How to attach snowthrower up front?

[jeffgreef]

I'm researching what tractor to buy. Kubota or Deere would be nice of course, and they have factory snowthrowers that attach up front, but they are expensive.

If I get a used tractor that doesn't have a factory made snowthrower designed to attach to that tractor, what are my options for front mount? Don't want a rear Cat 1-3point, cause my road is 1/2 mile and that's too much neck turning.

Are there aftermarket units made to attach up front that use a mid-mount PTO?

If I attach a hydraulic operated thrower up front, will I have to add another hydraulic pump to the tractor to drive the thrower?

Thanks

JG

 

[MichiganIron]

We manufacture front mount kits for snowblowers on all tractor models. Our installation does use a rear PTO hydraulic pump and reservoir to drive the snowblower . Most compact tractors do not have the hydraulic flow necessary to develop the required horsepower at the blower.

 

[a.p.]

Meteor makes a front mount kit that runs off of a mid pto and your loader valves: The Front Mount Kit Expands Compact Tractor Uses

I hope this helps, AP

 

[jeffgreef]

Very helpful, thanks to both

Any other alternatives would be appreciated.

JG

 

[jeffgreef]

Here's another alternative I found- Erskine 60 inch blower on a front mount "universal" frame that they claim will fit any tractor. Anyone seen this, or know more about Erskine?

Skid Steer Attachments - Erskine Attachments, Inc.

 

[Deadman]

Buy a JD with a mid PTO and get the quick attach for the front and you'll have a PTO driven blower. Best of all worlds.

 

[Roger2561]

I'm researching what tractor to buy. Kubota or Deere would be nice of course, and they have factory snowthrowers that attach up front, but they are expensive.

If I get a used tractor that doesn't have a factory made snowthrower designed to attach to that tractor, what are my options for front mount? Don't want a rear Cat 1-3point, cause my road is 1/2 mile and that's too much neck turning.

Are there aftermarket units made to attach up front that use a mid-mount PTO?

If I attach a hydraulic operated thrower up front, will I have to add another hydraulic pump to the tractor to drive the thrower?

Thanks

JG

Hello, I have an Erskine Snowblower that is attached to the front of my JD4500 but operates off the rear PTO. It has a transfer case on the rear to which it couples to a shaft that runs the entire length of the underbelly of the tractor. It is completely mechanical, the only hydraulics I have on it are for the lifting as well as turning the shute. They couple into the FEL connections on the tractor. Mine is the 721FM model (6 feet wide) and I absolutely love the thing. Yes, it's pricey but IMHO it's worth every penny. I have a neck problem which prevents me from turning my neck too far so the front mount unit is a God send. I hope I was able to help and good luck in your search. Roger

 

[skidsteer.ca]

Here's another alternative I found- Erskine 60 inch blower on a front mount "universal" frame that they claim will fit any tractor. Anyone seen this, or know more about Erskine?

Skid Steer Attachments - Erskine Attachments, Inc.

Erskine has made blowers since 1948 (I believe) and is a quality unit built in Mn. These front mount can be mounted to most brands of tractors and could be made to fit any brand if you want to fab your own brackets. They also offer a rear mount blower that you drive forward to use.
They are at least as good a attachment as any of the factory blowers.
I have yet to sell one of these, but have several of the skidsteer hydraulic blowers out there with no complaints.
For more info pm me.
Ken

 

[Deadman]

Mid mount PTO seems more like the thing to use.

 

[Rara Avis]

Mid mount PTO seems more like the thing to use.

But then you are limited to only the vendor's snowblowers...