The M7040 got a 7' snow blower today :)

   / The M7040 got a 7' snow blower today :) #51  
I did some more web searching and I think so too. I have no problem going slow on a first pass and taking smaller bites on subsequent passes if need be. I really don't mind going real slow the whole time. I just double checked the level in the blowers gearbox and lubed up the chain. Might get some Pam cooking spray on there before tomorrow morning. The news said we could get a foot of snow tomorrow.....yay!
Right you've only got to take the full 84" the first pass, your tractor should handle that blower excellent. I run mine most of the time in economy pto with no problem. Another tip that I use, slightly lift your 3pt arms to tip your cutting edge for a better bite once the road is froze up good or if I'm on pavement . This also transfers weight to your rear axle for better traction. Looks like your area in the tip of the mitt is gonna get a lot more than the rest, have fun.
 
   / The M7040 got a 7' snow blower today :) #52  
Your 7040 will handle that 7' blower fine.

agree......with any snowblower, the first "opening" pass will always be slow. Generally, after the first pass, I only blow using half of the blower width. Depends on the depth and weight of the snow, obviously

in addition, if you always take a full bite of snow on subsequent passes, you'll have spillover onto where you've already cleared.
 
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   / The M7040 got a 7' snow blower today :) #53  
Your 7040 will handle that 7' blower fine.
Entirely is dependent on the ambient temperature and the moisture content of the snow. His tractor is a good 15 horse under my M9 (dynoed at 93 pto when I had it in for a tune up last year) and my 6.5 foot Lucknow is fine but in heavy wet snow, it works real hard, she's up on the turbo and blowing black smoke.

My other issue is the width. It's a lot wider than the tractor's track so he needs to be extra careful with it. If it was mine, I'd put red 'sissy poles on each end so I'd know exactly where each edge is in relationship to objects.

Have them on my 10 foot plow and I'm always gauging the cut with them. With a 10 foot retired county plow out front and the 6.5 Lucknow on the back and chains on the FRONT tires in 4wd, I'm basically unstoppable. Only chain the front's never the rears and I only have the front's chained du to plow steer.

Big power angle plow.....
 

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   / The M7040 got a 7' snow blower today :) #54  
I added a hydraulic chute deflector on my blower. You will not be disappointed. I have to remove my hydraulic toplink when I use the blower because I only have 2 remotes. In hindsight, I wish that I had spec'd 3 remotes.
Both of my M's have a full set of (3) remotes and flow control as well. When I spec a tractor, I always get the maximum amount of remotes available. Just easier for me. Have no need for a hydraulic top link, never have. If I need to grade something I use the mini-ex with the blade on the front. Don't even own a box blade. or a rear scraper. My new round bailer requires 3 sets of remotes however because it has a hydraulic pick up on it. 1 set for the tailgate, 1 set for the bale tension and 1 set for the pickup. What I do is, I color code my remotes and the hydraulic hoses on the implements with colored zip ties. Makes hooking up much easier, especially with multiple hoses and functions.
 
   / The M7040 got a 7' snow blower today :) #55  
I think your 7' blower will be fine on your tractor. Speed is the key. If you go too fast it will work the tractor hard and maybe it will blow smoke. If you slow down a bit then the tractor will be fine. Just a matter of finding the optimum speed for the given conditions.

I was told that my L6060 did not have the balls to operate the 7' inverted snow blower I bought. However my experience says otherwise. With 8" of medium weight snow I travel at about 10 mph, taking a full bite. I can hear the tractor tell me if i'm going too fast and just back off the go pedal a little. With wet sloppy crap I have to go slower but that is to be expected. Just make sure you get the RPM's up before engaging wet snow. For my conditions this seems to be the best solution. I have yet to run into a big dump of snow with the inverted blower, so I will have to reserve judgment on it's capabilities in those conditions until I experience them.
 
   / The M7040 got a 7' snow blower today :)
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Thanks for all the great info everyone.

Hey 5030, if you've got 93 at the PTO then I've got 31hp less than you. Mine is rated for 62 at the PTO. Funny you mention the "sissy poles". A couple days ago I installed a set.
 
   / The M7040 got a 7' snow blower today :) #57  
Thanks for all the great info everyone.

Hey 5030, if you've got 93 at the PTO then I've got 31hp less than you. Mine is rated for 62 at the PTO. Funny you mention the "sissy poles". A couple days ago I installed a set.
According to the radar Rob, looks like 'ya autta be blowing snow right now! Just did mine and looks like again tomorrow😊😊😊
 
   / The M7040 got a 7' snow blower today :) #58  
Thanks for all the great info everyone.

Hey 5030, if you've got 93 at the PTO then I've got 31hp less than you. Mine is rated for 62 at the PTO. Funny you mention the "sissy poles". A couple days ago I installed a set.
The one is supposed to be 83 pto factory and it's 93 instead but it's the open station and I'm not about to blow or plow snow with any open station. The other cab model, I don't know what the output is, but I will shortly as it's going in for a tune up and my dealer will dyno it.

Like I said (despite all the naysayers on here that really don't have a clue but I do because I have quite a bit of personal experience as the last 4 winters with the Lucknow on the back, in light fluffy snow, no issue. In heavy wet snow or heavy accumulation, you won't be a happy camper. Like I said I have the experience and you are about to find out first hand. Just make sure you have your defroster grid on the back window running all the time, you'll need it or the wiper will freeze and won't wipe beans. I use that Rain Ex washer fluid in mine too.

Least you put on sissy sticks. Have them on my plow but not the blower because the blower only extends about 3" past the outside of the rear tires.

Lot of posters on here 'think they know it all' and don't know horse poop from applebutter.

When I post something like snowblower width compared to power, it's from actual experience, not imagined at a computer keyboard by some Keyboard know nothing Rambo. Go find out for yourself. Experience is always the best teacher. When you find out that blower is too big, I have a use Lucknow 6.5 foot in the barn.

Just raining here in South East Michigan. Fine with me. Been in the mid 30's to 40's all day. You can keep that white stuff up north. I own property up by Petoskey and even they get too much snow for me.
 
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Most dealer dyno’s will show quite a bit more horsepower than the tractor actually has.
 
 

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