I too have a 60" Erskine frontmount snowblower on my JD4500. I think I've had it nearly 13 years and I'm using the summertime rainy days to overhaul it completely. Up to now, I think I have invested no more than $100.00 in it. It is very durable and easy to install. Mine operates off the rear PTO - transfer case on rear drawbar and shaft running under the entire length of the tractor to the front. It runs great. We had alot of snow here New England this year and it moved every bit of it. Roer