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sman322

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I know its the wrong time of year to ask about snowblowers but I'm currently in the market for a tractor and I would like to buy the attachments at the time of purchase on the tractor. My question is can anyone give me some insite on how well the snowblowers work. I llive in S/E Michigan and we don't get the snowfalls as they do in Northern Michigan. My house sits on top of a hill and would have to move snow down and up the driveway. The driveway is gravel and about a 1/4 mile long. Any help or tips would be appreciated...
 
   / Snowblowers #2  
This is the best time to start the thought process about snowblowers. There will be none in stock but the specs are there. Your tractor hookup will be what decides the type of snow blower. Rear blowers are hard on the neck but easy on the pocket book.
Craig Clayton
 
   / Snowblowers #3  
If you get a rear wheel drive tractor the 3-point or rear mount blower is the only option to consider. It puts all the weight on the drive wheels.

If you get wet heavy snow get a two-stage blower, they work much better. With gravel drive also get a blower with height adjustable wear shoes or skids. This helps reduce the amount or gravel you try to put through the blower.

You may be surprised on what is in stock. I have seen some sitting by dealers.

Roy
 
   / Snowblowers #4  
Be careful that the tractor and snowblower are a good size match for PTO HP and max tire tread width. Getting a snowblower that is too small for your tread width is close to useless. Too big and a heavy snowfall may be too much for your PTO HP to operate efficiently.

Front snowblowers require an optional $$$ front mount and PTO and usually mean your loader gets removed for winter. There are some loader mounter hydraulic snowblowers but this is typically for larger tractors. Do you need your loader in winter? If yes, go rear blower. Rear snowblowers use your 3PT and rear PTO so are cheaper overall, but then you need to drive backwards. You might find this ok or a PITA.

Snowblowers are great when snowfall is heavy. For light snow a blade is much quicker. I recommend you consider both blade and snowblower. Up to you which end gets what attachment.

Darrell
 
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Thanks for the advise....I just found a used L5030 Kubota with a front mount hydraulic snowblower....it has a factory cab but has 2200 hrs....the price is in my price range.....18,500...
 
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I know its the wrong time of year to ask about snowblowers but I'm currently in the market for a tractor and I would like to buy the attachments at the time of purchase on the tractor. My question is can anyone give me some insite on how well the snowblowers work. I llive in S/E Michigan and we don't get the snowfalls as they do in Northern Michigan. My house sits on top of a hill and would have to move snow down and up the driveway. The driveway is gravel and about a 1/4 mile long. Any help or tips would be appreciated...

To see how well they work....go to YouTube and see for yourself. Lots of good posts there.

Good luck with your purchase.!!:thumbsup:
 
   / Snowblowers #7  
If you decide to go with New rear snowblower, we have a couple left over from last season. They are Buhler/Farmking/Allied brand and I have the 50 inch for $1995 and the 60 inch for $2195. Ken Sweet
 
   / Snowblowers #8  
I know its the wrong time of year to ask about snowblowers but I'm currently in the market for a tractor and I would like to buy the attachments at the time of purchase on the tractor. My question is can anyone give me some insite on how well the snowblowers work. I llive in S/E Michigan and we don't get the snowfalls as they do in Northern Michigan. My house sits on top of a hill and would have to move snow down and up the driveway. The driveway is gravel and about a 1/4 mile long. Any help or tips would be appreciated...

A snowblower is the best way to remove snow from a lane if you have a lot of it. The second best method for lesser amounts of snow is a front blade. Also since your lane is hilly you might want to consider a set of rear chains. They make a BIG difference.
 
   / Snowblowers #9  
Sman

We are between Flint and Lansing, Michigan. We offer a full line of Plow Packages, manual and hydraulic, along with rear and front-mount snow blowers for all of our KIOTI Tractors, and most any other brand/model. Check out our website, or give us a call. We would be happy to discuss options with you.

Bob
 
   / Snowblowers #10  
If you decide to go with New rear snowblower, we have a couple left over from last season. They are Buhler/Farmking/Allied brand and I have the 50 inch for $1995 and the 60 inch for $2195. Ken Sweet

I bought a Buhler/FarmKing 740 last year. I run it with a Kubota MX5000. Works real good. I don't have a problem with the rear mounted version. I think if it took me hours to get the job done then i might think otherwise.
 

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