QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does it look like this 52" plow attachment would handle all your snow clearing needs? What other projects would you use it on? Would you put chains on your tires?
@claudelefebvre30764 жыл бұрын
if i had a bigger driveway a 52 inch would do the job , but since we have a few ice storm over the winter i would consider having the chain or maybe tire with cleats
@MarkThomasBuilder4 жыл бұрын
Claude Lefebvre Chains sound like the easiest solution if you’re dealing with ice.
@claudelefebvre30764 жыл бұрын
@@MarkThomasBuilder yes you are right , the cleats are a little too much , probably my hate of ice make me see them every where loll
@MarkThomasBuilder4 жыл бұрын
Claude Lefebvre 👍
@lowermichigan44374 жыл бұрын
Might be nice to have for cleanup but i would definitely need either new aggressive tires or chains. Also might be a bit much $ just to have an agile light plow. Cool idea for those that can make it their main plow.
@joegilly15234 жыл бұрын
Ok this is like my new CUB. Do to shoulder injury I can’t do the levers on the zero turn ,mine has the steering wheel and I love it.After spending $4400 for my new CUB I would not plow stones or dirt with it. Just myself others might do it ,not me. Hopefully you don’t tweak your frame . I want my new cub to last 20 years like my last one .👍
@MarkThomasBuilder4 жыл бұрын
The Ultima seems very solid and the plow is made for all seasons. I'm not going to push it to extremes, mostly for snow and grading some crushed stone. The springs on the front of the plow allow shock absorption to the frame. My grandpa had a Cub for over 20 years.
@n_giantyeti Жыл бұрын
I don’t know if you will tweak the frame. Square tube steel is actually stronger than cylindrical tube steel, why do you think body on Frame trucks, their frames are all square tube steel. The frames on these mowers alone are stronger than a lot of others
@deadfisfhalequin23047 ай бұрын
Cut PVC Slip on Edge, Helps with Gravel
@MarkThomasBuilder7 ай бұрын
Thanks,that's a great idea, I'll have to try it out! Do you know what size pvc works best?
@sellscats466613 күн бұрын
do you have to do anything to the mower to prep for colder weather operations? different oil? ect.
@MarkThomasBuilder13 күн бұрын
I normally start using REC (non-ethanol) fuel for the last few tank fulls and add some Sta-Bil fuel stabilizer. I try to keep the fuel topped off before the winter season. Last winter, we barely had any snow and I ended up using my snow blower only 2xs while the mower sat in storage. I don't use any other types of oil and change the it in the spring.
@jeremyflagg8007 Жыл бұрын
Do you have to remove the deck to use the plow? I have the 42” model and does it fit the smaller models or is it a different part number? I need to watch your video a few more times, but I think I want a plow😂
@MarkThomasBuilder Жыл бұрын
You don't need to remove the deck on mine. It's probably a good idea if you're going through some deep snow. I'm actually going to put my blade on soon because of some bumps in my driveway needing to be leveled out.
@jimmymoison16313 жыл бұрын
Hello, is this easy to remove/detach when it comes spring time?
@MarkThomasBuilder3 жыл бұрын
Yes, pretty quick to detach. The install in the winter takes a little longer, like around 15 minutes to install.
@jasonrogge15603 жыл бұрын
How much longer is the mower overall with the snowplow attached? I want to be able to park my ZT150 in my garage with the plow installed and wondering how much parking garage depth the plow adds.
@menardreal6182 Жыл бұрын
Would it be better to remove the mower deck, and add weight to the back of the machine
@MarkThomasBuilder Жыл бұрын
I recommend removing the deck and putting chains on the back tires. I made a video featuring the chains.
@mypointofblue52602 жыл бұрын
Great idea! Thanks for sharing. I have the exact same mower. How much extra space does the attachment consume?
@MarkThomasBuilder2 жыл бұрын
I believe it's a couple feet out in front of the mower.
@RJ-lk5pj2 жыл бұрын
Does the mowing deck remove easily? I assume this was the maiden voyage and removed after the filming.
@MarkThomasBuilder2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I removed it later on without any issues. I recall seeing a good how-to here on KZbin.
@dakotak84374 жыл бұрын
Should lower the tire pressure for more traction and could also add fluid to tries but should go slower won't have pumps and ripples in drive way but great job looks goods also turn blade works to not digging and poping up
@MarkThomasBuilder4 жыл бұрын
I didn't think about lowering the tire pressure, but makes sense. Thanks for the advice!
@dakotak84374 жыл бұрын
@@MarkThomasBuilder no problem
@lowermichigan44374 жыл бұрын
Does it fit other models (older) or only the Ultima?
@MarkThomasBuilder4 жыл бұрын
Here's what the website says... Fits ZT1, ZT2 and ZTX Ultima™ Series RZT Models (2019- )
@amandaestes72714 жыл бұрын
Would it fit a Spartan XD zero turn 2020 would it move larger area of dirt like a trailer load
@MarkThomasBuilder4 жыл бұрын
This would move some dirt. Maybe a single axle trailer load. I think it's only designed for the Ultima, but may work on something else if it's given some custom modification.
@techgeek803 жыл бұрын
I have the same plow and zero turn. Will the plow and/or the brass “feet” (that are adjustable) scratch a concrete driveway? A light textured concrete. Not one as smooth as a garage floor... hope that makes sense. And thank you
@MarkThomasBuilder3 жыл бұрын
I plowed my concrete garage approach several times with this plow last winter and didn't notice any scratches.
@techgeek803 жыл бұрын
@@MarkThomasBuilder thank you. Now I want some snow
@ebrowder873 жыл бұрын
Is it a hard time reaching for the plow handle to raise the blade before going into reverse? I watched you whole video and only 1 time did the video show you reaching for the handle and it looked to be out of ready so you grabbed the bar below the handle
@MarkThomasBuilder3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I often grab below the grip to raise it up, since it's easier to do. The handles are kinda far away, but it's probably best they aren't any closer for safety reasons.
@ebrowder873 жыл бұрын
@@MarkThomasBuilder just placed my order for the snow blade and the mulching kit. Thanks for the input.
@MarkThomasBuilder3 жыл бұрын
@@ebrowder87 You bet. I'm heading out in a few minutes to use my snow blade for the snow we got overnight.
@davidbasham32972 жыл бұрын
Will this plow work on a zt1 42 zero turn cub cadet
@MarkThomasBuilder2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it looks like it fits all RXT-S models from 2014-
@chris2790 Жыл бұрын
anybody know if the plows fit on the zts2?
@MarkThomasBuilder Жыл бұрын
I don't believe it will fit on that unit.
@flushometer19_84 жыл бұрын
Can it do snow removal
@MarkThomasBuilder4 жыл бұрын
Yes, absolutely! I show it demonstrated on some icy snow a little later in my video.
@flushometer19_84 жыл бұрын
Do you know why Diablo blades do not have vibration
@MarkThomasBuilder4 жыл бұрын
@@flushometer19_8 Their advanced stabilizer vents absorb noise and vibration.
@MarkThomasBuilder4 жыл бұрын
@@flushometer19_8 Their advanced stabilizer vents absorb noise and vibration.
@flushometer19_84 жыл бұрын
You mean the perma shield non stick coating
@robbbeck22733 жыл бұрын
How is the traction in the snow? Will I need chains for the tires?
@MarkThomasBuilder3 жыл бұрын
I was able to get by without chains, but I'm planning on getting chains for this season.
@theblogofsingh3 жыл бұрын
@@MarkThomasBuilder You can get chains for $40 on ebay right now just ordered. btw how much was the plow? I found out home depo sells for $890 but out of stock at the moment!
@superdavidscarberry75403 жыл бұрын
Cost of the plow?
@MarkThomasBuilder3 жыл бұрын
You'll have to check the Cub Cadet website for the latest. I'm thinking it's around $800, but that's just a quick guess.