Snowblower 3PH snowblower

[Scrounger]

What are the major quality brands for 3PH blowers. I know of Puma but I'm not sure of the others. Opinions and results are also welcome.

 

[chliansh]

How about these about half way down under snowblowers

http://www.sweettractors.com/compact.html#anchor7

Allied/Farm King/Buhler - 3 Pt. Hitch - PTO Operated (pic) - 50 in. - $1,495
60 in. - $1,595

They want $250 more delivered. Any one know if TSC carries 3pt snow blwers in the winter?

 

[pekabu]

There are a few out there. Other than the Manufacturers models (JD,NH,Kub) there is Woods, Lucknow, Puma, Allied, Meteor, Lorenz.... That's all I can think of right now. Of these I have seen the NH, Woods, Lucknow, Puma, Meteor, and Lorenz. The Lucknow is killer, probably too much for most people. I liked the NH and Woods a lot. The NH is pricey though. The Puma is a good blower though, a friend had one and was happy with it. The Meteor and Lucknow are probably very capable, but I wasn't overly impressed with them.

If you do a search on Snowblower/Snowthrower you can find quite a few discussions on them.

 

[BigDogues]

There is a couple of things to consider that may reduce your selection. First is your PTO hp and second is your wheel track width. My wheel width is 62" so when I was looking for a snow blower that meant that all the 60" models were out and the next size up usually required more hp than I had. My choices ended up being something 64" in width and I ended up going with the Puma. I can't tell you how good it works yet however. You'll have to ask me in a few more months. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[shvl73]

The Puma is a well liked brand.
I was in the same situation, width wise, I have a Blizzard B-64 which I like very much. I've seen a few out there that I don't think are made as well. I can't remember how much it was but, it wasn't the cheapest.

 

[MadReferee]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( My choices ended up being something 64" in width and I ended up going with the Puma. I can't tell you how good it works yet however. You'll have to ask me in a few more months.)</font>

It will work just fine. This will be my third winter with the 64" Puma rear blower. You will not be disappointed. It's a bit more heavy duty than the Blizzard and Meteor.

 

[trlong]

Matthew,

Although I opted for the more expensive front end mount blower (can't stand that much backing up), what was available within my rated pto range was 47". My JD 4115 is closer to 52" rear tire width. I was skeptical of having about 2" per side less blower than my wheel width. It caused absolutely no problems last winter. If there had been a viable option for a slightly wider blower, I'd have gone with it. However, if it is just a matter of an inch or two on either side and wider is a lot more expensive or above rated pto hp, don't necessarilly rule out a slightly more narrow blower. IMHO.

Tom

 

[imaohw]

I have a 74" PUMA and have been very happy with it. This will be my 3rd winter.

If you have any specific questions I will be happy to answer.

 

[jim_wilson]

I managed to score a used 54" Loftness snowblower last year for my BX23. It was originally setup to be mounted on the front of a Jacobsen golf course mower but after a little research I found out that the basic blowers are the same for the Jacobsen and a 3PH mount. I welded up a 3PH frame and got a PTO shaft and am all ready to go this winter if we get any snow. The Loftness came with an electric chute rotator too - I need to do some fabrication to get that working but other than that it is set to go. The Loftness looked pretty well made to me - the steel looked to be heavier gauge than what I saw on some of the other blowers I looked at.

 

[Bob_Skurka]

I used a Buhler Farm King 60" unit, works well. I think most brands of blowers work pretty well.

The one thing that I have found, and there was considerable discussion about it last year, was that one guy had a brand that had a chute that was square. The fan motor of the blower would shoot snow up and the transition of the chute would cause considerable friction and clog up. His chute was also the tallest I can ever remember seeing and that may have contributed to his friction/clogging problems. I remember he owned a Kioti CK30 so you might want to do a search in the Kioti forums from last year to see if you can find the brand of blower he had and NOT buy that brand. He ended up doing several mods to the blower to make it work, but it was a frustrating winter for him. User might have been "Snowseb" or something like that?

Many brands of blowers have a chute that has multiple folds in it that makes the transition smoother from the fan motor to the chute. Many also have fairly short chutes. There were lots of pictures in the thread that showed a couple different brands of chutes. I think MadReferee had photos in that thread too.

 

[BigEddy]

I have a 60" meteor. I modded it on receipt by adding some "skis" to the bottom to keep it out of the gravel, and it has worked fine for 5+ winters. It was cheaper than some of the other brands, and weighs less as well, but it has worked flawlessly since I got it, and I clear enough snow each winter. I'd buy another one.

 

[flenn]

Glad to hear good things about the Meteor. I picked up a new 60" last Spring. I was hesitant about spending the money on something I couldn't use for almost a whole year, but when the dealer accepted my $1000 offer, I felt I shouldn't pass it up. So, it's sat in the barn for months and I'm just getting around to looking at it. There's a little bit of assembly required (chute, chute adjustment linkage, etc.) and the supplied documentation is really lacking so I want to get this done while the weather is tolerable.

 

[sweettractors]

<font color="blue"> They want $250 more delivered. </font>

Actually, Our shipping to a 18 wheeler accessable business with dock is $166--Ken Sweet

 

[skivt]

I just purchased a 54" Blizzard. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif I cannot imagine a more rugged snowblower as every part is thick, heavy duty steel. What many folks do not know is that it is actually manufactured by Bearvac.

Happy shopping, and let it snow,

skivt

 

[TimP]

I picked up a 60" ALLIED thrower and was able to use it a little last season, but we never had any real snow that I could give it a good test with. But I did play with it a little bit and it seems like it will do a decent job with a real snow.

It is a 1998 model but was never used before. I was able to get some extra parts from Allied/Buhler for it with no problems at all.

Unit seems pretty heavy duty as well.

I use it with my B2150.

Tim

 

[lmiller]

I also have a 60" Meteor, worked great last year, hope it snows a lot this winter /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

BigEddy do you have some pics of your skis? I run my blower an inch or so up so I don't throw gravel all over. The ski's sound like a way to avoid this problem.

Lou

 

[George2615]

I have the 64" Puma blower. Paid about $1400 for it when I bought my tractor. Have only used it 1 winter. The first time I used it the shear bolt broke in the first 6 foot of use. I replaced them with similar shear bolts 5 times and broke them also. Mind you I was only trying to blow 5" deep loose snow. I finally wrote (Emailed) Puma with a picture of the original shear bolt. Come to find out the wrong ones were installed from day one. They gave me the correct grade, size, and part number shear bolt that should have been installed. Picked up the right ones locally and had no problems after that other than back and neck pain from driving backwards. Worked fine the rest of last winter just slow. I ended up adapting a 7' straight plow blade to my loader arms to push snow and only use the blower when I have to back up driveways that are too steep to plow. The Puma also has adjustable shoes to set the height. Most of the driveways I do are gravel so I have the edge raised up about 3/4".
George

 

[Bayrat]

I just bought a Loftness 60" from my kubota dealer. They seem pretty rugged. One is gray and one black but the same model numbers. I believe were made late last year.

Having hydraulic control added. Cost is about 2300. Is that about right, the website claims a 3195 retail without hydraulics.

 

[BigEddy]

Here's the best picture I have right now - 1/4 x 3 or 4" that I bent to fit. I considered making removable skis using the holes visible - but didn't see the need, so I welded them on directly to the existing skid.