Several things come to mind when I seen this post,
My Father loved outdoors, a past time for him was to come over and we would cut firewood all day in similar conditions. Good for you seizing the moment.
I ice raced 40ish years ago, thanks for bringing back those memories.
I noticed the Kubota, have the same model, love it but won't do more than 25mph going downhill with a tailwind, wondering if the gear reduction of the tracks helps them out.
I am looking at this at 5:00 am and wanting brats for breakfast. I think I smell them