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Old 01-31-2015, 11:43 PM
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How deep does the snow get before you switch from blade to blower?

My options; 1872, 54" power angle blade or 54" RAD 2 stage blower and 12V chute director. In either case no tractor cab.

It requires switching out the undercarriage to go from blade to blower. The switch will be done outside as I only have room for a tight parking spot in the shop at this time. This will change by next Winter. If I was 36 I'd not be so concerned about an extra changeover but I'm twice that and trying to avoid wasted motion/work.

What say you? I'm inclined toward any snow less than 6" being a job for the blade and not enough to feed a blower. Over 12" of the white stuff, I definitely want the blower to attack it. Hum, 7" to 11" I guess I wait for the Sun to melt it down to 6" or hope for more snow, lol.
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Old 02-01-2015, 09:24 AM
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This issue is exactly why I have two tractors (well, ok three but the third has nothing to do with this issue).

I leave the blade on up until about 6-8inches. A foot or more it wont push it. But even with the blower, in deep snow (last storm was >30" and another foot scheduled for tomorrow), I find a lot of cleanup with the blade (there are areas where the blower doesnt get to, and anywhere there might be a stick or chunk of ice/rock is a risk of sucking it into the blower).

How heavy/wet the snow is makes a difference also.

Your range mirrors my experience.
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Old 02-01-2015, 09:42 AM
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I have two 125's so I can have a 42" blade on one and the QA-42 single stage thrower on the other.

This year I'm going snow thrower only. I never used the blade as it works better for me to move the snow away from my driveway to reduce drifting.

As far as the no cab, that's my problem too. My first pass up the driveway is always directly into the wind and I get covered ( think snowman )

A few years ago I started wearing my full face motorcycle helmet. I open the face shield one click from fully closed and it works great. An added bonus is you stay warmer too.
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Old 02-01-2015, 10:17 AM
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Yeah, I would think blade up to 6" and blower for more than that but then there is also the dreaded 9" very wet snow that just won't blow. It's gotta be a tricky business for single tractor families.

Your best bet... One tractor for the blade, one for the blower, one for the mower deck, one for the tiller, one for the cultivator...

Good Luck.
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My option- never. I don't have a blower/thrower. When I run out of traction for pushing I shovel. If that's not a good option, I live in a neighborhood where 2500 size trucks w/blades are everywhere and they'd push what I can't.
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Yeah, I would think blade up to 6" and blower for more than that but then there is also the dreaded 9" very wet snow that just won't blow. It's gotta be a tricky business for single tractor families.

Your best bet... One tractor for the blade, one for the blower, one for the mower deck, one for the tiller, one for the cultivator...

Good Luck.
Sounds like at least 5 cubs here to me....This sounds like 5 batteries, 5 tanks of fuel, 5 things to do maintenance on, 20 tires, etc. Don't forget about the one that's for shows and parades. (or is that 2 more?)
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Sounds like at least 5 cubs here to me....This sounds like 5 batteries, 5 tanks of fuel, 5 things to do maintenance on, 20 tires, etc. Don't forget about the one that's for shows and parades. (or is that 2 more?)
Sometimes I kinda wish there were only 5...
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i use a blade, if i know where getting enough snow to need a blower i just go out every few hours and scrap it off so it doesn't pile up.
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Times like this is when I fire up my green machine and use the bucket, works every time.
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i use a blade, if i know where getting enough snow to need a blower i just go out every few hours and scrap it off so it doesn't pile up.
That's what I would do too, but if you already have a blower, you can't just let it set there all the time...

Steve REALLY needs another tractor so he can use either/or.

Maybe ask Santa next year?
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