Snow blower evolution

[rbargeron]

Several threads here talk about "snow weapons" people are using now. Many of us of change our snow tools along the way, as experience racks up.

In my case there have been 5 blowers. First was a draw-forward v-plow type - great for a few inches of fluff.

Then came a rear mount backup

For the center piles left behind I added a drag blade

But I still got a stiff neck - so a front-mount beckoned....

My first ERSKINE was almost perfect, but not wide enough so we stretched one 16"

This rig does it all. It can even side-swipe center piles left at obstacles (with practice)

 

[metalbender]

Nice history lesson. I see there was also some cab evolution.

 

[Cycledude]

https://www.ariens.com/en-us/company. Been wanting to take a ride to Brillion Wisconsin to check out the museum for a few years but unfortunately so far I have not made it.

 

[Michford]

I first plowed and back bladed before switching to snowblowing.
Front and rear blades.

Next came a rear blower.

Currently using a front blower which is by far my favorite way to deal with snow. Rear box blade very helpful as well.

 

[rbargeron]

Hmm.... front blower with enclosed cab..... looks like maybe a trend, huh?


WOW! Is that a driven front axle on a Jubilee ? That's the coolest thing I've seen in a while - very impressive (not to mention understated) - where does it get power? That's just great!

My first tractor was an 8n (2wd) but I never knew about 4WD conversions. For pulling an orchard sprayer thru wet spots it would have been great to have. Maybe would have side-stepped the whole Kubota hobby....

I just looked at your great thread about your Ford 860 with Sherman-Napco 4WD . Not a simple bolt-on. Take care, Dick B


Hope more peoples see this - its much better reading than politics :thumbsup:

 

[airbiscuit]

This has been my snow removal journey.

I have a sidewalk, 300' driveway, 1/2 mile private road, neighbors to help. Typical snowfall 4-8" Some 10-15" Occasional 15-20". Here is what I have used over the years.

• 2 cycle paddle snowblower - sidewalk light fluffy snow
• 8hp 2 stage snowblower - sidewalk 6"+ snow
• ATV w/5' blade - Driveway up to 8"snow
• 4x4 Plow Truck - Driveway/Private Road - any amount of snow
• Rear Blade - Driveway/Private Road up to 8" snow
• Rear facing Snowblower - Driveway/Private Road - 6"+ snow
• Rear Pull Snowblower - Driveway/Private Road Up to 24" snow

Those bolded are what I still have

• 2 cycle paddle snowblower - Light and easy
• 8hp 2 stage snowblower - Didn't get used enough
• ATV w/5' blade - Quick way to move snow
• 4x4 Plow Truck - nothing faster but Disintegrated from lack of use
• Rear Blade - Not great at rolling snow well off to the side
• Rear facing Snowblower - Removes any amount of snow, but comes with a stiff neck
• Rear Pull Snowblower - Fast and efficient - why didn't I do this sooner

No one tool is perfect. Your list might look different.

 

[BoylermanCT]

The last step of the evolution usually involves moving to FL!

 

[MoKelly]

The last step of the evolution usually involves moving to FL!

Stop! There goes a sip of an adult beverage thru my nose when I read this! Funny stuff.

MoKelly

 

[Michford]

The front axle is chain driven from a sprocket between the trans and rear end. A transfer case is mounted where the original pto shift lever went. Actually was pretty easy to install. Only required a rear split between trans and rear axle housing, and remove original front spindles and install driven front axle. The 860 is like a bull in the China shop snowblowing lol. The Kubota is so much easier to use up close to buildings and vehicles.

 

[Dave M7040]

Dick

I like to see you put your creative energies to a rotating drum modification to your standard blower.

One where the snow is discharged bypassing the chute.

Schulte Industries Products

Dave M7040