atsah
Elite Member
My brother has the same blower in I think 96inch, that thing is a beast.. He did the same on the chute and deflection as you did, you did a nice job, looks good..
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My brother has the same blower in I think 96inch, that thing is a beast.. He did the same on the chute and deflection as you did, you did a nice job, looks good..
Al 2
Gold Member
I've had a Lucknow for probably 30 years with no issues. Possibly replaced the chain once but still original bearings. Picked up numerous good sized rocks and various pieces of "yard art ". Sometimes it jams up with them but no damage . Cut into the end of a concrete block wall and it just carved it like butter. Lucknow blowers are made from heavier, thicker steel than some of the others and you should really check them out if possible. A friend has one from Kubota and the tubes that attach to the lift arms are somewhat sealed but water got in them and froze and cracked the tubes. I'm sure the Reist is good but possibly more money?
Look here: Snow Blowers - Lucknow Products (Manufacturer)
Al
Look here: Snow Blowers - Lucknow Products (Manufacturer)
Al
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Reb954
Platinum Member
WIFO Farm Equipment | Snow Blowers - 3-Point Hitch
The Wifo brand is one you might check into. I have the WB78 on my 65 hp tractor and it has done well so far. I bought it new last year so I only have one winter of experience with it.
The only change I made to mine was adding a cutting edge protector on it so it didn't cut into the grass.
The Wifo brand is one you might check into. I have the WB78 on my 65 hp tractor and it has done well so far. I bought it new last year so I only have one winter of experience with it.
The only change I made to mine was adding a cutting edge protector on it so it didn't cut into the grass.
oosik
Epic Contributor
I bought a 60", PTO driven blower(The Blue Machine) the year after God invented snow - 1982. The company is no longer in business. It worked well - was chain driven and only choked up on wooden fence posts and large rocks. If you live in snow country - have a driveway to maintain - then buy a blower like you really mean it. Neighbor always gave me gassss because I spent about $450 more for mine than his. Boy - did he EAT CROW the morning he came over and asked if I would blow his driveway. His POS had completely fallen apart.
I kept and used the blower until 2009 when I got the Kubota M6040 and it was heavy enough to clear the driveway berms with the rear blade.
The key to keeping a blower working - keep the gear box full of lube and keep the drive chain well oiled. I always stored mine in the carport and out of the weather.
BTW - your math is correct. I kept and used the same blower for 27 years. No repair parts needed - nothing ever broke - got exactly what I originally paid for it on trade in.
I kept and used the blower until 2009 when I got the Kubota M6040 and it was heavy enough to clear the driveway berms with the rear blade.
The key to keeping a blower working - keep the gear box full of lube and keep the drive chain well oiled. I always stored mine in the carport and out of the weather.
BTW - your math is correct. I kept and used the same blower for 27 years. No repair parts needed - nothing ever broke - got exactly what I originally paid for it on trade in.
leonz
Super Member
According to the price list that is available from Riest as of today the 48 inch cut rear mount Series 1000 with no additional options is $3,060.00 canadian dollars.
I am unsure how much the change order for a 60 inch wide 20 inch diameter snow blower rotor would cost. The Hydraulic chute rotation and spout angle control could be added at a later date I am sure.
I am unsure how much the change order for a 60 inch wide 20 inch diameter snow blower rotor would cost. The Hydraulic chute rotation and spout angle control could be added at a later date I am sure.
Topesrule
Bronze Member
I recently purchased the K74-24-09. I haven't used it but I like the improvements they made over the previous models.
Topesrule
Bronze Member
Is there anything specific you'd like to see?
Topesrule
Bronze Member
I had a BL2664 before this one. I had real good luck with it. This one seems good to me, but like I said I haven't gotten it in the snow yet. Can't wait to though.
The shear bolt access is better.
The shear bolt access is better.
joe48
Gold Member
I have a 50" SMYTH 3pt blower for 11-12 years. Only serious repair was had to reinforce lower 3pt pin mounts. They didn't take hitting the heaved edges of side walks and curbing on drives (live and blow in the city of Rochester). changed gear box oil couple of times and the #50 chain once just because. Used to be carried by TSC stores, but they dropped 3pt blowers, don't know why?
gillesdumais
New member
how many HP PTo you have for this snowblower. i have a K64 now with L2501 19HP PTO and not enough Pto to run it. will buy a biiger tractor with K74 snowblower or Normand N74-250H.
How many PTO HP minimum should i get
How many PTO HP minimum should i get
PILOON
Super Star Member
Read somewhere that a norm was 5 hp per foot but then I have a PTO 60 inch blower and my PTO is probably under 20 as the engine is low 20's.
I make do with acquired techniques.
Making it worst I have a 3 speed HI/LO geared tractor.
Answer is hydrostatic transmission tractor/blower combination with min 5 HP/blower foot width.
LOL, or patience.
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