How's she goin'? Some happy you liked the video. Take 'er easy!!

How's she goin'? I do like to plow snow Jack, but come March or April I have to say, I'm not sorry to see the longer days and warmer temps!! LOL I'm not real sure what our average snowfall is around here. Some years we won't get any snow till maybe mid January and the it'll snow pretty good till April. This year was a bit different. We had snow before Christmas and it has stayed around. I'd say we probably get 24 to 36 inches of snow a year on average but at any one time there is probably only a foot or so that stays around. Take 'er easy!!

How's she goin'? The battery in the GoPro usually does pretty good but I guess the cold had it's way with it!! Not being allowed to plow across the road is not a bad idea. When I plow my lane and push the snow across the road but I always make sure I clean up the road when I'm finished. I didn't show it here but I spend a lot of time out at the road making sure there is no wind rows left from me pushing snow across it. I remember when I used to plow the lake road. Guys would plow their lanes and push the snow across the road and just leave it with the wind rows. Then it would freeze and when I plowed the road it would near rattle the teeth out of me plus it's hard on the tractor. So that's a decent rule if you ask me!! Thanks for watching Mike. Take 'er easy!!

How's she goin'? Thanks for commenting on my video! The GC2300 are awesome tractors eh!! I'm glad you like yours!! I have a heavy snow blower on the back of my GC2300 and I also have a Quick Hitch. The Quick Hitch causes the snow blower to hang off the back by another 4 inches or so. This little difference makes a big difference in the weight on the front wheels. So my set up for the GC is lite on the front end and that's why my steering is affected in deep snow. Take 'er easy!!

How's she goin'? Thanks for the nice comment Mike. I have tried an oil pan heater but it didn't make much difference. A block heater would be nice. I have to say though, I'm on the timid side to try and install one since you have to knock out a frost plug to install it!! Maybe one day!! LOL Take 'er easy and stay warm!!

How's she goin'? Thanks Ronnie for your your prayers. Janet and I both appreciate them. You know I like winter and the snow. I'd miss it if we didn't get any. But I have to also say, come March or April, I'm pretty stoked to see the longer days and warmer temps! LOL Take 'er easy!!

How's she goin'? Thanks for your prayers and well wishes Steve!! I agree with you. Winter is the best time of year in my books, but you have to be prepared and dressed for it!! Thanks again for the support. Take 'er easy!!

Hello there Artie!! Thanks buddy!! This was nice snow to plow. It was plenty cold this day and so the snow was dry and stayed where you pushed it! That makes a big difference when plowing eh!! Have a great week end Artie and take care!!

How's she goin'? Thanks for watching Joseph. We are getting some more snow today. Maybe another 3 or 4 inches!! So maybe do some night plowing tonight!! I have no chains on the front wheels of the tractor and with the 4 inches of extra length on the rear due to the Quick Hitch the tractor gets lite on the front end. So using the blade to help steer is a handy thing to do!! But the wings on the blade hinder that process, so like I say, every solution has a problem!! LOL Thanks for the visit. Take 'er easy!!

How's she goin'? I bet plowing snow around the farm would be a chore and a half. I love to plow snow but when you have to do it the fun is diminished a lot!! Thanks for watching. Take 'er easy!!

How's she goin'? Thanks for the comment Reg! No the Massey Fergsuon GC2300 awesome tractor doesn't have that ability. But I can see where it would be an advantage for cold starts. When I start my tractor I put all gearboxes in neutral and start, but it still has to turn the hydraulic pump. That feature on your Kioti would be easier on your hydraulic pump too eh!! Yes, that's an interesting option. Thanks for mentioning that. Take 'er easy!!

@@GrampiesWorkshop There are few changes that I wish I could have done to the mechanics of this Kioti BEFORE I bought it, I can tell you. The newer Kioti`s now have these issues changed or corrected, but no help from Kioti Factory for those of us who have had to pay dearly for this engineering screw ups in this model I can assure you.

@@regsparkes6507 That's too bad eh. You would think Kioti would reach out and try to appease it's customers some way.

Hello there tom!! Thanks buddy!! The tractor sure does punch above it's weight class!! Did I ever mention it's an awesome tractor? LOL More snow here today so maybe some night time plowing tonight! Fingers crossed!!! Take 'er easy!!

How's she goin'? Thanks for the comment Rick!! That's a good one. Here's my take on that. The blower sure does get the snow well back from the edges and you always want to plow for the next storm so you will have room to pile the snow. But to use the blower I need to run the tractor at a high RPM to get the PTO speed to where the blower is efficient. So if I run the tractor at high RPM it uses more fuel. And with the blower I need to travel slow. When I plow, I still go slow, but I don't need the RPM as high. Typically with the blower the RPM is about 2500. When I'm plowing the RPM is about 2000. Not a lot of difference but it does make a difference in the amount of fuel burnt. And when you're cheap like me that's important! LOL Thanks again for watching and take 'er easy!!

@ Good answer lol. Well like I said, what works for you is right. 👍👍

How's she goin'? We haven't got as much snow so far this winter as normal but there is still lots of time left!! LOL It's snowing here again today. Maybe another 4 inches. So maybe some night time plowing is in store!! That would be nice eh!! Thanks for the visit and the comment. Take 'er easy and I hope you get some plowing in!!

How's she goin'? Well we could play golf around here if we wanted but you'd have to paint your balls orange. And who wants to do that right!!! The tractor is hard to start, but it was -14 this day. Mind you, I'm starting to believe all the comments I'm getting that it cranks slow so as soon as the shop gets squared away I'll take the GC2300, awesome tractor, in there and check over the starter and it parts and pieces. Stay 'cool' Craig!! LOL Take 'er easy!!

How's she goin'? Thanks for dropping by Brain. As soon as I can get the shop squared away enough to get the tactor in there, I want to go over the starting motor and it's parts. I'm starting to believe everyone who is telling me it cranks too slow. It has always cranked slow, but I think it's worth a gander. Thanks for the comment. Take 'er easy!!

How's she goin'? 10 -4 buddy!! Take 'er easy and thanks for commenting.

How's she goin'? Thanks for watching. The plow on my tractor has a hard time getting the snow to roll off the blade and over the bank when the banks get high. In that case I turn around and use the blower. I like the limbs hanging down over the lane. It makes it look like a tunnel when the trees are laden with snow. Take 'er easy!!

How's she goin'? So nice of you to drop by the channel and leave a comment. Lots of snow with this one and a fun afternoon plowing. Thanks again for the visit and take 'er easy!!

How's she goin'? We didn't get all the snow that you got Noel. Only about 6 or 8 inches. But enough to make a good day's tractor therapy and in a cab too!! LOL Poor Dave eh. He has been frozen so many times plowing with no cab that now he thinks he doesn't need a cab!! LOL I hope you have a great weekend too. Take 'er easy!!

🤭🤭. I’ll get to him one of these days Mike. 🤭🤭

Ha Ha Ha!! One day he'll give up and join the ranks of the 'cabbies'!!

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Hey again Gary!! Thanks buddy. I appreciate your time. I hope you and Barb have a great weekend. Take care!!

Hey there Gary!! I do enjoy plowing. But I have to be honest, I don't get as excited as I once did!! LOL The tractor is pretty comfy for plowing but you have to dress to be in the cold. But having the cab to keep me out of the wind and blowing snow is key!! Thanks for commenting. Take 'er easy!!

Good day eh!! You never know when you will need those chains. Don't give up on them just yet. Like we say around here, "There is March to get through." LOL Take 'er easy!!

How's she goin'? Nice of you to drop by tonight Gary!! Take 'er easy!!

How's she goin'? Thanks Del! It was bitter cold but the snow as dry and easy to plow. No heated seat for me. Just a cab and it's not heated either!! But as you saw, I have the winter clothes on so the cold isn't an issue. Being in the cab and out of the wind and blowing snow is the key for me. Thanks for watching. Take 'er easy!

How's she goin'? Thanks Ed! It takes a lot of camera positioning for sure eh! LOL You know I have often thought of getting a bigger tractor. Then when I do jobs like this I realize that the GC is the perfect size for what I need. I would only get in trouble with a bigger tractor I think!! LOL Take care and thanks a lot for commenting.

I was surprised we got as much snow as we did. And yes the road is smoother but it's supposed to get mild on Saturday so it'll be rough again! Love ya!!

Hey Mike. Looks like you got about as much snow as we did. Supposed to snow more tonight and stop tomorrow morning. My neighbours are away so I shoveled their sidewalks too and now I’m an achy unit. I’ve thought about getting a place in the country when I retire and always thought I’d get a skidsteer, but after watching your videos I realize how much more versatile a small tractor would be. Do you always plow the driveway the same or do you switch patterns to keep it exciting?

How's she goin'? Well Bruce I tried different patterns (for the excitement like you say) but in the end I tend to plow the same way. In and out the lane 3 or 4 times and then put the wings on and clear off the landings. If you ever get a place in the country having a tractor is a must I'd say. They can do so much. I have often thought of getting a bigger tractor. But as you see in this video (and many others with the tractor) having the small tractor is just about perfect for a homestead. It can get into tight spots and is still big enough to do bigger jobs, just takes a little more time. Getting the tractor was a smart move for me. I thought it was a lot of money when I bought it. But that was 18 years ago and the tractor is working as well today as when I first got it so the investment was well worth it!! Thanks for commenting. Take 'er easy!!

How's she goin'? Thanks Lloyd!! It was some cold and the snow was dry and easy to plow. Makes for a much nicer time, but then again, I like to plow snow so anytime I get to do so is a good day!! LOL Take 'er easy!!

How's she goin'? The weather is hard to figure out eh!! It sure has been cold but we haven't gotten a lot of snow till this showed up. I bet there's more coming before this is all said and done though. The Ground Hog will set us straight on Sunday eh! LOL Take care and thanks for watching Russell!!

How's she goin'? Len one of the best things I did for winter plowing was add the power angle for the blade. I plowed for may years where I had to get out and reposition the plow angle manually. Now I just push the joystick to one side or the other!! Oh yeah, and the cab is pretty sweet too!! Thanks for watching. Take 'er easy!!

How's she goin'? Ha Ha Ha!! Well Tom our winters last until March and sometimes April so no plans to take the plow off the tractor just yet!! LOL Thanks for stopping by and take 'er easy!!

@ ours too Mike but at least by March we are clearly headed the right way. I have experienced snow on Easter but by then it doesn’t last long.

How's she goin'? We got a good amount of snow, maybe 6 to 8 inches. It was good and cold and so the snow was easy to plow and stayed where you pushed it. It was a great day for plowing. Funny eh how we aren't that far apart, but the weather is so different. The GC2300 awesome tractor came thorough again!! LOL Thanks for commenting Ben. I hope you and Sue have a great weekend too! Take 'er easy!

How's she goin'? Thanks for that idea John. I have skid shoes on my plow that I set for about an inch off the grade and that seems to work good. But the ABS is a good idea too. Thanks for dropping by tonight. Stay warm and take care!!

How's she goin'? When I first geared up my tractor with the blade and blower I had chains on the front end and it steered a lot better. But then I added a Quick Hitch for the rear attachments. This added about 4 inches out the back. That 4 inches, plus I don't have the front chains on any more, make the front end pretty lite. But I can steer it pretty good with the blade so it's not all bad. LOL Thanks for the ideas John. You have some good ideas for running the gear. Thanks. Take 'er easy!

How's she goin'? Mike your prayers are special to Nannie and I. Thanks!! It was pretty cold. But surprisingly, in the cab with no heater, I am plenty warm. But my hands were cold. But as you saw, I was also dressed for the cold!! That makes a difference. Thanks for all your care and concern and support Mike. Take 'er easy!!

How's she goin'? Thanks Roger. I was going to go out the night before just so I could plow at night. The snow had stopped and it was pitch black out so it would have been perfect! But Nannie wasn't feeling too good, so I figured I better wait. I hope, before this winter is over, to get some night time plowing in!! Take 'er easy!!

How's she goin'? You ain't lying. If I wasn't so old, this would be my second most favorite activity!! LOL Take 'er easy!!

Hello there Cathy!! Your prayers are much appreciated. Lots of snow but the plowing went pretty good. Some cold though. Take 'er easy!!

How's she goin'? I was wondering if longer glow plug time might help. The manual says 10 seconds of glow plugs. And when I checked into that, the consensus is if you leave them on longer than 10 seconds you run the risk of burning them out. So I run them for 10 seconds and try to start. If it doesn't start I run the glow plugs again for another 10 seconds. And so on. That's what I did here. The 3rd time as the charm. So in essence I had the glow plugs on for 30 seconds. Just not all at once. LOL Thanks for the comment Nev. I appreciate your input! Take 'er easy!!

Hey there Renaldo. Just so you know, I had a Tee shirt on too. And then a heavy flannel shirt over that, insulated covies and a Ski Doo jacket!! LOL Thanks for watching. Take 'er easy!!!

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How's she goin'? We haven't had as much snow as we normally get so far Griff. But there is still March to get through so you never know. And about not blowing out the lane. Here's my take on that. Until the banks get to high for the snow to roll off the mold board and over the bank I'll keep plowing. When I use the blower I need to run the tractor at about 2200 RPM to get the 580 RPM for the blower PTO. But I have to go slow when blowing. That takes a lot more fuel. If I can plow I can run at a lower RPM and get the lane plowed quicker using less fuel. You see, when you're as cheap as I am, these things matter!! LOL Take 'er easy!!

How's she goin'? This snow was the most we had all winter. This is only about the 3rd time I plowed this winter. I'm not complaining, just sayin'!! LOL Take 'er easy and thanks for the visit tonight!!

@GrampiesWorkshop lol

How's she goin'? We haven't had as much snow yet this winter as normal but I'm OK with that. I have been watching on the News about the cold and snow you folks are getting in Upper Canada. It'll be spring soon Gator. The ground hog will let us know on Sunday if we need to put the plow away or wax it up!! LOL Take 'er easy!!

How's she goin'? You ain't lying Vernon. About the no school part and having the equipment part too!! I have been a long time getting my GC2300 set up to plow snow. It's rigged pretty good now for what I need. Thanks for tuning in and take 'er easy!!

How's she goin'? Having the bench under the window is nice but it does get pretty bright there sometimes with the sun shining in. I was thinking maybe tinting film for the windows. Still not ready to pull the trigger on anything just yet though!! LOL Take care and thanks for commenting.

Hello there Artie!! I have to agree Artie, having the bench by the window is the best spot. Lots of light and it's in a good spot to work at too. Thanks for your comment. Take 'er easy!!

How's she goin'? Glad the letter finally made it to you Bryan. The strike kind of delayed it a bit eh!! LOL Thanks for commenting about the bench. It's coming along pretty good. Take 'er easy!!

Hello there Larry!! Thanks for the visit. I appreciate your time. I think the bench will work out OK. Thanks for watching and take care!!

You know me. I don't like painting, but with this being the 'almost' end of the shop reno I didn't mind the painting too much! LOL The trim does make the wall look finished eh. Love ya!!

How's she goin'? You're right Stevo!! When I built this bench in '97 I think, I never thought it would ever change. Now this is the 3rd major change I made to it!! LOL Never say 'never' I guess eh!! Thanks for dropping by today and take 'er easy!!