Using the Craftsman Snow Blade on the GT6000 Tractor

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Join me as we put the Craftsman snow plow to the test on the first big snow fall of the year. I had a good time, but with mixed results. I would love to hear what you think, as I am always open to your comments and suggestions. I am using the 48-inch Craftsman Snow Blade (model 486.2440280), which works with MANY Craftsman tractors, not just the GT6000. Thanks for watching, and for subscribing to my channel. It means a lot to me. Buckwsr, putting the "Do" into "Do-It-Yourself."

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2 фев 2021

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@sonnyblazer5504 2 года назад

You've been a big help for my GT6000 and got a plow for it about 6 years ago! Thanks buddy! Sonny (CT)

@fx802 2 года назад

Great job!! When you don't have to walk behind a blower or shovel but get to ride...Job well done! I give you a full "Far Out Man"!!

@joeg3733 2 года назад

I as well have a gt 6000 with a 46" craftsman plow with wheel weights and chains and the mower pushes like a tank

@user-yn6px4oj8z 2 года назад

Did that come with the correct mounting brackets for the GT6000? And also what modifications needed to be done for the install?

@jeffjackson5331 2 года назад

I have a 1995 Craftsman GT6000 with the plow that goes to that year and it is a plowing machine. I have 55lb wheel weights on each rear tire(standard tread pattern) with chains. I usually plow in second gear. I wondered how the tractor would do with ag tires, i have been thinking about replacing my standard tires with ag's. I really enjoyed both videos on your install this in use videos. I didn't know they had conversion kits for the different plow mount set ups. Thanks for sharing with us.

@Buckwsr 2 года назад

Thanks for the note, Jeff. We had 4 or 5 inches of snow last weekend, and my GT6000 with snow blade did pretty well. I don't have weights or chains; just the Ag tires. For where I live, and the minimal snow we get, I think I can get away without the wheel weights and chains, but I am pretty sure weights and chains would do a better job than the Ag tires alone. By the way, the mounting brackets I was missing last year finally came in, and I was able to get them installed on the tractor/snowblade set up. I made a video about that, and I'll shoot you the link in a separate note. Sometimes notes with hyperlinks get relegated to the "held for review" folders, so check there if you don't see it. Thanks!

@Buckwsr 2 года назад

Here's the link to my video "The Brackets NOT included with your Craftsman Snow Blade" ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pEGH6HFO6i4.html

@jeffjackson5331 2 года назад

@@Buckwsr cool! I just got back in the house from plowing snow and ice. I am in western Pennsylvania north of Pittsburgh and we are finally at the tail end of that winter storm that is going north north east. It did a decent job but i need more weight on the back and some on the front.

@bb1040 Год назад

I have a smaller tractor, Huskee 3800 12 1/2 HP with the 46" blade, use chains but figured my weight would be enough LOL I have been using it for almost 11 years now, just have to realize it is not a bulldozer, and not try to take a full blade every time, especially when the snow is heavy, and usually plow in high gear and make a run at it, works just fine but yes when the snow is to heavy and deep, out comes the snow blower, to get it started, I park the tractor in the garage, so just open the door and start plowing. My neighbor has a Kubota diesel powered 4x4 tractor, now that is a monster and has no problem moving snow, of course it cost more than my car LOL.

@Buckwsr Год назад

Thanks, Bruce. This year I've got a new plan. I've got a Wheel Horse 520H with calcium-filled tires and chains. I'm about to install the snow plow. If we get some snow this year, I'm eager to try it out.

@FixEverythingYourself 3 года назад

I prefer to live in warm climates where neither snowblowers nor snow shovels are required!

@Buckwsr 3 года назад

And then just live vicariously through other people's snow-themed videos on youtube! Thanks for watching.

@stangman1268 3 года назад

yeah but the frosty holidays won't be the same,i lived in florida for a few months it wasn't the same.

@tomdennee3974 2 года назад

Speed is your friend

@Harley365 3 года назад

Lower your tire pressure that would help as well. Just a few lbs of pressure in the tires

@Buckwsr 3 года назад

Thanks, Mike. Great tip!

@lousiegel3330 Год назад

I had the same poor success with the craftsman. Tough to beat your basic snowthrower!

@southwestndn8401 Год назад

I got a 2000 lt1000 and she’s got a 46 in plow a little big for her but still rips

@Buckwsr Год назад

This year I'm gonna leave the GT6000 in the shed, and plow snow with my wheel horse 520-H which I picked up this summer.

@southwestndn8401 Год назад

@@Buckwsr that’s really nice I was lucky enough to pick up a John Deere 316 with a 5 foot blade my craftsman blew while pushing leaves 😂

@SnowingNapalm Год назад

more weight more speed angle the plow more and steer into it to counteract the pushplback from the snow but i don't blame ya the heavy wet stuff is a chore compared to lightweight dry powder somehow even snowblowers work better when colder the hot 30s and 40s farenheight is when ya gotta pull all the tricks out of the hat or wait till it's colder just beware of slush solidifing to ice 👀

@Buckwsr Год назад

Good tips! Thank you.

@nathanbrunner6026 2 года назад

Do you still have your craftsman gt 6000 with snow plow ?

@Buckwsr 2 года назад

Oh yeah. Great tractor. It will run forever.

@nathanbrunner6026 2 года назад

Cool do you have a mower deck for the craftsman gt 6000 and is the mower deck put on the craftsman gt 6000 yet or is the plow still on the craftsman gt 6000 for just plowing?

@Buckwsr 2 года назад

@@nathanbrunner6026 I also have a 44 inch mowing deck, and I was just using that yesterday. Plus I have a 3-basket grass catcher on the back of the tractor. It works pretty good. My mowing deck is starting to rust out, but it still works. I think I only used the snow plow one time this past winter. We just didn't get much snow this year.