How well does the QA 42 snow thrower work

[gillis51]

How good is the QA 42 mounted to a model 149 at moving snow. I live in MA so we can get anything from a dusting of powder up to 2 feet. Most storms dump a foot or less of packable snow. The reason I ask is I have an older MTD snow thrower that has seen better days. Last winter really worked it over but it still works. I kind of rather get rid of it than service it but don't want to if the qa42 can't keep up with new England winters

[Peruvian]

The QA42 is single stage so it won't throw heavier snow as far as a 2 stage. If you have a flat driveway it should be okay but I wouldn't wait for 12" of heavy snow to fall before getting out there and starting to clear it.

There is an 'upgrade' that involves putting a smaller pulley on the thrower that I understand is well worth it.

[young enthusiest]

I have a qa42a on my 1650, which is only 2 hp more than your 149. It works very very well I would say, not as well as a 2 stage, but man, it will take a beating and come back for more. It will throw a 2' high snowbank 20' anyways I want it. I really like it.

[FundFarm]

Can you tell me where I can get the adapter mounting kit for a model 1A tiller to mount on a IH Cub Cadet model 782 garden tractor?

I have been looking for a couple months without any leads...

I am located in Kansas.

Any suggestions are appreciated!

Thanks,

Joe
C: 785.213.5589
E: fund.joe@gmail.com

[Methos]

Originally Posted by FundFarm

Can you tell me where I can get the adapter mounting kit for a model 1A tiller to mount on a IH Cub Cadet model 782 garden tractor?

I have been looking for a couple months without any leads...

I am located in Kansas.

Any suggestions are appreciated!

Thanks,

Joe
C: 785.213.5589
E: fund.joe@gmail.com

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[CaptMax]

Originally Posted by Peruvian

The QA42 is single stage so it won't throw heavier snow as far as a 2 stage. If you have a flat driveway it should be okay but I wouldn't wait for 12" of heavy snow to fall before getting out there and starting to clear it.

There is an 'upgrade' that involves putting a smaller pulley on the thrower that I understand is well worth it.

Does this "upgrade" work on the 36" throwers as well? Is there a link you can direct me to? Thanks!!!
CaptMax

[TEET]

I think if you learn how to use it based on the type and amount of snow, you will be really surprised by how well a QA-42 thrower will work on your 149. I had a QA42-A mounted on my old 7hp IH 73 and was surprised how well it worked...and here in upstate NY, we get the same type of snow...sme wet, some dry...sometimes 2-4" and other times 2-4'.

I found that it takes a little more speed from the tractor to really feed the auger on single stage throwers as opposed to slowly letting the auger feed the blower on snowblowers.

This past year I had a QA36 on my 127 and cut down some 4-5' piles of hard packed snow I plowed up with my 1211. It bogged down a few times when I really got into the hard ice inside, but with the right technique, it worked really well.

Check this out to for a little more info

Jeff (teet)

[krhoover]

Have you used them on other surfaces besides driveways. I plow about 60 yards down thru my yard to where my beagles are kennelled to keep a path open to them. I was thinking about getting a blower to try this year. I have always plowed it with a Wheelhorse that did a great job. This will be the first winter with a Cub and hope I get the same results.

[TEET]

Originally Posted by krhoover

Have you used them on other surfaces besides driveways. I plow about 60 yards down thru my yard to where my beagles are kennelled to keep a path open to them. I was thinking about getting a blower to try this year. I have always plowed it with a Wheelhorse that did a great job. This will be the first winter with a Cub and hope I get the same results.

I used my QA36-A last winter on the 127 to cut a path through our back yard...probably 75 yards long for our dogs. I just had to lower the skids a bit so I ddint end up throwing sod 20 feet across the yard. A couple spots where it drifted up the snow was 4+ feet deep, I just had to chisel away at it for a few minutes, but still no problem Previously I would plow it with my 1211 and 54" blade, but I had to get a running start to make it all the way, and I would end up with a 6' high pile at the end...the thrower made it much cleaner.

Jeff (teet)

[CC1650Dave]

Originally Posted by CaptMax

Does this "upgrade" work on the 36" throwers as well? Is there a link you can direct me to?

Here's the link. I'm kind of "iffy" on whether I'd do it or not....