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Read articles →An owner-operator's first-snow session testing Edge Tamers (bolt-on bucket skids from R2 Manufacturing) on a 60-inch loader bucket during a 4-inch wet snowfall. The video's focus is a genuine verdict on whether Edge Tamers are worth it, with real observations on clearance depth, stone retention, and handling a crowned driveway edge. Also covers independent brake steering on slippery surfaces. Best for B2601 owners weighing this specific accessory.
Ed is a self-described owner-operator running a B2601 on his 33-acre New Jersey farm, so expect a candid, non-commercial hands-on perspective, though he does reference the manufacturer's website and suggests viewers mention his name.
Yes, the owner says each time he uses them he likes them more, and they keep the bucket from digging into the ground even when hitting dips hidden under snow.
A 48-inch bucket or smaller can use two Edge Tamers, but a 60-inch bucket needs a third one placed in the middle, especially with a crowned driveway.
Snow is slippery and weight in the bucket makes steering hard, so tapping the left or right brake nudges the tractor back on course without holding it in.
No, they leave about an inch of snow because they are roughly 3/4 inch thick, which helps retain traction and avoids digging up stones or grass.
