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Read articles →An owner's casual first real-world snow-plowing session with a CT4045, using the front loader bucket rather than a dedicated snow blade. The main takeaway is a traction problem caused by lack of rear ballast on wet, heavy snow, he discusses the issue and weighs DIY ballast box options. Short and conversational; most useful to new CT4045 owners wondering how the tractor handles its first winter without counterweights.
Posted by the CITYHILLBILLYS channel, which appears to be an owner documenting early experiences on their own property.
It has no counterweight in the rear, so pushing wet, heavy snow causes the rear of the tractor to lift and the wheels to slip.
Yes, the owner used the front loader bucket to push snow and said it performed great, aside from the traction issue from no ballast.
The owner prefers the front loader mount because a rear plow requires constantly watching behind, which he dislikes, similar to using a brush hog.
