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Buried in snow/plow vs.snow blower

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jeb2

03-06-2001 16:35:45




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I have a MF135 with a Perkins diesel and differential lock.I would like to set the tractor up for snow removal.What would be the best way to go,rear blower 3pth,front snow plow,or other options.Thanks, Jeb.




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Roman

01-27-2002 19:14:07




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 Re: Buried in snow/plow vs.snow blower in reply to jeb2, 03-06-2001 16:35:45  
the snow blower is bad in wet snow



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Dave A

03-24-2001 08:09:09




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 Re: Buried in snow/plow vs.snow blower in reply to jeb2, 03-06-2001 16:35:45  
The first couple of years I cleared snow at our patch of paradise with a loader bucket and blade. Then I got a rear mount tph blower and I would not go back. My lane is about 1200 ft long with no where to push snow for about 2/3 of it. Clearing the lane and yard with the bucket and blade would usually take 4 to 6 hours. With blower its about 45 minutes. Looking over my shoulder is abit hard on the neck alright, but not as hard as hitting a rock with the loader tended to be on my knees. It does throw gravel early in the year, but once there's a base down its not a problem. The first few times out I keep the blower tilted back so it leaves 1/2" or so of snow. I also don't let the kids or pets out of the house til I'm done.

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Lee

03-10-2001 08:33:59




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 Re: Buried in snow/plow vs.snow blower in reply to jeb2, 03-06-2001 16:35:45  
Jeb, I have a 135 also. I have a 7 foot farmking 2 stage blower that works well here in minnesota. My drive is 1600 ft. the first 100yrds. or so drifts terribly at times (over the rear wheels of the tractor). This setup has never let me down in 6 yrs other than regular maintenance. Yes you get a sore neck and you also eat a lot of snow dust but you also get rid of the snow with no large banks. good luck, hope this helps

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B.C.

03-08-2001 07:39:40




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 Re: Buried in snow/plow vs.snow blower in reply to jeb2, 03-06-2001 16:35:45  
We lived outside Duluth for a few years. I built a simple large wooden rear blade for our MH50 and pushed snow with that. With chains on the rear tires it worked fine. It needed stabilizer straps on the lift arms to keep it from flopping over sideways when I would back up with it, which was the primary mode of operation.

One of the neighbors had the ultimate rig; it was a wide front 460 Farmall with an end loader on the front and a snowblower on the rear. Nothing stopped that guy. But he was a pharmacist and he could afford to buy the expensive toys.

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Bob

03-08-2001 08:43:22




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 Re: Re: Buried in snow/plow vs.snow blower in reply to B.C., 03-08-2001 07:39:40  
I have a rear mounted V type blower bought in 77 and sold by Montgomery Ward. Mfg in Minnesota It is 3pthitch and you drive forward thru the snow. I use it on a Massey TO35 and will go thru a foot of snow in 2nd with no trouble If it gets deep just raise it and back in then drive out. Must be kept well painted. Would never part with it. I live on the NY Canadian border 50 miles from Ottawa.

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BlueLight

03-08-2001 06:43:16




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 Re: Buried in snow/plow vs.snow blower in reply to jeb2, 03-06-2001 16:35:45  
The V types were mostly for long farm lanes.
This is why some came with the toggle shoot. It
either flipped left or right. I don't think they're much good for small residences or around
the farm yard. Out neighbour had one and it was
fine for long stretches. We had the dual stage.
We can have the machine dug in a snowbank, tractor
in neutral while the mechanism chewed up the snow, whereas in the "V" back/front pressure must be constant.

If your going with the V, get the 270 deg
swivel shoot. Another advantage over the dual stage is that the V's are easiest to fix.

If your PTO speed is 540, make sure your
machine is designed for it.

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jeb2

03-07-2001 19:38:14




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 Re: Buried in snow/plow vs.snow blower in reply to jeb2, 03-06-2001 16:35:45  
Any particular model you should look for or brand.Differant types include single auger,double auger and V-type with one large auger.



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Michael

03-07-2001 00:40:07




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 Re: Buried in snow/plow vs.snow blower in reply to jeb2, 03-06-2001 16:35:45  
I would choose a rear blower 3pth.

I have a rear blower on my Ford 5000 and it works really well, but there are some problems when the snow is wet.
It's very important that the blower is well painted so the snow don't attach to it so easiley.

When you have a rear blower you get a lot of weight on the rear end, so it's nearly impossible to get stuck.

The problem with snowblade's is the snow-wall, when it build's up over the blade it's hopeless to get the snow over it.

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jeb2

03-07-2001 15:44:18




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 Re: Re: Buried in snow/plow vs.snow blower in reply to Michael, 03-07-2001 00:40:07  
Thanks Mike for the input.What bothers me about the rear blower is that you are driving backwards.My driveway is 150 yards long and is gravel and steep.I looked at the Ag Dealer and noticed that there was a tremendous number of them for sale,wondering why this was.Is it that people have problems with them or just are looking for new ones.Overall,it seems like a good idea,but still have questions before I buy.Thanks,Jeb.

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Ray,In

03-11-2001 19:35:46




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 Re: Re: Re: Buried in snow/plow vs.snow blower in reply to jeb2, 03-07-2001 15:44:18  
The blower has it's advantages, however remember that it will also pick up the gravel and send it with great force. Here in Indiana, a girl lost her eye from watching a snowblower.



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Rick(ont)

03-07-2001 18:45:08




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 Re: Re: Re: Buried in snow/plow vs.snow blower in reply to jeb2, 03-07-2001 15:44:18  
We use a rear mounted blower on a 165 here in Ontario where we get lots of snow. Works real well. Your comment on backing up is correct as we also have a long driveway and you can get a sore neck. But if you want to spend a bit more money a front mounted blower is available which requires a driveshaft going from your rear pto to your front end. They work really well.



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