Posted by jdemaris on September 28, 2007 at 06:47:17 from (69.67.230.180):
In Reply to: tractor for snowblowing posted by jeff vanderhorst on September 27, 2007 at 16:21:17:
I've got two 6 foot John Deere 240 snowblowers that I use on several small tractors. We get many snowstorms with over two feet, and sometimes more. Last year, with drifts, we had several mornings with five feet of snow on the ground. I own some land up in northern New York that got 12 feet of actual snowfall in one week last year - all lake-affect from Lake Ontario. Some of the drifts were close to 20 feet.
As others as have already said - the 8N would be just about useless. Unless it has the optional Sherman aux. underdrive, it's too fast. Also, even if it has the Sherman, the lack of power steering and live PTO would make it miserable.
I've used the 6' blowers on my little IH B-275 tractors and they do fine. I've cut into 6 foot snow banks - i.e. a full load and had enough power. 32 live PTO horsepower and a very low, low-range. But, using a blower on my Deere 1020 is much easier since it has power-steering. When you're driving around mosty backwards with your neck twisted in a knot, being able to steer with one hand via power-steering is a big plus.
By the way, what's a good deal? 6 foot three-point snowblowers around here - in good shape - often sell for around $250.
Here are some photos (I've posted before) of one of my B-275s blowing snow here and also some of my house-roofs lower than the snow. We had to dig a few tunnels to let light into some lower windows. Also - the last photos are some deep-snow photos near my property up in Northen NY near Oswego and Mexico.
I've been up to your area many winters - my wife is from the UP. Seems things must be a lot easier by you since you don't have the steep hills all over. We've been thinking of moving up your way, since it's getting a little crowded around here for my taste.
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