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how good is a Cub for snow plowing?

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Scott S

11-27-2004 15:37:37

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I'm thinking of tracking down a plow for my cub - anybody out there have good experiences w/using a cub for snow work?

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biged957

11-28-2004 16:55:32

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Re: how good is a Cub for snow plowing? in reply to Scott S, 11-27-2004 15:37:37

I did notice a plow setup for a cub on ebay today simply use farmall in the search bar. (2) DO any of u guys have a pic of a plow setup on an A as I have just purchased a 42 cultivison and would like to have some fun with her this winter thank U
biged

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Scott Stephenson

11-28-2004 08:43:41

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Thanks for the replies! in reply to Scott S, 11-27-2004 15:37:37

sounds like the Cub can plow snow pretty well...
it"s a "64 standard Cub, and it already has wheel weights frant and back (it has a 2-way field plow on the back). Now all I need is to find a plow somewhere in new england (and some chains)

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Mike@NY

11-28-2004 08:14:13

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Re: how good is a Cub for snow plowing? in reply to Scott S, 11-27-2004 15:37:37

I am a third Generation Farmall A Owner, and my father and grandfather always used their A's for snow plowing (as I do at the moment, I got a C now as well and a blade for it, just have to get it mounted). I use a 6' blade on mine. They sure can plow snow, and here in Central NY we get enough. Yes, it does take some time but hey, how much else can you use the tractors in the snow?. We do use chains on ours, need them to back up, as well as a set of weights. Your cub should be able handle the snow, just get a blade that nicely covers the rear tires so you can manuvuer backing up and a set of tire chains. Have fun in the snow.

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tractorhead

11-28-2004 07:36:22

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Re: how good is a Cub for snow plowing? in reply to Scott S, 11-27-2004 15:37:37

I been thinking of putting chains on my A,but I just dont know if it will hurt my black top driveway,have any of you all used chains on blacktop..... jimmy

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Bill V in Md

11-28-2004 10:43:10

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Re: how good is a Cub for snow plowing? in reply to tractorhead, 11-28-2004 07:36:22

Jimmy,

My driveway is paved and I use chains all the time, because it is quite steep in places. Even with weights the wheels will sometimes spin when driving uphill on ice. The chains will make scratch marks, but have not damaged the pavement. If you are good with the brakes, you can prevent or at least minimize the amount of spinning on the rear tires. With rear weights, you really should not spin too much.

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11-28-2004 07:31:09

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Re: how good is a Cub for snow plowing? in reply to Scott S, 11-27-2004 15:37:37

Scott, I moved snow for 5 years in a row, 300" driveway, Northern Ont. For those 5 years I was using a "63 Simplicity Lawn tractor with a 42" blade, hand lift. It took a bit of time but got the job done. THEN, I got myself a "49 Farmall Cub with Touch Control. I love this little tractor, I cannot believe the amount of snow it will push. For snow over 10" deep I just lower the blade to half and take off the top 5" first. Trick is, clean as wide as you can because over the winter of course your driveway will get narrower. I just run the snowblower every once in a while to carve the snowbanks back. Just last nite I cleared 6" of snow off of an area 120" X 45" for a skating rink on my back yard. I also like the Cub because of it"s compact size, it fits nicely in the garage with my truck and all my other snow battling gear.

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Midwest redneck

11-28-2004 05:12:41

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Re: how good is a Cub for snow plowing? in reply to Scott S, 11-27-2004 15:37:37

I had a 51cub that had the front blade, it worked okay for the small snow falls, but when the snow would get higher than knee deep then it could not push it any higher along the edge. May I suggest that you buy a cub cadet (used one) with a blade on it for say $500 and then buy a snow thrower to throw the snow over the fence or into the trees. Tire chains are a must. Or buy a super A for the big snows. I live in Michigan and about 2-3 times per year we get a 10" or more dumping of snow.

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Hugh MacKay

11-27-2004 18:57:36

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Re: how good is a Cub for snow plowing? in reply to Scott S, 11-27-2004 15:37:37

Scott: The Cub will surprise you. Lot of people think they are a joke, but joke is on them. Super A, 100, 130 and 140 are monsters when it comes to snow. They actually make big tractors look bad. Believe me I have plowed snow with Super A, 130, 300, 560, skid steer loaders, Champion road graders and an articulated Deere. For the size and weight I would have to rank the little offset Farmalls number 1.

The guy Dean, said ag tires not much in snow. Well here is my biggest problem with my Farmall 130, 6'angle blade, 12.4x24 tires and wheel weights. The blade is 18" high, and I can push enough snow so it is falling behind blade, then I need chains so I can back away.

When I moved to where I am, I have never seen this place in winter. Neighbors all laughed when 130 appeared on scene, and I anounced I would keep drivway clear. Turns out this driveway has reputation for stumping many a plowing machine. It is about 300', with flat open fields both sides. Well I have called on guy across road with snow blower a couple of times, but not until snow was piled 5' on both sides. I might add 130 was still willing, problem was my 62 year old carcass.

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11-28-2004 07:35:15

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Re: how good is a Cub for snow plowing? in reply to Hugh MacKay, 11-27-2004 18:57:36

Hugh,
I would love to get my hands on one of those 140's. I call it the Big Daddy of the Cub. I can imagine how it would handle a chore, knowing what my '49 Cub can do.

Cheers to you.

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LITTLE RED

11-27-2004 18:13:12

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Re: how good is a Cub for snow plowing? in reply to Scott S, 11-27-2004 15:37:37

I USED MY 52 CUB FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS ON SNOW WORKS GREAT HERE IN WIS. BUT WITH CHAINS AND WIEGHTS IT WILL PLOW ALL THE SNOW YOU CAN PUT IN FRONT OF HER WITHIN REASON HAVE FUN IN THE SNOW

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Phlogiston

11-27-2004 17:36:08

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Re: how good is a Cub for snow plowing? in reply to Scott S, 11-27-2004 15:37:37

I have a 48' Cub that I used to plow with the first time about three years ago. All I had was regular ag. tires that were loaded. Last year I put a set of rear weights on and it made a world of difference. I have an extra set of rear weights, but it works so well with one set that I never had a need for the second set. I too look forward to the snow as I really enjoy plowing. You will be surprised at how well the Cub can do.

Phlogiston.

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Bill VanHooser

11-27-2004 17:15:46

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Re: how good is a Cub for snow plowing? in reply to Scott S, 11-27-2004 15:37:37

I live in Baltimore, Md and use a '48 Cub to plow the driveway, which is about 600' long. I have chains, weights (front & rear) and touch control. I have no complaints, and I look forward to plowing everytime it snows. If it is a deep snow, it is much better to stay ahead of the snowfall. Also, you can't plow uphill, but then, what tractor can?

Bill V in Md

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Tom Coughlin

11-27-2004 17:04:03

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Re: how good is a Cub for snow plowing? in reply to Scott S, 11-27-2004 15:37:37

As a kid, I plowed snow with a 48 Cub with an aftermarket plow made by Blackhawk. It was not impossible to plow but you had to do a lot of planning in advance (kind of fun, if you have the time). Breaking out to the street was always a challenge. The best advice is to go out a couple of times during a storm. I have a 130 now. Makes a world of difference with a bigger tractor. Chains are a must.

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dennis in nc

11-27-2004 16:59:01

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Re: how good is a Cub for snow plowing? in reply to Scott S, 11-27-2004 15:37:37

depends on the amount of snow .i have one for my cub here in NC and it does fine, but i neaver get to use it much. i have had it in 5-6inches of snow with chains on

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Dean

11-27-2004 16:29:24

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Re: how good is a Cub for snow plowing? in reply to Scott S, 11-27-2004 15:37:37

In general, farm tractors are not well-suited for snow plowing. Tires not made for snow traction and farm tractors are difficult to steer in snow (FWA helps a lot with steering). That said, tire chains will work wonders, and for those of you who know how, brakes can easily be used to overcome steering difficulties. Finally, like said by earlier posters, bigger is better, and Cub is quite small.

Dean

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the tractor vet

11-27-2004 16:15:46

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Re: how good is a Cub for snow plowing? in reply to Scott S, 11-27-2004 15:37:37

When i was a teenager i had a 58 cub with a blade on it a heat houser extra whell weights and chainand loaded tires and back in the 60's we use to get some REAL snow and i thought that i had a D9 i cleaned lots of drives and did it a lot faster the a buddy of mine did with his Gravely And i was not cold as my heat houser had a top on it and a back on it and once ya got her warmed up it was nice and toastey in there.

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Nebraska Cowman

11-27-2004 15:49:24

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Re: how good is a Cub for snow plowing? in reply to Scott S, 11-27-2004 15:37:37

All I can say is bigger is better. Some people plow snow with lawn tractors, a Cub is bigger than that. At home I always liked dads Ford 5000 for plowing snow. It had a real fast reverse.

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