Snowblower for BX22

[billfjr]

I'm attempting to make a decision between a rear or front mount snowblower for my BX22 which is equipped with FEL & Backhoe.
Understand the rear mount offers more choices, and is somewhat cheaper, but is driving in reverse and sitting sideways somewhat cumbersome? Rear mount also means keeping the FEL mounted which is a plus, but rear mount operates at a much slower RPM than front mount..... Is there a noticeable difference at slower RPM?
How about discharge rotation and tilt, would your recommend electric??
Keep in mind that I live in NE Pa, about 45 miles NW of Phila, and usually don't get a ton of snow except for this year, and FEL has done a pretty good job, but the 40" this year was a bit of a challenge.

Thanks for your help, really need your opinions to decide which way to go.

Thanks,

BillF

 

[radioman]

IMHO, go front. It much easier on back, neck and eyes. I beleive its safer too. You can see everything in front of you. If you do go with rear blower, don't worry , it really not a deal breaker or anything. With the amount of snow you get, it might make sense. With rear blower, you basically can keep it for rest of your life with other tractors if needed.

 

[gdh]

billfjr,
I too welcome responses to your question. Some of your questions have been partly addressed on the thread "Please advise, what to buy?"

 

[BXRICK]

I went with the rear on my BX1500.
The reasons were - it's cheaper, and I really wanted to leave my FEL on.
After three winters, I have ended up using both blower and FEL for most storms - the FEL is great for messing around the steps to the house, and around the mailbox. I also use it for backdragging from the garage door.
Driving backwards isn't a killer - obviously driving forwards is easier.
I have also found that with some types of wet snow in particular, after blowing, scraping the driveway with the FEL works. And, I dn't worry about any windrows (or those huge piles of wet snow) falling off the sides of the FEL - I just go over them with the blower.

 

[radair]

I chose to go with a rear blower as well. The combination of FEL and blower is perfect for my needs, even though I'm going backwards for most of my 1/4 mile long driveway. I try to switch my spinal twist occasionally to maintain my back. IMO, the FEL/blower combination is more versatile than a blower/rear blade combo.