either.

@Buchnell 3 жыл бұрын

Have youu seen a Broom attachment for a skidloader or in your case The Ventrac a Broom on the front of either of these does the same thing just have to be gentle. Our city where I live goes around town in the spring and runs the Bobcat with Broom to sweep where snow removal had displaced the rock into peoples lawns in parts of town where we still have gravel roads.