Posted by dsisson on September 08, 2018 at 12:36:51 from (174.199.16.145):
I'm a complete noob to tractors. But I'm looking to purchase an older one for snow removal. I own a commercial building with a parking lot for about 25 cars. The only purpose for this tractor would be to remove snow, probably about 10 times a year. I would prefer a loader to a snow plow, because I can stack the snow higher, so we'll have more parking. the lot is level, except a very slight grade at the entry.
My budget is $3000 or less. If I spend more, I'd probably go ahead and hire a snow removal service, or get a plow on my truck. Therefore, I'm looking at older antique tractors. I'm handy, so I'm not scared of maintaining them, but it'd be nice if it'd start when I need it too. I've been reading that a tricycle tractor is a bad idea for snow removal (tippy and hard to steer in the snow).
I'm wondering if a tractor is a good option - will it be maneuverable enough to do snow removal in a lot?
Around here (RI and MASS) I'm seeing a bunch of Ford 8N/9N/2N with loaders. I've seen a few others that have similar capacities - a JD 40U, Ford 600, and a few other brands. The Ford 8Ns seem very popular with bucket loaders. Most of these buckets are 4' wide, some are 6' wide. I'd assume that a 6' bucket would be better to remove snow fast, but the 4' bucket would work. The tractor would need to live outdoors, but I'll find a good cover for it.
I'm wondering if this is a good option. Also wondering about ballast, live hydraulics, etc. I'm concerned that if the hydraulics don't work unless you are moving, that it won't work for snow removal - IE: I'll scoop up a big bucket of snow, but not be able to raise it unless I'm moving. I can't guarantee I'll always be moving. (for example, if I push a load up towards the building, then want to raise it and move it away from the building).
Again, I don't know anything and will be learning on the job, so to speak.
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