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Read articles →This is a real-time, in-the-field clip of an owner using a brand new Yanmar SA424 with a bucket to clear a foot of snow after a Chicago blizzard, driven by the practical need to keep a lane open for a possible emergency vehicle. It shows real operating conditions: front-end sinking, wheel traction issues, and hydraulic behavior under load, but no specs or walkaround. Best for owners curious about real-world snow performance, not buyers wanting a feature overview.
Appears to be an owner-operator narrating personal, unscripted use of his own tractor rather than a dealer or reviewer.
It clears a foot of snow but the front end can sink in, so the operator goes slow, avoids digging in too deep, and pushes snow gradually to the side.
The owner says he would almost rather have a bucket since it lets him move piles around, something he says would be harder with just a plow attached.
The owner says chains would not help, calling it mostly a matter of being a good operator rather than needing more traction.