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If you ever get the opportunity to operate a tractor with inverted blower, I think you would find that the concern of getting hung up on deep snow is not actually a problem at all. Many people discuss this made up issue on the internet, but none of them are the ones who actually use inverted...

Be aware that although your tractor is advertised as 40hp, you actually only have 33hp at the PTO, assuming you have HST. In your case, I'd suggest a "truly" medium duty cutter of 5'. Most brands have light, medium, and heavy duty. The only exception to this that I'm aware of is Brown...

What is your experience with the inverted blowers? You seem very knowledgeable with single stage/dual stage and rear push/front mount blowers, but I’m wondering what experience you can share specific to the inverted blowers?

I think you would be amazed at what a power rake could do for you. My local dealership rents them out for $150/day. If you were closer to me I would let you try mine and see for yourself... Using your front end loader to move the big rocks, and the power rake to move the small rocks, you...

No, "float" refers to the ability for the hydraulic cylinder to extend and retract on it's own, with no pressure on either side of the cylinder ports to stop it. In other words, if you put it in float, you could literally push/pull the cylinder rod in and out of the barrel, extending and...

In my opinion, the landscape rake is a waste of time. I don’t mean to sound negative, but after using a power rake (sometimes called Harley Rake) I found the landscape rake horribly ineffective. Do you have a dealership nearby that rents implements? See if you can rent a PTO power rake. If...

What model box blade do you have? Do you understand the principle of using the rear blade of your box blade, as a "gauge wheel" and keeping your top link in float? The rocks will still be a PIA no matter what, but if there is enough dirt to fill the box completely, and then use your rear...

If it is cheap, then take a chance. You can ALWAYS sell it and likely make money on it. It appears that it’s the newer style hybrid pull behind which are all the rage now. It would be easy to sell if it didn’t meet your expectations. However, I would bet a lot of money that you will be blown...

I can't say specific to that model, but inverted blowers in general are incredible for snow removal. I have a 7.5' wide Erskine commercial unit that weighs 1,400lbs, and I found that it's really too much for my tractor. I may sell/trade it for a smaller one, but my point is the inverted is so...

Thank you Rusty, I like your “tab” idea for the lateral forces. I will incorporate that as well. Thanks for the ideas.

This is the back of it showing the mount. Any idea of this is a Deere or case mount? Or are they the same?

This is a backyard mechanic special, there will be no engineering calculations done here 😂 When in doubt, overbuild.

Valid question lol. For mounting it to the dozer blade. I don’t want anymore tines/teeth on the bottom because my dozer is pretty small so I feel like the more tines there are, the less effective it will be. I was thinking 3/4” plate. I also need brackets to weld to the rake itself since this...

I would be more willing to pay for a good quality iphone app (like we used to have, but better). I would pay nothing for an ad free premium membership.

forgot the pics.