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01-22-2006, 05:02 PM
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Acorn
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Newbie Question
Hi guys, thinking about buying a skid steer for snow removal on some commercial properties. Going to be working around alot of cars and wondering how long (Time) it would take for the blade shown to be lifted about 6' in the air and then dropped (going to have to do alot of that).
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01-22-2006, 06:04 PM
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If that is an LX125, it will work great on sidwalks with a 4' blade, but pushing a 6'? I would be scared that thing is not enough horse. Maybe some snow plower guys could help out here.
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01-22-2006, 06:08 PM
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Acorn
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It's got a 7' blade.
What I'd like to know (this is not my unit) is how much time would it take to lift the blade up in the air 6' and then drop it down.
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01-23-2006, 10:13 AM
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You should be able to get that infromation for the machine from New Holland, or perhaps on their website under blade cycle time.
Most of the loader cycle times out there are at or near 10 seconds, but I'm not sure about this one. You then need to remember cycle times in cold weather vs summer hot weather are going to be slightly different. Can I ask? Why do you need that time? I've never really known it to be significant and always wondered why manufacturers published it.
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In the year 1491, if the Naturescape Landscape Company did the site work in Pisa, Italy, they would not be calling it the "leaning" tower.
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02-06-2006, 10:22 AM
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that cab looks awful chilly @ 14 degrees and blowing snow in your mouth, why dont you start it up and see how long it takes to get it to 6', and why would you need it to go to six feet or did you mean six inches. New holland sells a cab enclosure add on you might want to consider. We sub out a company to take care of one of our commercial lots and he uses a lx 185 and it is equipped with an 8' snow box, WOW! it kicks but. Dont know if your 125 will handle a box but you may want to contact your local dist.
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02-06-2006, 10:48 AM
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IMHO that's too much blade for that size skid steer. I've got a 553 Bobcat and my blade is only 66". Cycle time may be a moot point if the unit can't stack with a blade that size. In any case 15 seconds maybe from the time you hit the pile, raise the blade to stack, and then drop to the ground...just a guess mind you. As mentioned you can hook up your unit to the blade and try it out first, and get a feel for the weight.
I've only seen one LS125 and it's parked at my mom's condo complex for doing sidewalks. The contractor there uses a 180 for the parking areas.
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02-10-2006, 08:59 AM
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My only thought.... looks very cold!!! I wouldn't want to be driving that in or after a storm.
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