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Newguy

11-21-2001 01:29:06




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Hi all!

I need to get a grader blade for my Fergy. My question is, would it need a caster wheel at the back. Would the blade eventually dig in if it didn't have one?Thanks!




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drizler

11-23-2001 07:27:00




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 Re: grader blade in reply to Newguy, 11-21-2001 01:29:06  
I have plowed for 6 years with an ancient Dearborne 7' with no casters on the TO 20. Try not to let it get too deep and keep the top link short so the blade will float and not dig in. Zane thing is a blessing but not necessary with experience. If the drive is gravel and saturated you may not want to plow if you don't have to. Chances are you will have a couple ruts to fill in every year anyways regardless of plowing or not. If you don't already know the (TO-20 at least) doesn't plow too swift in reverse and if you don't have chains get some, tirechains.com . Wheel loading helps too as does weight on the front if you can manage it. Still no snow here in Northern NY and I am LOVING IT!

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eno

11-21-2001 16:07:58




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 Re: grader blade in reply to Newguy, 11-21-2001 01:29:06  
I guess my '59 TO35 is newer than yours. Mine has draft control and once you get the hang of it, you can do a real nice job. As far as pushing snow, I find that when the ground is not frozen I use the back of the blade and therefore it does not dig in.

The other thing with grading is the speed. If you go to fast it will hop, you have to slow down and let the draft work.



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Scott R

11-26-2001 11:10:53




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 Re: Re: grader blade in reply to eno, 11-21-2001 16:07:58  
It is my understanding that the TO-35s offered position control. Also a low range (from the factory) which is another thing that frustrates me about my TO-20.



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eno

11-26-2001 21:14:30




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 Re: Re: Re: grader blade in reply to Scott R, 11-26-2001 11:10:53  
Yes I'm sorry to say your understanding is correct, and just so you know I used the tractor for quite a while before I read the manual and found out what extra leaver was for.
It really does the trick for landscaping or grading, you can grab a pile of sand and spread it just by pulling on the lever and lighten the draft. That's when the low range is nice to use, you can feel it vibrate when it's working as it is triggered by weight on the blade.
I guess that's why they called the TO35 "Deluxe"

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Scott R

11-21-2001 12:16:22




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 Re: grader blade in reply to Newguy, 11-21-2001 01:29:06  
Yes. The blade will dig in and mess up your gravel driveway. The lack of possition control is maddening, and I plan to purchase a Zane Thing in the near future. However, even with the added possition control the Zane Thing provides, any dips, bumps or otherwise uneven ground will cause your blade to dig even more holes (because the attachment is at a fixed position). My father does all of his grading with an International using a hydraulicly-operated castor wheel apparature, which consistantly keeps the blade at the same height above the ground. I decided I definitely wanted a wheel for plowing snow with my blade, so we built one on. I dont have the auxilary hydraulics on my TO-20 to raise and lower it from the seat, but I can adjust it manually.

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Ken

11-21-2001 02:11:49




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 Re: grader blade in reply to Newguy, 11-21-2001 01:29:06  
New-
I have a Rhino blade for my Fergie, no caster wheel. I use a "Zane Thang" for postion control which I wouldn't do without now that I have it.
You can also adjust the length of your top link to set your blade so that it won't dig so much if you want swipe instead.
Ken



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