Snowblower Skid Pads for Gravel

[sd455dan]

Wifo uses shoes that are similar to Armor skids but the blower is really heavy so even bigger shoes would be better for gravel if I had a choice.

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[Ideehoan]

I’d be curious to hear from anyone who has used the armorshield style on a front blower.
Part of the reason for my design is quick on and off and adjusting.

 

[civilian]

I mounted two trailer tongue jacks to the back sheet metal of my BX2230 snowblower. Crank the handle to raise or lower. But like with all skids, the gravel drives or grass needs to be frozen to support the blower weight. Jon

 

[07wingnut]

I've thought about using something like those skids, but don't they cut gooves in the dirt?
No one seems to use tires instead of skids, but it seems to me they would work well - maybe better.
What am I missing??
rScotty

Someone does.

 

[Ideehoan]

Someone does.

Someone does.

That’s a great looking solution. Wide tire on a beefy swivel.

 

[Ideehoan]

I mounted two trailer tongue jacks to the back sheet metal of my BX2230 snowblower. Crank the handle to raise or lower. But like with all skids, the gravel drives or grass needs to be frozen to support the blower weight. Jon

Very creative.

 

[dj1701]

I found this site that makes wheel setups for plows and snowblowers. I think they would work fine for folks that have blacktop or concrete driveways. Problem with wheels, they don't have enough surface area to support a heavy snowblower on softer ground. I think the skids are the way to go for dirt driveways. The aftermarket skids that I see out there IMHO still need to be wider and longer.

Home of Snow-Wheel Systems

 

[Runner]

I use 8 inch wheels mounted in the hole for skids. Gives me about 1.5 in height adjustable using 3 point curl

Me too.

 

[Gator6x4]

I know nothing about using a snow blower on a gravel driveway. I filed this away years ago in the event I ever needed a snow blower. The interesting thing about this to me is the Poster who ever he is recommended 2 or three stage Snow Blowers for a gravel driveway.

• Use a two- or three-stage snow blower: Single-stage snow blowers can scoop up gravel, which can be dangerous. A two- or three-stage snow blower is recommended for gravel driveways.
  
  
• Attach skid shoes: Skid shoes prevent the snow blower from scattering gravel.
  
  
• Point the chute downwind: The wind will help blow the snow.
  
  
• Move up and down the driveway: It's usually best to move in the direction of the driveway, not perpendicularly.
  
  
• Start upwind in strong crosswinds: If there are strong crosswinds, start upwind.
  
  
• You can also use a snow plow on a gravel driveway. A plow shouldn't usually touch the surface, so it shouldn't damage the pavement. However, it's easy to spread gravel around with a plow