Working the Gravely
- Thread starter Shorty
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I hope so Kenny! This is a dream coming true. Also getting a Sears disc. Needs 5/8 pins put on which will get it wide enough to hook up. Got a spare set on the shelf.
Got a pattern to work off of now. Got to get the steel. There is a local guy that offered the use of his hobby shop. That might work out good if the offer still stands.
That's a nice drawing. Thanks Kenny. The one I am borrowing has been twisted and beat back into shape. So I want to build heavy when I get started.
We will be using a 10" Brinly plow to give us our plowing experience. Figuring to leave the snow chains on since we only have turfs. I am wildly guessing I will need a bit of wheel weight. Especially for JR, since he doesn't have as much gravity pull. For you experienced plow guys, how much weight would you guess is needed?
This isn't a true Gravely, but a rebadged Ariens. With the engine up front it is nose heavy.
10.50x 23 turfs. Hoping the chains equal ags in traction. I got a set of 60 pound concrete weights and a set of 30's. Thinking of trying to start with 60 on the right and 90 on the left. Leaves me with 30 to spot as needed. Hopefully don't need more than that, cause I don't have more. I see these plow day pics and video with lots of weights and I start to think I might be way to light.
About 15 minutes away from Don's house. If the weather cooperates it will be next Saturday. If you are interested, talk to Don or Troy. They know the family who gets it together much better than I do.
After morning coffee and browsing the forums is finished. Still in the wife's van yet.No pics?
