JD Model 260 2-stage 84" Snowblower - will it fit my JD 2155?

[Black Acreage]

The seller tells me "the arms on your 3pt hitch need to be 40 inches wide". I currently have 3pt pallet forks hitched up and there's about 30" between the pins. It seems to me the arms would easily accommodate another 5" on each side but for all I know that would bring the implement in contact with the tires or some other disaster.

I have yet to figure out category compatibility with any confidence, but I believe my 2155 has a Type 2 Hitch. What I do know is that it can handle a 96" blade, 12" auger and a 6' bush hog, so I don't think this blower will be an issue for it, but I'd rather confirm before renting a trailer and shelling out $2k on the blower.

Help is appreciated!

 

[Farmer495]

The seller tells me "the arms on your 3pt hitch need to be 40 inches wide". I currently have 3pt pallet forks hitched up and there's about 30" between the pins. It seems to me the arms would easily accommodate another 5" on each side but for all I know that would bring the implement in contact with the tires or some other disaster.

I have yet to figure out category compatibility with any confidence, but I believe my 2155 has a Type 2 Hitch. What I do know is that it can handle a 96" blade, 12" auger and a 6' bush hog, so I don't think this blower will be an issue for it, but I'd rather confirm before renting a trailer and shelling out $2k on the blower.

Help is appreciated!

Category II is standard on mid size gear, a 84" blower should be Cat II. Easy way to tell is the pin diameter, 7/8" pins are Cat I, 1 1/8" are Cat II. Your hitch maybe set up Cat I but should be changeable to Cat II if it isn't.

2155 should lift and spin a 84" blower but you might be slow going in deep snow, lots of clutching.