which snow blower is better?

Jack Yuan · Jun 28, 2016

For the snow blower mounted on tractor rear 3 point hitch, mostly are working when tractor run reverse. like this:

And some are working when tractor run forwarder, like this:

I personally like the second one, what is your opinion?

CalG · Jun 28, 2016

Jack Yuan said:
For the snow blower mounted on tractor rear 3 point hitch, mostly are working when tractor run reverse. like this:
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And some are working when tractor run forwarder, like this:
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I personally like the second one, what is your opinion?

The first one is useful if the tractor does not have clearance under it to pass over the snow.

The second one works very well for larger tractors or when the snow is not so deep.

Jack Yuan · Jun 28, 2016

Thank you, it sounds reasonable, I see most snow blower in USA is the first one, I think it is because most USA people's tractor is small tractor with Cat 1, and it sounds the snow is quite heavy here in USA, right?

Industrial Toys · Jun 28, 2016

I believe the second is MUCH more expensive. I would guess that most of the conventional blowers are seen on farms and on CAT 2 and 3 tractors which would have clearance for the other style. Of course, it depends on local snow fall. Farmers don't tend to spend unnecessary money.

George2615 · Jun 29, 2016

IT is right. The second is more expensive. There is also a 3rd type front mount blower even more expensive. IMO the front mount would be the best to use. You would not have to drive in reverse, less neck and back pain caused by looking over your shoulder, blower hits the snow before you have driven on it so its not packed down.
Other than using a plow or bucket to move snow the 1st pictured rear 3 pt. blower is probably the most economical and widely used.

oosik · Jun 29, 2016

The same year I bought my tractor - the school district had the Kubota dealer mount a snow blower on the front of a new Kubota M7040. It was an unusual looking implement because the pto shaft ran all the way from a "drop down" fitting in the rear to its final destination up front. There were at least two auxiliary carrier bearing installed under the tractor - for the pto shaft. Because the pto shaft came forward from underneath, the FEL could not be lifted very high either.

I almost passed out when the salesman told me that this entire arrangement was an additional $16,000 on top of the price of the new tractor.

buickanddeere · Jun 29, 2016

Drive through snowblower is useless unless your idea of snowfall is 3 inches

bellweather · Jun 29, 2016

I have never used the 2nd type but I own the first. And yes you need to drive in reverse, but once you get the hang of sitting side-saddle with your left foot on the pedal it's not bad really. The BIG advantage of not having a front mounted blower (other than cost $$$) is that you can still have your front loader mounted, which is really handy for snow removal.

aczlan · Jun 29, 2016

oosik said:
The same year I bought my tractor - the school district had the Kubota dealer mount a snow blower on the front of a new Kubota M7040. It was an unusual looking implement because the pto shaft ran all the way from a "drop down" fitting in the rear to its final destination up front. There were at least two auxiliary carrier bearing installed under the tractor - for the pto shaft. Because the pto shaft came forward from underneath, the FEL could not be lifted very high either.

I almost passed out when the salesman told me that this entire arrangement was an additional $16,000 on top of the price of the new tractor.

Ouch. For that price, they should have gotten one with a hydraulic powerpack on the back, no ground clearance or bucket height restrictions that way.
I have one with a PTO shaft like that, mounted on a L3830, but I got it used and have about $2000 into it (including a 7' front mount Loftness blower).

Aaron Z

Industrial Toys · Jun 29, 2016

Our JD will drive through just about any snow we get. Even a four foot drift, not usually a problem if done in good time. So I don't see that being an issue with a pull type. Now if you are trying to blow areas that have had freeze/thaw cycles, forget it!

mykleh · Jun 29, 2016

I have a rear mount for my tractor and a front mount hydraulic on my Toolcat.. either of which would be way better than option 2. Dealing strictly between picture 1 & 2 the huge advantage in my opinion is unless you have a LONG straight away snow removal job there is no way to get into corners, tight to a building and if its wet heavy packing snow you will have the tractor tracks to deal with as well. by definition you are a tractors length away coming up to any object unless you can run parallel to it which would be great in theory but tough in real life other than doing a run-way.,.

Industrial Toys · Jun 29, 2016

I thought the second option (pull type) is the cats meow for backing up to a building or garage door, dropping the blower and driving away. No stupid little pile left as with the other style.

smfcpacfp · Jun 30, 2016

I would never use either type. If you live in an area with significant snow the only rational way to go is with a front mounted blower for the reason previously mentioned

RoyJackson · Jun 30, 2016

Jack Yuan said:
For the snow blower mounted on tractor rear 3 point hitch, mostly are working when tractor run reverse. like this:
View attachment 473153

And some are working when tractor run forwarder, like this:
View attachment 473155

I personally like the second one, what is your opinion?

Depends on how much snow one has to remove...or how great an area. With a mile long drive, I'd prefer the pull-behind. But I don't have a mile long drive and the rear mounts requiring travel in reverse (which I did have and I'm looking for a replacement) are quite a bit less expensive.

Piston · Jun 30, 2016

Definitely option number two except in rare circumstances. Only major disadvantage is the price. The pull behind blowers are more maneuverable, easier on the neck, and still allow you to either leave the FEL on (with a pusher, plow, or bucket mounted) or remove it to be a more compact package.

There are advantages to each and it will depend on your situation.

Whoever said you can't drive through more than 3" of snow is completely incorrect.

skyhook · Jun 30, 2016

Jack Yuan said:
For the snow blower mounted on tractor rear 3 point hitch, mostly are working when tractor run reverse. like this:
View attachment 473153

And some are working when tractor run forwarder, like this:
View attachment 473155

I personally like the second one, what is your opinion?

I've had both, and personally I prefer the "pull" type. No more soar neck but I did have a long drive to plow and if i had to buy again, I'd go with the pull type. Yes they are "more" expensive, around 2,000 more but well worth it for me. As stated, you do need a bigger tractor to pull them, my Kubota L4200 with loaded rear's had no problem at all. Now, I use a front mounted plow. If I were to buy another tractor, it would have a "front" mounted blower.

oosik · Jun 30, 2016

I have a mile long gravel driveway. Sooo ... when I had the Ford 1700, I also had a rear mount pto snow blower. It was only used to clear the berms when they got too high along the driveway. I sold it seven years ago when I bought the bigger Kubota. As I remember, it took about three years for my neck & shoulders to "straighten out". Now I can clear the drive with just the rear blade on the Kubota. Should I ever get snowed in - not happened in 34 years - who cares? I'm retired and will simply enjoy the solitude.

Aczian - Yes, that was an expensive arrangement the school district bought. What made it even more unusual - the entire implement - blower, pto shafts & rear drop down who-dingey thing were not even sold by the Kubota dealer. The blower and all associated stuff was made by Schulte and sold by a completely different dealer over 75 miles away. The Kubota salesman tried to get them into a hydraulic driven, front mount blower but, as he indicated, they were insistent on this setup. Different strokes for different folks, I guess. Since it was MY tax $$$ - I certainly hope they were happy with their choice.

kco · Jun 30, 2016

buickanddeere said:
Drive through snowblower is useless unless your idea of snowfall is 3 inches

The photos in this thread:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...s-loader-mounted-post3999750.html#post3999750

suggests otherwise.

That said, I do have chains all around and we don't get any drifting where I live.

I'm am a pull-type snowblower fan.

buickanddeere · Jun 30, 2016

There are problems here with ice build up in the wheel tracks with a conventional snowblower. A drive through will cause a build up much faster and higher rendering the roadway unusable to automobiles..