Late Christmas Present

[mert0714]

I am sending a few pics of our new machine with the snow blade as we are still waiting for the bucket to arrive from the factory.

[mert0714]

Close up of the Galaxy Bulky Hulk tires

[mert0714]

This is a close up of the snow blade for those who were asking. I believe it is a brand called FFC. It is 8'-6" and is 32" high. It is designed to be in a fixed position and the blade trips like a regular plow. However, you can put down pressure on it like a regular bucket (lift the front end) and really cut off the stuck on stuff. Watch out though, it likes sod! :D

[mert0714]

We only have 25 hrs of snow removal on it so I have not had a real trial of it yet but that will come soon enough. Also, I think the blade is around the 1,300# - 1,500# area.

[cat320]

nice machine!! wish that was my xmas gift LOL. I was just down at the tire dealer and saw those same tires they are so thick that a nail would have to be foot thick to get thru LOL . good luck with her .

[mert0714]

That was one of a few reasons to get the tires. Our last machine had them for close to 1500 hrs and never had a flat. Pulled some nails out but never a flat. Plus they look cool.

[cat320]

Those are the same tires i weas telling steve about for his cat.

[mert0714]

So was I. They have proven themselves to me and are worth it for those with the right applications.

[badranman]

Would you have a ballpark price on them?

[cat320]

I had got a price on them a while back and it was gonna be close to $500 for 2 mounted and with slime inside of them I can't remember the exect price for just the tire but I don't think you would be disapointed withthese when you see them in person

[mert0714]

I think they were around $1450 for a set of 4 tires and 4 rims mounted on the machine. At least that was the price listed for them. There was no listing if he gave us credit for the 4 original tires and rims that came on the machine. I think our last set would have gone close to 2000 hrs on them. In the 1300 hrs or so that we had them, we had no flats and we do a great deal of turning on concrete. The only maintenance on them was pressure check and rotate occasionally so they wear equally. The tread pattern is more forgiving to grassy areas but also is not as good in mucky mud or snow as smaller lug style tread. Depends on your uses.

[Tigerotor77W]

Nice machine! I've got an Altorfer dealer up the street from me... I'm in central IL though.

[LaLaMan]

Fully enclosed glass cab?

[mert0714]

Yes, glass all around. Dual sliding windows on each side. Front half slides back and back slides forward. Front door is glass with wiper and washer fluid reservoir. All is good with the cab but not to friendly to removal in the summer. The "B" series is different. I think it was made easier to remove but other problems may exist with that idea. I think the channels where the windows slide were designed to stay in year round therefore collecting debris and may not function properly at the next install?? Not sure.

[LaLaMan]

Did you read the article in Constructioneer about bias ply over radials this month. Good article if you guys havent.

[Steve Frazier]

Wow!

I don't know how I've missed this thread for so long! Nice machine, mert!

One feature on the B series is if the door is open, the hydraulics are disabled. No more torn off doors!