snowblower

[hoogy]

My tractor is aMF 23 hp

Is this a good price?

Make:Meteor
Model:SB51EC Year:
Serial Number:2080666 Hours:
Description:51" single auger -HAND CRANK CHUTE,weight 366 lbs.51" wide,14" auger diameter,540 RPM PTO input,for 15 HP tractors.REAR SNOWBLOWER THAT YOU BACK UP WITH.

$1,949.00
Was $2,312

will the tractor handle a 60"

Make:Meteor
Model:SB60EC Year:
Serial Number:2080340 Hours:
Description:60" single auger -HAND CRANK CHUTE,weighs 396 lbs.60" wide,14" auger diameter,540 RPM PTO input,for 20 HP tractors.REAR SNOWBLOWER THAT YOU BACK UP WITH.

$1,990.00
Was $2,402

 

[PILOON]

I run a 60" on a Mitsubishi MT180D, 20 hp (engine) with a similar (specs) blower without any problems using techniques.
10" dense snow full width is a chore but half-2/3ds width OK.
5" full width no problems.
But I am gear driven so I have not many choices.(HI or LO rev)
If you are hydrostatic drive you simply wary the speed to keep the rpms up by limiting the 'gulp'.
Also you deffinately want the width to be wider than your tires, so the 60 would probably be the better choice.

 

[jaybrad]

I have a 54" Pronovost Puma mounted on my GC2310 and it did a mighty fine job this winter. In fact, I looked forward to the opportunity to go out and clear our driveway by throwing snow about 30', even when we had a foot or more on the ground. The more snow, the more fun it was.

I've seen a Meteor at a local dealer, but don't have any experience with that brand. The price sounds about right, but I'm sure others can give you better advice with that detail.

Bottom line is that I don't think you will have any problems running a blower that size.

Jay