Snowblower Which snow blower

[TMBRWLF]

Hi all and Merry Christmas. I've been looking at getting a front snow blower for my 1739e. In my 60s now so lm not turning around to plow our 1/4 mile drive. I have enough pain without adding neck to the list. I saw a blower that looked good ( Pronovost p680 front blower ). The MF shows 11.3 gpm flow. Still not sure without a phone call to see their ratings. I believe one site listed 11-14 gpm for this model. Does anyone have info on this or other models that will work on my quick attach? Not stuck on the Pronovost, just looking for something that will work on the front. The MF 1739e is a manual not hst and don't believe there's a mid mount pto. If needed, l could look into adding that if it's even an option. Since the E model is not a premium, not too sure of mid pto stuff.

 

[Peter 315]

I don't think that one will work hyd front blower usually need high flow....

 

[RjCorazza]

I believe you are also quoting the total flow, rather than 7.2 gpm that is available.

 

[TMBRWLF]

Will have to get out the book. I thought it was 14+ total gpm but i'll look. I also thought that model was a low flow which is what l was guessing id need. So many questions. lol

 

[TMBRWLF]

Ok so l was way off. Book says 6.7gpm main system & 4.2gpm on the steering.

 

[TMBRWLF]

Guess l'll be looking for a blade as im not putting a 3 point on the rear.

 

[CobyRupert]

11.3 gpm is shown as total flow. 7.2 gpm is shown for SCV, and 4.1 gpm for steering.

TractorData.com Massey Ferguson 1739E tractor information

 

[Peter 315]

What size so we can spend all your money...... 84'' power angle, quick hitch.....

 

[TMBRWLF]

Well Coby 10.9 is close to 11.3 lol
Peter my wife keeps ALL the money hehe. I don't really have any problem blading over snow blowing, just thought it would be nice. Since it's a open deck not a cab. Maybe l'd be better blading not eating the snow the wind decides to push my way???

 

[TMBRWLF]

Oops 10.8 not 10.9. ocd...

 

[Captain Dirty]

Guess l'll be looking for a blade as im not putting a 3 point on the rear.

Do you need a snow blower? I checked a couple of weather sites that indicated Norfolk, VA averages 5" to 8" snow per year. While a greater amount is possible in a singe storm, such a storm may be less frequent than once a decade. With a blade you may need the 3 point hitch to carry a counterweight.

 

[Dave M7040]

Mid pto is listed as an option on tractordata.com

Likely mid pto can be added but not cheap.

Most efficient way to get power to a front mounted blower.

Dave M7040

 

[metalbender]

How deep are your pockets? Erskine makes a rear pto powered front blower. Pricey though. I did a fel mount blower, powered by the rear pto, lots of work, still working out the bugs. I'll be 70 in May, loving the forward action. Still have a rear blade to drag from garage doors.

 

[TMBRWLF]

Mid pto is listed as an option on tractordata.com

Dave, my manual shows a mid for this model is not an option. Also maybe l better update my address as l retired last yr and moved from Norfolk Va to central Mo. lol
I love a front mount but at 6.7gpm idk. Funny thing is l see pics of SMALL masseys with front snow blowers. What gives...

 

[TMBRWLF]

Mid pto is listed as an option on tractordata.com

Dave, my manual shows a mid for this model is not an option. Also maybe l better update my address as l retired last yr and moved from Norfolk Va to central Mo. lol
I love a front mount but at 6.7gpm idk. Funny thing is l see pics of SMALL masseys with front snow blowers. What gives...

metalbender. Toooo much routing all that for a rear to front.

 

[TMBRWLF]

Do you need a snow blower? I checked a couple of weather sites that indicated Norfolk, VA averages 5" to 8" snow per year. While a greater amount is possible in a singe storm, such a storm may be less frequent than once a decade. With a blade you may need the 3 point hitch to carry a counterweight.

I usually just leave the box blade on. It's over 700lbs...

 

[SARG]

I'm in my seventh decade and the NH T1030 with rear blower & FEL has proven ideal. The open seat can be a little chilly but the machine just cleaned up a 30+ inch snowfall in hours.

 

[leonz]

Mid pto is listed as an option on tractordata.com

Dave, my manual shows a mid for this model is not an option. Also maybe l better update my address as l retired last yr and moved from Norfolk Va to central Mo. lol
I love a front mount but at 6.7gpm idk. Funny thing is l see pics of SMALL masseys with front snow blowers. What gives...

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They are all mid mount 2 stage snow blowers.


You could purchase the P680 snow blower and mount the entire snow blower
on your loader with a SSQA plate using a ROTAX 23 horsepower go cart engine
to power it and have enough torque to clear snow.

 

[airbiscuit]

Have you considered a Rear Pull Snowblower? Much less looking back. I love mine.

 

[metalbender]

If drifting isn't a problem, that pull type would be great, in addition to a front blade. Two passes with the blade to bring the snow to the middle, final pass with the tractor straddling the snow, blow with a smile on, looking forward.