[johncub7172]

Hey all, I have been out with the model 72 with IH 56" blade twice this morning already! The snow has been falling heavy! I'd say we're well over 12" by now in a matter of 24 hours. I can't say enough about the model 72 with the rebuilt Kohler K241 all-gear drive tractor! She'll load up that IH 56" and power right on through! I can push that snow clear back into the yard, and not worry about wrecking up the lawn,... something you'll never do with a full-size truck! The 72's greepy gear makes operating between parked cars safe and careful. Back-dragging most of all our walkways, and minimal snow shoveling gets the remainder! This year I have reconditioned the blade shoes, and have been using them from the start of winter. I have the shoes set about 1.5" above, and I notice a lot less stress on the blade during operation. Before, with out the shoes, when the ground is still not yet frozen, the blade would dig into the gravel drive, and peel up strips of sod. I'm now a believer of the shoes on my IH 56" snow blade!

Have a good day enthusiasts!!!!