Engine swap or snowblower swap?

[ka9egw]

yep, I went to a different site and there is no doubt in my mind it's a Haban H42...can it mount on a 12-hp repowered 108 at all?

[Cub Cadet 123]

Originally Posted by ka9egw

yep, I went to a different site and there is no doubt in my mind it's a Haban H42...can it mount on a 12-hp repowered 108 at all?

Yes, your 12 hp should have no problem handling that 42" snow thrower, unless it is a wet, slushy snow. I believe Mark and I thought it was a cub cadet snow thrower and did not consider the Haban snow thrower.
As he mentioned, a creepy gear will help slow down the speed of your cub and improve the snow throwing experience by allowing the cub to creep and fill up the auger to throw the snow better.

Cub Cadet 123

[ka9egw]

The only downside is I don't see how I can put this on my 108 without butchery...

[Yosemite Sam]

Since you live in an area where you get a good share of snow, I would think that you are blessed with (at least) a couple of options.

You should be able to sell the blower that you have now for more than enough money to buy a QA 42A thrower for your 108.

Or you can make a mounting bracket with your mill to adapt the H42 to your 108.

Some of the other guys may have more or better ideas that will help get you fixed up.

[j4c11]

If you keep an eye on Craigslist you can probably find a replacement Magnum for around $200-$250. Something like a 1535 would make a great donor. Then you don't have to butcher anything.