Snow blower for a 782

[red56turbo]

The QA42A with the correct pulley would work good for a snowthrower. The width is perfect whereas the QA36A is sometimes too narrow and doesn't clear enough of a path for the rear wheels to clear, especially in deeper snow. I used a QA42A for years and it worked great at WOT in the "right" snow, powdery, not wet/slushy.

Recently picked up a 450 blower. Look forward to trying it out this winter on one of the smokers. I've heard nothing but great things about the blowers and how well and far they blow snow.

Never used a Haban thrower before.

So if you're wanting a single stage, I'd go for a QA42A and larger drive pulley.
Blower, I'd try to find a 450.

[turfman]

Originally Posted by Cubcrazy

The majority of people use the term "snowblower" generically. The OP didn't state single or two stage. Further clarification is needed.

Two stage would be a definite plus, but I would not turn down a single stage if it presents itself.

[Cub Cadet 123]

Originally Posted by R Bedell

Yeah, some people get confused or intermix the terminology (snow thrower vs snow blower) but I can only go what he originally asked for.

Yeah Roland, you were spot on with the terminology and after all, we are here to help each other out to understand these machines and the accompanying literature on them. Especially when both throwers and blowers apply to the 82 series.

Cub Cadet 123

[PaulS]

If your present tractor will not handle a 2 stage you will have to take a page out of the Sam Mac book of bigger is better and get a super I have a 2084 and a 451 true blower and Eric has a 2086 with a 551 blower. Together there is no snow we cannot handle. A two stage blower will blow whatever enters its gaping maw 20-25 feet. Only drawback is blowing into the wind without a cab. Weight on the rear of the tractor is necessary as the two stage blowers are heavy beasts. I did do pretty well without chains last winter but then I have 26X12X12 firestone ags and 150 lbs of weights.