PTO snowblower?

[Chainsaw.]

Well we’ve had a HECK of alot of snow here, at least at my work that is. The Mack was getting stuck, I got the 120M grader stuck several times, so, when in doubt, D6! You know its snowed alot when you have to remember “dont hang the blade on the telephone line!”

 

[Hilbilly]

Well we’ve had a HECK of alot of snow here, at least at my work that is. The Mack was getting stuck, I got the 120M grader stuck several times, so, when in doubt, D6! You know its snowed alot when you have to remember “dont hang the blade on the telephone line!”

Pictures please.

 

[Chainsaw.]

Both of these were before the last blast that dropped a bunch more snow. Still fun. The local doe with her new twins and I think last years yearing were thrilled I plowed the road. All the passes across the state are closed for two days due tk the amount that fell, even the train that goes right by the shop backed all the way back down because their route was impassable.

 

[airbiscuit]

It is very beautiful though.

 

[SylvainG]

You have way more snow than here (South West Québec). Can't wait to get a real storm so I can go cross country skiing without fear of damaging my skis.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

Go find an old McKee blower. Built better. McKey was the OEM for a bunch of different people and all of their blowers are overbuilt. Painting them Green and yellow makes them worth more as well. A quick search and I found four of them for sale on Facebook's marketplace.

https://www.tractorhouse.com/listings/for-sale/mckee/snow-blower-attachments/22037?Manufacturer=MCKEE

 

[gstrom99]

To relieve a sore neck from using my rear mount blower, I added these cheap $25 Jeep Wrangler mirrors. I made brackets to mount them on the the FEL towers of my L3010, L3430 & MX5800:
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They work well and I can face forward 90% of the time while blowing in reverse. The come off with the FEL but that's something I rarely do in Winter.

Where did you source your mirrors?

 

[airbiscuit]

This looks like what I bought on Amazon a few years back. I really like them.

 

[bdhsfz6]

Where did you source your mirrors?

Carparts.com

https://www.carparts.com/details/Jeep/Wrangler/Kool_Vue/2003-2006/SET-JP28R.html?TID=gglpla&origin=&utm_source=google&utm_medium=pla&utm_campaign=12317929649&gclid=Cj0KCQiA9OiPBhCOARIsAI0y71Bayq-Rw9rHV80ezZnsT1ChhkSJXG79CQkBieRnYSdQrrCDGA7ocBUaAmQKEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

I see the price is up 40% since I last ordered it 2018!

 

[gstrom99]

Thanks. Looks like they should mount nicely, right on the loader. I ordered a pair from Azn. $60 - same $ as CarPrts, figuring shipping...

 

[gstrom99]

I got about 1/2" of snow on Thursday morning. No problem, right? Wind picked up to 20 - 30 mph from the northwest, blizzard conditions. Completely closed my 300 foot drive. Spent 3 hours with FEL bucket and back blade. Yesterday, wind was from the south, 20 - 30 mph and completely blocked drive. Spent 2 hours today to clear it. With the edges being 16" tall, there is nowhere to push it. Used the bucket alot. PITA. TOMORROW, I'll be looking for a rear facing blower!

Great. I wonder what kind of selection is out there now, in the heart of winter???

 

[oldtimer 66]

On what defines a good snow blower , I think these 3 items would be at the top of the list. Weight, impeller size , and gear box rated hp. Later

 

[SylvainG]

Carparts.com

https://www.carparts.com/details/Jeep/Wrangler/Kool_Vue/2003-2006/SET-JP28R.html?TID=gglpla&origin=&utm_source=google&utm_medium=pla&utm_campaign=12317929649&gclid=Cj0KCQiA9OiPBhCOARIsAI0y71Bayq-Rw9rHV80ezZnsT1ChhkSJXG79CQkBieRnYSdQrrCDGA7ocBUaAmQKEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

I see the price is up 40% since I last ordered it 2018!

I bought golf cart mirrors that I tie-wrapped to the ROP. Works well

Universal Golf Cart Side View Mirrors for EzGo Club Car Yamaha, Moveland RHOX UTV Style Accessories, Golf Cart Accessories - Amazon Canada

Universal Golf Cart Side View Mirrors for EzGo Club Car Yamaha, Moveland RHOX UTV Style Accessories in Golf Cart Accessories.

www.amazon.ca

 

[gstrom99]

Well, I bought one. A 60" Farm King, regular - backing up style. Seems it was the last 60 inch in the region. Called all the "usual" sources w/in 75 miles. No one else had one, the local "orange brand" store said he's been waiting for snowblowers, since last July (!).

I bought the last 60" this dealer had, it came with an electric chute rotator. Today, it gets fitted and used. Gotta find a place and wire in the switch.

 

[airbiscuit]

Got the last one? You must have lived a pure and chaste life!

 

[TractorTYMe]

Well, I bought one. A 60" Farm King, regular - backing up style. Seems it was the last 60 inch in the region. Called all the "usual" sources w/in 75 miles. No one else had one, the local "orange brand" store said he's been waiting for snowblowers, since last July (!).

I bought the last 60" this dealer had, it came with an electric chute rotator. Today, it gets fitted and used. Gotta find a place and wire in the switch.

GOOD for YOU, glad you found one.

 

[RjCorazza]

Well, I bought one. A 60" Farm King, regular - backing up style. Seems it was the last 60 inch in the region. Called all the "usual" sources w/in 75 miles. No one else had one, the local "orange brand" store said he's been waiting for snowblowers, since last July (!).

I bought the last 60" this dealer had, it came with an electric chute rotator. Today, it gets fitted and used. Gotta find a place and wire in the switch.

Farm King makes quality blowers. They were on my short list years ago when I was in the market. I found a 72" LuckNow blower first, and it has served me well.

 

[gstrom99]

Got the last one? You must have lived a pure and chaste life!

Me? Yeah, right... The drive home proved interesting. I thought I'd pull over and check the straps after about 10 miles, like normal. I thought I'd better pull way off the road, to be safe. Guess I got a little too far over, and WAM - into the snow filled ditch next to the road. No way 4WD was gonna help. 911 call, and sherriff and tow truck show up quick. $85 winch out bill, added to the $3k purchase price. No vehicle or trailer damage. Straps were fine...

 

[airbiscuit]

Maybe not as pure and chaste as I thought

 

[TractorTYMe]

If I was judged on whether I get a snowblower on how well behaved I've been in my life. I would get a toothpick.