Width of JD 3046R and use with a JD 59" snowblower, 300CX vs. H165 Loader

[GreenTime]

I am considering the purchase of a used JD 3046R with 300CX loader and 59 front snowblower (out of state and haven't looked at it). I think the width of the 3046R with R4 tires is 60". How many have this combo and really wish the blower was wider? Also, could someone measure the cutting height of their 59 blower. Also, any major differences between the 300CX and H165 loader. Thanks.

 

[MF1652]

I have the 3039R with the 59" blower. That blower height is 23". I have the H165 loader, though I have yet to install it. Been waiting for spring. I haven't yet wished the blower was wider though. I'm running turf tires on the narrowest setting. If I make a sharp turn while blowing snow, your front tires will track onto the snow that has yet to be cleared. I could flip them around and get a wider stance, but I'm waiting to mount the mid mount mower and see if that will allow me to widen the stance without being wider than the mower.

 

[beenthere]

Several have added "wings" to their snowblowers. Google (upper right window) snowblower wings and several threads on TBN will pop up for additional reading and info.