Pull behind snowblower

[Coolvtfly]

I have a 1964 MF35 with the Perkins diesel with FEL. Neighbor is selling a pull behind drive forward snowblower. What are the members opinion of this type of snowblower. Anyone have experience with this type of snow removal? Thanks, Scott

 

[WilliamBos]

I have a 1964 MF35 with the Perkins diesel with FEL. Neighbor is selling a pull behind drive forward snowblower. What are the members opinion of this type of snowblower. Anyone have experience with this type of snow removal? Thanks, Scott

Dad kept out place clean with one for 30 years. Kicking my butt now for NOT buying another just like it. May consider a trade. Was hooked to a 1959 MF FE 35.

They work great, just drive forward, and you seem to keep dryer this way too.

 

[foggy1111]

There were / are a few makers of these blowers. Notably Arps and Erskine brands come to mind. These work especially well on farm lanes and roads. It's a bit harder to use them in tight spaces and gets hard to get very close to buildings and such. Some of the chutes were not very adjustable.....some being just right or left. Some of the older ones are quite durable.

Do a search for "arps" or "erskine" for lots of reading and pics (?).

 

[WilliamBos]

Also look for Lucknow, one of the best blowers money can buy.

 

[excav8ter]

Do a search on YouTube for vdzonpaul .....this guy has the set up.

 

[kco]

Also look at the MK Martin Meteor series. I've ordered a 75" pull-type that should arrive soon--followed by lots of snow I hope

 

[kco]

Here is a link to a video my dealer (Timberstar in Vernon) made about the Meteor pull-type blowers:

Snow Removal.mp4 - YouTube

 

[5030]

Also look for Lucknow, one of the best blowers money can buy.

I would agree with that. Lucknow (Helm Welding) makes a pull behind forward travel blower that's very similar to my 3PH mounted back up blower that's basically indestructible. It's 7 years young and I haven't worn off the ugly blue paint yet.......

When I do, I'll paint it orange.........:laughing:

 

[mjncad]

What happens if you have snow too deep for the tractor to drive through? All the snow-blowing power in the world isn't going to make a difference if you can't drive forward to feed snow into the blower.

 

[flyingcow]

No doubt it's a regional thing. I looked at 'em, but stayed with the regular 3-point mount. I would love one, but do get a few deep storms a year. But, they do look like they make things easier.

 

[WilliamBos]

What happens if you have snow too deep for the tractor to drive through? All the snow-blowing power in the world isn't going to make a difference if you can't drive forward to feed snow into the blower.

Have you had that much snow in one storm?? We have, but still got it blown. If the weather gets bad, it gets blown during
Ing the storm. Don't wait until the storm is over. Plus, driveway was open, no trees, or any kind of shelter, no snow fence.

If it is that deep, you are going to have problems with a reverse blower too.

 

[Kyle241]

What happens if you have snow too deep for the tractor to drive through? All the snow-blowing power in the world isn't going to make a difference if you can't drive forward to feed snow into the blower.

I agree, how does that work unless you have a really big tractor? I did not know they had such a thing until I read a post on here about a 72" Meteor pull behind and had to take a look. I like the idea of driving forward and would love a front push snowblower.

 

[5030]

What happens if you have snow too deep for the tractor to drive through? All the snow-blowing power in the world isn't going to make a difference if you can't drive forward to feed snow into the blower.

Not that I have one because I don't, but I haven't found any snow accumulation deep enough that I can't drive through, including drifts, but then, I do have a large unit.

Lucknow also makes front mount units and snow pusher boxes.

 

[flyingcow]

5030, now that i think about it, i agree with you. My tractor is not quite as big as yours, but it's close. I will have to experiment driving thru the deep ones first, i know i won't get stuck. Oh how i wish i could DEMO a pull type for the winter. It's a good thing my wife keeps an eye on me. I'd have one of everything until the check book got to zero. Than i'd grab the credit cards.:laughing:

 

[5030]

That's about the only time I use FWA....in snow. The R1's bite in and off we go. I certainly don't make it a practice of drift busting but when I clear the path to the feeders across the field, I often encounter sizeable drifts, in the excess of 4-5 feet and I've never gotten stuck. It 'shudders' a bit and continues forward.

The reason (I believe) people get stuck in drifts with cars and pickup trucks is primarily foolishness on their part and once snow packs under the chassis, effectively lifting all 4 wheels, you are done. That don't happen with a tractor because the undercarrige in relationship to the weight of the tractor allows the tractor to 'dig in' and move forward as the chassis 'plows' through the snow, both in a forward relationship and a downward relationship.

If I had it to do over again, I would have a rear mount, pull type blower. I can see an advantage in as much as with a back up blower, you can't really see what exactly the blower is blowing, like rocks or the ocassional out of place plank or cinder block....:laughing:, however, with a pull type, you can see exactly what the auger is digesting.

 

[RoyJackson]

Have you had that much snow in one storm?? We have, but still got it blown. If the weather gets bad, it gets blown duringing the storm. Don't wait until the storm is over. Plus, driveway was open, no trees, or any kind of shelter, no snow fence.

If it is that deep, you are going to have problems with a reverse blower too.

The bolded sentences are quite pertinent, regardless of how you remove the snow.
I get out when the snow is 6-8 inches deep (maybe more if it's a fluffy, dry snow). It's easier to push (I use the FEL bucket) and less stress on the tractor and operator.

 

[grsthegreat]

All good and well, cept for the few times we got an unannounced dump of 36" overnight. Nothing was ever mentioned on the news about the approaching front. Went to bed with no snow, woke up to crotch deep snow. Im GLAD i had a drive backwards version then... and a front bucket.

I hope that NEVER happens again. Took 8 full hours to clear my place.This has happened 2 times in the past 14 years...so i don't see it as a pattern, but ya never know. Its all due to Al Gores mouth...:laughing:

 

[Coolvtfly]

I'm thinking if it's that deep I drop the FEL a little to shave and push the top layer forward and to the side.

 

[RoyJackson]

All good and well, cept for the few times we got an unannounced dump of 36" overnight. Nothing was ever mentioned on the news about the approaching front. Went to bed with no snow, woke up to crotch deep snow. Im GLAD i had a drive backwards version then... and a front bucket.

I hope that NEVER happens again. Took 8 full hours to clear my place.This has happened 2 times in the past 14 years...so i don't see it as a pattern, but ya never know. Its all due to Al Gores mouth...:laughing:

Yep..best laid plans of mice and men often go awry...

 

[flyingcow]

I've yet to go out and clear the drive until the storm is over, with the exception if someone needs to get out or in. For me it works best to wait until its all over with. 4 inches or 3 feet. Thats why i love my 16x16 trans. Incredible creeper gears. Still would like to try a pull type.