Snow 2615 powerfull enough to run 68" snowblower??

Wyld Bill · Jul 6, 2008

I never even knew that anyone made a blower between 64" & 72" until the other day when I stopped in to a Kubota dealership in Woodstock NB Canada yesterday. It is a 68" Meteor/MK Martin. My tractor is currently 60" wide but I will be adding two 1-1/2" wheel spacers before winter which will put me around 63" wide. A 68" would cover the tires & cover me on turning. The prices on all blowers are going up for the 2008's so I need to move. Do you guys think my tractor would power this blower or should I go with a 62" or 64" blower ?

AchingBack · Jul 6, 2008

This old thread may give you some insight. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/9317-meteor-rear-power-take-off.html
The manufacturer's brochure should have the specs. on the required pto hp. You have around 24 hp according to dyno tests.

Based on what I just dug up, you are under powered for a unit of that size. You need a minimum 35 pto, hp. SB68 Meteor snow blower

Wyld Bill · Jul 6, 2008

Yeah i think I am biting off more than I can chew litterally with the 67" blower.

I like your signature Achingback. I try to remember to thank God everytime I get on my tractor. I also try to let other people use the tractor since it isn't just mine.

shvl73 · Jul 6, 2008

I can't imagine 4"+- would make much of a difference. I run a 64" with my 22+- pto hp. Works well. You'll find that you'll need to let the blower catch up in heavy snow.

JDeerekid · Jul 6, 2008

you shouldnt have a problem as long as you go slow enough. I have 43hp and a 78in blower and when it gets in deep snow you just have to slow down and like "shvl73" said you just need to let the blower catch up.
Hope this helps

Wyld Bill · Jul 12, 2008

I just ordered a 70" Pronovost Lynx today. Gonna be $1900. when they come in.

AchingBack · Jul 12, 2008

Hey, Wyld Bill, sorry to disappoint you. I've been hearing about this enigmatic force called climate change, aka global warming. Don't expect any snow in central Maine until Al Gore gets his carbon foot print out of your overalls.

Can you cancel that order?

Wyld Bill · Jul 20, 2008

AchingBack said:
Hey, Wyld Bill, sorry to disappoint you. I've been hearing about this enigmatic force called climate change, aka global warming. Don't expect any snow in central Maine until Al Gore gets his carbon foot print out of your overalls.

Can you cancel that order?

LOL Well after last year,...I'd say it can't be THAT bad this winter. Last year we got dumped on.