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Best way to push snow w/ farmall M?

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Ben G.

09-11-2003 12:56:46

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Just need some opinions. We have an M that will require either an aftermarket 3pt or a front loader for snow removal. Which way would you go. We do have power steering.

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Ted

09-12-2003 06:35:05

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Re: Best way to push snow w/ farmall M? in reply to Ben G., 09-11-2003 12:56:46

I have plowed snow in Western NY for over 20 years with a straight M useing a back blade and 3 point hitch. Every time I back up plowing, I wished I was plowing forward. I have 15.5 loaded tires with 1 plate on each wheel so I am able to push what-ever I have to but its not the funnest way to remove snow. But, if I had a choice, I would rather plow snow (foward) with a snow plow that I could angle then with a fixed blade like on a loader, especially on a long driveway.
Good Luck

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john d

09-11-2003 20:31:41

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Re: Best way to push snow w/ farmall M? in reply to Ben G., 09-11-2003 12:56:46

Get a heavy-duty loader, remove the bucket, and obtain or make a blade for the front of it. I made a blade that's 8' wide and 40" high about 25 years ago, and have used my M and SM to push snow that most people thought I couldn't go through. Set the blade about 2" off the ground, put it in 3rd or 4th gear, and with fluid in the rear tires you can push a lot of wet heavy snow. If you want the best of both worlds, hang a 3pt blade on the back for weight and for cleaning up the corners.

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PatM

09-11-2003 19:35:40

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Re: Best way to push snow w/ farmall M? in reply to Ben G., 09-11-2003 12:56:46

I've got an M with a Farmhand F11B loader. It's dug me out at least twice a year for five years. I live in Colorado southeast of Denver about 50 miles, so I don't bother unless the snow gets over about a foot deep because it'll usually melt away in a few days. The last time was in March, 36" with 6 foot drifts, took all day to dig out 600 feet of driveway.

However! Without live hydraulics and powersteering you'll get one heck of a workout! Your left leg will be numb, and your arms will ache.

BobM had a picture of his M (I think) with a really slick bracket on the front so he could use a snowplow like on pickups. Maybe he could post that again? You really need a blade that will angle so you don't have to "load it out" off the driveway.

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Bob M

09-12-2003 09:43:58

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Re: Re: Best way to push snow w/ farmall M? in reply to PatM, 09-11-2003 19:35:40

Yeah Pat - that was my SM with the plow frame�punch below for a photo. Don't have a photo with the blade mounted. But it fits on same as a pickup plow and is lifted by a hyd cylinder. (The cylinder mounts where the wreath is in the photo)

BTW your advice for an angling plow is good - I typically angle mine on the 2nd hole to the right to cast snow to the side. �Bob M

Super M snowplow frame

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rustyfarmall

03-10-2009 10:46:13

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Re: Farmall H oil pressure gauge in reply to my1farmall, 03-10-2009 10:11:32

Those two gauges are telling you the same thing. Most likely you have a problem with the oil pump.

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Bob M

09-11-2003 18:35:12

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Re: Best way to push snow w/ farmall M? in reply to Ben G., 09-11-2003 12:56:46

I gotta agree with Glenn - unless you're cramped for space so you gotta pile snow, a simple front blade on an M makes an excellent low cost snow pusher. However also as Glenn suggests tire chains are a worthwhile investment unless your accumulations are about 6" or less at a time.

Incidentally this will be the 50th winter the Super M I now own has been blading the white stuff here in snowy western NY...

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Glenn

09-11-2003 17:03:31

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Re: Best way to push snow w/ farmall M? in reply to Ben G., 09-11-2003 12:56:46

I have a Farmall M with a straight blade on the front and it works great. I would suggest you get a good set of chains though, and then you will be amazed at how much snow you can push. Just in case your wondering I live in central Pennsylvania and we can get some nasty winters here like we did last year

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rustyfarmall

09-11-2003 14:09:40

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Re: Best way to push snow w/ farmall M? in reply to Ben G., 09-11-2003 12:56:46

I'll have to agree with the others, a front loader is the only way to go, plus, if you get a lot of snow this winter, and start running out of anyplace to push it to, with the loader you can just keep piling it higher.

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Jailkeeper

09-11-2003 13:26:09

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Re: Best way to push snow w/ farmall M? in reply to Ben G., 09-11-2003 12:56:46

I'd have to agree with Chas. K., go with a loader. I've got one I'm willing to part with if you're interested. I'm in E. Central Illinois, about 40 miles SW of Terre Haute In. E-mail me if you're interested.

To the "Classified Ad Police", I'm just offering, not advertising. I know where the classified forum is. ;<)

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CHAS K.

09-11-2003 13:16:06

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Re: Best way to push snow w/ farmall M? in reply to Ben G., 09-11-2003 12:56:46

Just my opinion, but judging from the up-front labor involved, a front end loader would be the way to go. Many can be found, and there would be no major modifications to the tractor required. I live in IA and just picked up a loader for my H for $100. Seals leak a little, but it goes up and down!!

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Joe

09-11-2003 14:21:19

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Re: Re: Best way to push snow w/ farmall M? in reply to CHAS K., 09-11-2003 13:16:06

My first winter with my loader (Last Year) I was so excited. Until I got so stuck I couldn't make it to the driveway. Liquid in rear tires too.

Local farmers eventually plowed us out with a JD 9000 series and a blade or something monsterous like that.

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Norman

09-13-2003 16:24:05

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Re: Re: Re: Best way to push snow w/ farmall M? in reply to Joe, 09-11-2003 14:21:19

Hey Joe,

What model IH is that?

Norm

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CNKS

03-08-2009 17:33:23

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Re: Model H charging system in reply to Stumpy, 03-08-2009 15:03:17

Not sure this will work for a cutout, but it identified my bad VR.

Bob M's diagrams

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rustyfarmall

09-12-2003 06:31:49

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Re: Re: Re: Best way to push snow w/ farmall M? in reply to Joe, 09-11-2003 14:21:19

You need a set of rear tire chains, also, did you know that you can use the hydraulic bucket to work your way out of predicaments like that one?

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