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snowblower for JD 212 vs walk-behind

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RobertC

10-11-2004 08:51:41

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I was about to buy a 37A snowblower for the old JD 212 I bought this spring. I"m trying to decide whether to spend my money buying an old 37A snowblower or a used walk-behind. (I live in Minnesota and have a 150" driveway.) It was kind of a pain to put the mower deck on after I took it off this spring, but maybe I"ll get the hang of it eventually. I"m told a walk-behind will be more maneuverable and throw snow further. Any input? How long does it take for a non-mechanic to take off the deck and put on the blower...and visa-versa? How well do these blowers work? How well do these tractors start in the cold? What else whould I consider?

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Ida Red

10-16-2004 11:38:01

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Re: snowblower for JD 212 vs walk-behind in reply to RobertC, 10-11-2004 08:51:41

Boys I have a good blower for a 212 for sale if anyone need it at $475.I hale from S.Ontario and that may be a factor.Red

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Steve from Mo - dangit!

10-13-2004 06:29:02

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Re: snowblower for JD 212 vs walk-behind in reply to RobertC, 10-11-2004 08:51:41

The deck should come on or off in ten minutes. You'll get good at it after a couple go-rounds.

I bought a walk-behind and like it - it uses a 110 volt electric starter. No battery to run down. After the first cold start and warmup it starts very well regardless of temp.

Neighbor had a bigger JD blower on a 318 (the 318 has power steering) and it was marginal. He has a walk-behind he used more. Then he quit staying up north in the winter. He's the smart guy.

I don't even like to drive my 210 with a front blade and it's lighter than the blower.

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RobertC

10-13-2004 07:53:33

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Re: snowblower for JD 212 vs walk-behind in reply to Steve from Mo - dangit!, 10-13-2004 06:29:02

Thanks for the help guys. I"m starting to lean toward the walk-behind. My question--how do I identify a potent-enough blower without spending too much? What is big enough (HP)? DO I need 2-stage? Any blowers out there that appear to be clearly junk?

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catmandoo

10-13-2004 17:41:32

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Re: snowblower for JD 212 vs walk-behind in reply to RobertC, 10-13-2004 07:53:33

if you can find one an old deere 826 and the 1032's are super blowers,but be prepared to spend 500 and up.but watch out they came out with a 1032D which is a newer model not made by deere.i think the partsman told me they are either ariens,or mtd's,or murray.i just picked up a 1032 for a friend of mine man is that nice,i use a 10hp32inch craftsman made in the mid 80's,she's heavy and a 2 stage and really blows the snow,get a 2 stage they are blowers,the single stage are throwers,about all they do is throw it just off to the side whereas a blower will blow it 20-30 feet,that way your not moving the snow more then once.

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willie j

10-12-2004 05:37:51

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Re: snowblower for JD 212 vs walk-behind in reply to RobertC, 10-11-2004 08:51:41

Robert
Go for it. I use that blower on my 112. Works great, but is a bit clumbsy in tight corners. Having an attachment rather than seperate machine means one less engine to maintain. Also driving is much easier than walking. Using the tractor all year also seems to make it easier to start when you need it. Battery is the weak point, if below zero temp I put the charger on for a few minutes before trying to start. After a few practice runs you can do the attachment switch in 15 minutes tops, sometimes quicker. Steering is a bit hard with that much weight hanging out the front. Made a counter weight box of plywood scraps, strap iron & sand to hang on the rear, about 200 pounds. This counter-balances the weight on front for easier steering & almost eliminates the need for chains.
HTH
Willie J in Mn

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catmandoo

10-12-2004 06:14:11

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Re: snowblower for JD 212 vs walk-behind in reply to willie j, 10-12-2004 05:37:51

i have about 70 ft of driveway double wide and i got a walk behind,they are manuverable,walk down turn around turn chute and walk back,the 214 i had mine on it was drive down and back up all the way then do it again,you will need wheel weights and chains if you go for the 37a (chains you'll have 30-75 bucks in and wieghts a dollar a lb.)and they can be a bear to steer.also you have to really be movin as they like the snow jammed in em,if its just a couple of inchs they really don't like to throw it much past the end of the chute.but you get 6 inchs and hit it in 3rd fast and it will throw it 20 ft.jd also makes a helper spring for lifting the blower but the kit is like 126.00 so if you figure the chains and weights and helper your looking an extra 200.00 plus you need the lift rod that goes under the tractor and a lift arm from the front pivot to the blower if those aren't with the blower there is another 75 bucks.i have a complete 37 i'd sell ya the only thing i don't have are the wheel weights i'd take 150.00 i'm in nw iowa.also if you have concrete the jd blowers work so-so but if you have a gravel or rock driveway forget it,mine just liked picking up an occasional rock and they would get jammed between the auger and the housing and lock up the blower,i'd have to shut down and get something to wedge in there to get em out,total pain in the butt.i will say they are kinda fun to run though

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robertc

10-14-2004 11:59:54

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Re: snowblower for JD 212 vs walk-behind in reply to catmandoo, 10-12-2004 06:14:11

Catmandoo, I spoke with another JD guy who hs had good luck with the tractor mounted thrower. So I may be interested in your snow thrower. Please email me at robertccc3@hotmail.com....so we can discuss this deal off line.

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