MidMichTom
New User
I'm a new owner of a Ford 861. This is my first tractor so pardon me if these questions seem basic.
I went to a local tractor dealer to inquire about back (scrapper) blades. The salesman recommended a couple of lighter duty blades made by LS or a Woods RBS72. I'm not sure these would be stout enough to handle the 861's power. I will be mainly pushing snow with it and occasionally grading some ground. What width blades should I be looking at? Will a 6 foot blade be wide enough when angled or should I be looking at 7 foot blades?
What are people using to add weight to the front of these tractors that won't break the bank? I do need new front tires, will adding ballast to the new tires provide a significant gain? It doesn't seem like this would be worth it to me. The rear tires are already filled.
Thanks!
I went to a local tractor dealer to inquire about back (scrapper) blades. The salesman recommended a couple of lighter duty blades made by LS or a Woods RBS72. I'm not sure these would be stout enough to handle the 861's power. I will be mainly pushing snow with it and occasionally grading some ground. What width blades should I be looking at? Will a 6 foot blade be wide enough when angled or should I be looking at 7 foot blades?
What are people using to add weight to the front of these tractors that won't break the bank? I do need new front tires, will adding ballast to the new tires provide a significant gain? It doesn't seem like this would be worth it to me. The rear tires are already filled.
Thanks!
