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I wouldn't count on the snow sliding off. You might check but I don't imagine that snow-loading codes assume it's going to slide off either.

We have an unheated screen porch at our camp that has a steel roof and 2x6 rafters. It has a minimum pitch for steel roofs without going to low angle roofing. I don't know how that compares to a 12/12. I can say that the snow doesn't necessarily slide off and I rake it several times a winter. I think what happens is that the air on the inside of the porch melts the snow a bit on warm days. If the snow then doesn't slide off then it freezes to the roof. If that happens then it has to wait for an even warmer day and support any additional snow as well--good chance that making sugar would cause it to slide off with a little encourgagement from a rake though.

We have an old 'lean-to' type sugar shed a little larger than that which has stood more than 50-years with 'real 2x4's' for rafters. The walls were getting a bit splayed and the roof sway-backed though. I did some probably over-designed remedial work and it has been fine.

roof rafters
Home Improvement
Replies 8 Post by TomG

Searching multiple web sites regarding the Powerstroke seems to show that most all the 6.0 problems were in the early 2003 models and have been corrected. The worst problem was the initial fuel injectors allowing fuel to enter the crankcase and ruin the engine. Ford bought back 475 of those trucks and have redesigned the injectors for all new ones. The other significant problem involved reprogramming the computer to solve some performance problems. None of the web sites seem to show any significant problems after late 2003. If buying a used Ford truck, it would probably be a good idea to stay away from a 2003 model. Ford sells more diesels than Dodge and Chevy combined so they must be doing something right.

How to match Truck to Trailer Load
Kubota Tractors
Replies 101 Post by BillBass

dude, I've spent the last two years clearing snow with an old Oliver tractor. It worked fine, but there were times when my leg would be stiff and sore from working the clutch so much. It's not a big deal if you have a straight drive. I don't. I'm up on top of a hill with the shop & house on a line running east-west so the driveway in between them fills with snow and drifts up to 5 feet high. So I end up using the bucket a lot with much back and forth motion of the tractor. As such, the clutch foot and gears get a lot of work.

I broke down and ordered a new JD 4310 ehydro this week. Combination of getting the MFWD and the hydrostat for easier forward and backword work. So think about what driveway you have and how you plan on clearing it of snow. How much clutch work will you have to do? Is the money savings worth it? What's the risk of burning up the clutch by slipping it to get yourself unstuck?

looking for info
John Deere Tractors
Replies 6 Post by Iowafun

Sorry I can't say if a bota scraper has a rear cutter or not. I've always thought of them as universal features that come in fixed and swinging types but who knows. One without a rear cutter would have the advantages of a swinging model but also without the ability to use it like a poor man's dozer. I forgot that I also use mine for back-filling trenches so I find the rear cutter pretty useful.

A swinging (or missing) one does provide a greater range of useful blade angles than a fixed model. A fixed one will roll back on its rear cutter and lift the front one if the top-link is extended very far. That works for spreading but at the expense of very fine scraping. For aggressive cutting in soft soils, the depth of cut in a fixed model is limited because the rear cutter will come down on the ground even if the top-link is very short.

I suspect the advantages of a swinging type are marginal except for very fine use. If I wanted them I'd look at a swinging model. I don't think I'd want to give up a rear cutter just for some 'fineness' in my otherwise crude use. A tool doesn't need to be better than the user. 'Course I've only used a fixed model so I may not know what I'm missing.

New box scraper
Operating and Attachments
Replies 18 Post by TomG

Chief, don't worry, I am excited. I've been mowing over 3 acres with a 54" deck. The 72" with power behind it will make a big difference for me. I'm also looking forward to how it will clear snow. My Oliver 550 pooped out on me last winter and caused all kinds of havoc and marriage strains. Snow, Iowa, an uphill driveway, the wife's Mustang GT convertible and an uncooperative tractor is not a good combination to keep one's temper under control. I'm try to temper my emotions so my wife thinks I wanted the new tractor for logical reasons. My reasons are logical for men.

Sigh Now I ve done it
John Deere Tractors
Replies 23 Post by Iowafun

Go to http://tractorpoint.com/cgi-bin/tractor/search.pl
type HICK11H1369 in the "Posted by" box
press your Enter key
review the results returned.

They will go a long way explaining why you're not getting a lot of response to your solicitation.

//greg//

Lenar
Jinma Farmpro Agracat Nortrac
Replies 6 Post by greg_g

Art
Can I buy them for my 7500 with a RCK -60B Deck.
I think that was the #

Gator Blades
Garden and Landscape
Replies 8 Post by grinder

What is the difference between a Jimna and Bolton Chipper, both are made in China. The Bolton rep says they are made in the same factory. The price difference is $1600 vs $2400

Jimna vs Bolton chipper
Operating and Attachments
Replies 2 Post by bbiehl

you go BROKEN, Sounds like your going to be a busy fella. bet your going to like that more than work anyway.

x-mas in Aug
New Holland Tractors
Replies 17 Post by plots1

I will contact you on 7/28/2004 and discuss more info with you in regards to the 4600. Thanks for your inquiry.

John Deere 4600
John Deere Tractors
Replies 9 Post by bsells2002

WHO did you buy it from?

new tc48
New Holland Tractors
Replies 5 Post by stevenc

Beagle, you have to keep moving it repeatedly for each 1/4" of movement you need. Unlike a standard hitch where they are harder to index as to exactly your hitch movement will be.

What does the Quarter Inching Valve Do on the B7510
Kubota Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Art White

Hello to all those that have posted on this string. Thank you for your answers over the last few days. I think I know understand better the question of lifting. The last few post were good about break out force. Which I checked before bying the 4110. I had a 455 which had a very low break out forch and why I have steeped up to the 4110. So this leads me to another question.
On flat ground with grass cover clay and some black loom will I be able to bust the ground and shave off the top ground to about 6" to a 1 foot with out hitting it over over like I did my my 455.
I am waiting to pick up this baby the deck still has not come in to the dealer it has been 8 days now. I a m going nuts.
Maybe tomorrow.
Thanks

Roger

4110 John deere
John Deere Tractors
Replies 28 Post by rogermo

Hi All<br>
I have had my 2210 and land pride PHD now for about a month. <br>
have only put in five posts around the chicken run so far but the PHD works just fine. The only concern is the clearance when fully lifted, may have to mod the back body a little to stop me worrying about it. Only a one inch trim...also there is an aux ele. wire plug there which needs to be moved as it gets pinched by the Phd arm at full lift.<br>
anyway if you own a 2210 and are thinking of buying a PHD then the land pride 10 is a good bet.<br>
Goatee

2210 and a PHD
John Deere Tractors
Replies 3 Post by goatee

From the sizes you have stated of two of your tools it is easy to see why you might like more horsepower. It is important to remember that many machines are rated by
pto horsepower not engine as most compact tractor manufacturers talk.

horsepoweritis
Kubota Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Art White

I would call Ted at corriher impliment,,he would know what fitting

Zerk fitting replacement
New Holland Tractors
Replies 4 Post by stevenc

Loghouse,
Did your neighbor ever sell the backhoe he built?

Kit Built Backhoe Review Advice
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 25 Post by skyhigh

BROKENARROW,,what kind of loader? (Bush Hog?)

bought a 33 boomer today
New Holland Tractors
Replies 31 Post by stevenc

The clutch on a 950 is fairly simple to do. Depending on how old it is, you could have a single stage clutch or a dual stage. There are a couple of special tools involved for adjusting the fingers and for aligning the clutch disks. If it is a dual stage clutch, the parts are pretty expensive from the dealer. There are probably some aftermarket parts available but I don't know if the quality would be as good. If you need to replace the entire clutch assembly, be prepared for over $1500.00 at the dealer for parts. Keep this in mind when negotiating the price of the tractor. Good Luck!!

John Deere 950 Clutch
John Deere Tractors
Replies 7 Post by jdgreen

If you don't take the time to learn how to operate it, any piece of equipment can be problematic. The more of your rantings I read, the more convinced I am that you'd have problems operating a crowbar.

Let's take up a collection so we can send him some cheese to go with his whine.

hey look
Everything and Anything
Replies 28 Post by paulss