If Snowthrowers are better, then why?
 

Why is there no longer a snowthrower manufactured for the 1500 series garden tractor. I find the model 190-032 blower, heavy, cumbersome, and prone to throwing belts.

PS: The non adjutable electric pto is also prone to failure. I guess you get what you pay for with Cub Cadet

There are Pros and Cons for each, the snowthrower and the snowblower. One will have to decide which one best suits their needs.

I don't think a single stage will work in the snowbelt areas of the Northeast. Also, I dont think there is more than one option available for the 1500 series

I used a thrower for 1 year on a 127. Worked great but if you dont have a cab which I didn't, you'll hate it unless you like snow in your face all the time.
The only good thing with a thrower you can almost put the snow anywhere you want. Meaning throwing it 10 to 15 feet in the yard. A snow plow can only push so far.
I'm sure others will chime in. By the way I use my 149/loader and pile the snow up after the storm as long as it doesn't ice up.

Here in Michigan, snowthrower work just fine, as long as you have the right type of snow.

Y'Day we got somewhat of a wet snow, 6" deep.
The first 100 or so feet, the QA 42 chute clogged and the belt slipped.
Then the chute polished a bit, as well as the sheaves and wahoo, game on.
Keeping the governor wide open, going as fast
as it takes to keep the full 18 Hp used up.
She spits 40-50' of snow like a snow cannon.
When you get it in that sweet spot, that double breasted kohler sings a sweet tune like none other,and if I have to explain it, yall wouldn't understand, Ha,LOL!

I think throwers are like tillers. they work best using a hydrostatic drive tractor.
never have had a blower. that too much $$$ for the little bit of snow around here.
up untill my thrower broke , the 882 was throwing that soop 20' making all kinds of black smoke. it was sweet.
may get another 2 to 4'' tonight.

1968 Cub Cadet 125 with a QA42

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...DCP_4700-1.jpg

Single stage snow thrower has served me well for the past 9 years :beerchug:

I also wear my motorcycle helmet now when snow throwing. No more snow in my face :biggrin2:

A video of said 20' throw and coal rolling would be awesome!!!

Me too, works well, and keeps my head warmer than a hat