Snow 3PT Snowblower for CS2410

[cookie12]

I have been debating on whether or not to get a 50" or a 60" Farm King Snowblower. I have done extensive research on the net and see that alot of people run a 60 with less HP than the CS2410. I would like to hear from anyone running a rear 3pt snowblower on the CS2410 and what their experiences are. I found that the HP ratings on the Farm King are for the Y500 are 15-30 and for the Y600 20-40. The dealer just got both in stock and orange in color to match. I currently have a deposit on either size but have to decide by the weekend. Any help or info would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Kioti guy]

I have the Buhler/Farmking 50" on my CK20s, it has been a great blower for me. It's moved a lot of snow the last three years.
If you typically get fairly light snowfall accumulations , say 6" or less at a time you can probably get away with the 60" blower, but if you typically get larger snowfall accumulations I think you would be happier with the 50". Your tractor has 19 horsepower at the PTO which is right in the sweet spot for that blower, the 60" requires 20-40 hp and would likely work best at the higher end of the scale. .....KG

 

[cookie12]

Hey Kioti Guy looks like we have the same taste. I have a 2007 M109 Limited. Thanks for the advice the difference in 10" of blower is $100. I will mill over it tonight and see if there is anyone else with an opinion.

 

[Kioti guy]

Hey Kioti Guy looks like we have the same taste. I have a 2007 M109 Limited. Thanks for the advice the difference in 10" of blower is $100. I will mill over it tonight and see if there is anyone else with an opinion.

I have since sold the 109 but it was a fun bike. ( I just couldn't quit trying to drive it like a sport bike. )
Whereabouts in SK are you? I used to live in Regina......KG

 

[repair1]

Sorry, I'm a Kubota guy lurking around the forum. I run a 50" Farm King on my BX and it is about 17 PTO HP. We get some pretty heavy snow falls so the 50 works well for me.

 

[cookie12]

I ended up going with the Farm King Y600. The price was only $100 more for 10". The fact that the rear wheels are 46 1/2" it barely covered the tracks and I expect to do some turning. I was impressed with the quality of the welds and the overall appearance. I believe that my CS2410 will be able run it fine for my needs and will take a smaller pass if I get heavy snow. Time will tell as there is no snow yet. Going to set it up tomorrow and will post some pics. As I found it very hard to find any orange pictures anywhere of the Farm King I am posting some.

 

[oldpilgrim]

I just don't understand the allure of a rear mounted blower.

I'd much rather work twice as long going frontwards, with a bucket, as driving my tractor backwards, hurting my neck, back and legs using a rear blower.

It just doesn't make sense to me.

Different strokes for different folks, I guess.

 

[oldpilgrim]

I just don't understand the allure of a rear mounted blower.

I'd much rather work twice as long going frontwards, with a bucket, as driving my tractor backwards, hurting my neck, back and legs using a rear blower.

It just doesn't make sense to me.

Different strokes for different folks, I guess.

 

[Shift4200]

I just don't understand the allure of a rear mounted blower.

I'd much rather work twice as long going frontwards, with a bucket, as driving my tractor backwards, hurting my neck, back and legs using a rear blower.

It just doesn't make sense to me.

Different strokes for different folks, I guess.

Woods SB54 on 19hp for me. 54in. Next stop was 64 and i felt that was too large.

Having moved all my snow last season with my FEL and rear blade... the allure is time for me. Clearing my 1600ft drive with the FEL and blade took quite a long time. Any snow deeper than say 8-10in I'd have to do in two shifts... thus doubling the time clearing. Eventually the banks got so high it turned into a game of "collect and Pile" which took even longer.

This season, i'll stay warm and toasty until the storm passes, then clear it all in one shot. Oh, and I'll still have some gravel left on the driveway come spring.

-J

 

[cookie12]

I believe the 54" is the ideal size for my tractor with a width of 47". But I could not find a 54" anywhere and the ones I did were in red or green. I wanted orange to match and would have to wait until 2nd week of December until they got them in. How far does yours throw Shift4200? As for the allure I think it boils down to whether you want to lose your FEL and cost. In my case this applied to me. I still want to be able to use the FEL for moving snow and getting out if I get stuck. Also the cost was $1800 for a 60" rear blower versus $4800 for a front mount one. Dealer claims they outsell front end snowblower 4 to 1, so there is still some allure. I will find out this winter, but have found it very easy to drive backwards sitting sideways in the seat and using left foot to run HST.