Hi all,
After the recent winters with lots of snow I decided to look into a rear mount snow blower. The effectiveness of a snow blower is certainly indisputable but I have a unique situation to consider. My house is about 50ft from the road and a good portion of the area I need to clear is between the house and the road. I read that the blowers throw the snow about 20-40ft depending on the snow. I'm concerned that if I do get a snow blower I will not have enough room to operate it. Meaning I would either be throwing snow on the road (unhealthy on windshields) or throwing snow at my house (also not desirable).
If I were to reduce the RPM would that in fact throw the snow at a lesser distance? So. I though that while between the house and road operate at half or so of the rated PTO RPM. Would that just lead to frustration? I know it would allow for a slower travel speed but it should be faster then a rear blade and FEL when I have a foot of white stuff.
The last several storms were 12-16" of snow and while the little 7510 can clear it the time required is rather significant these days. At this point I would rather spend some hard earned money than give up more time. My other option is to look into a tractor two sizes larger, but I would rather not consider that just yet.
Thanks
Easygo
After the recent winters with lots of snow I decided to look into a rear mount snow blower. The effectiveness of a snow blower is certainly indisputable but I have a unique situation to consider. My house is about 50ft from the road and a good portion of the area I need to clear is between the house and the road. I read that the blowers throw the snow about 20-40ft depending on the snow. I'm concerned that if I do get a snow blower I will not have enough room to operate it. Meaning I would either be throwing snow on the road (unhealthy on windshields) or throwing snow at my house (also not desirable).
If I were to reduce the RPM would that in fact throw the snow at a lesser distance? So. I though that while between the house and road operate at half or so of the rated PTO RPM. Would that just lead to frustration? I know it would allow for a slower travel speed but it should be faster then a rear blade and FEL when I have a foot of white stuff.
The last several storms were 12-16" of snow and while the little 7510 can clear it the time required is rather significant these days. At this point I would rather spend some hard earned money than give up more time. My other option is to look into a tractor two sizes larger, but I would rather not consider that just yet.
Thanks
Easygo