JD 345 Snowblower

[TimberHole]

I have a JD345 and tonight I bought a 42” snowblower M03252X221750 and a 48” blade M03480X040082. Can anyone confirm these are the correct attachments for my 345? They came off a 325 so I think they will work. I didn’t get the front lift kit with them but I’m going to call the guy and see if I can get it. If not I will be looking for a lift kit.

 

[jaydee325]

I had a 325. Those are correct for your tractor.

The lift kit is available and can be looked up on the Deere parts website.

 

[hkbirdman]

I have a JD345 and tonight I bought a 42” snowblower M03252X221750 and a 48” blade M03480X040082. Can anyone confirm these are the correct attachments for my 345? They came off a 325 so I think they will work. I didn’t get the front lift kit with them but I’m going to call the guy and see if I can get it. If not I will be looking for a lift kit.

I have a John Deere GX345 and can confirm that snowblower is correct for your unit.

 

[TimberHole]

I have a John Deere GX345 and can confirm that snowblower is correct for your unit.

Do you use a snowblower on yours? If so, how does it do?

 

[hkbirdman]

Do you use a snowblower on yours? If so, how does it do?

Yes, I do use a snowblower on my GX345. The power steering and hydraulic lift will make life much easier when using the blower. Also - I would recommend that you do a web search of modifying the snowblower using 2 pieces of belting that measure 3" x 5" x 3/8" thick. When these are mounted on the auger - it greatly enhances the blowing of wet snow and practically makes it impossible to clog.

 

[TimberHole]

Yes, I do use a snowblower on my GX345. The power steering and hydraulic lift will make life much easier when using the blower. Also - I would recommend that you do a web search of modifying the snowblower using 2 pieces of belting that measure 3" x 5" x 3/8" thick. When these are mounted on the auger - it greatly enhances the blowing of wet snow and practically makes it impossible to clog.

Thanks for the tip on the mod. I will do that before winter. Also ran across a video where a guy had added electric actuators and LED lights to the blower. I like those mods too! The guy I bought it from has said he will give me the front lift kit off his mower as I still need that.

 

[TimberHole]

Can anyone provide a photo of the belt tensioner mechanism for this blower? Here is a pic of the tensioner on mine but I feel like it’s missing something as I don’t see how it would work as is. I cannot find a parts diagram online for this unit. If anyone has a manual or can point me to a parts diagram I would appreciate it.

 

[beenthere]

What is the s/n of the 345?

For early models

https://partscatalog.deere.com/jdrc/sidebyside/equipment/65457/referrer/navigation/pgId/2325514

For later models

https://partscatalog.deere.com/jdrc/sidebyside/equipment/65457/referrer/navigation/pgId/2730749

 

[TimberHole]

What is the s/n of the 345?

For early models

https://partscatalog.deere.com/jdrc/sidebyside/equipment/65457/referrer/navigation/pgId/2325514

For later models

https://partscatalog.deere.com/jdrc/sidebyside/equipment/65457/referrer/navigation/pgId/2730749

I’m not looking for a parts diagram for the 345, I’m looking for a diagram for the snowblower. I use the John Deere site a lot but it doesn’t seem to have a diagram for the blower. Not sure why.

 

[jaydee325]

Search the Deere parts website for 42 Inch Snow Thrower. It's there. There are two serial number breaks for the 42 Thrower.

 

[beenthere]

Did you look at the links ?? Apparently not. There are two different snowblowers for different s/n 345's. Suspect you have the later model 345.

 

[TimberHole]

Did you look at the links ?? Apparently not. There are two different snowblowers for different s/n 345's. Suspect you have the later model 345.

Sorry, I I thought the links were for the mower. That is the correct diagram. Thank you for the help. Not sure why I couldn’t find that as I use the JD parts site frequently. Looks like I’m missing a spring. Thanks again!