John Deere S130 Tractor with Snow Plow Pushing Snow

[@ggariepy]

I've plowed with a small lawn tractor (a 1989 Craftsman) for years. The key to traction is having the chains, it makes all the difference. Now that I've purchased my S240, I'll be doing the same. There really is no significant damage to the pavement.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks for the info - Very good info to know. I was looking at the belt type chains that are softer on the pavement. 👍

[@ggariepy]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors If you can find chains that are made out of steel aircraft cable, they would probably work just as well as a chain made from links. I imagine they would wear more quickly, but they would probably be more gentle on the pavement. My pavement here is made of concrete, and it's harder than steel chain links, so the chains are what gets damaged, not the pavement. Even so, it is minor, and a set of chains lasts for many years. I hope you enjoy your tractor as much as I'm planning to enjoy mine!

[@tlm3574]

How much does the plow kit cost in Canada? Looks handy.

[@bryanpaul8782]

I just bought an s240 how does it do in the snow? With the blower

[@edmatheson7327]

Looks to me it works just fine... and you had fun while saving your back. Now get back out there and take Esme for a ride.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

LOL - that would be a good video - Esme and I heading down the road on the tractor!

[@ianmurray4081]

Awesome new addition! Think you just created a new pop song 🎶…Baby plough….Do do do….Baby plough…Do do do😅😂🤣🥲

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

LOL - Too funny Ian 😄

[@stephanelachance6195]

Hi Michael ! These little tractors are very practical and usable on a small property all year round. But with more snow they quickly reach their limits, especially with a plow. A snow blower is your best option....but you will absolutely need a cab to protect you from becoming frosty the snowman !! Take care

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks for the info! We don't get too much snow in Medicine Hat as its actually considered a desert 😐 But you are right - a blower would be very nice 😁

[@MuMMuTTT]

This was a real god video. I live in norway and have a Cub cadet xt1 with the snow plow! it saves me a lot of time! and it is fun! Thanks for the video!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@nathanbuck929]

i agree with Stephane about plowing limits. Since you are "ATV enabled", I highly recommend a plow for the ATV. I use a 60" blade on a 500cc Arctic Cat ATV and it works great. Large snow falls could exceed its limits too. I put a rubber blade edge on my old Case garden tractor and that worked great on not scratching the driveway. Another excellent review. Thanks.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks for the tips Nathan! Right now I'm between UTV/ATV's 😑 so tractor is my only option!

[@BackCountryWrenching]

does alright for 2wd i can see it spinning out in certain conditions

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Yea - not too bad - plus I can lift and pull it out if it gets stuck 😄

[@arthurhorvath2076]

Michael I had a used tractor 🚜 with plow blad. I put chains ⛓️ on ,yes it marked my concrete drive. But I put on 4 5o# bull bar what's on back ,it pushed great 👍 👌

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Great tip Arthur 👍

[@tlm3574]

If I pushed snow like our brothers to the north do(we're in northern Missouri) I would look real hard at the cab option. They last as long as the mower and are surprisingly warm. You do a better job and can watch backward (and kidward and parked carward as well as fellow snowplowward. You also get a few extra pounds(or killowgrams) of ballast. Good video. Fun to watch!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

I had a full heated cab on my CanAm Defender and if I was doing more snow removal would just use an UTV with heat. A cab on the little JD would also be fun on the snowy days too 😄

[@tlm3574]

Wondered how the smaller lawn tractors did on snow.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

As long as you don't let it build up too much they do pretty good. If I had more snow, I would opt for the snow blower and not the plow 👍

[@arthurhorvath2076]

Try it out have a good sweep lol 😆 arth

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hahaha thanks!

[@tessamoland797]

Im new to this, but I have to ask this. If this is a lawn mower, where are the blades for cutting grass? 🤔 Did you have to remove that when you install the snow attachments?

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thats correct - The mowing deck is removed. It takes about 5 minutes with no tools needed, all quick disconnect fittings 👍

[@tessamoland797]

@TheEmporiumOutdoors Oh my dear Lord. Well, there goes my hope in buying one. It may be easy for you, but I struggle with an electric handheld Dewalt.... I wont be able to remove or put it back if by some miracle I could renove it... 😔

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

@@tessamoland797 Tessa - Dont give up so easy 😊 Watch a few videos, its very straight forward and the amount of effort it will save you with snow removal, cutting the law is sooo worth the 5 minutes to switch it over once a year. You could even ask a friend to help the first time! Have a great thanks giving!

[@tessamoland797]

@TheEmporiumOutdoors 💪🏾 💪🏾 💪🏾 💪🏾 💪🏾 I will have to research this mower removal more thoroughly, then. This will be my second winter in Maine and I am seriously considering the "removal" of every bit of grass!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

@@tessamoland797 Hahaha - You folks do get a lot of snow too!! I used to like in upstate NY and visited Maine a few times - Just stunning by the coast 🇺🇸

[@paranoidalalien]

Thanks for the video. Do you think I could use it on a limestone gravel driveway?

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Good question! The plow rides on two metal shoes that skim the ground, so if the ground is solid when frozen it should work. Just set the height a little higher than normal. I'd maybe try and find a video with someone pushing snow on gravel, would be my advice.

[@l214laus]

With your dodgy elbow you've mentioned in past videos, this seems like an excellent option to save wear and tear on your body.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Indeed - I'm not getting any younger 😄

[@tedz.]

Congratulations on your new toy. I've been using my ATV with a plow for several years now (after deer season that is). The biggest challenge was which way to push the snow and where to put it. The most satisfying thing is seeing the neighbors watch in envy!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hahaha - I know what you mean! My Can Am Defender heated cab with a blade would have been epic - but alas I sold it 😩 Still learning the best way to push and store the snow 😄

[@andywilliment581]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors it’s not the same if you’re not freezing to death. Brought back memories of my time as an MTD doing Snow and Ice duties, especially at MPA.

[@Captndarty]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors the best way to remove snow and to mow is to step up your tractor to a slightly larger John deer lawn tractor capable of a hydraulic plow not that bolted on yellow shovel.

[@RatdogDRB]

Some ATV (Polars sxs) plows have an add-on feature to the side edges of the blade, some ears that point forward. Those can help keep your load of snow moving forward, rather than sifting off to the sides. If your plow has that option, might be one to consider, if you're getting spillage to the sides. Good lookin' little rig, nice addition to the winter arsenal. You could fight Russia with that little dude. LOL

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

I've seen those with the ears - Not sure if they are available for this plow 🤔 Angling the blade to push to the side keeps all the snow in one line that you can move - kinda 😄 Lots to learn!

[@benterwellen]

Spring will be here soon…

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hahaha - Canada has a nasty habit of surprising you 😆

[@tlm3574]

I wouldnt worry m uch about the chains. There is usually enough snow that the surface is protected. The blade will do more scraping.(or snow shovel). The extra traction and extra weight mite rate another look at the chains.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks for the tip! After a couple of seasons now, the traction is workable with stock tires, as long as you don't allow the snow to build up 👍

[@Serpico1152]

😊 I've been plowing my driveway for 10 years now and people always say to me "that's a lot of trouble to go through changing it back and forth every season" and I always tell them "it better than having a heart attack shoveling every time it snows", I haven't used a shovel in years and use a powerful toro electric leaf blower to clear the walk, steps, and up close around the garage doors on a 50 foot cord that gets it spotless with no problems.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Work smarter not harder! 😉 Switching it over to plowing takes 5-10 mins per session. Well worth the effort!

[@tombalazs5914]

Hi Michael, thanks for sharing this video! It persuaded me to get the same setup which I have been considering for quite some time! I have a quick question for you if you have a moment. I was wondering if you know the total length of the tractor from the back of the rear wheels to the front of the plow when its attached. I have a garden shed I was planning to park it in, but don't know if it will fit with the plow attached. The shed is 87 inches deep, which will fit the tractor itself, but might be tight with the plow. So there's about an extra 12 inches of space. Do you think it will fit, or should I buy a new storage shed for it? Many thanks!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hey Tom - I've been happy with this setup for my conditions. For the dimensions, 86" overall length for the plow and the tractor with the blade straight BUT with the weights located on the back its 95". The weights would be easy to remove and re-add as they just hang off the rear cradle. Hope that helps! 👍

[@tombalazs5914]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Thank you so much! I really appreciate you taking the time to measure for me.

[@tlm3574]

Canadians need to use closed captions. Wish they spoke English.(kiddin, of course ehhh?)

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hahaha 😄

[@joe7004]

😎👀✋👍✌🏻

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Joe! 👍

[@joe7004]

😁👍✌🏻

[@mobiledevto]

that seems like its more trouble than its worth.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Try shovelling by hand 😑 - lol

[@robertsmith9723]

Chains

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

I didn't want to rip up the ash felt with chains but it works pretty good without!

[@adamkeating9977]

If you don't want to slip as much you really, you should buy chains

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

It works ok for me and if I was on more of an incline or gravel I'd get the chains. But good advice! Thanks!

[@markmanternach6839]

Chains is why it's extremely slipping & failure

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hi Mark, As I'm on asphalt I don't want to run chains. There are some alternative that won't chew up the surface and I may try them this year 👍 However, the 2 wheel drive with no diff lock will never compare to 4x4 with locks.

[@markmanternach6839]

Yeah but you complain at 2:24 about the failing & The 2 wd with different lock is 7500 or 8500 the 4x4 is like over 10 k 🤔

[@markmanternach6839]

Tire chains is $150 I use on my x350 & my e140 works Great. The alternative belt & stuff have a very bad reviews not very successful

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

@@markmanternach6839 I'll check out the reviews before buying 👍

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

@@markmanternach6839 The 2 wd works fine for a small property and a little slipping is not a problem. 😉 Just being honest about the difference with diff locks and 4x4.

[@markrussell1390]

thats nothing

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Depends where you live 😄