reich
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I would like to know what people prefer, a snow blower or blade for the winter ahead. I can't make up my mind what to buy. Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Rod.
Thanks, Rod.
Snow 2210 snow blower or blade?
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44trxfun
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Rod, not meaning to evade your question, but try 1) viewing the Attachments forum, or 2) using the search feature (below main heading on the webpage). You'll find ample info on this topic. Personally, I use both, usually the blade before the freeze really sets in, then the blower after there's some packed snow layed down. In any event, good luck!
Wildman1
Bronze Member
A blade is fine until the snow becomes significant. I opted for the blower and have never regretted it. It blows the snow 50' off into the tulips rather than piling it up. You're not pushing snow, you're blowing it away.
JDFANATIC
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I use the 46" single stage blower from my old JD425. It just eats snow. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif I used it for about 8-9 years with a gravel drive before I paved it a few years ago. With the gravel it makes a great machine gun, but comparing it to my neighbor's JD318/plow (we share a long driveway), I think it still comes out ahead. Now that the drive is paved, there is no comparison. Attached is a pic. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
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RalphVa
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- Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- JD 2025R, previously Gravely 5650 & JD 4010 & JD 1025R
I had both on my Gravely. Only used the snow blower when the blade wouldn't work: just once here in Va.
Found the FEL on the JD the most handy for the snows we get, usually 2 to 6" at a time for 22'' for the season. Don't get the pileups that the blade gave around the parking area. Can just toss them beyond.
You have to be careful where you point the Gravely snow blower discharge. It can throw some major snow into an open garage door or through a window. It's for sale because I no longer have the Gravely. Won't work on a big tractor though, only 26" wide.
Ralph
Found the FEL on the JD the most handy for the snows we get, usually 2 to 6" at a time for 22'' for the season. Don't get the pileups that the blade gave around the parking area. Can just toss them beyond.
You have to be careful where you point the Gravely snow blower discharge. It can throw some major snow into an open garage door or through a window. It's for sale because I no longer have the Gravely. Won't work on a big tractor though, only 26" wide.
Ralph
trlong
Platinum Member
Rod,
I agree with 44trxFun. Blower and Blade. For Ontario, I think you'd be happiest with both (as I spend your money /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif). I guess if I had the choice of only one, I'd go for a front end plow, or a rear blade. But, blowing is so much more fun (and dangerous for cars, trees, pets, windows,....)
Also, I think we need a "Snow" general forum. Lots and Lots of posts.
Tom
I agree with 44trxFun. Blower and Blade. For Ontario, I think you'd be happiest with both (as I spend your money /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif). I guess if I had the choice of only one, I'd go for a front end plow, or a rear blade. But, blowing is so much more fun (and dangerous for cars, trees, pets, windows,....)
Also, I think we need a "Snow" general forum. Lots and Lots of posts.
Tom
JDFANATIC
Veteran Member
You don't know how right you are! /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
bigpete
Veteran Member
I love my blade. Had it on my 445, then my 2210, and now my 4110. However, I don't live in the Great White North, either. A blade is faster than a blower on pavement with snows up to 16", or so. A blade will leave you with nowhere to put the snow if you have two or three snows over a foot deep without melting.
Get the blade first - its much cheaper, faster for most snows, and you don't end up with a face full of snow.
Add the blower if you find yourself wishing the snow wasn't crowding you so much.
If you get the blower, you should also think about at least a soft cab.
I think some of the front quick-attach parts are common with the blade and the front blower.
On my 4100, I have both. Here in the South part of MN, I have only ever put the blower on a couple of times over the past few years, but they have been somewhat whimpy winters.
I think the optimum combination for me would be the blade on the front for most snowfall and a blower on the back for the occasional moving of large piles or a really deep storm.
- Rick
Add the blower if you find yourself wishing the snow wasn't crowding you so much.
If you get the blower, you should also think about at least a soft cab.
I think some of the front quick-attach parts are common with the blade and the front blower.
On my 4100, I have both. Here in the South part of MN, I have only ever put the blower on a couple of times over the past few years, but they have been somewhat whimpy winters.
I think the optimum combination for me would be the blade on the front for most snowfall and a blower on the back for the occasional moving of large piles or a really deep storm.
- Rick