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Read articles →Not a walkaround of a specific tractor, but a hands-on discussion of gear-drive versus hydrostatic transmissions filmed while actually plowing a foot of snow. The presenter revisits a prior pulling-power comparison, explains why traction (not transmission power) limits real-world plowing, demonstrates loader float technique for keeping front tires down, and notes regional buying trends. Best for buyers weighing transmission choice for snow work rather than shoppers wanting a walkaround of one model.
Posted by the Messick's Farm Equipment channel, presented by a salesperson drawing on personal operating experience, so expect practical insight alongside an eventual pitch to call the dealership.
Not much for how big a pile you clear, because you lose traction long before any transmission runs out of power. Traction depends on tire selection and chains, not transmission type.
Drop the bucket into float to get the cutting edge on the ground, then pop it out of float before pushing forward so the loader does not push back and lift the front tires.
It works but is not ideal. You have to slide the clutch and shift gears constantly, making it more fatiguing than a hydrostatic, which shuttles directions more quickly.
