Best snowblower width for 35hp, 62" wide tractor

[rjpotts]

I have a 35hp bobcat ct2035 hst tractor. Seeing a lot of used 54" snowblowers for sale. I feel like I would like something the width of the tractor though. I see a nice 64" for sale, but not nearly the deals as on the 54s. There are some 72s and 80s but I feel that would be too big. I mean whether it is a 54 or 64 I would still need to do 2 passes on my lane...

Thoughts?

I have a Kioti CK3510, I think it's the same hp as your Bobcat. I run a 66" front mounted blower and it works great!

 

[5030]

With any blower on any tractor, the limiting factor (besides how far you want to throw it is the snow itself. If the snow is wet and heavy, it takes a gob of power to toss it. If light and fluffy, not so much.

The other issue is blower width because you always have to watch where the edges of the side sheets are in relationship to where you are blowing.

Sissy sticks help but not always. Running into hidden objects on the side can and will make for an interesting experience and may damage the blower impeller.

Been there and did that. I tossed a cinder block one time and the blower really shuddered.

Hidden in the snow objects are always a danger.