JD GT245 All Ready For Snow! - Page 2 - Machine Underground -Tractor & Commercial Equipment Discussion Forum

**gunmaker** · 11-15-2007, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Wheely_boy

I'll start looking for a stout piece of rubber. I wasn't planning on using wheel weights seeing that this machine is much heavier then what I was riding before. With the deck it is about 1000# with my fat butt sitting in the seat. The Wheelhorse and Simplicity Regent were both sold last year. Any ideas on where a piece of rubber like that can be found? I'd try Home Depot or Lowes except I don't think I'll like the answer when I ask where they keep the long rubbers.

The wheel weights will be helpful, I bought a bracket for the back of my 425 which allows me to hang 6-40lb suitcase weights off the back...what a difference! When I bought chains, I mistakenly ordered the ones with the welded on 'V'. While the traction is outstanding, and you could bulldoze using them, they tear up asphalt drives terribly if you spin the tires. Next time I'm just getting the plain chains.

**Ducati996** · 11-15-2007, 05:56 PM

I manage to be very successful with AG tires and lots of weight (wheel and suitcase). My driveway is flat, but some of the neighbors arent, it does a great job overall. Part of that is because of it being a blower, so it dosent have to push, but rather blow snow. I tried the Vbar, but I like my driveway better, and dont feel like resurfacing it every year because of Vbar chains. I know this should be a green forum, but I want to show the weights and tires.

**gunmaker** · 11-15-2007, 06:10 PM

I know this should be a green forum, but I want to show the weights and tires.

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Awww shucks!...my rims and seat are the same color yellow. Maybe we're distant cousins or something!

johndeere · 11-28-2007, 12:15 AM

Wheelyboy I think your going to need wheel weights.Even if you had my fat butt on it.

**Ducati996** · 11-28-2007, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by johndeere

Wheelyboy I think your going to need wheel weights.Even if you had my fat butt on it.

LOL!! Its good to see you Johndeere and welcome, Im glad you found this site, miss your humor

Wheely_boy · 11-28-2007, 10:22 PM

johndeere, I ain't used to seeing your posts without getting attacked by pop-up adds for pop tarts and pantyhose.

**Admin** · 11-29-2007, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Wheely_boy

johndeere, I ain't used to seeing your posts without getting attacked by pop-up adds for pop tarts and pantyhose.

LOL

I know more about the femine hygene then i ever wanted to know from that site - fear not, no ad's for that here

johndeere · 11-29-2007, 12:41 AM

Thats for sure this is nice.

johndeere · 02-07-2008, 07:01 PM

So Wheelyboy how is that John Deere doing in the snow?Im sure by now you have had decent snow falls to try it out?

**PaulChristenson** · 02-08-2008, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Wheely_boy

Cut grass for the last time and switched the GT245 over to snow blade duty. Got through the hard part of putting it together and installing it. The instructions were pretty good. The attachment is very costly but it has a feel to it that says it will last a very long time. The chains I bought at e-bay and were a very tight fit (PITA).

The machine barely fits in the same spot the Wheelhorse occupied for so many years. You can kind of see the rusts spot where the old blade used to lay.

Anyone ever use the rubber squeege strip on the bottom of this blade?

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