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Read articles →A first-timer's honest account of learning snow-plow basics during a rare deep freeze in West Tennessee. Tony works through real trial-and-error on ice-covered blacktop, sharing three specific lessons: blade angle, speed management, and pitching the blade forward to stop hopping. He also notes R4 tire traction and rough tractor weight figures. Best for southern owners suddenly facing winter conditions with no prior experience.
An owner-operator channel run by Tony and Tanja, documenting homestead projects and tractor work from their own property with a self-described beginner's perspective.
Avoid too sharp an angle. The driver found switching to a less aggressive angle made a dramatic improvement in clearing the ice and snow.
Pitch the blade forward by collapsing the top link so the blade frame aims down, inspired by watching a state truck plow with its blade pitched forward.
Yes, the R4 tires performed better than expected in snow, though nothing works great on solid sheet ice.
The lead edge was lifted slightly higher than the trailing edge to avoid hanging on a high point and risking damage to the blade or ripping up blacktop.
