PTO snowblower?

[gstrom99]

I got about 1/2" of snow on Thursday morning. No problem, right? Wind picked up to 20 - 30 mph from the northwest, blizzard conditions. Completely closed my 300 foot drive. Spent 3 hours with FEL bucket and back blade. Yesterday, wind was from the south, 20 - 30 mph and completely blocked drive. Spent 2 hours today to clear it. With the edges being 16" tall, there is nowhere to push it. Used the bucket alot. PITA. TOMORROW, I'll be looking for a rear facing blower!

Great. I wonder what kind of selection is out there now, in the heart of winter???

 

[oldtimer 66]

On what defines a good snow blower , I think these 3 items would be at the top of the list. Weight, impeller size , and gear box rated hp. Later

 

[SylvainG]

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I see the price is up 40% since I last ordered it 2018!

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[gstrom99]

Well, I bought one. A 60" Farm King, regular - backing up style. Seems it was the last 60 inch in the region. Called all the "usual" sources w/in 75 miles. No one else had one, the local "orange brand" store said he's been waiting for snowblowers, since last July (!).

I bought the last 60" this dealer had, it came with an electric chute rotator. Today, it gets fitted and used. Gotta find a place and wire in the switch.

 

[airbiscuit]

Got the last one? You must have lived a pure and chaste life!

 

[TractorTYMe]

Well, I bought one. A 60" Farm King, regular - backing up style. Seems it was the last 60 inch in the region. Called all the "usual" sources w/in 75 miles. No one else had one, the local "orange brand" store said he's been waiting for snowblowers, since last July (!).

I bought the last 60" this dealer had, it came with an electric chute rotator. Today, it gets fitted and used. Gotta find a place and wire in the switch.

GOOD for YOU, glad you found one.

 

[RjCorazza]

Well, I bought one. A 60" Farm King, regular - backing up style. Seems it was the last 60 inch in the region. Called all the "usual" sources w/in 75 miles. No one else had one, the local "orange brand" store said he's been waiting for snowblowers, since last July (!).

I bought the last 60" this dealer had, it came with an electric chute rotator. Today, it gets fitted and used. Gotta find a place and wire in the switch.

Farm King makes quality blowers. They were on my short list years ago when I was in the market. I found a 72" LuckNow blower first, and it has served me well.

 

[gstrom99]

Got the last one? You must have lived a pure and chaste life!

Me? Yeah, right... The drive home proved interesting. I thought I'd pull over and check the straps after about 10 miles, like normal. I thought I'd better pull way off the road, to be safe. Guess I got a little too far over, and WAM - into the snow filled ditch next to the road. No way 4WD was gonna help. 911 call, and sherriff and tow truck show up quick. $85 winch out bill, added to the $3k purchase price. No vehicle or trailer damage. Straps were fine...

 

[airbiscuit]

Maybe not as pure and chaste as I thought

 

[TractorTYMe]

If I was judged on whether I get a snowblower on how well behaved I've been in my life. I would get a toothpick.