I've been quite happy with the power of the snowplow on our Ventrac 4500. It replaces 3-4 snow shovelers, thus increasing productivity. Suggestion: Angle a bit more, take a smaller bite of snow to decrease spillage. Thanks for the vid.

Another great video, thanks !

Great machine!

love those machines, and what they are capable of. when i see blue in the crevices, i call it heart attack snow, that stuff is heavy.

Listen to that thing, even coming to a complete stop and starting up again the engine sounds like there is no load difference at all. That's impressive for such a small machine, reminds me of the old industrial gravely tractors.

That Ventrac pushes snow like a beast. Hope we get some snow here in New Jersey this winter, I've been eager to see how my 318 handles it.

@steiger256

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you get some snow as well. I also would like to see the 318 in action. I was surprised we got a snow this early.

The machinery worked well considering the heavy snow. I don't know if it is powerful enough for a larger plow. The smaller plow creates extra work due to spillage which requires additional runs. In all I was impressed. Try to stay warm!

I got a inch, melted buy noon. Good thing I’m on vacation 👍😀

Runs like quality dream, yeah I be jealous lol

Looks like it’s making quick work of it and had any problems of it slipping or sliding?

Definitely a snow pusher! Did you get your LED headlights through a dealer? I couldn't find them on there Website, and I was curious how you clean up the gravel in the lawn? I use a little stihl tiller with the power sweep attachment works very well, another cool video thanks for sharing 👍

@steiger256

3 жыл бұрын

I did get them thru the dealer. I am not sure why they arecnot listed as a option on there website. I try not to get gravel in the lawn, But so far I have been unsucsessful every year. I usually just rake it back in early spring. I did hear the rubber broom for the Stihl trimmer works well. I looked at getting one for mine, Just never actually got one yet.

@daveholmes123

3 жыл бұрын

They really work well I'd say 99% better than a hand rake and a lot easier Lol take care 👍

@steiger256

3 жыл бұрын

@@daveholmes123 Anythings better than raking. Thats for sure.

Great video. Do you know if there is a rule or guidance for spacer placement on the shaft of the shoe skid foot assembly? I have the six foot blade on the Ventrac 4500Y also. My first ever use was this week on all asphalt drive and parking area. Thanks.

@steiger256

3 жыл бұрын

I placed mine to the highest setting for the gravel drive. For asphalt and concrete I would probably put enough washers to keep the wear edge a half inch off the blacktop. Once you adjust the blade to the right setting gently pull the blade tords you from the front a bit to pull on the springs and then check the gap. Once you start plowing the blade will tip forward a little bit. They do make a poly cutting edge you can install so you can scrape to bare pavement. You could use the steel cutting edge, But I think it would chip concrete at the cracks or skin up blacktop.

@russellturner872

3 жыл бұрын

@@steiger256 Thanks for the helpful information! Happy Holidays!

@steiger256

3 жыл бұрын

@@russellturner872 Your welcome.

Did this come with the LED lights or are they aftermarket? Also the lights up top?

@steiger256

3 жыл бұрын

I got the lights when I purchased the tractor. The LED lights are a Ventrac option. The rollbar lights are a option. They are the rear light work kit that I turned forward. The headlights I added as well.

@simongingerich4524

3 жыл бұрын

@@steiger256 Ok Thanks for the reply, I just got a new 4500Z. I’ve had a used one for the last couple year and decided to trade it in for a new one. Those machines are a wonderful tool!!

@steiger256

3 жыл бұрын

@@simongingerich4524 The Z is a powerful machine. The LED lights are nice if you work a lot at night.

@simongingerich4524

3 жыл бұрын

@@steiger256 I do a lot of early morning mowing in the summer and snow removal as well. I got there big blower attachment as well as the power broom for lighter snows.

@steiger256

3 жыл бұрын

@@simongingerich4524 If I stumble across a used snowblower someday I think I will add it to my attachments. The Ventrac snowblowers are very impressive. My blade works well, But after the last snow fall I was running out of room to pysh snow. We usually do not get a lot of snow to run into that, But when we do the snowblower would be very handy. Plus the snowblower is a lot of fun as well.

Have you changed your mind at all comparing the y to the z? I literally cannot make up my mind. I just keep going back and forth. Fill ups aside would you have picked the z? More frequent fill ups are the only reason I’m considering the y. Id say 90% of what I’ll be doing is mowing. 5 acres of manicured lawn and 95 acres of tough cutting / reclaiming. Plenty of hills and plenty of room to store gas cans. My dealer is trying to talk me into a y. I’ve only test driven a z. I loved everything about the z , but I already experienced bogging down on some extremely tall, thick grass on a pond bank.... granted I also had the tough cut on its lowest height setting. I’ll be going from a grasshopper zero turn with a 13 gallon tank, to a ventrac with 6, this is the only thing where the outcome is uncertain to me. I think your videos are great and I value your opinion over anyone else I’ve spoken with about these machines.

@steiger256

3 жыл бұрын

I would personally get the Y for myself again. This had to be the hardest decision I made in a long time. So far I have had no power issues cutting grass. I have not used the tough cut just yet to give you a answer on that. The diesel handled the power rake well. As far as pushing snow it didn't struggle at all, pushed like there was no load at all. If the Z was bugging a bit in the tall grass then you may not be happy with the diesel. If you have really steep hills, There again the gas would probably be better. I did tons of research before I made my choice and many people loved the diesel. They said a good operator will have no problems. I have to agree. If you are mowing 7 mph and come up to some tall thick grass just back off the speed a bit. I think the best thing you could do it demo a diesel before you purchase one. That way you will know for sure if it right for you. I will say that the diesel sips fuel for sure. I'm sure this probably doesn't help you much, But the diesel works great for me but maybe not you. Its a big purchase so if you can't demo a diesel to make sure then just go with the gas.

@zacharystephens786

3 жыл бұрын

@@steiger256 thanks I’ve reached to my dealer to demo a diesel, I’m seriously considering the 4500P now as well. I guess multiple good options is a good problem to have. Looking forward to seeing your Y with a tough cut and a power rake.

@steiger256

3 жыл бұрын

@@zacharystephens786 I agree there is better to have a few more options. The P is a great high horse engine that gets better fuel usage. I did a video with a Y with the power rake a few years back if you want to check it out. I did not push the machine to hard because it was not mine. I am really interested to hear your thoughts on the Y vs the Z after the demo. If you could let me know what you think. I know the Z has more power, But I am still just a diesel guy at heart.

Looks like it’s making quick work of it and had any problems of it slipping or sliding?

@steiger256

3 жыл бұрын

It will slip some on spots that are icy. If you are on gravel or bare concrete it is a dozer. All in all it does pretty good with the 6 foot blade. No complaints here, It is fun to run.

@davidtravis1367

3 жыл бұрын

@@steiger256 later in the future plan on buying one even if it’s used