Looking at pull type snowblowers

screamin400 · Jul 17, 2018

Looking at new pull type snowblowers in the 80-90 inch range. My dealer can get me the meteor brand but rumor was they were not special. The brochure looks nice but still just a brochure. This dealers and others can get me just about whatever I want up to 10k. I am going no where near that number so some of the best brands will be left out. If you were looking at a pull type 80-90 inch with a max of 5k what would you be looking at?

hunt4570 · Jul 17, 2018

Just curious, why a pull type? I don't have an answer for you as I moved out of the snow belt a few years ago. I had a rear push blower which I know is a lot different but still behind you which is a pain in the neck, literally. I ended up getting a plow on the front of my truck.. what an incredibly superior set up. YMMV

TractorNH · Jul 17, 2018

Every situation is different but my preference is against a pull blower because you have to pack down snow by driving on it to use it and if you get a fast dump of snow you might not be able to drive through it to use the blower. If I remember correctly from when I bought my 2655 the dealer had quoted me about $6-7k for the front mount snowblower with the PTO subframe. If you want to go forward why not go front mount?

I have a WoodMaxx 84" rear snowblower on order and even with all hydraulic chute rotation controlls it's still under $3k. I'm also planning on having a plow on the front so I'll have the right tool for whatever storm type we have.

Fallon · Jul 17, 2018

I dont see a 2655 listed on tractordata. How much does your tractor weigh? A pull type blower would be useless for me on my 5000lbs machine here in Colorado. I need a plow or st as near 3pt blower to clear drifts. I can drive through them, much less pull something through. You need a 7-10k lbs machine to make good use of a pull blower.

airbiscuit · Jul 17, 2018

I have a 3pt snowblower. I would dearly love to have a pull type snowblower. Those who own them seem to really like them.

airbiscuit · Jul 17, 2018

radios1 · Jul 17, 2018

TractorNH said:
Every situation is different but my preference is against a pull blower because you have to pack down snow by driving on it to use it and if you get a fast dump of snow you might not be able to drive through it to use the blower. If I remember correctly from when I bought my 2655 the dealer had quoted me about $6-7k for the front mount snowblower with the PTO subframe. If you want to go forward why not go front mount?

I have a WoodMaxx 84" rear snowblower on order and even with all hydraulic chute rotation controlls it's still under $3k. I'm also planning on having a plow on the front so I'll have the right tool for whatever storm type we have.

Yep, the pull type seems silly, also, you can't get anywhere near close to a house, or garage, etc. the tractor is in front of it!!.. it also means you have to drive over deep snow to get the blower to move the snow!!..

airbiscuit · Jul 17, 2018

radios1 said:
Yep, the pull type seems silly, also, you can't get anywhere near close to a house, or garage, etc. the tractor is in front of it!!.. it also means you have to drive over deep snow to get the blower to move the snow!!..

The commercial folks seem to like the inverted or rear pull snowblowers. They are efficient to use, and actually are able to get close to garage doors, buildings, etc.

airbiscuit · Jul 17, 2018

Here is a 38hp John Deere and a rear pull snowblower.

Pull Type Snowblower behind John Deere 3038E, wet snow, I was initially a skeptic when I was introduced to the concept, The whole idea of running over snow seem backwards, I'll tell you it doesn't matter this works just like a box blade. these do an amazing job, why they have no caught on I don't understand! , I thought I had to have a front mount, but after owning this I wouldn't even consider a front mount, being able to use this along with a loader, makes it even better, and I would certainly never back up to blow snow. I maintain a .6 mile road in the snow belt of northern NY, without issue. 38hp tractor, I went with electrical shoot rotatator as my cab style didn't allow hydraulic remote, electric works fine

JerryK · Jul 17, 2018

With a front mounted or rear facing snowblower, you can attack banks of snow. The rear facing PTO blower can also be lifted up higher than a front blower to attack a bank. Rear facing blowers are cost effective and fairly easy to use if you have a large enough tractor/operator station that you can sit sidesaddle to operate. You do not have to look backwards much more than if you were plowing or disking a field. Besides the Mahindra front setup, you can also get an Erskine front blower to fit your tractor. They just recently redesigned the Erskines, and they are a fine unit. The Mahindra blower is also a fine setup, I have one on my 2555. While the front facing rear blower is an option, do not overlook the rear facing PTO or front blower. It's like folks saying to have to have a cab blowing snow in the winter. Long underware, a good pair of insulated coverals/snow mobile suit, good gloves, warm hat or face mask, and you will be just as warm as folks that ride all day on their snow machines. Cabs ' suck ' in their own way. Keep your options open, and know there is no 'perfect' setup ....