Snowblower for IH 300 Utility???

Posted by Bob Kirk on February 04, 2004 at 14:59:27 from (170.215.156.189):

I've been plowing our long, steep and narrow gravel driveway with a backblade on the 300U, which works fine except when we get wet, heavy snow. Then I have to tilt the blade to such a steep angle that I'm not moving anything.

So I'm wondering whether it might be possible to rig the tractor with a snowblower. I'd prefer a front-mount (the tractor has the old original all hydraulic front end loader that is not too easy to remove) but would use one on the 3-point if it worked great.

Anyone have experience with a particular brand/model of blower that has worked very well? And will tolerate some gravel in the mix?

My other thought has been a 7 or 8' wide "V" blade on the front with my concrete counterweight on the rear. Any thoughts on this daydream?

(I've discounted the idea of a regular snow blade on the front because in wet snow I'm pretty sure it would turn the tractor sideways when I push.)

Thanks very much for your help.

Bob Kirk

Follow Ups:

• Re: Snowblower for IH 300 Utility??? Rauville 07:42:50 02/05/04 (1)
  • Re: Re: Snowblower for IH 300 Utility??? Bob Kirk 10:47:20 02/05/04 (0)
• Re: Snowblower for IH 300 Utility??? jeff 18:25:58 02/04/04 (0)
• Re: Snowblower for IH 300 Utility??? Michael Soldan 17:36:20 02/04/04 (0)
• Re: Snowblower for IH 300 Utility??? SAm in NS 17:35:05 02/04/04 (0)

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