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Nov 20, 2024 21:27:40 GMT -6
Post by SWMan on Nov 20, 2024 21:27:40 GMT -6
NF I think it gets closed often enough, probably more to keep the people pulling double 53' trailers parked and avoid accidents. I spoke with a few people today that drove on the "closed" highways and they were drivable with common sense and good tires, but those are sometimes in short supply these days.
Yeah it rained here before it snowed, kind of a mess under the snowbanks currently. Seems to happen like that often enough here in early winter.
2 of 3 cattle waterers had the fuses off I learned today, I was certain those were all checked a week ago but never froze until last night. Not sure if the cows were more excited for bedding or water....probably water!
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Nov 20, 2024 21:30:34 GMT -6
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Post by cptusa on Nov 20, 2024 21:30:34 GMT -6
Been a treat here. No rain late July through October and November hits only had two marginal days for nh3.
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Nov 20, 2024 23:35:55 GMT -6
Post by northernfarmer on Nov 20, 2024 23:35:55 GMT -6
Just the fact that it is the trans Canada, I thought maybe they would do all they could to keep it open but it probably was nastier there than what I am picturing in my mind. I am also surprised that they are allowed to pull doubles as I thought at one time they only allowed them to be on certain routes that were divided highway from point A to B, no doubt those rules laxed so they could pull more and get payed less.
As to common sense, I suspect its a lot easier to find winter tires at the tire store then it is common sense !. Its all too easy to find videos of snowy roads in California every winter and in fact its a mess right now in northern Cali, idiots in vehicles stuck, on the main i 5 in northern cali as they are getting hammered with snow.
Our weather was up and down temp wise since Oct 20 with snow and then melting and round and round but have a feeling that in the yard under the grass, the ground is not frozen at all so that will not work out well for snow plowing over grass area's and it takes forever for the ground to freeze if the snow is left undisturbed. But it is wintery out now as of the last couple of days, might stay this time ...
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Post by victory on Nov 23, 2024 12:15:00 GMT -6
There's at least half a foot of white stuff here now. Just had a couple little skiffs before that. I always hope that the first snow fall is only a couple inches so that the traffic can just pack the snow into the gravel and make a nice solid base to doze over later in the year. Now the first dozing job a guy has to be extra careful not to doze gravel, especially onto the grass areas. Lawnmowers don't like that.
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Nov 23, 2024 13:03:27 GMT -6
Post by northernfarmer on Nov 23, 2024 13:03:27 GMT -6
There's at least half a foot of white stuff here now. Just had a couple little skiffs before that. I always hope that the first snow fall is only a couple inches so that the traffic can just pack the snow into the gravel and make a nice solid base to doze over later in the year. Now the first dozing job a guy has to be extra careful not to doze gravel, especially onto the grass areas. Lawnmowers don't like that. That reminds me of relates in Sask as it was common practice to drag a row of connected old car tires behind their vehicle out to the highway and on the return from town hook onto them again and back down the gravel road and I assume into their yard as well. Packing snow down to drive on top of rather than create any ridges that were drift prone. I am guessing that is rarely done these days. I hear you as to the issues around the first time out plowing snow, I don't look forward to that at all now either as the prior snows we had never stayed so no packing due to driving around the yard took place, nor really much freezing into the ground, now its insulated from the cold. All one can do is attempt to remove snow by holding the blade up or whatever setup you have and if there are skid shoes that can be extended some. I've even experimented with driving backwards with a blade held up some on the driveway to shuffle the snow some but trying to disturb and compact it in the process in a feeble attempt at trying to create a base. Need a roller of some sort to pull around and pack snow, highway tractor pulling a trailer going in and out of the yard many times sure does the trick if making new paths all over the driveway. |
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Nov 23, 2024 14:33:32 GMT -6
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Post by Oatking on Nov 23, 2024 14:33:32 GMT -6
There's at least half a foot of white stuff here now. Just had a couple little skiffs before that. I always hope that the first snow fall is only a couple inches so that the traffic can just pack the snow into the gravel and make a nice solid base to doze over later in the year. Now the first dozing job a guy has to be extra careful not to doze gravel, especially onto the grass areas. Lawnmowers don't like that. Yes I feel the same until it’s time to move the empty grain trailers around on slick packed snow ! Than I am cursing the ice pack ! Any good ideas to prevent spinning out ? Last year I bought some steel grips that fasten to your truck dual rim . That was a garbage idea as the first set ripped the strap . I honestly thought it would work because it looked like it was invented by a farmer . I decided to leave my super b in one area where there is exposed gravel . But still it’s so easy to get stuck I even thought of unhooking the Lead trailer and just use the back one . Anybody unhook the lead trailer for winter hauling ? Is that a dumb idea . I know I wasted a whole afternoon last winter just trying to move the trailers . I gave up and went inside for a nap !!!!! |
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Post by meskie on Nov 23, 2024 15:36:36 GMT -6
Good tires and 4 way locks.
Good tires with some sand or gravel to put under them makes a big difference also.
If we are hauling lots we will sprinkle some under the auger on the tracks so we can move easier.
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Post by northernfarmer on Nov 23, 2024 15:44:07 GMT -6
Oatking, I have good news as there is a perfect solution to your problem !. My dad came up with the idea and it solved any winter struggle issues as well as corrosion on vehicles etc by doing one simple thing, he picked up and moved to southern Arizona years ago permanently as he swore he would never step foot on snow ever again and followed through on that statement.
Ok back to reality, there are those with large shops that have a drive through bay where they bring the whole unit in and its all ready to go out the door when needed. But being more realistic with what a lot of farmers have to work with, one of the issues is brakes freezing and certainly after the unit has been washed so dragging the brakes enough to dry them out before parking to reduce the chances of that. Having a truck with tires that have a better winter grip than some useless tire styles, and 4 way lockers !. Having a reasonable sized tractor at the ready so when one does hook up and can't get rolling, to use a tow rope with no steel on either end ( and a proper pull pin system on the truck ) and give it a nudge to break it loose. And yes putting on a set of chains if the fenders or lack there of allow, total pain to go through but that option is there. I have also done things like hooking onto a single trailer at an angle ( if the fifth wheel will hook up ) and that gives leverage to get the truck moving some before the trailer tires start rolling. I have also and this is with the truck not being hooked up yet due to being stored in a shed, backed up to the trailer and the fifth wheel just starting to get under the front of the trailer, hook up all the lines and air up the trailer, bring the dollys up just a bit off the ground as the plate is supporting the weight of the trailer, then back into the king pin and yes its tempting to hit it harder than one should but just a bit of momentum can make all the difference in getting the unit to roll. All those tires have flat spots on them from being cold and it takes some force to get them rolling without a doubt. I would say of any of the items I threw out here other than the big heated shop, resorting to a non crazy tug with a tow rope. A single trailer is enough of a pain to deal with, never wanted a super b for this very reason of getting stuck when loading to not being able to get it rolling when first firing things up. Even a pickup for that matter with a decent receiver and the proper insert ( no hooking over a ball hitch ! ) and using a tow rope again but being careful not to hit it to hard as what your hooked to is almost an immovable object for a pickup but that force could be just enough to get you rolling relatively hassle free.
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Post by meskie on Nov 23, 2024 16:20:27 GMT -6
We also had a set of old tire chains we would
Lay down on the ground to get going. Just have to remember to pick them up or they end up in the snow pile next time you clean the yard.
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Nov 23, 2024 17:07:28 GMT -6
Post by northernfarmer on Nov 23, 2024 17:07:28 GMT -6
We also had a set of old tire chains we would Lay down on the ground to get going. Just have to remember to pick them up or they end up in the snow pile next time you clean the yard. I was envisioning doing that and if a chain got forgotten or lost in the snow, that would be a bad ordeal if it went through the old snow blower I use on the front of a tractor, certainly wake me up when that would attempt to go though !. But that is a good idea I must say, lay them out under the front of the trailer before backing under and give the tires a bite on something to get rolling. |
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Nov 23, 2024 17:10:12 GMT -6
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Post by meskie on Nov 23, 2024 17:10:12 GMT -6
We have some bins that are on a slight hill so put them where you park to start loading and you’re good to move till the front hopper is full. Not much problems with the tandem trailer but super b when it’s -5 or above and you need extra help.
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Post by SWMan on Nov 23, 2024 23:34:24 GMT -6
I owned super b's for a bit and was always stuck even on level ground on icy yards, tires melt into little holes and it's over. Went back to triaxle's and did not regret it. Unless you are hauling a long ways or sitting in long lineups it's just not worth the grief. Triaxle's are easier to back into the shed as well as more useful at seeding and harvest.
Probably one of the few examples of me going smaller in equipment and considering it an upgrade.
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Post by meskie on Nov 24, 2024 11:29:21 GMT -6
I owned super b's for a bit and was always stuck even on level ground on icy yards, tires melt into little holes and it's over. Went back to triaxle's and did not regret it. Unless you are hauling a long ways or sitting in long lineups it's just not worth the grief. Triaxle's are easier to back into the shed as well as more useful at seeding and harvest. Probably one of the few examples of me going smaller in equipment and considering it an upgrade. I can get around with super Bs better than some drivers can with a tandem trailer. Haha. Super B isn’t much different getting around the yard at harvest then any other trailer for us. Use an auger with a rodono and it’s pretty simple. We haul close to 30 miles one way from a couple fields so the little extra sure helps. Back to the weather…… close to 8” of snow overnight here and still snowing fairly heavy. |
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Post by cptusa on Nov 24, 2024 12:07:45 GMT -6
I appreciate you guys keeping the snow up north. Thank you.
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Nov 24, 2024 12:47:47 GMT -6
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Post by Oatking on Nov 24, 2024 12:47:47 GMT -6
Holy 30 miles ! That is a long haul !
Seems like Brandon to st rose and the parkland has great ski do snow pack!
We have barely a dusting . Actually just south of my farm near Morris some ditches are full of snow . But from my farm to Winnipeg it was just flurries .
Still waiting to try out my new snow pusher ! Don’t mind the lack of snow
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