What did you do with your Cub Today?

[farmall fred]

Originally Posted by RLause

Tom, that looks like a super setup. i got to use the 782 yesterday, some snow fall.

Yes that was quite the snowfall. I am just glad the wind was not worse than it was. The snow blower setup works well. i have a very long driveway and it sure beats using a blade. I was looking at the tractor this morning checking everything over and think I can fit some flat ductwork between the side covers and the command engine to direct some heat back to the cab. I will need to get some extra side covers and a firewall as this will require some hole cutting etc. Project for warmer weather.

[Sam Mac]

Originally Posted by farmall fred

The 2382 is a repowered re badged 1872 with a 23 hp Command engine swap. It features a cab and a 451 blower. It is a snow eating beast. We had a major snowfall and wind so I had some good sized drifts to content with. This is the first time since I put the cab on the tractor that I really gave it a workout. I just need a way to get some engine heat in there to help keep the windshield clean. A couple of pictures of it in action.

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Originally Posted by Goofus

That's a lot of work for a bit of defrost. Check with your local Auto parts store as NAPA, Advanced Auto, and Autozone all carry a cigarette-lighter plug in heater that even comes with a mounting bracket. Likely among whatever auto stores are near you there's one collecting dust on a shelf waiting to serve you! Seems like that would be just what you need assuming your generator is in good condition. Used one in my '68 Plymouth Valiant for a couple winters until i could make time to replace the heater core .....

I have one for sale $20.00 plus the shipping. PM me if you want it.

[Bryan S]

I put some new shoes on the 2182 today.
Kenda Bearclaw EX on the back and
OTR HBR Lawn Trac on the front.

[West Valley G]

Wow, some serious meat on those new tires, cool.

Ken

[Ambush]

Some aggressive tread there!! No figure eights on the front lawn.

How do the ATV tires perform on these tractors?

[Bryan S]

Originally Posted by West Valley G

Wow, some serious meat on those new tires, cool.

Ken

Originally Posted by Ambush

Some aggressive tread there!! No figure eights on the front lawn.

How do the ATV tires perform on these tractors?

Figure 8's
Yeah can't wait to try them out in the snow next winter?
The 2182 is going to be my dedicated snow thrower.
It needs a bunch done to it as it's been sitting for a few years.
I hope the Kenda ATV's do alright in the snow, they have great
reviews and the tread depth is an 1 1/8" so... I hope it's not an $170.00 mistake
I really like the fronts. Wanted something different than
the AIR LOC R1 Lug tires I put on a lot of my narrow frames,
they were not cheap either $132.00 IIRC

[sorner]

Is there any advantage in steering with ags on the front when not 4 wheel drive? I would think tri-ribs would do better steering than ags, because I think the rib would act more like a "rudder" in sloppy stuff.

[Bryan S]

Originally Posted by sorner

Is there any advantage in steering with ags on the front when not 4 wheel drive? I would think tri-ribs would do better steering than ags, because I think the rib would act more like a "rudder" in sloppy stuff.

While I do really like/love the look of the lug tires on the front,
I chose them on my thinking (very limited these days)
and experience with non lug front tires in snow. To coin the
race car phrase "I'm blanking plowing in the turns" while hoping
you'll turn going down your very steep driveway,
before crashing into your truck, tree,
light pole, the stone wall on the one side of the driveway etc.
The lugs in theory (mine) should clean out faster, compared
to the others, that once packed with snow, basically become slicks,
almost. I'm hoping that they work better than what I had on the front.
If not, they still look really cool IMO.

[Radioguy41]

My tri-ribs work great and have some advantages; no tread to clog with snow and they steer like power steering.

[Bryan S]

Originally Posted by Radioguy41

My tri-ribs work great and have some advantages; no tread to clog with snow and they steer like power steering.

First, very nice looking 782 you have there.
I really don't see any clogging issues
with the OTR's I put on the front.
This is just me, nothing personal to you or anyone else here.
While I agree about the Tri-Ribs
not clogging and steering fine,
I personally do not like the look of a Tri-Rib tire.
When I saw the OTR's,
I said that's the one, they look Bad A__ To Me,
and no real tread/lugs to clog up.
If they do happen to clog, I'm in something other than snow. and I'M IN DEEP