[TheForge] northern tool question

[wmullett at bright.net]

Terry,

I can't remember where you live but here in Ohio, I see no need for a blower on a big tractor.   They may be OK on a garden tractor.  

I have a 1950's MF 30 HP tractor that I use on my farm and I use a simple blade.  I have a 1,000 ft lane that I plow with it and have no problems.  A blade can be as low as a $150.  My tractor of course is used but tractors from this era will last 100 yrs.  Mine cost me $3,000 ten years ago.

Most people might think 30hp is a small tractor.  I run my 5' brush hog and hay equipment including baler with this.

I think blowers can be dangerous .... especially if you have stones or gravel.

Walt 
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From: schade at acegroup.cc
Date: Wed Nov 19, 3:41 PM
To: Blacksmithing List Sponsored by ABANA <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [TheForge] northern tool question

Terry,  I looked at this 
site(http://how-to-plans.com/log_splitter_plans.html) for splitter 
plans a while back. Looks like a nice clean design but if you're buying 
all new iron, engine and hydraulics you will end up spending close to 
what you can buy one ready to go. Fleet Farm up here in Winona, MN has 
a 22 ton w/BS engine for $999.00

Snow blowers on tractors can be a real pain in the neck! if they are 
mounted on the 3point and you have to go backwards. No fun. This front 
mount kit looks interesting

(http://www.lorenzmfg.com/front_mount_kits.htm)

Bob





> On Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 5:09 AM, terry l. ridder 
> <terrylr at blauedonau.com> wrote:
>> hello;
>>
>> would anyone have either firsthand experience with the tractors and
>> 3-point hitch snow blowers for the tractors that are sold by northern
>> tool? given my continuing inability to walk much nevermind attempting 
>> to
>> walk behind a 2-stage snow blower i am looking at a tractor with snow
>> blower as an alternative. i am also looking at used tractors with a
>> front-end loader.
>>
>> http://www.northerntractor.com
>>
>> also would anyone have plans for building a log splitter?
>> i have searched on the internet and none of the plans i have found are
>> what i would consider complete and safe. i am looking for a vertical
>> log splitter. i have enough trouble balancing my own body when i 
>> attempt
>> to stand up nevermind attempting to pickup a log to place in a
>> horizontal log splitter. i have roughly 10 full cords of wood that 
>> needs
>> splitting.
>>
>> i need some projects for the winter. i am all ready getting bored with
>> the cold and damp weather settling in on us. one can work crossword
>> puzzles for so long before one's mind starts to go.
>>
>>
>> --
>> terry l. ridder ><>
>> __________

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