I have the Deere 54 QH snow blade on a 1026R. I believe that it is all the tractor can handle. The maximum snow depth I have pushed with this setup is two inches. The blade is not heavy enough to provide a good scrape while in float mode. Therefore, I use the hydraulics to feather it up and down. While angled, the 54 QH blade will push the front end around. This phenomena really shows the value of a 2320's split breaking system. In my opinion, to put a snow plow out at twice the distance of the 54 QH would be unusable. My decision to buy the QH blade initially was based on getting the QH purchase outta the way so that I might find other front attachments used in the future. My thinking is that may be a few years before a 1000 series front QH becomes available on the used market.
For now, I'm using a 72" hand me down rear blade and the FEL to clear these pitiful snowfalls. Yes a 72" rear blade is too much for a 1000 series to handle. I'll be on the prowl for a 60" rear blade as soon as funds allow.
For now, I'm using a 72" hand me down rear blade and the FEL to clear these pitiful snowfalls. Yes a 72" rear blade is too much for a 1000 series to handle. I'll be on the prowl for a 60" rear blade as soon as funds allow.
