Husqvarna TS354XD a capable snowblower?

[kzuke]

Hello,
First time poster, this forum seems to be a solid resource. I will be moving to a new property and will be mowing about 2-3 mostly flat acres. From reviews, the TS354XD sounds like a capable mower. My question is, is it also good at snow blowing. I will have a 700 foot driveway, gravel with a slight slope. I live in Maine and we can get heavy snow storms. Will this machine be reliable and capable of clearing my driveway on those snowy days? Or should I be looking to size up? It has a very attractive price point.

 

[cdaigle430]

I cannot comment on the snowblower for the tractor but can recommend other items along with the snowblower like rear tire chains, weights and a cab. You will have to set the blower skids higher to keep from picking up rocks and a 700 foot driveway is going to take a couple of passes a storm in storms where we get 8 inches or more-especially at the end of the driveway. A slight slope shouldn't be a problem. If you can also get a canvas cab)

Tire chains is a must here in Maine because most of the time we end up with icy driveways under the snow thanks to the thaw and freeze changes. I have a slight slope and when its icy, even four wheel drive wont help without chains. With chains, weights and a cab you should be a formidable snow clearing weapon. As for reliability-I had my yth2448 for 15 years now and no issues, at 400 plus hours still runs like new and doesnt burn oil.

 

[powersrp]

I have a ts348d, seriously i dont think the front end will like the weight of the snowblower, the steering rack seems to be the weak link, i would step up to a kabota or sum small heavy duty tractor, with 4 whl drive and power steering, buy once, and you wont regrett it. thats a lot of grass to mow with a belt driven 54” deck, i have 3-4 ish and i pull a 3 point 72” finish mower behind the kubota and use the husqv close to house