B3200 w/ Quick Hitch Sub Frame--Can Loader be used

[JTPass]

I have a B3200 and I will be getting a front mounted snow blower for it. My question is: can the loader be used with the quick hitch sub frame still attached (Snow blower and drive shaft removed)? How much does it reduce the ground clearance?
Thanks in advance.

Jim

 

[Evil the Weasel]

The answer is no. The quick hitch subframe comes off so easily that it won't make a difference though. There is one pin you slide out at the rear and one T-bolt you loosen at the front and the subframe comes right off. There are two supports for the subframe that stay permanently on the tractor. Reinstallation is just as easy.

 

[Ductape]

Evil is right. The QH goes on and of in two minutes. And, FWIW........ once you have the blower on at the beginning of the winter, you'll not need the loader till spring unless you are cleaning horse stalls or the like.

 

[Evil the Weasel]

Ductape is also right. I thought I might need the loader to keep the end of the drive open. I never did. The blower easily eats up the banks without complaints.

 

[JTPass]

Thanks to all for your information. I was also thinking that I might have to put the loader back on to clean what the snow blower couldn't do, but it seems that the blower will do it all.
It's good to know that the QH comes off and on so easily.

Thanks,
Jim